Thought provoking statement from the gentleman with tea shop, "Everything is predestined by God. Don't be afraid of death. Make friends with death." Profound. This documentary is very informative, well explained and the interviewer is empathic and compassionate. I watched it twice. Thank you DW.
@@robinrahul2176 Germanic tribes DW German National media trying to create negative impression about India and indian people. Dear Indians stop using germanic products and services in your life time.
@@alyu1129 I firmly believe you yourself need to explore the history behind it first. You seem either ignorant or far away from reality, behind the veil of fabricated perceptions!
@@rahulcharit5199 Nonsense. Ask your Brahmins if it was introduced by the Brits. Maybe the Portuguese or the Brits gave you the Mahabharata too. Remind me, what caste was Arjuna? LOL You just lie like there is no tomorrow, don't you?
I’m a 50 year old country boy from the northern most tip of South Carolina. I’ve never traveled outside of ga, nc, and tn and have a very limited knowledge about the “outside world “ I am in not portraying myself as ignorant or anything but just now very aware of the rest of the world. I am however strangely connected to the ways of foreign countries. I would absolutely love to travel through Pakistan and India, France, Belgium and Germany, all of Europe would suit my interests just fine, and let’s not forget Africa, and Asia lol. If there’s any young people reading this, please listen to me for a second. Don’t limit yourself in life, don’t get so caught up in your own thoughts and beliefs and lose all narrow minded views in your life, and never EVER be afraid to get outside of your comfort zone and learn new things in life, and have fun!
You are Always welcome to TANZANIA....... Also Pakistan and India are In Asia...they literally Border with CHINA...Lol Cute tho..... Also you should visit SOUTH GERMANY
I had the great good fortune to have visited two of the most spiritual sites in India , Varanasi and Amritsar. An unforgettable experience . An amazing country , an amazing people .
Beautifully made documentary. Reminder that we are nothing, our egos are nothing, our arrogance is nothing, our hate is nothing, our greed is nothing. Be grounded. Be loving. Thank you DW. Thank you Oliver.
That's a beautiful comment. In this material world, we are constantly seeking fame, money, power, etc. Yet when we achieve what we set out to do, we look for more, leading to unhappiness forgetting that nothing is permanent in this world and we must seek what makes us happy and keep our mind at peace. Since my father passed away last year, I have not been the same. Since COVID, I often ask myself what is important in this life. I still haven't found my answers yet, but keeping my family closer and helping people in any way makes me happy. If can do something meaningful for the people of this country, I will be content.
@@DWDocumentaryI wonder why u even bother to comment after spreading propaganda in between stories for innocent foreigner who is watching be it spreading false narative like River Ganga being polluted, and your favorate topic about caste etc...
@@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Fatherdon’t bring that Jesus is the only talk over on a varanasi video. Show respect and realize god is bigger than what you were taught.
Mukti is not salvation, it is liberation from the cycle of birth & rebirth and merging with the eternal universal force. Salvation conveys a very different meaning and makes deep philosophies sound like amateurish fairy tale.
@@adhirajchoudhary5940 there is no proof of moksha/ kaivalya/ mukti as well. But we inherently know it. That's the reason I said these are tough concepts to understand
Am an African i have always said and will keep saying it, India is a special country there is something special about India that the world need and must know.....such a beautiful documentary.
It's said that Varanasi was already an old city when Lord Buddha was young. Love the beautiful documentary on the true story of the life, death and the rebirth according to the Hindu beliefs. A time to reflect on the vanity of us fighting in the comment section 😊
@@kalkidanaddisu3015 If somebody preached you against your God, how would you feel… Follow the path that suits you and allow others to follow their paths/beliefs… coz finally all paths lead to the same Creator… May the Almighty bestow you with tolerance🙏🏼
@@rashmibelur i'm not being intolerable or trying to preach "my god". there is no such thing as "my god" and "your god" there's only one God. sorry if i offended you in someway not my intention. just trying to tell you only through Jesus that we can come to God. salvation is only through him.
@@rashmibelurstop this nonsense that all religions are equal. Abrahamics can never be equal to Non Abrahamics, especially Sanatan. These people are just fundamentalists.
Mark Twain - India is cradle of human race, birth place of human speech, mother of history, grand mother of legends and great grandmother of traditions.
Max Mueller - “If I were asked under what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life, and has found solutions, I should point to India.”
This is an exceptional documentary. The Gentleman who took us through the whole journey.. he speaks Hindi quite well too.. Kudos for the translation, on point and honestly deserves a raise.
Varnasi is the one of the holiest pilgrimage for 1.25 billion Hindus all over the world, it is ultimate place for Hindus I wish I will visit in the future watching from South Africa ❤
From one motherless Oliver to another, this was a great documentary. I have always struggled with the whole death thing, especially since my mother died and I'm always keen to learn more about how others deal with it.
Death is rebirth either in the material realm or rebirth in the spiritual realm ….soul can’t die…energy cant die…this is just my personal philosophy….Hope it helps. - Rajneesh
@@rajneeshkalita2038 Unfortunately not. I don't believe in souls and energies etc. We're just chemical signals in the brain that are no different from other animals except we have the ability to communicate and we're aware of the inevitability of our own deaths. I would love to believe in reincarnation and everything i really would but I can't persuade myself to believe something due to my fear of dying. I would need some evidence. I think people believe in souls because of our inflated egos and the need to feel that we are unique but we are all the sum of our upbringing and other factors. We would be completely different people if we were born somewhere else. Does that mean we would have a different soul...
