This week in Daak: 1. Krishna (Spring in Kulu) by Nicholas Roerich 2. Darling Coffee by Meena Alexander 3. Spring Fragrances 1. Krishna (Spring in Kullu) by Nicholas Roerich, 1930 If you’ve ever felt a strange, stubborn urge to travel to a place you have no claims over, you’ll relate to the story of Nicholas Reorich, the Russian polymath who left his life behind in search of a utopia in the Himalayas. His expedition, which began in 1923, not only led to incredible (almost spiritual!) paintings of the Himalayas, such as this one, but also the discovery of many peaks and archeological artifacts and manuscripts buried in the silent bosom of the mountains. In a letter written in 1926, he said, “I make a deep bow to Indian Teachers. They brought true creativity, spiritual joy and meaningful silence into the chaos of our lives. They called to us in times of dire need. Their call was calm, persuasive, and full of wisdom.”
Krishna (Spring in Kullu) is out of the world. Spiritual?