Comments on: My Photo Journal May 2026

By: Sudhir Kulkarni

Sudhir Kulkarni — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:11:03 +0000

Lovely photos and some made me reflect both on the picture and your comments there to.
The one on the Neera River reminded me of the novel Siddharth where he keeps watching the river that provides him the meditative solace which you have mentioned about.
The RMMS photo took one back to the main stay of Mumbai’s IR history and development. One does not know who gained and lost, but I surely feel that the ordinary worker lost his livelyhood and purpose of life.
The one on the Footprint covered by the dry leaf is very symbolic, I thought. The dry leaf suggesting the life that is behind and the footprint as life that has to move, afterall.
My stary thoughts but as you have said earlier, a Photo is one thing to the phographer and another to the viewer. Thanks again.

By: vasan

vasan — Mon, 18 May 2026 05:22:09 +0000

Amazing Sir ,
Very inspirational .
Keep Going Sir

By: Naganath Subramanian Iyer

Naganath Subramanian Iyer — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:26:03 +0000

A friend of mine working in one of those buildings where the factories once were, narrated that she senses negative energy during the day. She feels this could be the cries and sadness of those who lost their living.

By: Debashish Roy

Debashish Roy — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:19:25 +0000

Dear Dr Patwardhan….all your writings and insights are truly profound and they ignite thinking in the reader and this is exactly what a good write up and a good mentor/ coach/ teacher is supposed to do….help the learner to pause, reflect and ignite her/his mind. Always look forward to your posts…

By: Mirza Yawar Baig

Mirza Yawar Baig — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:39:42 +0000

Very insightful – pictures and your comments. Huge food for thought and reflection. Thank you for sharing.

By: Vivek Patwardhan

Vivek Patwardhan — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:30:04 +0000

In reply to SHIKHA BANERJEE. Rohini responds:: It can be an interpretation of महामृत्युंजय मंत्र-“ॐ त्र्यंबकं यजामहे सुगंधिं पुष्ठिवर्धनम् उर्वाऽ ऋकमिव बंधनात् ।मृत्योर्मुक्षियमाऽअमृतात् ॥ ॐ शांती शांती शांतीः हरिॐ "We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. Just as a ripe cucumber or a leaf is effortlessly detached from its vine, may He free us from the bondage of death and grant us immortality." Let go approach is the key

By: SHIKHA BANERJEE

SHIKHA BANERJEE — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:02:06 +0000

Dear Vivek Ji,
It’s so refreshing to read your blogs.
Loved the pic of the dry leaf on the footprint and its interpretation.
Your photography and the descriptions too are also very interesting.
Look forward for more.
Best wishes,
Shikha

By: Vinu

Vinu — Sun, 17 May 2026 04:23:37 +0000

Sir, your photo vlogs are like a breeze of fresh air on a sunny afternoon they transcend you to that moment.

Your purpose to speak about inequalities, women’s progress, workmen safety, and more is so beautifully captured.