@@AcidOllie i understand what you are saying and part of me agrees completely . But by saying soul im not limiting to just human..every life form has a soul consciousness..by energy i mean literal energy ( cant be created or destroyed) …not anything spooky…you are very much correct scientifically…but why science cant explain consciousness…some things are beyond the level of science we have achieved till date…btw im just 24 so take my statement with a grain of salt.😄
@@rajneeshkalita2038 Yeah when I re-read your comment I missunderstood the energy part. I also agree that energy can't be created or destroyed but that doesn't mean we live on beyond our death. The energy contained within our bodies becomes heat and carbon etc when/if we are burnt (cremated) I still disagree about the soul, regardless of what animals we think of, souls just don't exist. Just because science can't currently explain consciousness doesn't mean it won't be able to in the future. Just like past discoveries about the world, which were no doubt explained away by religious people before we actually understood them. Also, consciousness is more of a philosophical issue rather than a scientific one. I wish I was 24. Back when life was full of girls and getting wasted. Now it's just full of anxiety!
In 2019 I went to Varanasi, Bharat and had the plan to leave this world in Varanasi but something changed when I entered Bharatiya airspace on the plane and totally forgot about my distraugh state of mind and emotions. Thank you Bharat. 🙏🙏
Lots of India haters in the comments. Yes, we accept that we are not rich and clean like the rich world. But we survive and thrive. We WILL get better as time passes by. If you can't help us, at least don't INSULT us. This DW anchor felt better in his life after going there and so do many other Indians and foreigners. Haters are welcome to stay in their country.
@@Nerinav1985 You are absolutely right. I've seen exactly what you mentioned in the US. When it's time to leave this life, the big houses and cars and modern infrastructure have no relevance to a human. Rather emotional connection and genuine care from friends and family is what all he/she needs.
Maybe such documentaries be watched by NATO, Prutin, Zelinsky, Islamic leaders, Ping Pong, to help stop all terrorism and wars going on in this world and in our lives.
Watching the DW documentary on Varanasi, often regarded as the oldest city in India, sparked profound reflections within me. Varanasi holds immense spiritual significance, attracting countless people who seek salvation, especially as they near the end of their lives. This tradition of seeking liberation in Varanasi made me ponder the nature of life itself . In our earthly existence, we often chase dreams, desires, and material gains, but this documentary reminded me that these pursuits are ultimately transient. No matter where we come from-whether from a developed, developing, or underdeveloped nation-our struggles and achievements are all bound by time. We all share the same inevitable fate, which transcends social classes, nationalities, and identities.The documentary also led me to consider the idea of predestination. Our time on Earth is limited, and what truly matters isn't the material possessions we accumulate or the societal status we achieve, but the essence of who we are-our soul or spirit. In the end, it’s this essence that continues beyond our earthly lives. Varanasi, with its timeless appeal, serves as a reminder that life's ultimate journey is about moving beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm. 🇮🇳🚩🚩🙏🙏
Yes it's true that every Hindu has a dream to be in Varanasi and if lucky then leave your body there.. Regardless who you are, poor or rich: Varanasi is your destiny as a Hindu. No matter what condition of Varanasi as a city, it's precious place for every Hindus
This is the spiritual power of that SPECIAL PLACE. Even the tea vendor will deliver such lofty philosophy else you won't even find in topmost universities. Best of Luck. ❤
@@Vera150607 absolutely right ✅️ when the western world were in stone age Vanarasi was the thriving city, so yes best joke of the week for the western world
It's a good thing that Hindus cremate the dead, for there is no land in India for cemeteries. My question is, what do Hindus overseas do with their dead? Do they not pass into their next life because they are not cremated since doing thus is illegal in most other countries??
@@workouts_2024 Do you know the population of Hindus in India alone ? Forget about Hindus living in other countries. River Ganga is considered as holy even if the dead person can't afford to get cremation at Varanasi or any other place . Their ashes should be offered in the river Ganga.
@Oliver Meyer, this is incredibly humble and brave of you to have even embarked on this project after your own personal loss- perhaps the deepest one! @Felix Leichum, your camera work makes this so sombre and yet brings out the life-finding-its-way through the challenges in the city. The ventilator outside the room at dawn was the shot almost, Kajal's grit and close emotions behind paint were just as stark! The editing team has kept the flow so experiential and real, almost everything of significance is right in the centre of this documentary as it should be. And it's no easy job as there are many rituals, several challenges (the pollution, the crowds, the cunning few roaming around, the rucus... just to name a few) that can easily be misrepresented in distorted ways. Perhaps an integral decision to keep the dignity of the experience of families visiting the crematory bank (Manikarnika ghat) and the due care taken to honor it, the tussle of those who are stuck over generations to make a living out of burning pyres, and then the people who stay around the ghats for making a living including the little girl, makes this work so genuine and profound. Hindus usually see more than their share of unfortunate misrepresentation in mainstream media about their cultural practices. It's because this diverse culture cannot be narrated over a comfortable vacation. It has deep symbolism and meaning. Most will struggle with the idea of burning the dead. The honest embedding requisite before making an attempt to present Hindu traditions is made evident in this stunning piece of art! As a native of Varanasi, I have to say- Congratulations @DW Documentary and brave of you Oliver!
What struck me most was the little kid's sacrifice for mother, yet she appeared cheerful and confident. I wish no kid anywhere in the world has to confront such situations. Wish peace to every human being . Love from pakistan
We are hindu , we pay our respect towards the Sun, the moon , the Rivers, trees ,plants, animals, water, earth, air, stone, mountains, even other planets. Without them we wouldn't be here alive. We believe the universe is made up of cosmic energy, that energy resides within everything, that energy is your soul, that can neither be created nor destroyed, its ultimate goal is to reunite with the cosmic energy the God, the creator preserver and the destroyer. We all in this universe share the same energy. No one is different. Nothing is permanent, anything which is created will eventually be destroyed, always remember life isn't the truth, the ultimate truth of life is death. As an ancient culture we believe in this philosophy of life. That's why we respect every soul, that's why we believe God resides in every particle in the form of energy that energy can be experienced and accessed by the vibrations , Hance the rituals you have witnessed in varanasi. I don't know about physical or practical but mentally or spiritually it's a beautiful place to visit.
