varanasi, since time immemorial
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Varanasi
…since time immemorial
Early in the morningwell before sunrise
on the banks of the Ganga,the holiest of all rivers
large crowds gather for the surya-darshan
some take to the watersto enjoy the best views
of the long line of ancient ghats
leaving busy crowdsfar behind…
the boats sail past old palaces belonging to royal families across India
and ancient temples
from every possible place people wait for the sunrise
the boat passesthe bathing ghats
some seek salvationin groups
some in solitary meditation
the palaces speak of a glorious past
alongside some even more timeless offerings
rafts for birds to drink and bath in peaceaway from the congested town and river banks
then comes the sunriseto the furious applause of cameras
back on the ghatslife goes on as always
the reverent pray
the not so reverent catch up with friends
some seek salvation through alms
birth and deathan eternal cycle
for the living simple commerce, a means for survival
on good dayscustomers come early
on others even flowers have few takers
no guarantees in life that’s the secret
keep your faith whatever form it takes
then in the eveningenjoy the arti
in the company of fellow seekers
you might find peacein the crowds
Varanasisince time immemorial
on the banks of the Ganga,
the holiest of all rivers
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