A trip to see Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri
The boy is going through the most critical phase of life - appearing the board exam that started today, and then all other competitive exams. I have never given him any stress by keeping any expectation, my simple rule is do your best and leave the rest to the almighty. At times, we feel, we can do it, but from my own life, I have gone through situations, where it's beyond our control. You might be knowing everything, but what you present in those vital hours, depends on our physical and mental conditions, and no one can guarantee that it will exactly happen as you plan. Hence Divine Blessings are very much necessary in life, seeking the right direction to be able to accomplish what we plan. And I must tell you a fact, visiting the Lord Jagannath Temple and seeking his blessings even believed to be as per the Lord's wish. We not only believe this but experienced quite a few times, unless he allows, it just won't happen, whatever preparation or plan we put up. This visit came all of a sudden, the boy felt, he needs to go there and there were a lot of hurdles, my car had broke down with a brake failure, but out of nowhere, all the help came in and everything got ready - this is how you feel the divine presence.
I have a friend from PG batch whom we met on the way, he guided us providing all the assistance that was possible - the boy wanted to tie a flag on the top of the temple and my friend connected with another friend ( from our PG batch only, different stream), who completely took the charge of getting it done, in proper process, without having to pay the priests those extra unreasonable charges. If you don't know, then Jagannath Temple, Puri is one of the Char Dham, inviting 100000 - 200000 visitors per day. The local priests take advantage of this and demand unreasonable amount of money people from coming outside ( it's kind of a general problem in crowded places), e.g. for hosting the flag, they charge somewhere around 7-10 thousand rupees, but my friend got it done in only 722 rupees - the amount that actually need to be spent in a fair way. The very first flag of the day is chosen in a lottery and that needs a little extra payment, but unfortunately most priests charge ten times.
You cannot take any digital devices (phone / camera) inside, however, my friend did a nice job of connecting with a person to serve the Mahaprasad fresh and hot. Those vendors are allowed phone and after finding him, the first thing I had to tell him to call my friend to confirm, he was the right person and then rest all was pretty nice - he charged reasonably, as we even brought Mahaprasad to home.
A visit to Puri is incomplete without visiting the sea beach and we choose the Golden Beach for its cleanliness, even though they charge a little.
A group from a outside state doing Satsang at the beach with full preparation - a blissful afternoon for them.
It never feels complete to come back from the beach at such short time - they have done a nice job of decorating the beach with flowers.
The golden beach hotel, where we stayed last time, the best place to enjoy the beach. There are lot of scams to book this hotel, so if you plan to come, then do let me know, I will provide you their authentic contact details.
You will not want to miss this cafe at the Golden beach, the price is one fourth of what we get in the Capital , with better taste.
They have put some nice fancy lighting in the Golden beach that makes this place more attractive.
Request you all to bless the kid to achieve his goal - next two months are tough for him and blessings only can make it better.
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The current generation is the most competitive lot and facing fierce competition because the median age in India is now 26, most youths are competing with one another to get a job, to get a better rank and what not. This demographic dividend window in India will remain until 2038. I wish him all the best.
Having a good social circle and connections has its passive benefits and dividends.
Blessings indeed work, I have personally felt and experienced. At times, even agnostics believe in blessings. It's more about submission. And that submission connects to the Universe.
Thank you.
Jai Jagannath.
🙏🙏🙏
It’s so heartwarming to read about this trip to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri! It's clear how much the blessings and guidance of the divine have meant throughout this journey, especially during such a crucial time. The challenges you faced, like the car breakdown, really highlight the unexpected ways divine intervention works in our lives.
The way you managed to navigate the temple’s tricky systems, with the help of friends and fair practices, shows the power of community and guidance in tricky situations. Also, the visit to Golden Beach sounds like a beautiful way to relax after such an intense spiritual experience. I truly wish the best of luck to the young one facing exams —may the blessings continue to guide them through this important time! 🙏
Jai jagannath ji ke , jai ho 🙏😊
God's temple is the best place. Whenever I don't feel good or whenever I'm overwhelmed, I go to God. Jai Jagannath.
Wishing your son the very best in his exams and life generally. I like the fact that you are an understanding father, and told him to just do his best, that's really heartwarming.
The flowers by the beach side are all beautiful.
Jai Jaganath 🙏🙏 all blessing to the kid for the examination and the future competition. Thakur ji will take care rest....
Thank you so much.
Hey I may have been there! I remember Puri because of a few appetizers like pani puri (spelled wrong probably) I loved with a similar name in my mind. I may be thinking of the wrong place but I remember the awesome lore of Krishna appearing there and all the cool monkeys.
One thing I never did while visiting was make it to the ocean. I really wanted to get to Goa but haven’t yet.
Overcrowding along with you and your son on this cool journey.
May be you are talking of Vrindavan ?
Quite possibly. It was all so wonderful and a wnile ago. All I remember is tasting Idli for the first time there.
Then I guess a memory refresh is due, you should come again to India.
Good luck to your son in his exams and his future endeavours.
What a beautiful place, but of course me the best bit is the seaside as I am a coastal person!
Thank you so much.
God's blessings is highly needed in all our endeavors.
I wish your best of luck in his exam.
Thank you.
Blessings are always necessary in any area of our life and even more so when we need to do things for ourselves while being away from our parents or, as they say, outside our comfort zone. Therefore many blessings for your son and everything will turn out very well.
If I ever come to India, I would love to visit different temples. One thing I love about Indians is your recognition of your gods and beliefs in them
Those things work!!!
It's true what you said my friend, talent is really needed in life, I often like the experience, and I see very extraordinary beautiful views with decorations Very amazing lights ❤️
Blessings are always necessary to go on a trip and having them is always the best thing in life since this way we are always protected against any eventuality that may arise.
I'm sure he does very well in all he does. 😉🙂👍
wow.. all those potted plants.. what a cool look.
Thank you so much.
It's nice to hear from a father not pressuring his son. That's for his mental health. I'm hoping for the best for your son.
!LUV
Thank you.
Be blessed! Hoping your child pass the exam. I can see he's hardworking and studious. Whatever the results, he's still commendable. !LUV
Yes, yes.
I am really wishing your son for success in his coming examination. I believe in him and I am so sure it will do well
Thank you so much.
There are powers vested in temples and we all have to know that
Temples are a big part of the Indian culture and that’s why I love the culture
This is really good
It is a magnificent temple. I am sure you had different feelings when you entered. I wish phones were allowed so you could take pictures of the inside.
Nice places you visited sir....May God bless you..Beach scenes and colorful flowers are looking so beautiful...
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For sure he will succeed because of a good father like you.