The Way To Heaven

"The most beautiful place is neither the place of joy nor the place of power, but the place that can lead us to the core of our heart"

At East Road, I live amidst discord. Myself being a victim of condition as I inhabit there. I kept myself isolated in a separate world, in a different Paradise, with my only friend Pride'.

 For being economically sound, I have never had to compromise with my wishes. Thats why I lived a proud life where pride crossed its limits and grew enormous in my heart. I felt just like a skyscraper, that grows higher and higher but forgot the love for Earth.

I visited most of the amazing places but not to any seashore so far. Many love the sea but to me Its a place where there is nothing much to do except the huge body of water to swim in, in case you are not able to feel nature. Secondly, I got nothing to think or analyze except for a place of leisure. But I wouldn't even know how such a place will become my most beautiful memory.

On my fourteenth birthday, my friends planned to make me get a taste of the seaside I was reluctant to waste my fourteenth birthday at such a dull place, yet it affected me just in the opposite way afterward. One of my friends placed a bet that would love the place. I had never lost a bet so far it was not about money but about my pride. Ohh how foolish I am!. So l accepted the proposal, knowing little that I was going to get something that would be a thousand times more than pride, as a reward.

They all planned to visit Digha since it is a nearby tourist spot. On the way of our journey, l became so angry that l said, "If hadn't taken this proposal, it would have been good. Then thought about myself, that a king must have all kinds of experiences and therefore, should have a glance at sea".

We reached Digha after a journey twelve hours. Friends booked a hotel far away from the sea. We all stayed in the same room and took rest on the first night at Digha. The weather was a little stormy The clouds started a war and lightning flashed across the sky But there was no sign of rain. Feeling a little tired, fell asleep, In the middle of the night, I suddenly woke up by a bolt of thunder crashing against the earth.

Unknowingly, my senses became strong to feel the sea and my steps went towards the balcony to discover the sea but unfortunately or fortunately, it was too far, too far. I silently went back and made up my mind to wait for the next day. l left the door open, from where a silvery light walked into our room.

The next morning, I woke up at nine o'clock, feeling refreshed. During breakfast, my friends casually asked me a What about the place, man?" simply smiled and replied, "Maybe this fresh morning amaze you but it is still a boring place to amaze me. They replied, "Let's see.

After 10 o'clock, they decided to have a picnic at New Digha. I was a lonely spectator of their discussion. they needed my permission. I agreed with them since it was a good way to pass time because there was no work to be done. Then I saw a naked seashore for the first time.it was so hungry that it frequently rolling its waves on the yellowish golden sand and those browny big stones. I felt joyous and took up a challenge. Before the picnic, I threw myself into the sea. It seemed like a man to me who was exactly like me, proud and playful But I was sure that was not greater than me.

After having a long bath, I came back. My friend asked me again, "What happened with your bogus place. I gave them a cold smile and said, "I am taking a measurement of how exactly bogus it is". They stared at each other as I said something opposite to their expectations. During lunch, we feasted on hilsa fish fry. The taste was awesome. We returned at five in the evening.

My friends were not tired of that great journey make me stay on the beach. Because l believed to have no secrets and to venture nothing daring. Then I was ready to take a walk through a busy bazaar of Old Digha. After playing for some time I turned to come back to the hotel, but I thought it is better to stay for some more there. I found a single rock and gently Sat on it .the Moon was smiling and scattering its beams. I turn on the sea again and felt the same attractiveness of its that I felt before.lt was not a sea, but a mad demon that was full of pride and power was advancing towards us with its weapons. I saw some children getting afraid and running away to their mother.

The sea seemed more powerful than anything I saw in my life.

Is it greater than me?" l gazed at the sea seemed more powerful than me. I said to myself "How destructive it is? I was there for more than one hour but it was another world that I was seeing. I felt like a child inside, crying for help, I couldn't sit there for longer since it was unbearable to hear the cry, again and again, I felt stunned to have lost all my power to move on. I tried hard gathering all my strength, to stand alone against the forces

of the sea. I walked back through a lonely path thereafter it had never bowed to anyone before but to sea for the first time. I had little strength to stand straight, it seemed as if I was carrying a rock weighing a thousand tons.

After returning tothe hotel l fell asleep soon. After a while, I found myself. From that moment, experienced a wakeful state the dream took away mysleep

"Maybe he deserves to be proud", that I thought at last that night.

I woke up at six o'clock the next morning but didn't go outside, because I was still afraid. At six-thirty, my friend woke up and opened the window. "Ohh What a light!" I wondered.

The sun was gradually scattering its beams upon the earth. lt was beautiful. They moved me since it was welcoming me to live a proud life again. l recollected previous night and tried to neglect all my thoughts. l said to myself "You don't need to think what it is, just needs to think what you are, you are happy with yourself" The pride that was scattered in the sea was discovered by some invincible mental force of mine. Suddenly I felt strong and felt fresh. My roommate asked me, "What happened to you last night?" I falsely replied "Nothing, Just saw a bad dream," noticed that he did not understand, so l said again, "Just thinking about the first time when l called this place bogus. But now l think it is not that bad at all ".The friend who placed the bet asked me "Are you going to lose? It hurt me a lot but there was no state ta give a strong reply and I said, "Maybe" He asked no more questions then. we got plenty of time left to discuss the travel experience of Digha. Myfriend said, "There no beautiful place than this. It has given me an unforgettable memory that l am going to cherish throughout my life. When it was my turn, said, "The place is good but.."My voice choked "Goood", I said after a while.

