Thick with hushed reverence, Varanasi greets those drawn to quieter paths. Out here, pilgrims follow worn trails left by early followers of the teachings. Sarnath waits nearby and where words changed direction under a different sky. Walking through, you find stone circles where silence speaks louder than chants. Ruins stand without fanfare, holding space between prayer and memory. Further along, Kushinagar marks the last breath beneath open trees. Journeys unfold slowly, shaped more by dust than plans. Walking the last part of his journey connects Varanasi to Kushinagar through pilgrimage routes. Silence at each place speaks louder than words ever could.
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