An Unexpected Stairway to Heaven

During the Kailash 2019 pilgrimage, I took a sankalpam (intention) to do 1008 dips in Lake Manasarovar in Mohanji’s name. I kept reiterating my intention throughout our journey from Kathmandu to Lake Manasarovar. When we reached Lake Manasarovar, we discovered that the Chinese authorities had prohibited dips in the lake. The pilgrims had to take buckets, fill them with water from the lake, and pour water on their heads. A serious WTF moment! Luckily, the organising team had the chops to find a s...