Pandit Anil Pariyal

You have to come all the way to the top floor of Kothi No 599 to find me. It’s in Sector 20 of Naroda. The climb up the stairs can be a bit much if you’re not used to it, especially when it’s hot outside. But once you’re up here, it’s nice and airy. I’ve got a small space set up where I meet people and look at their charts. It’s a quiet spot away from the noise of the main road. I spend most of my mornings doing my own prayers before anyone shows up. The room is filled with books that have been passed down, and they have that old paper smell. I don’t have a secretary or anything; I just answer the phone myself when it rings. Naroda is a place with a lot of history, and I feel like I’m a small part of that. My neighbors are good people who have been here as long as I have. We share tea sometimes in the afternoons. When someone comes to see me at the top floor, we just sit on the rug and talk. There’s no pressure or big promises. I just tell them what the books say and give some advice if they want it. It’s a practical way to live and work. The view from the top floor isn't much, just rooftops, but it’s peaceful. It’s a good place to think and help others find their way.