varanasi

I took a break from rainy Darjeeling, & went to that truly

amazing city, Varanasi, & surrounds; in the early 70's I'd stayed
in a tiny hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat for several months,
painting, but also sitting for hours by the Ganges.

Finally I took a train to Lucknow, in order to meet Papaji.
Though I stayed 4-5 months ( he gave me the name Shanti),
I found the place an aesthetic wilderness, & took few photos.
& yes, the teacher had a profound effect.

I like this site & artist & this painter