I have been informed that back in my native land of California, that the weather was tolerable. And that the temperature was in the mid 70's, with a light cool breeze. With a cooling trend continuing.
शुक्रिया everyone for your weather updates. The first word is thank you in Hindi and phonetically is Śukriyā. The better that I can learn the native tongue of India, that would be great, so as to communicate more efficiently with the natives.
Indy and I continue on with our research of Mara,while Indy's workers have almost forged some semblance of a path for us all to follow through and into the ancient temple.
From our research, and also from what his friend Sallah has told us, we should expect danger and possible death at almost every turn of the inner workings of Mara's Temple. I wonder if what I imagine is actually worse from what may lay before us.
Sallah has been delayed in joining us in our work, due to a delicate condition. And all I will say to that is, yes.. it does involve wine, women, and song. And a Turkish prison. But never mind about that right now. For there is more fascinating information to impart about the legendary, if not infamous Mara.
It is said that if one dares, no matter how pure at heart, and good in deeds, dares to even so much as glance into Mara's eyes, it will result in death. Oh one might momentarily feel as though they are still alive, but that is only a reflex, like when a chicken has it's head cut off, it's eyes can still see, and mouth still speak. But alas, you will be transported in soul to the gates of doom. And your body will turn into an inferno, hence instant cremation. Now if one can avoid her eyes, for she is rather like the Indian version of Medusa, then you just might be fortunate enough so as to have one of three gifts granted to you. What Mara offers is either wonderfully delightful riches, eternal youth or lastly the ability to for see the future, and all that it holds. There are no guarantees with Mara, for even if one can find her, it does not mean that she will grant a thing. Matter of fact,consider yourself most fortunate if you survive the journey into her temple. For she does not take kindly to strangers, unless she has been expecting you. And you have her approval..... now I must finish tidying up the destruction from our demon monkeys visit. More like a wild party. Only no humans had any fun, only the terrible monkeys.