@@Hero_himmelthe thing is u can't introduce ur religion without abusing the abrahmic religion. That's truth of your religion. They're about 20 to 30 crores lower caste Hindus who can't even seat in front of upper class.
Sanatana Darma aka Hinduism is eternal 🧡 The first human born on Earth is a Hindu and so will be the last one to die 🙏 and then the cycle continues, creating new universes and mankind
from the past two years i am in varanasi as a student. here i saw things which i thought i will never saw , i experienced feelings which i thought i will never experience . varanasi changed my prospective of living life . i am 19 years old and i dont know what life have for me but all i can say is it have a lot to offer. if anyone have any advice for me do let me know.
Don’t worry about what other people say or say what you should do, do whatever makes you happy don’t waste your life…. I wasted twenty five years to drug addiction and I’m now fifty and I feel like I have so much to experience and I hope I can. Just live your life and follow your heart ❤️
Who told you??? It was during covid period .. it filled with disease currently , untreated sewage and chemicals from leather factory in kanpur are dumped into Ganga River..Don't turn blind eye
@@G.O.Dnotfound yes untreated industrial water does go to the Ganga and also to other rivers. But it also true that ...there are so many fishes in Ganga. Fishes are not death yet.
@@G.O.Dnotfound Gangetic dolphin is the aquatic animal of Bihar. If you visit Bihar's Ganga, U can see them from your naked eyes catching fishes and enjoying their lives. Also, Bihar's Ganga has Gharials which are not found anywhere outside of Bihar. So please get some knowledge before spreading lies. Uttarakhand also has pollution and Bihar too.
Thank you from Varanasi for Covering my childhood peaceful and holy place, i recommended more than 50 people in my office about DW❤ documented real Varanasi Please Next documentaries on Mathura, Vrindavan, Prayagraj and Ayodhya
It is more comforting for me seeing this. I was born and grew up in religious (Islam) family and society, so different with this. We were always told that dying is so painful and scary, and after life could be so scary too.
A lot of misinformation in this documentary -a hallmark of DW. The Ganges has river dolphins living and breathing well. I am not sure where the fish cannot breathe comes from. If river dolphins can breathe, smaller fish can breathe. The story about the woman having to live a miserable life is fake as well. The government has health insurance for poor people that covers surgical costs. If that were not the case, a lot more people would be begging for all sorts of conditions. Documentaries need to have genuine content, not propaganda to get views.
Bro first of all dolphin is not a fish. It is a mammal. It breathe air from surface like we humans do. They donot have gills to take oxygen from water.
Poor child..my daughter is 11yrs and she'd to the same.for me😢😢 she get very worried and concerned when i get sick..i feel for this girl😢😢😢so many preditors out there..may Allah protect her..she should be in school,playing..i feel so sorry for her
"Brother, your work is commendable, the way you have shed light on all aspects, I can say with confidence that this is the best Varanasi documentary so far, your hard work is clearly visible, thank you very much for this, may God keep you peaceful and happy, Om Namah Shivaya."
So 2 years ago i went to canada from india for my higher studies amd to get settled over here... But however i practiced a lot of meditation techniques. I still have a lot if questions in my mind 1) why we were born? 2) what is the purpose of our life? 3) Why some innocent people die from others at very young age I just feel like i did a sin to choose this materialistic life.. I need peace from this cruel world..
Believe in One God. God don't eat or drink He is not born nor He tastes death and there is nothing like Him. It is idolatry worshipping created things over Creator.
Thank you, DW, for this incredible and honest documentary. Indeed, ~For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one🙏Ernest Becker was right when he wondered: "Man is literally split in two: he has an awareness of his own splendid uniqueness in that he sticks out of nature with a towering majesty, and yet he goes back into the ground a few feet in order blindly and dumbly to rot and disappear forever."
Hi and namaste to you brother, you are absolutely fortunate to be born in the holiest place for Hindus, the sacred Varnasi and the home of Lord Shiva I wish that I will be fortunate to visit and pray at river Ganga, I am from South Africa and we hindus always love to visit our motherland and visit Varnasi, Hari Har Mahadev ❤❤❤❤
I have seen many die in the hospital. it is difficult, but not having fear is a great help for the person who is passing, and their loved ones. I struggled at first, and wondered if I would ever cope with it. I discovered religion, whichever you choose, helps with the mental and emotional process. it is a major life event, that certainly is true. The ceremony and the social connections, support system in this city probably makes it a much easier transition. I wish I lived in a country where there are many people of my religion, but I don't, so nearing my own death is more troubling than I wish.
Every time I visit or watch Kashi through any documentary it enchants and shakes me to the core. It is the most heavenly abode of Mahadev and Shakti. Om Namah Parvati Patye Har Har Mahadev 🙏
Ordinary man sales tea but poses ultimate knowledge which helped him overcome fear of death. This is India which still survived after the destruction and division by Muslim and British for thousands of years. 5000 years of continuous civilization exists side by side as old Delhi and New Delhi. Indians don’t believe in covering things like in the west. From death to birth everything unfolded right before your eyes as it’s with sound smells. Visiting India could be life altering experience.
Kashi is the historical name. Varanasi is the current name. There's a word used and we also call it "Banaras".. "A complete amalgamation of all emotions". No one goes to Kashi, you can only be there when you are ready.. and this process spans over multiple lives. It's not about luck or fate or faith, there's absolutely no basis of religion in Kashi.. It's my ancestors home. I did last rites of my Grandfather on the river Ganga.. We love each other so much, He was my teacher and I gave his mortal remains the fire. I was 16.. and I learnt that day how insignificant life or death is. What we do with our life is the only thing left behind. We didn't bring anything and we don't take anything. They call us Hindu or Hinduism.. we are complex beyond reason, not even a religion. We just acknowledge cause and effect.. we call it Sanatan. If there's birth there's death. If there's happyness there's sadness. And sanity exists because of insanity. And we just leave it there. Now what you believe or whom you pray to in what way is your personal matter. It changes nothing in Sanatan.
