Pandit Krishna Data Shastri

Pandit Krishna Data Shastri is located right in the middle of Andheri East, over at Manik Baug. If you know Mumbai, you know how Andheri can get. It’s always moving, always loud, but Manik Baug has its own little rhythm. I’ve been working from this spot for quite some time. The office is tucked away a bit, so you have to look for the right entrance. Inside, I try to keep it calm because the street outside is the exact opposite. I usually start my day with a small prayer and then settle in. There’s a lot of walking traffic in this area, so I get people popping their heads in just to see who is here. I share the space with a few old cabinets and a lot of books that have been with me for years. The walls are a bit faded, but that doesn't really matter for the work we do. It’s about the conversation and the advice. I don’t use any fancy computers or anything like that, just my hands and what I’ve learned over the years. Some days the rain makes it hard to get here, but I rarely miss a day. People in Andheri East are always in a rush, but when they sit down here, they seem to slow down a bit. That’s what I like about this little corner of Manik Baug. It’s a place to breathe.