When luxury and speed dominate our lives, it is uncommon to hear of a billionaire’s son choosing to walk ten days to Dwarka, ancient kingdom of Krishn — or to any other shrine. Yet that is precisely what happened — and it likely stirred something profound within many. Anant Ambani ’s journey to Dwarka makes one reflect on profound meaning of tirth yatra , a pilgrimage.
This was not merely a physical challenge for someone accustomed to private jets and boardrooms. It was a symbolic surrender, a gesture of humility, a silent longing for something more profound. Perhaps that is what a walk to Dwarka truly offers. It strips away illusion. Every step becomes a prayer, every blister a mark of tapasya, and each moment a mirror reflecting joy one experiences when walking towards the Self.
Walking to a sacred shrine is an ancient tradition — one rooted not just in religion but in spiritual awakening . In Hindu philosophy , tirth yatra is not merely about reaching a holy place but about shedding what is unnecessary. It is a journey from distraction to devotion. Jain ascetics and Buddhist monks have always walked from one holy place to another, surviving only on alms given by kind souls.
At a time when even our spiritual practices have become curated, filtered, and often hurried, walking slowly and deliberately, with a pious goal, changes rhythm of the mind. The body tires, ego softens, and senses awaken. The road becomes a teacher, passing on important lessons in resilience, and promising to take the seeker closer to his Ishtadevta. Dwarka is not just a city; it is a direction — a reminder that even in lives of the privileged, there can be a hunger for the sacred, a desire to return to something real, eternal, and pure.
Authored by: Preeti Mehta
This was not merely a physical challenge for someone accustomed to private jets and boardrooms. It was a symbolic surrender, a gesture of humility, a silent longing for something more profound. Perhaps that is what a walk to Dwarka truly offers. It strips away illusion. Every step becomes a prayer, every blister a mark of tapasya, and each moment a mirror reflecting joy one experiences when walking towards the Self.
Walking to a sacred shrine is an ancient tradition — one rooted not just in religion but in spiritual awakening . In Hindu philosophy , tirth yatra is not merely about reaching a holy place but about shedding what is unnecessary. It is a journey from distraction to devotion. Jain ascetics and Buddhist monks have always walked from one holy place to another, surviving only on alms given by kind souls.
At a time when even our spiritual practices have become curated, filtered, and often hurried, walking slowly and deliberately, with a pious goal, changes rhythm of the mind. The body tires, ego softens, and senses awaken. The road becomes a teacher, passing on important lessons in resilience, and promising to take the seeker closer to his Ishtadevta. Dwarka is not just a city; it is a direction — a reminder that even in lives of the privileged, there can be a hunger for the sacred, a desire to return to something real, eternal, and pure.
Authored by: Preeti Mehta
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