Kashi and Varanasi both are ancient names Kashi was kingdoms present day neighbour districts of Varanasi are under Kashi Kingdom and Varanasi was capital of Kashi In ancient India Kashi kingdom was ruled from Varanasi ( the ghaat part of Kashi which is actual Varanasi)
With The grace of Lord Shiva, I would like to say : Death is not an end. It is a new beginning. It entails a magnificent reunion with God and all the wonderful souls that we've ever loved or will love". Death is a farewell to one world and a welcome to a new life in a new world. Death represents a new beginning, a new opportunity to fulfill your desires and attain a higher level of consciousness".
Outstanding documentary, DW! 🤩👍✌️ Thank you for an in-depth reporting on matters we as foreigners don't know about our Hindu brothers. We have a way of criticizing other cultures' ways and beliefs because they are different from what we know. I did though find the part of the video where ashes of the burnt dead were being washed in the Ganges river, quite revolting, knowing that the living are also bathing, drinking and doing their thing in their holy water. 🫣
Drinking is not done from that river bathing ghats are different , I don’t think you have any knowledge about rivers it is not equivalent if your bath tub , they are huge secondly electronics burning machines are bieng installed by the government, soon it will stop in the way they are done .
@@19hbytuy not their fault ,we hindu allowed this , our own people a large majority have same thought process ,our own lop say caste caste case whole day then what they will think .
Very well done by DW and the journalists. They were curious but sensitive and top notch interactions. My salute to this young journalist and DW team for putting this up. Excellent
Fascinating documentary, I think everyone alive can benefit from thinking more deeply about death, since it is like birth, an inescapable part of being human.
Varanasi is home to events that are more than funerals. Priests are incinerating corpses in lieu of burying them. It is just a riverside igneous cemetery.🔥
Yajur Veda (Taittiriya Samhita, 4.5.1): "Mrityur Yasyopasechanam, Ka Ityevam Prajapatiḥ" - Translated as "Death is a process of transformation. It is neither the end nor the beginning but a passage to the ultimate truth."
Sehr respektvoll, sehr emotional, sehr bewegend dieser Film. Danke, für all die besinnlichen Momente und Einblicke. Ich war vor vielen, vielen Jahren selbst in Varanasi. Diese Bilder hier haben meine damaligen Eindrücke vertieft. Danke
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Dying is a part of life. It makes me so sad that over here in the West we villainize death. People will blame God for taking away their loved ones. but not thank God for all the good things in life. The US needs revival. We need community and faith in God more than ever. Thank you for another great documentary!! ❤
It's actually the city of mukti/moksha/liberation/niravana, because a lot of enlightened beings used to live here, who could help you get liberation at the final moment. Which was a blessing because generally people would need a guru for that & guru would not help unless you are completely commited. Death? There is no such thing. It is either liberation or you keep taking different bodies based on your karma. On this planet, only human beings have the possibility to dissolve all karma & transcend the cycle of birth & death. Human birth is rare so naturally it becomes so important. Unfortunately most people don't realise importance of it untill they have been through enough suffering.
Aprender a través de todos, la experiencia de Todos y respetarles, todo se convierte en parte de nuestro universo, gracias al excelente reportero y equipo, Gracias.
A very touching documentary which is taboo to other cultures but very true in its belief. Thank you for doing this and to the countless people of India who generously help explain their core beliefs, their permission to shoot and have these documented is heart touching.
Probelm in Uttar pradesh is Overpopulation which creates many problem like poverty , pollution etc . Overall our Hindu religion culture wise , teaching wise , clothing wise , food wise , song wise is best .
@@xskrym you know we call our 'Ganga' a mother, a goddess, we are child of hers but we are the same people who pour down sewage water into the river, we are the same people who throws plastic, garlands into the river, choking the fishes. You see on paper when you read about our religion, we say whole earth is our mother but we litter the s**t out of it, no better waste management system, so I think no matter how good things my religion says about things like spiritualism and living, we the people are just hollow inside for not following the same thing, is my city really the holiest city in the world? I would rather say it's Jerusalem
@@Eusantdac thanks for understanding, I don't know, neither my city Municipal corporation, the people who get money to solve the pollution in ganga, the officials, all are Hindus who can proudly say Ganga is our mother and none of any other religions think like that but we the people don't care when the river has become so much toxic, I don't know please if there's any god there plz help my mother river to be clean because we the people and our corrupt politicians and municipal officials have poured down 1000s of million rupees but still our river is not clean, neither the people who say that the river is their mother will come and throw the plastic and garlands in there, without any second thought.
As the grandchild of a poor grocery store owner and farmer's son from India, he was given the tools and motivation to study hard and come to the U.S. from his own father. I wish nothing more for the children of that worker who wants his children to succeed, my grandfather also studied engineering and I have been writing his story. I hope that man knows his hard work will pay off, and the support he is giving to his children is a gift that will be felt by generations, the same way I am thankful to my own ancestors who allowed my grandfather to become the provider that allowed for my families success. Jay Shree Krishna. Om Namah Shivaya.
@@robynbirdedo you really watch de documentaries you should have known thier agenda for india is similar to many other foriegn media outlets .india provide treatment up to 2 cr ruppees for free under Ayushmann Bharat Yojana , she should have contacted government hospital aur even she would have visited dm office this would not have been any issue , I also doubt her reality , is she was brought by dw or was real .
DW is an agenda based media house. If they wanted it...they could have called Varanasi as a city of moksha, but they had to call it by a Hollywood movie name...because their target audience in India and abroad needs to be told how bad India is.
I can clearly see the difference between DW and BBC, DW is absolutely amazing!
