Second day of my bike journey!

This is second day of my bike journey. I arrived at Ambajogai around 2 pm. I met to Avinash Mirge, Mansi, Anand and Kaustubh, TJY yatris. I visited engineering college and interacted with youngsters in the canteen. We met to Principal of the college, he felicitated me by giving shall, bouquet etc. We had lunch in a hotel and visited some ancient temples in the city.We met to Prasad Chikshe, had interaction with him for an hour. Prasad is an IIT graduate, devoted his life for the nation and transforming youngsters in and around the town. He studied at Vivekananda Kendra and transformed by Swami vivekananda’s thoughts. He came back to Ambajogai after serving in different parts of the country. Presently he has started different activities for different age groups. He has inspired hundreds of youngsters and formed different groups of youngsters; they are serving in the villages around the city. He conducts Personality development courses, camps, and training sessions.

He is a role model for village youngsters,

We dont know!

I met around six thousand people of the country including students, working professionals, villagers, adivasis etc. when I was in north east states so many villagers were not aware about our country. They dont know that somebody ruled us and we got independence in 1947. They are not aware about the president and prime minister of the country. Same experiences I had in some parts of Bihar, Orrisa and Chattisgarh. These situations we can understand because the people are illiterate and living in extreme poverty. In some colleges when I spoke about the country, our ancient research, inventions, philosophy so many students, professors replied that they heard this information first time. People don’t know about the freedom fighters who gave us freedom.
We dont know our reality, we should change our attitude!
One can understand when illeterate people says we dont know, but what about educated?

Without nothing, everything! Nothing is everything!

The title sounds funny, but it is true.


I planned to visit the whole Bharat for 108 days without having anything. No money, no bike, no camera, nothing! In others opinion It was a just a silly idea or thought. When I talked with my friends, they asked me, Are you mentally OK? Is anything wrong with you? Any break up, family problem? Etc.

If we believe on our self then success is there. The start itself is a greater success. I became courageous, fearless, and very happy. My all family members strongly opposed me, till that I was happy. On 28th February the Yatra was cancelled, till that I am happy only. I never had such experiences in my life time.

I decided to start on 11th March without informing any one. I have only two pairs of cloths, one old shoes, one bag, one shall, one notebook and hundred rupees. I wanted bike to save time and money but not having it! I am just traveling to experience and know the Bharat, to know myself.
Now everyone is asking a question how will you manage this journey without having money?

I don’t have anything and I am going to experience nothingness. That nothingness is everything. What we seek outside is there in side, but we can’t look inside because of ignorance, attachment, and fear of different things. These thoughts should be experienced then only we can say that nothing is everything.

I have written this blog before starting the Yatra and uploading it on 85th day of the Yatra. I have experienced that nothingness. I got bike, camera, laptop, petrol expenses without asking to anyone. My friends and some good people managed it.

Jawhar- tribal kingdom of Maharashtra!

Kokna, warli, koli, mahadev koli, and more, some of us must be reading these names first time. These are casts and sub casts in tribe. They have different casts, sub casts, groups etc. some of them lives in the jungle, some on mountain, some at the side of the rivers, some keeps moving and some has no shelter! We can see all these tribes near jawhar city in Thane district.
Jawhar-is untouched, most beautiful but rarely visited hill station and tribal kingdom of Maharashtra. It is famous for warli paintings and surrounded by blossoming green dense forest, wonderful climate. Scenic beauty of the Dadar Kopra falls and sangam of two rivers, Hanuman and sunset point are amazing. Jawhar ruled by the Munke dynasty during British Raj.

Places to visit near Jawhar


Bhopatgad Fort: A small fort made of rocks; it was constructed by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for his official and personal meetings. According to a legend, the fort was visited by Lord Rama, wife Sita and sons Lava and Kush. A rock nearby with four footprints is said to be a testimony to the story. The place is visited by a large number of devotees. The fort also affords amazing views of the half clouded mountains.

Sangam Twin Waterfalls:  Two river comes together and both waterfall meets at same point. This is pretty picture as the water gushes from a height turning milky white. The densely forested surroundings and the perfectly quiet atmosphere make it an excellent escape for travelers. There is a Sangam of two rivers, in a hilly area. Two waterfalls come together at the same point, which is a rare example.

