I visited Taj Mahal around 30 years ago. And then, came back to the white marbles in Dec 2023 with my family. And, what we saw was beyond what we felt.
There is no doubt, and absolutely undisputed, this place has an ‘Aura’ which cannot be described in mortal words. And no, not because it is universally acknowledged as ‘A Symbol of Love’. Quite the contrary, actually. To be honest, I do find that statement precariously overrated. It is a symbol of everything else but love. Except the innate feelings of the man himself who built it (and there is no way to substantiate or justify the quantum of love which is so uniquely intangible), Taj Mahal stands for the audacity of its time and a tribute to the era that saw nothing but ruthlessness, violence, war, disdain, retribution and hatred for the core ideologies of human kind. The irony is, the world stands on those very ideologies that act as a fundamental for mankind today, and you and me are testimony to those values in totality.
What makes me appreciate the monument, above all the propaganda and vulnerable legacy is its masterclass in architecture and the finesse of those hands which built this majestic structure, which has undoubtedly stood the test of time.
To survive till the 21st century (and hopefully for many more years to come) is an astonishing feat, and there is a sublime reason behind its gloriously inviting demeanour.
@Lifeoholic 