Yesterday was a very long day. I got back late last night. I wasn’t feeling well, so I didn’t write a journal entry. I wish I could have written about my experiences yesterday because although it was a long day and tiring by the end, it was a very uplifting and spiritual day for me.
After work, we went to visit the Akshar Dham temple in Dehli. The Akshar Dham is a spiritual temple that was built by the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha). BAPS is an organization within the Swaminarayan faith. The Swaminarayan faith was started when Bhagwan Swaminarayan began his life in 1781. The Hindus believed him to be the manifestation of God.
At the temple, we visited an exhibit that went through the life and teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Although I don’t agree with everything that was said, I believe that the many parts of the message that he was delivering is very relevant to everyone of us today regardless of our faith. Swaninarayan preached of love, peace, purity and non-violence.
Tomorrow is my last day in India. I came here for one main purpose which was for business. I hope to that the money that my company spent for me to come here will add some value for them. However, the value that it has added to my personal life cannot be measured in dollars or rupees.
It will be an experience I will never forget. I met some new friends and strengthen the friendships of those who were just otherwise aquaintances beforehand. I experienced a new culture. I eat new food. I will cherish these two weeks for the rest of my life.
I am now ready to go home. I miss my wife and kids, and I look forward to seeing them and holding them in my arms again. Good bye to India. It’s been fun.
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