Tuesday 17 December 2019

CHITRAKOOT-------A PLACE FOR SALVATION

                                        CHITRAKOOT, A PLACE FOR SALVATION



A common notion is that soon after the old age one should go to a place where one can recite the name of God for salvation. So many religious centers are there at India. But, Chitrakoot is an another important place where everyone delighted to visit there to have a look on the important points which are related to God Ram.
The river Mandakini has attached so many ghats which are popularly known as Ramghat. Since the sunrise to late night devotees are coming to have a bath at the river for sanctity. Sadhus along with all walks of society coming there for chanting of sholkas after visiting the temple adjacent to river. 

Mahaarti take place at the ghat at every evening that will be the most mesmerizing scene for each and everyone.Mostly the boat riding in a beautifully decorated boat is an interesting part for all visitors.
An important place near the Mandakini river is the Tulsi ghat where it is believed that Tulsidasji got  darshan of Lord Ram while writing of Ramayan. So, people are doing meditation there for divine love.
Its a part of life to incline for getting divine wisdom . The means to pray God and the attainment of nirvan is very different for all. Whether  by taking holy bath or chanting of mantra or meditation it all depends upon the ones own mind set. Among all a hidden matter is there in the social point of view. 
Soon after the sunset the view at Ramghat is quite different. Few old couples are coming there to spend quite time 

. However. this is a regular feature of everyday. Curiosity  raised to inquire about the truth behind all. The disclose of one old couple made to know whether this is one type of social pressure to leave their family so that there will no burden for the young generation to maintain the life at the old age.
The couple have their own family at the far way to chitrakoot but as per their view they opted to stay here for getting salvation from the life. They have been staying here in an ashram in a rented room and preparing their own vegetarian food of their own however the monetary help either in cash or kind they are getting from their family.
The way they are leading their life at chitrakoot is very peaceful for them. They feel good and leaving all desires behind the life and practicing the detachment from worldly attachment.As per them every problem is dissolved by divine wisdom. The contentment on their face  make to feel that to live life with pure divine love.Perhaps they left all their worries , sad, hope , confusion on the hand of God. 
The search for peace at this environment is definitely a most demanding factor for all. But, the way the devotees take the path for getting salvation is an amazing thing. Its very painful to follow to leave all desires but confidence on god give moral support to live life in a better way.

Though the rotation of time continuously going on . The life frame is there to take it easily in the name of various mean . The faith and devotion help to get rid of all trouble in simple way .Every shadow is erased by Gods Light thats why mostly the people at the old age come to get salvation or to get free from all troubles. Awaiting for getting last divine love from god may be the ultimate wish.
Visit to Chitrakoot as a tourist where i met this old couple at the ghat dated 9th Oct 2018.