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PUNJAB   In a dark full moon night, the light shines forth from
the Golden Temple. The mysterious source of dazzle draws gazes,
thoughts and prayers, bewitching the scattered crowd of
pilgrims. Seated in the front row, privileged before others,
Sardars surround the “pool of the immortal nectar,” forming a
continuous line of reciters. The words they utter can barely be
heard, but closed eyes testify of their sacred character. A few
feet behind them, under the archways, families have gathered to
enjoy a blessed rest. Unaware of the holiness of the place,
children simply play around loudly and cheerfully. Their elder
brothers focus their attention on religious books, although they
temporarily interrupt their reading to answer phone calls and
messages, intrusive reminders of the material world. Behind
them, many have already fallen into a deep sleep, seemingly
unaware of the dazzling light. Despite the bright outside world,
their inner self lies down pea