I am sitting outside the veranda on a guard chair trying to wake up. It is a chilly morning, but inside is very warm and sleepy. At one point, I fell asleep for a second and knew that I had to get out for a while. Srila Gurudeva is resting.

Last night was huge party night in Dum Dum... I think it was the last day of Saraswati Puja because folks were- with drums, clangers and really really really really loud bollywood style music -dumping their used up deities into the pond, teen number tank. This went on until 1230 am.

Why does the music have to be so loud. Is that really necessary? Even now there is incredibly loud music blasting from some house nearby and has been since 6 am.... why?

I fail to understand why the music has to be so loud and why the electric is never quite done in hotels, houses, etc... and why when there is a refresher coat of paint they just paint over whatever is on the wall. Little pieces of string, blue tac, bugs... if the gheko didn't move, they would paint over him too....

I am having a not understanding moment.... morning....