As one travels the sands, seas and shores, one begins to wonder and wander like a nomad in search of her/his soulmate. A soulmate whom she/he loves truly. An adventure! A sojourn! From a relaxing outing by the seaside to a fun-filled family picnic, the emotional highs and lows rev up your life.
The beat of drums, a crescent moon, and sipping tender-coconut water with the one and only one. Stoop to collect a few cone-shaped seashells, one of the umpteen treasures the sea throws up in one of its many attempts to swallow the sandbanks. Tiny crabs scurry and find themselves a hole to bury their agile bodies. Lie on the sandy seas, take a plunge, and spend endless moments; a soul-satisfying experience that would twirl and swirl the depths of your heart.
Nothing can break the golden silence shared with your loved one. Watching dark clouds hover over pristine blue waters and enjoying a good meal at the beach, while the waiter watches the two soulmates melting into the universe. A universe that is vast enough to swallow and make them a part of its own. A timeless moment! A moment that is full of songs and satires, praises and peals, cries and caresses, roars and ruckus, guffaws and greats. Moments filled with such a deep sense of being rooted and uprooted. Times that make us feel like souls just passing by. Souls searching for meaning in their lives; souls that speak the language of love. The language of love can be felt, seen and heard. Let it vibrate in your soul and reach others.
As you laze about while eating churna, kandam, malkurad and bibe, creating lovely patterns or walking in the shetam, you know it’s ‘amchem Goy.’ As cocks crow and doves dive, nature unfolds itself to embrace a soothing atmosphere. Shetantule kole to daktim bebki to bebkulim, amchem Goi tem Goi, a place like none other, a place with many unusual traditions and rituals. A place of love, happiness, mysticism, serenity, community, and much more.
From creepy crawlies and crazy coots to happy hoots, life is one big question mark. The answer to a hundred questions is faith and a simple prayer. Faith keeps you going and makes you stronger to overcome life’s greater challenges. The time spent waiting for your most loved one is a moment of anxious pleasure. Love your better half! Love your home! Love your land! Don’t forget to love yourself! That’s Goa for you. A place where you speak the language of the land, and you are a Goan in many ways that you can imagine. A Goan will always be a Goan. One who loves hobria tel, ghorchem lhann porsum, and staring at the molob at times.
May the spirit of Goa live long! Live together in peace and harmony.
