tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post9116004435458098138..comments2024-03-27T17:44:45.197-08:00Comments on Gullible's Travels: The India Journals, Ch. 21, Mayapur: The Spiritual Capital of the WorldGulliblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01757448241656853571noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-45305599945703427232015-06-13T09:47:08.350-08:002015-06-13T09:47:08.350-08:00Judging by your photos of on-going construction, t...Judging by your photos of on-going construction, the fund-raising worldwide must be going well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-28624167369487916742015-02-22T00:33:42.649-09:002015-02-22T00:33:42.649-09:00Our guides told us to leave our shoes under the si...Our guides told us to leave our shoes under the sign! The inside of the temple was a large room, something like a gymnasium--high ceiliing, wood floor. The worshippers sat or prostrated themselves on the floor. Vendors around the side sold stuff to raise money for Krishna.Gulliblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757448241656853571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-23886113300601106612015-02-22T00:32:04.273-09:002015-02-22T00:32:04.273-09:00Yes, the Krishna consider it the spiritual center ...Yes, the Krishna consider it the spiritual center of the earth.Gulliblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757448241656853571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-27799315104867732852015-02-21T21:57:06.970-09:002015-02-21T21:57:06.970-09:00The whole place was very busy, inside and out. Th...The whole place was very busy, inside and out. There is also a place outside that is a 24-houor place to worship. Complete with donation boxes.Gulliblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757448241656853571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-35869051026169007692015-02-21T07:15:24.959-09:002015-02-21T07:15:24.959-09:00I have my laptop in bed with me this Saturday morn...I have my laptop in bed with me this Saturday morning. Without the everyday distractions when I'm on my laptop in the kitchen, I am REALLY enjoying this post. I can't help wondering how you compare this trip to the others you've taken.<br /><br />The "Don't Put Your Shoes Here" sign within inches of several pair of shoes. I love it!!<br /><br />It's hard to imagine being on a trip like this and NOT taking pictures...but then...aw, shucks...I sure couldn't do it, either, Gully.<br /><br />The hippies surely had to let the Krishna practices slip away when they learned that celibacy and abstinence from drugs was required. <br /><br />Thanks, Gully, for this post. Cheryl Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064303602761860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-81955844523050167612015-02-20T20:46:23.143-09:002015-02-20T20:46:23.143-09:00Varanasi is considered by some to be THE most holy...Varanasi is considered by some to be THE most holy city in Hinduism .. I am not all that familiar with Mayapur. I have no doubts that those in Mayapur so consider it and you did state the Krishna movement within the Hindus. Boy do I know about the morning fog and it affecting trains and all travel. The late afternoon sun in the dusty skies. Too Too familiar. I remain impressed with the quality of your experience. So impressed. Much Joy .. Cap in Hong Kong and Patti in Anchorage .. nice post.Caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365904390796791255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029159028015312900.post-71038705736520677742015-02-20T20:11:14.332-09:002015-02-20T20:11:14.332-09:00Amazing that you were still able to get into the t...Amazing that you were still able to get into the temple so late into the day/evening after being delayed getting there by the fog. Cap has mentioned that most of the people in Hong Kong do not smile (they are pretty BUSY) ... it is always obvious from your pictures (and my experience) that the people in India DO smile, broadly, often, openly, with great enthusiasm! And, the picture of you with some of the "locals" while the rest of your group passed by says it all ... the Indians love you, as do we!!! Patti and CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com