Jai Vilas Palace: This palace is also known as ‘Raj Bari’ the palace was one the official residences of the royal Munke family. The palace was located on top of a rock so as to enable the king to look at his kingdom from a height. The structure is extremely attractive with intricately decorated domes and carvings. The lush green surroundings provide a wonderful backdrop to the Palace.

Shirpamal: An interesting structure built by the great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji, the structure was constructed on the highest pinnacle of the highest hill so as to give the royalty a view of all the movements that happen below. The way to Shirpamal is also an interesting trekking route.

Geeta for Yuva, Shrikrishna- Youth icon

Generally we celebrate Krishnajayanti by breaking Dahi handi , playing music and dancing in front of the lord. Additional to the general celebration these youngsters thought differently and took up this project which is creative and helpful to others. They are sharing their experiences and talking about Bhagavadgeeta in different colleges. They are also distributing Bhagavadgeeta to youngsters free of cost. The run is aimed to demonstrate strong mind in a strong body.


Swami Mitrananda, Directort of All India chinmaya Yuva Kendra, who believes that, “make them do, what you want in a way in which they like doing it”. He gave this small project to the youngsters so they can understand and experience the message of Bhagavadgeeta.

Geeta is a greatest scripture and it deals about every aspect of human life. It is not limited to any religion or group of people. Studying Geeta is very important to live happily and peacefully. The thoughts of Bhagavadgeeta are helpful to the youngsters in their life. so many great people like Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Khudiram Bose, Einstine, Subhash Chandra Bose, Veer Savarkar are appreciated the message of the Geeta, and agreed that Geeta helped them when they did something different/ when they faced greatest challenges of their life.

Today’s life is very fast, youngsters are going through tough competition and stressful education system. They need some role models in their life. Shrikrishna is a greatest youth icon because he enjoyed all the aspects of the life. He enjoyed his childhood, youthfulness and became a role model to others. He was focused, balanced so he could achieve perfection in every field. We should see Shrikrishna as a role model, youth icon than the God. If we see him as a God, we think that, he did great things because he was God.

On the occasion of the Krishna jayanti we should try to follow at least one value from his life. If the value grows in us it is the real birth of Krishna. It means we are celebrated and understood the real meaning of Shri Krishna jayanti. Let’s come together and start celebration of every festival creatively, so the real purpose of the celebration can be achieved.

Indian says, we are not Indian!

During my journey on bike across Bharat, I was caught by terrorists in Manipur. They took away my bike and all other stuffs. When I introduced myself and explained my mission of the Yatra to their leader. He got angry and said, you are creating awareness about Bharat in our country. This is totally wrong, this is against our thoughts. Why you came in our nation (not in state). I was shocked by hearing such language. He was a well educated person, Manipur is a part of our country and the guy is asking, why you came in our nation? They were not having any feeling about the country.
They simply ask what Government is doing for us? There are no roads, light, schools and basic infrastructure in these states. What you people thinks about us when we comes to India? You call us as a Chinese or Japanese. We are neglected from the Government, and rest of the country.


They don’t think that they are a part of the country. There is no change, development in most part of the north east states. If we visit villages in Manipur and Nagaland we will come to know the situation.
they are not benefited from us, so its natural there is no love between us.
Can we do something to help our brothers? At least can we give respect to them when they comes here, can we help their children for education? Please think, otherwise we may loose a chance to think on such issues. 

India is independent, not Indians!

When we celebrate Independence Day, we should ask a question to ourselves. Our (geographical) country might be independent, Are we really independent?


Real independence is being free from situations, problems, and bondages. It means to think freely and take right decisions independently. Independence Day reminds the bravery of the freedom fighters and sacrifice of the revolutionaries. We are not connected with the freedom struggle, so we don’t feel that it is significant. We are forgetting our originality

We just celebrate the day by hoisting the flags, distributing sweets beating drums and enjoying the holiday.

In a conversation with an old and experienced person (who was a retired police inspector) in Harayana I got some shocking information. His age was 83 and he was actively participated in freedom movement. He said we are not independent till today. At the individual level we don’t have freedom, we are not aware about our rights; we are ruled by our politicians. We can’t think, we just give votes and selects the politician. Most of the people give votes because of the pressure and most educated runs away from it. He added that, on 15th Aug 1947 nothing happened, just white British went and black came. He said that, as compare to our politician British were good. They were not corrupt; they were disciplined, punctual and educated. Our current politicians are not having these basic qualities also. As per his opinion we need another revolution for political freedom.