“In this mortal life, everything perishes and will perish—except ideas, ideals, and dreams. A person can die for an idea, but that idea can often return, incarnating itself in thousands of lives after that death. This is how the wheel of evolution turns, and any idea, ideal, or dream gradually circulates from one generation to the next.” —Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, after delving into the five-thousand-year history of our subcontinent, arrived at several profound conclusions. He sought to demonstrate the patterns of a nation’s rise and fall. He showed that our country and nation declined whenever we succumbed to mental depression.
This house on Elgin Road, Kolkata, is a history-rich museum that I was fortunate to visit one afternoon. It felt like this age-old, historic house was a reflection of our history, a source of much inspiration. I felt enriched by what I saw and learned.
As photography was not allowed inside the museum, I couldn’t show anything to my friends. I urge my friends to visit it if they can, as I believe they will be overwhelmed by the experience.
Toronto, Canada
