In the Heart of Assam Lies Divinity | A Spiritual Journey Through Guwahati's Sacred Soul

 

View from Nilachal Hills - Guwahati

This trip was to find a deeper meaning in life.

Discover the divine charm of Guwahati - from the powerful Kamakhya Temple to the serene flow of the Brahmaputra. Explore how Assam's spiritual energy connects nature, faith, and peace in one soulful journey.

Day 1

I took a power nap and, in the evening, went to find peace at the Brahmaputra River - a beautiful experience, particularly because I had been feeling stagnant in the city and travelling to the mountains, a water therapy to remove the negative ions I had absorbed. Watching the river, with the sky turning pink and people basking in divine grace and beauty, was surreal. River watching therapy ended, and I ate dinner at a restaurant called Michinga, a local Assamese thali. The staff were hospitable and courteous, and I felt the essence of Assamese people.

Around 11 pm,  a dangerous thunderstorm struck, and I slept like a baby.

Brahmaputra River

Day 2

I was exhausted, so I wanted to take it easy on day two and explore at my own pace, so I woke up after sleeping for a good ten hours. The weather was pleasant, and I felt the urge to drink hot chocolate. After my morning chores, I went to a café five minutes away called Patty Oh, not my first choice, but I was famished. It was empty, which worked well for me. I researched carefully where to go next, and found Kharghuli Hills - a short 1.3 km, twenty-minute walk. I crossed the Kharguli Sanatan Dharam Mandir. The mandir was closed because it was afternoon, so I prayed from outside for a smooth journey ahead. Khargulli Hills is pristine, with the Brahmaputra River looking right at you. 

Brahmaputra River from Kharguli Hills

Sanatan Temple Kharguli Hills

Patty Oh Cafe! Guwahati

Hot Chocolate

Day 3

A day of endurance, mysticism, magic and 28, 013 steps. My plan to visit Maa Kamakhya Temple at Nilachal Hills in Guwahati turned out to be adventurous, friendly and humble. From my Airbnb to the temple, it was a 7 km walking distance. I explored central Guwahati on foot, with chaos and the city’s authenticity. The pathway to divinity is never easy, but aren’t the easy things doable? I understood that there is much I still have to do.  

Day 4 – 6

After a profound realization, I took rest, recuperated, ate a lot of desserts, and walked in the rain for the next two days. I thank the people I met in Guwahati for conversations, simplicity and guidance.  

Stop Trying to Control Life | How Letting Go Helps You Beat Procrastination

 

Three months ago someone asked me on my YouTube channel:

How can we take the control of our life back? Why can't I stop procrastinating? Why do I disappoint myself every time? Even though I know what I am doing is wrong but I am still not able to prevent it. Why my emotions are so complex?

We can't control anything. But as far as procrastination is concerned, it occurs because we fear taking the necessary steps, as we form the notion that failure will result in sadness and embarrassment. Now, what is even failure? We really can't deem not getting something failure. Imagine this - when someone likes a person or something, it becomes an ardent want and desire. 

After getting it, it often happens that we realize this was not even what we wanted. We are programmed to be in a certain way from our childhood, and many factors keep us living in an endless loop - our upbringing, surroundings, and conditionings. 

The incredible thing is that you have realized you deserve more and want to design a life for yourself in your own way. Now, whatever you want out of life, please write it down somewhere. The things you desire emotionally and the things you want to achieve - career, personal growth, and your inner peace. It will take time, but the process will begin. You are procrastinating because you have become comfortable with your current environment. Once you identify your flaws, the things you have gone through - your trauma, failure, deceit, or it could be anything. You will start getting answers in tandem. You will get a solution, and you act upon it. The decision would be harsh and transformative, but only because you will be shunning years of attachment and pain. The darkness will do its best to lure you. You have to find that tiny ray of light in the darkness and step into the light. Things will start happening.

Don't Run the Race, Endure a Marathon

We think we have control over things and people - we don't. We become pedantic to attain power, control, and material. How can we not know we are small in the grand scheme of things? Have you ever tried standing below the trees for a long time? Do you climb the mountains? The exasperation will want you to give up. Do you deep dive in the ocean? The depth will intimidate you. You know what? Just try looking at the sky for twenty minutes. It changes colours and may be benign. But don't be fooled. The energy it radiates is powerful beyond measure. Witnessing such force of nature shall make you understand that you don't control anything. Nature controls us. The sooner we realize this notion, the better it is for our souls. 

The last four months have been mystical for me and layered with deception. I went through many emotional upheavals. Some days were of epiphany, others were blissful, and many were about clearing out my past life karmas. Life in these few months has taught me about containment, which was an important lesson for me to learn. Containment is necessary. It teaches you to be calm and makes you understand the importance of slow and silent success, a lesson imperative in this era of instant gratification and the hunger for overnight success. If you rush into anything - work, hobby, relationship, or anything else, it will not give good results. I have personally experienced this in all areas of life. Don't Rush. 

I am happy and feel blessed that with all the turmoil, I also received blessings, guidance, and love from my divine angels. I know that God is always with me. I have a divine team guiding me and always looking out for me. And because of it, I am able to tap into my emotional intelligence and approach everything with love and compassion. 

You have to break your old patterns to move forward in life. Most of all, you have to break the pattern of comfort. Learn to be alone and embrace it. Whatever you are aspiring to achieve - there is a long way to go. So, keep showing up every day and put in the work. When you believe in yourself and in your work, and you know your work has a big purpose, you get the confidence to go further, and you will be in auto mode. 

If you are reading this blog, you have survived. You were always magical. Now, use this magic to spread love, peace, and happiness, and don't run the race but endure a marathon.