by Ranjha. From the Nala Damayanti series.
Kangra school. Late 18th century AD
Traveling was not easy in the old days. It took many days to reach the destination. The crowd of Princes has swelled. Each on his own mount: on horses, elephants, palanquins. Ranjha has captured a variety of individuals: the prince, the soldiers, the flag bearers, the 'mahawats', the nobels. There is excitement and anticipation in the air. Nala sits on the central elephant. He is busy in a conversation. His mahawat leans forward as though prompting the elephant to move a bit faster. While everyone dashes towards the city in the distance, there are a few who are still getting ready to leave in the uppee left corner. There are always the late comers!
Life is a spiritual journey where some are ahead of others. But most of us walk together. Our routes are different, our mounts are different, but the destination is the same. The journey is long, but eventful.
Life is a spiritual journey where some are ahead of others. But most of us walk together. Our routes are different, our mounts are different, but the destination is the same. The journey is long, but eventful.
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