White Ginger Lilies...

The elegant white ginger lilies, often admired for their pure white petals, graceful shape, and subtle fragrance, these were my life once upon a time. They are still very dear to my heart, but I do not have them around me now anymore. They bloom without demanding attention, and their simplicity often creates a feeling of calm, nostalgia, and peace.

You might love them because they embody a kind of beauty that is gentle rather than dramatic. The white petals stand out against the lush green leaves, creating a contrast that feels both refreshing and serene. For me it is a symbol of clarity, renewal, and inner stillness.

Perhaps I love these flowers because they do not try to be extraordinary. They simply bloom in silence, and in that quiet grace, they remind me how beautiful simplicity can be.

Some flowers dazzle the world. These simply bloom, and somehow that touches the heart more deeply.

I am drawn to these white blossoms for the same reason I seek peace: they carry no noise, no urgency, only a gentle reminder that beauty does not need to shout.

The white blooms rising above a small balcony garden, almost like little islands of calm amidst the everyday world below. 🌿🤍Miss you....

 

One Moon

Two worlds. One moon.

Different shadows, the same light.

Through tangled branches, the moonlight came,

above the city, it shone just the same.

Trees may hide it, towers may rise,

but the moon belongs to all our skies.

Different worlds beneath its light—

one wrapped in trees, one dressed in white.

Perhaps that is the quiet wonder of night:

however different our worlds may be,

we all look up at the same light.

The city reached for the moon to-night,

while every window carried its own little light.

The moon came looking for the night,

and found a thousand leaves to hold its light.

Somewhere between shadow and light,

the world pauses for a moment at night.

 

Nature - Balance - Water

 Nature is a beautiful example of balance.

When it rains for 5 days straight, the clouds don’t apologize to us for a lack of balance between their drops and the sun’s rays.

When the wind blows, it doesn’t apologize for taking some sort of balance away from the stillness of a wind-less day.

Nature does what it needs to do and is fully present when doing it. That is balance. Simply being here now in whatever we are doing.

Everything we do in our lives is a spiritual practice, if we are present in it.

The moment we begin to try and fix a situation in the past or obsess over the planning of one in the future, we lose balance. We act from a place of guilt, or shame or fear... “I should’ve done that, I wish I’d done this.”

A lot of our anxiety comes from how we think it is supposed to be. Acceptance of just how it is, then, is beautiful balance 😊

True beaches and water 💧 do help bring more tranquility.

And as Achan would always say, for a torrential rain for days, just one sunshine is enough to keep the balance. 

No wonder settlements are on water banks.

Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden

 This is a single tree, spread over 4.67 acres of land, 80 feet tall and over 250 years old at Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Shibpur, Howrah, Kolkata.

The main trunk of it  doesn't exist anymore, it's the largest ever growing beyond the fencing & this Banyan tree is in the Guinness Book of World Records. It's a lovely place and gives you soothing effect.  It is at Botanical Garden, so for those interested there are other attractions too covering various states and countries, lakes and lands though this banyan tree is main attraction. 

There are two gates to the Garden, if you do not want to walk for almost an hour if you are a slow walker, you can get in through Gate No. 2 opposite Petrol pump and the Banyan tree is almost 250 meters from there, you do not see this view from there but the side view. 

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To have this view you have to walk to the other side. 

The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (IJCBIBG) is a renowned #botanical #garden located in Howrah, West Bengal, India:

1. _Established in 1787_: The garden was founded by the British East India Company as a botanical garden for the cultivation of medicinal plants.

2. _Named after Jagadish Chandra Bose_: The garden was renamed in 2009 to honor the Indian botanist and physicist Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose.

3. _Largest botanical garden in India_: IJCBIBG covers an area of approximately 109 hectares (269 acres), making it the largest botanical garden in India.

4. _Over 1,200 plant species_: The garden houses a vast collection of over 1,200 plant species, including orchids, bamboos, and palms.

5. _Rare and endangered species_: The garden is home to many rare and endangered plant species, including the iconic banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis).

6. _Research and conservation_: IJCBIBG is actively involved in plant research, conservation, and education, with a focus on sustainable development.

7. _Beautiful landscaping_: The garden features beautifully maintained lawns, lakes, and walking trails, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers.

8. _Historical significance_: The garden has played a significant role in the introduction and acclimatization of various plant species in India, including the tea plant (Camellia sinensis).

9. _Collaborations and partnerships_: IJCBIBG collaborates with national and international organizations to promote plant conservation and research.

10. _Popular tourist attraction_: The garden attracts thousands of visitors annually, making it a popular tourist destination in West Bengal.

The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is a treasured institution in India, dedicated to the conservation and promotion of plant diversity and research.