First day of classes!
I have my first Kannada class in about 40 minutes. Kannada is the language of Karnataka, the state where Mysore is located. After this week I have to choose between Kannada and Hindi, which is spoken almost everywhere BUT Karnataka.
I decided to skip the 7 AM dance class. If the noises coming from above my room are any indication though, it's going to serve as an excellent alarm clock.
Last night was a very...interesting experience. We met the Swamiji, the leader of the Lingyat sect of Hinduism, which runs JSS. We had to bow down and touch his feet, naturally showing that we are lower than the dirtiest part of his body. He seemed like a nice man, and offered to meet with us anytime for discussion. I'm not exactly sure what I'd discuss with the guy, but we'll see how that goes.
After one of the worst meals we've had here so far, we got to meet the Swamiji's elephants. No real words to describe that experience.
Off to finish breakfast now.
I decided to skip the 7 AM dance class. If the noises coming from above my room are any indication though, it's going to serve as an excellent alarm clock.
Last night was a very...interesting experience. We met the Swamiji, the leader of the Lingyat sect of Hinduism, which runs JSS. We had to bow down and touch his feet, naturally showing that we are lower than the dirtiest part of his body. He seemed like a nice man, and offered to meet with us anytime for discussion. I'm not exactly sure what I'd discuss with the guy, but we'll see how that goes.
After one of the worst meals we've had here so far, we got to meet the Swamiji's elephants. No real words to describe that experience.
Off to finish breakfast now.
posted by Jake | 7:57 PM
3 Comments:
did you have to kiss the elephant's feet as well? What was this meal you refer to? It really is a different culture isn't it. I suspect the bowing down was more out of respect for what the swammi represented rather than the physical person. Perhaps an in formed question, comment, or observation could open a conversation with him...something likke..."This is new to me...can you tell me about yourself?"
On a much more important note, The Yankees swept the 5 game series with Boston. Need I say more? Lots of headlines about the Boston Massacre...duh!
P.
exactly what kind of dance are you missing out on? If you are awake anyway why not go?
this language thing is a bit confusing about which one to take. good luck.
may I assume that the pollution is not a problem in Mysore? remember peter cherneff had to come home early as he could not breathe. so take care. lots of love m
if i had a cute pic like smile i would sign with it. m
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