Don't fall for it. Dw has some negative content
Wrong, Both BBC and DW are a propaganda machinery of Islamist and leftist.
BBC still has some really good documentaries. Attonborough will always be in my head.
Every channel has it's goods and it's bads. Pick and choose. The same goes for the Indian channels also.
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Thought provoking statement from the gentleman with tea shop, "Everything is predestined by God. Don't be afraid of death. Make friends with death." Profound. This documentary is very informative, well explained and the interviewer is empathic and compassionate. I watched it twice. Thank you DW.
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@@DWDocumentaryAnd thanks for peddling propaganda in between your story to set your narrative as u always does😂
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@@robinrahul2176 Germanic tribes DW German National media trying to create negative impression about India and indian people. Dear Indians stop using germanic products and services in your life time.
Death is the only truth in this world
the more i enter into hinduism the better i understand life and death...the world and traditions ...
Explore the caste system and the lives of the dalits/untouchables and you will understand even more
@@alyu1129 the caste system was introduced by Britishers even the SC and ST do a lot of caste practice.
@@alyu1129 I firmly believe you yourself need to explore the history behind it first. You seem either ignorant or far away from reality, behind the veil of fabricated perceptions!
@@ST-jl2tb Why don't you address what i wrote about the dalits and castes instead of your cut and paste generic nonsense. LOL
@@rahulcharit5199 Nonsense. Ask your Brahmins if it was introduced by the Brits. Maybe the Portuguese or the Brits gave you the Mahabharata too. Remind me, what caste was Arjuna? LOL You just lie like there is no tomorrow, don't you?
I’m a 50 year old country boy from the northern most tip of South Carolina. I’ve never traveled outside of ga, nc, and tn and have a very limited knowledge about the “outside world “ I am in not portraying myself as ignorant or anything but just now very aware of the rest of the world. I am however strangely connected to the ways of foreign countries. I would absolutely love to travel through Pakistan and India, France, Belgium and Germany, all of Europe would suit my interests just fine, and let’s not forget Africa, and Asia lol. If there’s any young people reading this, please listen to me for a second. Don’t limit yourself in life, don’t get so caught up in your own thoughts and beliefs and lose all narrow minded views in your life, and never EVER be afraid to get outside of your comfort zone and learn new things in life, and have fun!
P.S. But don't drink thd water,
Update to ur geography: India and Pakistan is asia🙂
@@sheikhsajad1975 Maybe you should spdcify 'South Asia'.
I am from India Kerala... I would like to welcome to Kerala India....
You are Always welcome to TANZANIA.......
Also Pakistan and India are In Asia...they literally Border with CHINA...Lol
Cute tho.....
Also you should visit SOUTH GERMANY
I had the great good fortune to have visited two of the most spiritual sites in India , Varanasi and Amritsar. An unforgettable experience . An amazing country , an amazing people .
Eish, my sensibilities and standards won't allow, me to visit India or Western Africa. Good for you Richard maybe you have nerves of steel.
Amritsar is way more peaceful and much cleaner than Varansi.
@@socraticdialogue29. less populated .
@@pietrojenkins6901It is about knowing and celebrating the difference in societies.
What about Brazil, Turkey, Iran, India??
@@socraticdialogue29. No body will force you to take. drugs or get lynched for blasphemy in Varanasi
Beautifully made documentary. Reminder that we are nothing, our egos are nothing, our arrogance is nothing, our hate is nothing, our greed is nothing. Be grounded. Be loving. Thank you DW. Thank you Oliver.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
That's a beautiful comment. In this material world, we are constantly seeking fame, money, power, etc. Yet when we achieve what we set out to do, we look for more, leading to unhappiness forgetting that nothing is permanent in this world and we must seek what makes us happy and keep our mind at peace. Since my father passed away last year, I have not been the same. Since COVID, I often ask myself what is important in this life. I still haven't found my answers yet, but keeping my family closer and helping people in any way makes me happy. If can do something meaningful for the people of this country, I will be content.
Amazing culture!!
I love India 🇮🇳 ❤️
Thanks DW for this reporting
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@@DWDocumentaryI wonder why u even bother to comment after spreading propaganda in between stories for innocent foreigner who is watching be it spreading false narative like River Ganga being polluted, and your favorate topic about caste etc...
@@robinrahul2176 YES GANGA IS NOT AT AL POLLUTED, CAST DOES NOT EVEN EXIST AND MODI IS NON BIOLOGICAL GOD
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
@@universtar-me free Bangladeshi hindus
Hindu lives matter in Bangladesh 😢
Bakwas idhar bhi chalu kar liye.
All lives matter in Bangladesh
Check with your sister Hasina's boyfriends.
Isreal😂😂
@@JesusSaysIslamSavesur sister is girlfriend of jesus
This is something the western world needs to hear, because we spend most of our time trying to avoid death at all costs.
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Death is real, except that where do you go after death?
It's only thru Jesus Christ wherein you can find salvation.
I prefer to say through Yahweh. Which is The Father of us all. Of Moses Jesus and Mohammed@@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father
what r u talkin about westerners eat the most deadly food, do the most deadly drugs. we are often very close to death in the west
@@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Fatherdon’t bring that Jesus is the only talk over on a varanasi video. Show respect and realize god is bigger than what you were taught.
Mukti is not salvation, it is liberation from the cycle of birth & rebirth and merging with the eternal universal force. Salvation conveys a very different meaning and makes deep philosophies sound like amateurish fairy tale.
Mukthi and Moksha will be a tough concept to understand for those who aren’t accustomed to Sanatan philosophy
There is no proof of rebirth brother
@@adhirajchoudhary5940 there is no proof of moksha/ kaivalya/ mukti as well.
But we inherently know it.
That's the reason I said these are tough concepts to understand
Salvation from Samsara, salvation from material world.
