Today’s quote is attributed to Swami Vivekananda, a prominent Indian Hindu monk and spiritual leader of the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. Born Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in Calcutta, India, he passed away on July 4, 1902. Swami Vivekananda played a significant role in introducing Indian philosophy and spirituality to the Western world and was a key figure in the spread of Hinduism and Vedanta in the United States and Europe.

Swami Vivekananda emphasises the idea that genuine success and happiness come to those who do not seek personal gain or rewards for their actions. What he is suggesting is that when a person acts selflessly and with a pure heart, without expecting anything in return, they are more likely to attain success and happiness. This is because their motivations and actions are driven by a desire to help others or to contribute to a greater good, rather than by selfish or egoistic goals. This quote encourages individuals to cultivate qualities of selflessness and altruism in their lives, believing that such qualities are not only morally virtuous but also lead to a more fulfilling and prosperous existence. It suggests that the most successful people are those who give without expecting anything in return, and in doing so, they find true success and happiness.

I finally did it! This week, I finally reached my destination, south of Bengaluru. After walking from Singapore, I made my way across Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar, before reaching India at the border with Manipur. Then I walked across the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and finally my home state of Maharashtra. Then I walked almost 1000 km across Maharashtra and Karnataka to reach my destination. I have now started the almost 7,000 km trek back home. That’s all for today, take care and stay positive!