SLEEPLESS IN NEW DELHI

Here I was in New Delhi, India.
The rush of traffic was amazing.
Cars, buses and motorcycles were everywhere.
Crossing the streets was dangerous.
I just kept walking and looking.
New Delhi during the day looked and felt like a big carnival.
I bought some paperbacks and then checked into a hotel.
I tried to sleep but couldn't.
For some strange reason I kept hearing the word "Shah, shah, shah".
It was like a mantra.
Years later I came up with an explanation (which I shall write about later).
I left the hotel the next morning and continued walking.
I would not sleep for the next two weeks.