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Naresh Raju's Tryst with the Mountains
“The mountain is calling and I MUST go!” goes the saying. This statement would definitely resonate with this amazing man, who has made mountaineering his career; a man who seems to be never low on morale; a man who can never be bogged down by botheration; a man who does something which he firmly believes in.


By now, I’ve already started to look at him as an influencing man; a man who shows the others what it takes to make a difference. And I know that I’m not wrong. His following words prove the same- “There is only a slight contrast between the ones who do and the ones who dream. It’s the leap of faith. One needs to hear clearly the inner voice and go for the dream. The important point to remember is that the more attention given to the inner voice, more the prominent it becomes”.
For any person seeking thrill and pleasant experiences, and at the same time stay stable out in the unknown trails, it is foremost for him to have an open mind and good communication skills. Naresh says, “When I quit my job, I wanted to take an off and just travel around. This made me realise the interests and talents I had. I realised the blessings I had and also my ability to connect with people. I am very open with life”.

Naresh has also conducted various mountaineering camps. He ensures rigorous endurance, both physically and mentally, as scaling mountains demands it, which could help one during distress too. “I train immensely, until exhaustion. It is totally a mind game. I also try to climb as many stairs possible as mountaineering is all about climbing”, he adds. Self-awareness is also a key element that helps one during rough times.
Having been stuck in an avalanche caused due to the earthquakes in Nepal during 2015, Naresh explained how even tough looking guys succumbed to fear on the mountains. “A calm mind and trust within definitely helps one out of havoc. The testing circumstances bring out the true ‘you’”.

He says that he’s a guy who’s always pumped up and bubbling. “I need to be grateful for this life. I am just a spec in front of the mountains. It is the mountains that have called me to climb it. For me to have had the calling is special. Personally, mountains are expressions, rather than obstacles”.
He has a few words as advice for the ones taking baby steps towards following their dreams- “Be very clear on what you want to do and if you really want to do it; then, take that leap of faith”.
This man has ambitions as huge as his paramour- mountains, definitely. He currently is working on a project; he fondly calls it – “The Adventurer’s Grand Slam”- an aim to conquer the highest peaks on all the continents. He also is planning to bring out a book penned by him, very soon. With the ever glowing charm to life and energy; with the fire in him to explore around and himself; Naresh is one mammoth inspiration to all.
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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 25th July 2017.