Seven
BACK AT GOVIND GHAT GURUDWARA
A change in the programme had enabled all of us to visit the famous shrine of Badrinath. Now we were back here fully satisfied and duly blessed; otherwise, it could have remained an unfulfilled desire in anybody's life. Great many thanks to the sagacity of the Jathedar.
We moved towards the Gurudwara. It was learnt that the hall which was vacated in the morning, was to be re-occupied like yester-night. We got a space enough for two beds. The luggage was withdrawn from the 'gathri' house. Meanwhile we also got two blankets. Everybody in the hall set his bed right.
Now we had ample time to move around the campus. We proceeded towards the Darbar Sahib room to offer prayers. Thereafter, we had tea in langar hall. Various buildings in the Gurudwara complex were visited. Some portions were still under construction. Some construction also existed along the Alaknanda. We had a glimpse of the bridge over which the yatris were to pass for onwards journey to Gobind Dham. We then retreated to the hall for rest. Like us, many yatris of our group were taking rest and many were out for sight seeing.
We noted that cartons, big packets, bagfuls and canisters were being brought by porters and stacked in our hall. The containers contained raw material meant for use during the journey. The edibles and some articles were meant for distribution amongst the yatris. All these items had been loaded in the buses at Dehradun. Relevant packets were to be collected and opened to make smaller packets for handing over to each yatri. The Jathedar was waiting for the yatris to be present in the hall.
We sensed that we won't be able to take rest for some time until the items were distributed. So, we decided to have langar. After having langar, we strolled around for sometime. Thereafter, we again made a quick round of the bazaar. We had milk at a shop there. Some of our companions met us at different points. There was a lot of hustle and bustle.
Soon we returned to our hall. All the packets, bags etc. were still lying intact. The items were to be distributed at the earliest. The cause of the delay was not known. Prolonged disturbance was bound to be there.
At that time the jathedar entered the hall with many sevadars and demanded some vacant space for sometime. Immediately, a few beds were rolled up. Requisite cartons and packets were opened and the following items were required to be put in each shoulder bag for handing over to each yatri. The yellow shoulder bag with the printed insignia "Khalsa Yatra committee, Dehradun" together with the contents, was a gift from the Committee.
CONTENTS OF THE BAG
(1) Glucose - 1 packet
(2) Frooti - 2 each
(3) Biscuits - 1 packet
(4) Dry Fruits - 1 packet
(5) Cold Drink - 1 bottle
(6) Roasted Gram - 1 packet
(7) Namkeen - 2 packet
(8) Poppins - 1 packet
The distribution resulted in a large number of packets becoming empty. The space in the hall was now again available for beds. Many yatris of our hall also helped in making the small packets as it involved opening the big packets, taking out one piece, placing it in the bag and then moving the bag on to the next fellow for the second item. Completing the circle for input items, the bag / packet was placed aside. Similarly all the small packets were formed and placed in each shoulder bag.
Now the hall was free of any disturbance. All the bags had been handed over to each respected yatri. The remnant boxes / packets were neatly stacked in the corner near the door. The bagfuls had added to the weight as mostly similar items were already present in our bags. This factor prompted everybody to review the quantity of items to be carried forward. For the sake of convenience in the morning, all the items, including clean / washed clothes, were arranged afresh. The intention was to get ready early in the morning and be on the move. Every yatri was aware of the likely morning rush and the benefits of an early movement. Having done all the possible ready-to-move preparation, all of us began napping and were soon asleep. The door was then closed and the lights switched off.
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BACK AT GOVIND GHAT GURUDWARA
A change in the programme had enabled all of us to visit the famous shrine of Badrinath. Now we were back here fully satisfied and duly blessed; otherwise, it could have remained an unfulfilled desire in anybody's life. Great many thanks to the sagacity of the Jathedar.
We moved towards the Gurudwara. It was learnt that the hall which was vacated in the morning, was to be re-occupied like yester-night. We got a space enough for two beds. The luggage was withdrawn from the 'gathri' house. Meanwhile we also got two blankets. Everybody in the hall set his bed right.
Now we had ample time to move around the campus. We proceeded towards the Darbar Sahib room to offer prayers. Thereafter, we had tea in langar hall. Various buildings in the Gurudwara complex were visited. Some portions were still under construction. Some construction also existed along the Alaknanda. We had a glimpse of the bridge over which the yatris were to pass for onwards journey to Gobind Dham. We then retreated to the hall for rest. Like us, many yatris of our group were taking rest and many were out for sight seeing.
We noted that cartons, big packets, bagfuls and canisters were being brought by porters and stacked in our hall. The containers contained raw material meant for use during the journey. The edibles and some articles were meant for distribution amongst the yatris. All these items had been loaded in the buses at Dehradun. Relevant packets were to be collected and opened to make smaller packets for handing over to each yatri. The Jathedar was waiting for the yatris to be present in the hall.
We sensed that we won't be able to take rest for some time until the items were distributed. So, we decided to have langar. After having langar, we strolled around for sometime. Thereafter, we again made a quick round of the bazaar. We had milk at a shop there. Some of our companions met us at different points. There was a lot of hustle and bustle.
Soon we returned to our hall. All the packets, bags etc. were still lying intact. The items were to be distributed at the earliest. The cause of the delay was not known. Prolonged disturbance was bound to be there.
At that time the jathedar entered the hall with many sevadars and demanded some vacant space for sometime. Immediately, a few beds were rolled up. Requisite cartons and packets were opened and the following items were required to be put in each shoulder bag for handing over to each yatri. The yellow shoulder bag with the printed insignia "Khalsa Yatra committee, Dehradun" together with the contents, was a gift from the Committee.
CONTENTS OF THE BAG
(1) Glucose - 1 packet
(2) Frooti - 2 each
(3) Biscuits - 1 packet
(4) Dry Fruits - 1 packet
(5) Cold Drink - 1 bottle
(6) Roasted Gram - 1 packet
(7) Namkeen - 2 packet
(8) Poppins - 1 packet
The distribution resulted in a large number of packets becoming empty. The space in the hall was now again available for beds. Many yatris of our hall also helped in making the small packets as it involved opening the big packets, taking out one piece, placing it in the bag and then moving the bag on to the next fellow for the second item. Completing the circle for input items, the bag / packet was placed aside. Similarly all the small packets were formed and placed in each shoulder bag.
Now the hall was free of any disturbance. All the bags had been handed over to each respected yatri. The remnant boxes / packets were neatly stacked in the corner near the door. The bagfuls had added to the weight as mostly similar items were already present in our bags. This factor prompted everybody to review the quantity of items to be carried forward. For the sake of convenience in the morning, all the items, including clean / washed clothes, were arranged afresh. The intention was to get ready early in the morning and be on the move. Every yatri was aware of the likely morning rush and the benefits of an early movement. Having done all the possible ready-to-move preparation, all of us began napping and were soon asleep. The door was then closed and the lights switched off.
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