Fagan Feri: 30,000 Steps to Salvation—Shatrunjay Chha Gaun Yatra, Faith or Extreme Endurance Test? Rishabh Shukla
18 kilometers. 30,000 steps. One of the world’s toughest spiritual treks.
They call it the Fagan Feri/ Chha Gaun Yatra of Shatrunjay Tirth, but let’s be honest—this isn’t just a religious walk; it’s an unforgiving battle of endurance and devotion. No scenic distractions, no shortcuts—just an endless climb of stone steps under the merciless sun, testing your faith and physical limits like nothing else.
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Jain scriptures claim that 8.5 crore (85 million) sages, including Lord Krishna’s sons Shamba and Pradyumna, attained moksha here. A number that raises questions for some, but for believers, it’s the very essence of Shatrunjay’s power. Either way, this mountain isn’t just a place—it’s a reckoning.
Every step burned, every muscle ached, but something beyond logic kept me moving. Was it faith? Determination? The weight of centuries of devotion pressing forward? Maybe all of it. Shatrunjay isn’t conquered by the body—it’s conquered by the soul.
At the summit, exhaustion fades into something indescribable. Is this pilgrimage truly about faith, or is it about discovering just how far the human spirit can go? I’ll let you decide. But one thing is certain—not everyone makes it to the top, and those who do, never come back the same.
And as I stood there, taking in the silence of Shatrunjay, I knew one thing for sure—I made it. And I’ve never been prouder.
A heartfelt thank you to Nikhil Pattani Sir for inspiring me on this journey. With you, the impossible feels achievable.
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