Not according to string throry @@adhirajchoudhary5940
Am an African i have always said and will keep saying it, India is a special country there is something special about India that the world need and must know.....such a beautiful documentary.
Could be worshipping idols
@@magicmind6458 like the Kabbab?
Muslims do not worship Kabbah. They worship Allah , only one God.
I feel the same and I am American. I have had dreams of old India since I was a child.
Being agnostic from Mumbai. When visited Varanasi I felt something different with this place
As a Banarasi I want to save my mighty Mother Ganga from pollution and from unsustainable urbanisation...I couldn't 😢😢
Aabadi itni Hain shaher to badega
True bro wish she was given the status of an ordinary river at least then we would have saved hwr
It's said that Varanasi was already an old city when Lord Buddha was young. Love the beautiful documentary on the true story of the life, death and the rebirth according to the Hindu beliefs. A time to reflect on the vanity of us fighting in the comment section 😊
Lord buddha when Vitisted kashi ( Present day Varanasi / banaras) he said that Kashi looks like Ancient city 2500 years back 😂
@@spidylov3382 he was in sarnath
@@kaustubhraizada Sarnath is in Kashi lol 😂
DW Documentary is one of the best free documentary channel
City older than history Varanasi ❤ Kashi
For many of us in India, releasing ourselves from this cycle of life and death and attaining salvation is the purpose… Om Namah Shivaya…
there's no cycle of life and death tho. salvation is only by Jesus. believe in Jesus you will have salvation and eternal life.
@@kalkidanaddisu3015 If somebody preached you against your God, how would you feel… Follow the path that suits you and allow others to follow their paths/beliefs… coz finally all paths lead to the same Creator… May the Almighty bestow you with tolerance🙏🏼
@@rashmibelur i'm not being intolerable or trying to preach "my god". there is no such thing as "my god" and "your god" there's only one God. sorry if i offended you in someway not my intention. just trying to tell you only through Jesus that we can come to God. salvation is only through him.
@@kalkidanaddisu3015jesus is the biggest scam happened on earth. 😂
@@rashmibelurstop this nonsense that all religions are equal. Abrahamics can never be equal to Non Abrahamics, especially Sanatan. These people are just fundamentalists.
Mark Twain - India is cradle of human race, birth place of human speech, mother of history, grand mother of legends and great grandmother of traditions.
Max Mueller - “If I were asked under what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life, and has found solutions, I should point to India.”
This is an exceptional documentary. The Gentleman who took us through the whole journey.. he speaks Hindi quite well too..
Kudos for the translation, on point and honestly deserves a raise.
Varnasi is the one of the holiest pilgrimage for 1.25 billion Hindus all over the world, it is ultimate place for Hindus I wish I will visit in the future watching from South Africa ❤
Are hindus exist in SA
what is thier population?
@user-uv4sg1sm7b hi the Hindu population in South Africa is 650 thousands
I admire their faith. It's intriguing and humbling to look at death the way they do.
Its the truth
Youve obviously not read the Bible.
From one motherless Oliver to another, this was a great documentary. I have always struggled with the whole death thing, especially since my mother died and I'm always keen to learn more about how others deal with it.
Death is rebirth either in the material realm or rebirth in the spiritual realm ….soul can’t die…energy cant die…this is just my personal philosophy….Hope it helps.
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Rajneesh
@@rajneeshkalita2038 Unfortunately not. I don't believe in souls and energies etc. We're just chemical signals in the brain that are no different from other animals except we have the ability to communicate and we're aware of the inevitability of our own deaths. I would love to believe in reincarnation and everything i really would but I can't persuade myself to believe something due to my fear of dying. I would need some evidence. I think people believe in souls because of our inflated egos and the need to feel that we are unique but we are all the sum of our upbringing and other factors. We would be completely different people if we were born somewhere else. Does that mean we would have a different soul...
@@AcidOllie i understand what you are saying and part of me agrees completely . But by saying soul im not limiting to just human..every life form has a soul consciousness..by energy i mean literal energy ( cant be created or destroyed) …not anything spooky…you are very much correct scientifically…but why science cant explain consciousness…some things are beyond the level of science we have achieved till date…btw im just 24 so take my statement with a grain of salt.😄
@@rajneeshkalita2038 Yeah when I re-read your comment I missunderstood the energy part. I also agree that energy can't be created or destroyed but that doesn't mean we live on beyond our death. The energy contained within our bodies becomes heat and carbon etc when/if we are burnt (cremated) I still disagree about the soul, regardless of what animals we think of, souls just don't exist. Just because science can't currently explain consciousness doesn't mean it won't be able to in the future. Just like past discoveries about the world, which were no doubt explained away by religious people before we actually understood them. Also, consciousness is more of a philosophical issue rather than a scientific one. I wish I was 24. Back when life was full of girls and getting wasted. Now it's just full of anxiety!
@@AcidOllie i really like your perspective. Very practical..definitely learned from it…btw the anxiety part.. did you ever try weed 😂😂
In 2019 I went to Varanasi, Bharat and had the plan to leave this world in Varanasi but something changed when I entered Bharatiya airspace on the plane and totally forgot about my distraugh state of mind and emotions. Thank you Bharat. 🙏🙏
human life is the most precious blessing - the supreme effort of the cosmos - every moment of it should be relished
Lots of India haters in the comments. Yes, we accept that we are not rich and clean like the rich world. But we survive and thrive. We WILL get better as time passes by. If you can't help us, at least don't INSULT us. This DW anchor felt better in his life after going there and so do many other Indians and foreigners. Haters are welcome to stay in their country.
@@Nerinav1985 You are absolutely right. I've seen exactly what you mentioned in the US. When it's time to leave this life, the big houses and cars and modern infrastructure have no relevance to a human. Rather emotional connection and genuine care from friends and family is what all he/she needs.
LoL, can't differentiate between hate and critics..
@@Happy_World_1
Criticism: It's a holy place, please take care of cleanliness.
