Sai Pallavi Instagram – #AmarnathYatra I’m one who never likes to share very personal thoughts but I’d like to write about this pilgrimage that I’ve been wanting to make for a long time now. Taking parents who’re almost 60 is emotionally testing in ways one cannot explain. Watching them gasp for breath and hold their chest, take breaks at slippery paths amidst snow made me question the lord almighty, why you so far? And I got my answer when I walked back after the darshan. As I walked down the hill, I witnessed something overwhelming: When people notice a few yatris on the verge of giving up, they take a long breath and chant “Om Namah Shivaya”, and instantly the same yatris chant back and pick themselves up to continue. Horses and the villagers carry the yatris to fulfil their desire of worshipping Bhole Nath at the holy cave. My pranams to everyone in Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board who make this journey memorable for millions of devotees like us! And finally the personnel from the Army/CRPF/Police for their selfless acts of service, sacrifice and sense of duty by protecting us at ALL times. This place is powerful because it stands witness to the acts of such selfless service. Regardless of our wealth, beauty and power, it’s one’s healthy body, strong mind and a heart that helps others, is what’s going to make our journey on earth worth living. Amarnath yatra challenged my will power, tested my body and proved to me that this Life itself is a pilgrimage and we are a dead race if we are not there for each other! And my heartfelt thanks to a few ppl who made this whole trip to the #amarnath holy cave possible: #misbahkhan #naresh #anishkurian #deepaknagnyal #shashibushan #mansoor #ashwin #sasb Audio credits: Gauranga, Sounds of Isha