“If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would merely insist on their unbending quest for truth, irrespective of artificial backgrounds or practical consequences.”
~ H. P. Lovecraft
I have never been a religious person. I never go to the temples to worship or to pray. However, I am not an atheist either. I believe in God my own way. My quest for spirituality has always been focused towards nature. I find the divinity in the unspoiled beauty of nature. But a few years ago, during my stay in Pushkar, a small town in Rajasthan, I felt that spiritual connection right at the Holy Lake of Pushkar.
It was a spectacular sunset by the lake. Standing on the ghats (steps) of the lake, hearing the sound of temple bells, watching the orange fireball sinking into the horizon, the temple structures fading into the twilight, and the silhouettes of the birds ‘contemplating’ amidst the still waters (perhaps, they were still in search of food… 🙂 ), I felt eternity in those magical moments.
Published in response to The Daily Post Photo Challenge: Quest.
stunning
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Love the pictures!
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Awesome my friend
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Thanks for the excellent quote: “If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would merely insist on their unbending quest for truth.”
~ H. P. Lovecraft
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Glad you liked it. Thanks!
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Awesome
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Loved the quote, Moon. The pictures are wonderful…as always… 🙂
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That’s so sweet of you to say “…as always” 🙂 ❤ Shubho Bijoya!
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Beautiful captures. It was great reading about your experience.
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Love the golden glow in these photos! I like the quote, too, though I usually associate Lovecraft with horror stories. 😉 I also often feel a Divine presence in Nature. Perhaps you will enjoy this post, with William Blake’s similar sentiments.
https://spiritinpolitics.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/blake-a-world-in-a-grain-of-sand/
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😀 … I didn’t know about the author. I loved the quote and used it in my post.. I am glad you liked my entry for the challenge. And thank you for sharing this lovely post of yours…really enjoyed it.
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Beautiful pics:)
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Thank you 🙂
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Pushkar is certainly one of the most peaceful and serene places in Rajasthan! Lovely shot
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Yes, absolutely! 🙂 Thanks for kind appreciation.
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you are welcome 🙂
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Indeed a spectacular sunset as reflected in your spectacular photos
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Glad you liked the photos. Thank you so much! 🙂
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