Hate: All I can see is garbage and filth.
@@nemokat09will health is important for all..not for u
Dw felt better becoz his producer advice him act like this
Maybe such documentaries be watched by NATO, Prutin, Zelinsky, Islamic leaders, Ping Pong, to help stop all terrorism and wars going on in this world and in our lives.
Where are you from? So I can tell your position in the universe evil scale 😊
yo lihindthusthani, your brahmahgod still pouncing on daughter sarasuwathiigod written by vyasa sage
India and the U.S.A, leaders come to mind ...
Ummah ka chumma@@MohNaz-ly6yx
@@ArgusAlf I m daddy of aysha
Watching the DW documentary on Varanasi, often regarded as the oldest city in India, sparked profound reflections within me. Varanasi holds immense spiritual significance, attracting countless people who seek salvation, especially as they near the end of their lives. This tradition of seeking liberation in Varanasi made me ponder the nature of life itself . In our earthly existence, we often chase dreams, desires, and material gains, but this documentary reminded me that these pursuits are ultimately transient. No matter where we come from-whether from a developed, developing, or underdeveloped nation-our struggles and achievements are all bound by time. We all share the same inevitable fate, which transcends social classes, nationalities, and identities.The documentary also led me to consider the idea of predestination. Our time on Earth is limited, and what truly matters isn't the material possessions we accumulate or the societal status we achieve, but the essence of who we are-our soul or spirit. In the end, it’s this essence that continues beyond our earthly lives. Varanasi, with its timeless appeal, serves as a reminder that life's ultimate journey is about moving beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm. 🇮🇳🚩🚩🙏🙏
oldest city in the world and first city in the world
Once upon a time it was a very clean city free of corruption, not anymore
Yes it's true that every Hindu has a dream to be in Varanasi and if lucky then leave your body there..
Regardless who you are, poor or rich: Varanasi is your destiny as a Hindu.
No matter what condition of Varanasi as a city, it's precious place for every Hindus
This is the spiritual power of that SPECIAL PLACE. Even the tea vendor will deliver such lofty philosophy else you won't even find in topmost universities.
Best of Luck. ❤
One of the best documentary ever made by foreigner... Hatss off to efforts of entire team of DW
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When death is part of life and knowing it's not the end for the soul....spirtually aware people
There is no soul brother
Varanasi city of Lord Shiva, this city already exist in the previous Kalpas. If to convert to human/earth time approximate about billions of years
Thank you DW 🎉
Varanasi is the one of the oldest city in World 🌎
One of the... Nhi bro.... The oldest city in world... West never should our culture they afraid whole world will became hindu without forcing...
@@immy7411best joke of the week so far.
And dirtiest
@@Vera150607 absolutely right ✅️ when the western world were in stone age Vanarasi was the thriving city, so yes best joke of the week for the western world
@@terranowa2080 you are absolutely right, dirtiest but still people faith in that and that's what it matter
Dw hats off even indian media would not have done this elaboratively
It's a good thing that Hindus cremate the dead, for there is no land in India for cemeteries. My question is, what do Hindus overseas do with their dead? Do they not pass into their next life because they are not cremated since doing thus is illegal in most other countries??
@@workouts_2024 Do you know the population of Hindus in India alone ?
Forget about Hindus living in other countries.
River Ganga is considered as holy even if the dead person can't afford to get cremation at Varanasi or any other place .
Their ashes should be offered in the river Ganga.
@@workouts_2024 Every country and most places have cremation. The ashes may not be placed in the Ganges but they are cremated for sure.
You may be surprised how many Indians work with DW to make such documentaries possible!
@@workouts_2024 Hindus cremated for thousands of years from Vedic era at least 2000BCE it's not because of shortage of land LOL
@Oliver Meyer, this is incredibly humble and brave of you to have even embarked on this project after your own personal loss- perhaps the deepest one!
@Felix Leichum, your camera work makes this so sombre and yet brings out the life-finding-its-way through the challenges in the city. The ventilator outside the room at dawn was the shot almost, Kajal's grit and close emotions behind paint were just as stark!
The editing team has kept the flow so experiential and real, almost everything of significance is right in the centre of this documentary as it should be. And it's no easy job as there are many rituals, several challenges (the pollution, the crowds, the cunning few roaming around, the rucus... just to name a few) that can easily be misrepresented in distorted ways. Perhaps an integral decision to keep the dignity of the experience of families visiting the crematory bank (Manikarnika ghat) and the due care taken to honor it, the tussle of those who are stuck over generations to make a living out of burning pyres, and then the people who stay around the ghats for making a living including the little girl, makes this work so genuine and profound.
Hindus usually see more than their share of unfortunate misrepresentation in mainstream media about their cultural practices. It's because this diverse culture cannot be narrated over a comfortable vacation. It has deep symbolism and meaning. Most will struggle with the idea of burning the dead. The honest embedding requisite before making an attempt to present Hindu traditions is made evident in this stunning piece of art!
As a native of Varanasi, I have to say- Congratulations @DW Documentary and brave of you Oliver!
World's most ancient city , rules by Lord Shiva and His teachings 🙏🙏🙏🕉️🕉️🕉️🙏🙏🙏
It isn't the world's most ancient city.
What struck me most was the little kid's sacrifice for mother, yet she appeared cheerful and confident.
I wish no kid anywhere in the world has to confront such situations.
Wish peace to every human being .
Love from pakistan
Love this accent
Ty ❤🇨🇦
and the woman's story is fake, by the way - treatment costs nothing for destitute - its all paid for by government
We are hindu , we pay our respect towards the Sun, the moon , the Rivers, trees ,plants, animals, water, earth, air, stone, mountains, even other planets.
