Rabindranath Tagore in his famous poem 'Sagarika', about ancient India's maritime glory, wrote thus during a visit to Bali around 80 years ago:
'You were sitting on a rocky shore when I first came here as a foreigner. You welcomed me. We picked flowers together. You were at home when I came again as a merchant prince. You welcomed me again. We worshipped the gods together. Then my fortunes declined. Today I have come to you only with my veena. I can see a lot of myself in you. Can you recognise me?'
Today, the Balinese have a ready answer, as is evident from the fact that Indians are recognised and greeted here.
Wherever an Indian goes in this island of the gods, the first question is: 'Are you a Hindu? I am.' From taxi drivers to tour guides to policemen, the question in this crowded little island of 2.5 million people does not vary.
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