It was 7th
of September and it was drizzling when we started off from our house to join
the Walk in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. We prayed very hard that the weather remained
pleasant and that the rain should not disrupt the morning walk in the park,
which all of us await eagerly every month.
As usual, the
familiar smiling faces at greeted us at the Park. It is this starting of the
walk that really makes it a day. The most awaited walk in the park with a group
of people who we feel are our own and to loot the beauty of the ever-giving Nature
that is surrounding us, which we often take for granted.
Every park that
we walk through has its own uniqueness and Bishan-Ang Mio Park is no exception.
The park is situated on both the sides of the road, unlike other parks, which
normally spread on one side of the road.
We started off
with a warming up exercise led by Saurab. Then we had a pleasant surprise with
Jayanthy joining us, all the way from New Delhi. The exercise prepared us to
walk through the park and all 15 of us started off on our journey through the
park. Yes, the word journey really makes sense, as we walked through the
park. Other than enjoying the beauty of
Mother Nature, we went into a nostalgic mood of cherishing the memories of the
past.
Walking along
with Uncle Krishnamurthy, we exchanged the experiences of our past - how we
came to Singapore and how the life has been all through. Cherishing the
memories and sharing with the people who appreciate our very presence is in
itself very refreshing.
A few photos
were taken before the start of the walk, at the starting point, on the bridge.
This was the very place we all decided to meet at 9.45am after the walk.
Along the way,
we came across two groups of elderly people who were silently walking in a line
and exercising. There were other families with young children. Couples were
also at the Park, spending together the lovely moments in the morning.
Walking in the
park not only gives us the agility, but mentally it is refreshing as well. It
has helped to strengthen the family bond. This is very clear when we see the
happy families, and couples walking in the park sharing those moments of joy.
The peculiar
nature of the park, which is divided by a road and surrounded by tall
buildings, is unique in the sense that it sends us a strong signal not to
forget Mother Nature.
When Uncle
Krishnamurthy told me that his granddaughter was going to chant the shlokas from the Srimad Bhagvad Geeta, I was excited and curious to know how the
young children in this age can chant the shlokas
from the Srimad Bhagvad Geeta and she
was excellent at the recitation.
I cannot resist
writing that after the walk, we met sharp at 9.45am back at the meeting place
on the small bridge over the canal, where we had taken our photographs. It is
this self-discipline and the bonding with each other that will make our journey
through life very pleasant. Meeting people from different backgrounds, but
having the same Ultimate Goal reminds me of the shlokafrom the Srimad Bhagvad
Geeta (Shloka no 15 , Chaprer 15): Sarvasya
Caham Hrdi Sannivisto……… meaning (The Lord) I reside in the hearts of the
Living beings.
How we benefit
physically and spiritually, while enjoying the beauty of the Mother Nature,
basking in the gentle rays of morning Sun!
With that
pleasant mood, we made our way to Uncle Krishnamurthy’s place, who, with his
wife and family, was the host for the brunch on that day. All members of the
family greeted us with a warm welcome and they were pleased to have all of us
at their place for the splendid brunch, which was no less than a lunch.
Uncle
Krishnamurthy’s grand-daughter was excellent and absolutely flawless when she
chanted the shlokas from the Srimad Bhagvad Geeta. Kudos to her and
her parents as well as to her grandparents for her excellent recitation!
Here is looking
forward to the refreshing walk of the month in October.
- Kiran Sule
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