THE HOLY GOLDEN ROCK by Mousson
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C´est un des endroits les plus sacrés de toute la Birmanie. Tout birman rêve de faire ce pélerinage une fois dans la vie. Un seul cheveu de Bouddah est plus fort que la loi de la gravité – ils assurent tous.
L´énorme rocher, contre toute attente, est pendu au bord du précipice, incliné comme s´il allait tomber. « Il tient uniquement parce que là il y a un cheveu de Bouddah ! « Comme tout ce qui est sacré, les gens ont recouvert le rocher de feuilles d´or. Souvent on se demande comment. Mais il n´y a pas un seule milimétre du Rocher qui ne soit pas couvert d´or.
Il se trouve dans un coin perdu de la Birmanie. Au millieu de a jungle. Au millieu de nulle part. J´ai mis plusieurs années et plusieurs voyages pour me décider. J´y vais ou pas ? Un jour de voyage pour aller, un pour le retour. Si tout se passe bien... Pendant la mousson, vous pouvez oublier. En plus, l´avant dernière partie du chemin est faite exclusivement en camions où vont des centaines de personnes mi-assises, mi-debout. La dernière partie est une montée à pied. Ou en chaise à porteurs. Je le jure, une chaise en bambou avec quatre porteurs qui vous montent là haut. Avant, c´était á dos d´éléphant...
Les voitures me demandaient une fortune pour m´amèner dans un voyage plein d´incertitudes. Avec de la chance et bon karma, cela prendrait deux jours. Mais il y avait pire. Je demandait aux rares gens que je rencontrait et y étaient allés, si l´effort valait la peine. Beaucoup m´ont répondu : « Tu sais, ce n´est qu´ une pierre ». Dur, dur...
Comment savoir ? Mais mon intuition me disait d´aller et risquer. Mon meuilleur ami en Birmanie, un Monsieur de plus de 70 ans avec qui je passait des journées à bavarder, me parlait comme un des endroits les plus fabuleux du monde. Et un pélérinage que tout boudhiste devrait faire.
À mon hôtel à Rangoon- je reste toujours au même – les gens me connaissent et m´ont trouvé une voiture avec un chauffeur de leur confiance pour 1/5 du prix qu´on demandait aux touristes. C´était un signe. Il faut que j´y aie ! Mais... et si ce n´était une grosse pierre ?
It's one of the most holy places of all Burma. All Burmese dream to make this pilgrimage once in a lifetime. A single hair of Buddha is stronger than the law of gravity – all people tell you.
The huge rock, against all odds, was hanged at the edge of the precipice, tilted as if going to fall. "It don’t fall just because there was a hair of Buddha! "Like everything that is sacred, people covered the rock with gold leafs. You asked how. But there is not a single millimeter of the Rock that is not covered with gold.
The Golden Rock is a lost corner of Burma. In the middle of the jungle. At the center of nowhere. I put several years and several trips to decide. I go or not? One day for travel, one for the return. If all goes well ... During the monsoon, you can forget it. In addition, before the latter part of the journey is made exclusively in trucks where go hundreds of peoples. The last part is a climb on foot. Or chair porters. I swear, a bamboo chair with four porters who climb you to high. Before, the people made in elephants. .
Comments (87)
carlx
Awesome and fantastic capture!!! Impressive, and powerful place!!!
Kuiski
WOW! a very interesting new photo. Splendid! :D
Heathcroft
Whoever had the task of painting that rock must have been getting danger money! Thought provoking image!
tallpindo
Did you kiss it? That is the way it is at Blarney. This one is more like the kissing camels in the Garden of the Gods. One gets the feeling that religion drws on a universal pagan tradition. One that has no means to propagate.
JaneEden
Absolutely amazing story behind this image, and in the end your trip was well worth it, to capture this amazing piece of history on camera. Excellent 5+++ Thank you so much for sharing this with us. xx
huismus
Great capture. Marvelous.
RodolfoCiminelli
Un impresionante lugar y una fantástica fotografía.....!!! Realmente esto es algo increíble.....!!!!
NekhbetSun
Wowwww, this is gorgeous and interesting info !!!
sessan53
Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us:-)hugs sessan
JeffG7BRJ
I can but reiterate what artaddict2 has said Mousson, in my eyes it has been well worth you trip to see this amazing rock covered in gold leaf and with a tower on the rock covered in gold. It is indeed amazing that it stays balanced as it is, I believe they do have earthquakes in that part of the world, which could so easely topple the stone. It's a miracle that the monsoon rains do not make it move. Like Alan I have looked forward with anticipation for your next image and narrative, wondering what new wonder you would show. I am envious of your travels around the world and I enjoy very much all your images. Bravo!!!!!
fran_joel
Je suis à peu près sur que je ne ferai pas le voyage pour aller le voir mais c'est très intéressant de pouvoir le voir néanmoins. Merci de partager...
hipps13
WOW awesome work
moochagoo
Vous avez eu bien raison d'y aller ! En dehors de la dimension spirituelle, la photo est réussie.
oscilis
I think that is one of the most extraordinary things I have ever seen and a great story to go with it. A trip of a lifetime. I always look forward to your unique photos.
Janiss
Quelle aventure et quel cliché... FABULEUX Rosely! J'adore et quelle impression car ta PDV est excellente est surprenante.... génial!
MarciaGomes
MINHA AMIGA EXTRAORDINÁRIA FOTO,MARAVILHOSA HISTÓRIA.++++++++5
LudyMelltSekher
ALUCINANTE!!! ENCANTADOR!!!!Espléndido y brillante fotografía. Impresionante!!Felicitaciones con todo mi corazón!!Cada día tu trabajo es más hermoso!!!Un millón de estrellas y rosas de mi parte****@>--->--- @>--->--- @>--->--- Bendiciones luminosas Ludy
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
McDod
Amazing scene and great shot/POV, I would love to go there. The only criticism I have is that there seems to be a fair bit of dirt and scatches present which could be removed. :)
Hendesse
Superb shot, fantastic POV and beautiful colors and light!
SecondChoice
a stone is a stone is a stone is a stone is a miracle...
flaviok
Rosely minha amiga, vejo que continuas fantastica, aplausos (5)
aquablue
Eh oui c'est dur mais ça en valait VRAIMENT la peine, crois moi ! cette pierre valait la peine d'être prise en photo ! et c'est comme une poussière dans l'univers !!! une pépite.......... Magnifique photo Mousson et merci pour ton histoire !
Chipka
Fantastic and impressive! You have captured the importance of this rock, and its incredible beauty! WOW. This is also a very moving image with a very moving description. I love coming to your gallery and seeing what you have posted and reading what you share with us about a world that is intriguing and beautiful! As for this shot, the brilliant colors are outstanding!
npauling
A super capture of this very holy rock and well worth the journey.
VelvetMoxie
Oh my GOODNESS!!! Just look at that thing--wonderful capture!!
junge1
I am glad that you went and shared your experience with us.Very interesting!
westsider
So many things in this world are hidden away in places we will never visit in our lifetime. You have made a journey of faith and shared what you found with us. Maybe the rock is a symbol of possibilities, that anything is possible including a rock that defies gravity. Thanks for sharing.
jocko500
lol this is omething to see. I know it worth it super.
alphalioness
I am so glad you decided to go...we here at Rendo can live vicariously through you. I never even know this existed. Fantastic voyage indeed.