I felt happy as pride was still breathing a remained fixed, tried to unite some of my power to take revenge on the sea. I needed to show him".You can never win me over, never I am like God. I am ....." Soon a big wave came and bathed me couldn't. "What was I feeling? Was it a warning? I looked straight at the sea and hear it roaring, "You foolish, dumb, tiny man, do you think you can be my master? See a devil in front of you, see my strength. If I try to wash away the World, I can do it easily but you? What are you capable of? You may be the master of a tiny piece of the world, but never of me in the same way.it is I who has crossed the limit. I have the power within me. Do you have the power within you?

I heard its roaring silently and it left me to tears. I had been scolded by someone so cruelly after a long time. I asked myself, "What terrible mistakes have I done? Why am l so proud?" I couldn't get an answer, with a heavy heart, I left the beach and walked with a happy crowd I came back at nine o'clock and slept early.

I woke up at ten o'clock the next morning. All my frlends were surprised.."why are you behaving like living alone?

Why are you not talking to others? One of my friends asked. The betting friend consoled me then "I am sorry, I thought you would like this place. We havent seen you so lonely before". I said, "it is best to be with a lonely heart".

They had never heard such words from me before. After that, they didnt dare to ask me a single question more. I did not go out of my room for even a moment that day.i was really proud I ought to be otherwise. I was a fool to have gone to match myself with the sea. I was blind as l was not aware of my limitations. What had been so far was only a moneyed boy, proud of his lineage. Then thought about my friends. Have I got anyone who loved me? Have I got anybody who would take care of me? It was shameful to live such a life, but it was hard to get rid of my old friend "Pride". I thought again and found the real power of a king, I said to myself "Yes I have to. A king should always travel in search of truth and I have found the truth. I will accept it". Then I tried to analyze myself on right and wrong.

At four-thirty in the afternoon, l went out to have some snacks. I visited the seashore and was surprised again.its whole a different scene there. The sea was lifeless. There was no pride, no power and there were no signs of waves. I saw some children playing at the beach.is it you who scolded me last night? The sea said in a humble voice, "Sorry my friend, l have badly behaved with you.

I should control my power. I replied, "No you really deserve the power you showed me.lt was also my fault to stand before you". After my reply, he became calmer and said, "Maybe l really have power but is it wise to show my excessive pride that hurts people? Should I?" I had no answer to expect listening silently. The sea spoke "I am repentant for what I have done, forgive me." those were the last word. I remained and saw the setting sun, its beams merging with the sea.

The sky was fading and little diamonds started to glitter with the queen of the sky The Moon, How beautiful Nature is! I sat there for three hours at a stretch. At nine o'clock, l turned home and saw my happiness among people at the bazaar. It seemed as if iwas a different person, a different king. For the first time, felt blessed and peaceful from the core of my heart .l became a new self in body and soul. My friend and roommate returned at ten, see surprised to see me smiling at myself and still awake, unlike the last two nights. He said to me, "Wow, I can see a certain change in you. Why haven't you slept? I replied Today, I said "You got a new friend, I am not the old one"

He didn't get me and said, ok ok...sometimes your words seem all Greek to me. Do you have any plan now."Yes, obviously" I replied. I gave my friends a treat that night. Everyone looked so happy. He said "Your mood has changed now." for you," I said.

The next day was the last day of our trip. I woke up at six o' clock to see the sunshine. I hurriedly visited the shore. The sun was rising gloriously. It gradually scattered its light on the sea which was calm and pleasant. The beauty was momentary but it will eternally remain in my heart, till my last breath. It was a new morning for me as a new day had come, to welcome me with a new life. Then I perceived the presence of a new king inside but was also a matter of grief that I would have to leave the heavenly place on the next day. T

hat day, we enjoyed a lot for the last time in Digha. Then we visited all the nearby spots. I was not at all tired that day, but wakeful and energetic to see and admire more of nature. Yet, it all ended at five-thirty in the evening, discovered myself as a common man. I thought of simplicity to have the greatest beauty. The evening sky's diamonds reflected themselves on the sea. The moon shines.

Time fled away and at nine o'clock, f had a final glimpse of that crowded bazaar Finally, it was time to return home. We packed our luggage and got ready. Before leaving Digha, I Iwent to the sea so that could feel God one more time. I sat on the beach and thought, "Maybe I am going far away from you, but you'll always be me, because I can't escape. can't" After half an hour, I got back to the hotel. My friend, who placed a bet asked ""So l am going to win my bet of three thousand, right?" I" said, "No, I am going to give you a treat.

When our car was about to start, l silently said, "Bye, my friend, bye".