When I Thought I Just Needed a Break...
I had planned my trip to Nainital like most people do — just to take a break. Some lakeside peace, a little shopping at Mall Road, maybe boating, and lots of photos for Instagram.
But what I didn’t know was that this trip would give me something far deeper than travel memories — it gave me strength.
And it started with something as simple as a plate of chole bhature.
🍽️ Food, Flavors & A Silent Feeling
On my second day, I was walking around the streets near Bhutia Market when I smelled something familiar — spicy, tangy, and warm.
A small shop tucked between two sweater stalls had fresh chole bhature sizzling in oil. I ordered without thinking.
And trust me, that plate felt like home. The bhature were puffed and golden, the chole had that perfect spice. I sat by the lake and ate while the wind touched my face.
But somewhere in that peaceful bite, a strange sadness crept in. I couldn’t explain it.
It wasn’t the place. It wasn’t the food.
It was... something inside me — heavy, anxious, unsettled.
🕯️ The Power of Hanuman Chalisa
I walked up to a quiet temple I found on Google Maps. It wasn’t crowded. Just a priest, a bell, and some birds in the background.
I sat in a corner, opened my phone, and searched:
“Hanuman Chalisa lyrics”
And slowly began to chant...
“Naashai roga harai sab peera,
Japat nirantar Hanumat beera...”
Line by line, something in me softened. My heartbeat slowed. That restlessness? Gone.
The lake outside sparkled like a blessing.
And I realized: this was the moment I actually came for.
Not the trip. Not the chole bhature.
But this deep, divine stillness.
🌿 Not Just a Vacation, But a Vibration
That evening, I didn’t feel like a tourist.
I felt like someone who had been called to Nainital by Bajrang Bali himself.
The Hanuman Chalisa wasn’t just a prayer that day — it was a hug from the divine.
It reminded me that even in beautiful places, we carry pain, and only devotion can truly release it.
🙏 Why You Should Carry Hanuman Chalisa with You
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It removes fear and clears your heart in unfamiliar places
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It transforms your energy instantly
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It reminds you — you’re protected, always
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It connects you to something bigger than the journey
✨ My Travel Tip for You
Next time you pack your bags for a getaway, don’t forget:
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Your favorite soul-comforting food (for me, it’ll always be chole bhature)
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And a saved copy of the Hanuman Chalisa lyrics — because you never know when your heart might need it
🕉️ Final Thought
We often chase peace through travel, but sometimes peace finds us — sitting in a mountain temple, full from a humble plate of chole bhature, and chanting:
“Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar...”
That day, Nainital didn’t just happen on the outside.
It happened within me.
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