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Hindu Sites and Places of Interest |
197 wasted in playing cards or seeing cinema-shows at night, The real Oriental Ideal or so to say the ancient ideal of a Yātrā or Tirthayātrā is nowhere followed. A pious pilgrim, whatever his sect, should spend his time in introspection and meditation and read scriptures or, keeping his eyes open, should try to understand and study that part of his mother-land which he visits during his pilgrimage. He should lead a pious life and practice virtues and penances prescribed by his Shāstras, enjoying a temporary relief from the din and bustle of life and exploring regions of inward calm and bliss. He should be one with the Spirit of Nature around him, finding “ Sermons in stones " and " books in the running brooks."
