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Birth and death, the cycle of living, surviving, and rediscovering oneself, is a recurring theme. Have you ever contemplated the purpose of life? No, I'm not referring to the pursuit of financial independence; I'm talking about self-realization. Have you ever considered why you were born? What drives the cycle of rebirth? Who were you in your previous life, and what led you to be reborn?
I am Advaita. Advaita signifies non-duality, possessing no duplicates, being peerless, unique, and singular. Intriguing, isn't it? However, it's challenging for me to conceal my duality. I assume various forms and possess multiple intellects, not unlike Ravana, although I'm not as charismatic as he was. At times, I revere him, but my most venerated deity is Mahakal. Now, you may wonder who I am and why I worship the formidable god, Mahakal. I am the one with the ability to extend or, perhaps, terminate the Kali Yuga. Or so I believe...
It feels like there have been some strange changes in my life since that night of my father's accident. He had gone to a remote mountainous area in Assam, where there was only one train to return from. This incident happened in 1980...
* In a Mahishasan railway station in Karimganj in Assam back in 1980, a man waiting late into the night. He was worried because he had heard that the last train of the day had already departed.
Dr.: (My father), Hasn't the last train left already?"
An officer replied, what are you doing at the station at this hour? "When did you hear the last train left?"
Dr.: "Someone told me the last train will come by now. I had a ticket for the 9 o'clock train."
The ticket collector reassured him, "No, the last train usually arrives here after 8 o'clock. You shouldn't wait much longer, this place isn't safe after 9"
Dr. was still skeptical, muttering to himself, "What nonsense is this? Are thieves or robbers wandering around here? Everyone seems to be losing their wits."
After about 20 minutes of waiting, Dr. heard the familiar sound of a train engine approaching, finally putting his concerns to rest. It was around 10:30 pm when the train arrived.. It seemed like the train might arrive after 10 pm. Dr. had a question in mind and decided to ask the ticket collector (TC). He thought, "Where has the TC gone? Let me find out if the train comes after 10 pm." But to his surprise, the entire station was empty, devoid of any staff.
Suddenly, the train pulled into the station in just a minute, and a TC emerged from it. Dr. asked, "Will this train continue its journey? TC replied, 'Why wouldn't it? Tell me, what's the matter?' Dr. inquired, "I heard that the train might not come after 10 pm."
Dr. boarded the train and noticed it was completely empty. He asked the TC about the empty train, to which the TC explained that this was the last train, and most passengers didn't choose this one. Dr. calmly took a seat without much concern.
About half an hour later, the train abruptly came to a halt. The TC informed Dr. that the train was quite old, and its engine had malfunctioned. Dr. said, "Okay, I'll step outside for a smoke." However, the TC advised against it, citing the presence of strange creatures outside. But Dr. insisted that he wouldn't go too far and stepped off the train.
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Dr. heard some eerie music in the distance as he ventured further into the unfamiliar terrain. He was drawn towards the sound, almost as if he had been hypnotized. For a brief moment, it felt like he had lost control of his actions.
The music abruptly ceased, and as it did, Dr. snapped back to his senses. He found himself surrounded by tall, dense grass that exceeded his height. Dr. realized he was lost and started searching for a way out. However, as he moved through the grass, he stumbled and fell into a small pond, which appeared to have formed due to recent rainfall.
It was at that moment that the strange music began playing again, and he noticed eerie and unsettling creatures, some of which appeared to be Skinwalkers. Dr. was filled with fear and attempted to scream, but the creatures had silenced his voice. They seemed to be draining his energy, and he felt weak. Strange white waves emanated from him, and it seemed as though his essence was being absorbed by these mysterious beings.
At that moment, the TC grabbed a burning torch and used it to drive the creatures away from Dr. He held Dr.'s hand and hurried him towards the waiting trains, as if in a haze. The trains started moving, and the TC somehow managed to hold onto one of them, helping Dr. climb aboard.
As Dr. regained his senses and composure, he asked the TC about the events and how he had found him. The TC explained that this area had been off-limits for several years, which is why the train was relatively empty. He cautioned Dr that the creatures in that place were very dangerous, and he shouldn't return there unless absolutely necessary.
Dr. was left with a sense of wonder and unease about the events that had transpired. The train journey continued, carrying them away from that mysterious and perilous location. *
Sometimes, perhaps, certain events are necessary for one reason or another. Maybe we don't consider them crucial right now, but their occurrence may shape our future—whether it turns out to be a positive or a deeply unsettling one. And it is from this very tale that I will reveal to you all how life can be laden with numerous dark and fearful uncertainties.
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