Without them we wouldn't be here alive. We believe the universe is made up of cosmic energy, that energy resides within everything, that energy is your soul, that can neither be created nor destroyed, its ultimate goal is to reunite with the cosmic energy the God, the creator preserver and the destroyer. We all in this universe share the same energy. No one is different. Nothing is permanent, anything which is created will eventually be destroyed, always remember life isn't the truth, the ultimate truth of life is death.
As an ancient culture we believe in this philosophy of life. That's why we respect every soul, that's why we believe God resides in every particle in the form of energy that energy can be experienced and accessed by the vibrations , Hance the rituals you have witnessed in varanasi. I don't know about physical or practical but mentally or spiritually it's a beautiful place to visit.
We left Abhramic faiths and convert into Sanathan Dharma, and we are happy we did.
Christian?
@@Hero_himmelnot religion but political ideology which want to expand through followers.
Capitalism communism etc etc
If you want peace then you will find it in any religion. But you are welcome to change your religion. Thank you.
@@Hero_himmelthe thing is u can't introduce ur religion without abusing the abrahmic religion. That's truth of your religion. They're about 20 to 30 crores lower caste Hindus who can't even seat in front of upper class.
A person with common sense will never convert to hinduism
Sanatana Darma aka Hinduism is eternal 🧡 The first human born on Earth is a Hindu and so will be the last one to die 🙏 and then the cycle continues, creating new universes and mankind
dharma isn't a religion at all - if you seek harmony and balance and equilibrium in your life, you're dharmic
from the past two years i am in varanasi as a student. here i saw things which i thought i will never saw , i experienced feelings which i thought i will never experience . varanasi changed my prospective of living life . i am 19 years old and i dont know what life have for me but all i can say is it have a lot to offer.
if anyone have any advice for me do let me know.
Don’t worry about what other people say or say what you should do, do whatever makes you happy don’t waste your life…. I wasted twenty five years to drug addiction and I’m now fifty and I feel like I have so much to experience and I hope I can. Just live your life and follow your heart ❤️
Feel Varanasi. All life lessons are scattered there. Feel and then live with those feelings.
Har Har Mahadev.
Ganga is filled with fishes, Ganges dolphin and tortoise. Fishes thrives in Ganga. U can feel the good vibes even if you seat beside the river
Who told you??? It was during covid period .. it filled with disease currently , untreated sewage and chemicals from leather factory in kanpur are dumped into Ganga River..Don't turn blind eye
@@G.O.Dnotfound yes untreated industrial water does go to the Ganga and also to other rivers. But it also true that ...there are so many fishes in Ganga. Fishes are not death yet.
@@tivo3720 fishes are found only in uttarakhand region not in up and bihar . Have some knowledge, you should also swim daily with fishes
@@G.O.Dnotfound Gangetic dolphin is the aquatic animal of Bihar. If you visit Bihar's Ganga, U can see them from your naked eyes catching fishes and enjoying their lives. Also, Bihar's Ganga has Gharials which are not found anywhere outside of Bihar.
So please get some knowledge before spreading lies.
Uttarakhand also has pollution and Bihar too.
Uttarakhand doesnt has as pollution Up and Bihar lol @@GaffurGhisela
I appreciate DW for such documentaries. Appreciations to that host for sharing his emotions.
I like how emotionally strong the people are.
Thank you from Varanasi for Covering my childhood peaceful and holy place, i recommended more than 50 people in my office about DW❤ documented real Varanasi
Please Next documentaries on Mathura, Vrindavan, Prayagraj and Ayodhya
It is more comforting for me seeing this. I was born and grew up in religious (Islam) family and society, so different with this. We were always told that dying is so painful and scary, and after life could be so scary too.
A lot of misinformation in this documentary -a hallmark of DW. The Ganges has river dolphins living and breathing well. I am not sure where the fish cannot breathe comes from. If river dolphins can breathe, smaller fish can breathe. The story about the woman having to live a miserable life is fake as well. The government has health insurance for poor people that covers surgical costs. If that were not the case, a lot more people would be begging for all sorts of conditions. Documentaries need to have genuine content, not propaganda to get views.
Tu india mai rhta hai na?
Fir bhi tujhe india ki situation ke bare mai nahi pta
Bro first of all dolphin is not a fish. It is a mammal. It breathe air from surface like we humans do. They donot have gills to take oxygen from water.
Bro I literally live in Varansi .... We need to accept flaws ok . It's not such a bad thing . We need to work on them . That's all.
@@sagar6755 Tu Duniya mei hi rehta hai na......itna bhi nahi pata that there are Flesh eating Turtles and Dolphins in the Ganga River
Basic Concept of life and death.
What a great understanding by DW.
Does any thing belong to dw in this concept 😂
The little girl Kajal is extremely enthusiastic
Poor child..my daughter is 11yrs and she'd to the same.for me😢😢 she get very worried and concerned when i get sick..i feel for this girl😢😢😢so many preditors out there..may Allah protect her..she should be in school,playing..i feel so sorry for her
@@BMboss108You don't need to worry about that girl.God is here for all of us ❤
One of the best documentaries I've ever seen in my life
Gang river is the most fertile ,has so much silver and other minerals it’s cleaning itself
DW documentary is such authentic and truthful stuffs. It’s so real.
This was a very heavy & intense video to watched. Hats off to the interviewer.
"Brother, your work is commendable, the way you have shed light on all aspects, I can say with confidence that this is the best Varanasi documentary so far, your hard work is clearly visible, thank you very much for this, may God keep you peaceful and happy, Om Namah Shivaya."
Very well captured. Emotional, captivating, Intriguing and fascinating storytelling. Kudos to your team.
So 2 years ago i went to canada from india for my higher studies amd to get settled over here... But however i practiced a lot of meditation techniques. I still have a lot if questions in my mind
1) why we were born?
2) what is the purpose of our life?
3) Why some innocent people die from others at very young age
I just feel like i did a sin to choose this materialistic life.. I need peace from this cruel world..
DW, Kindly include official English subtitles.
This video is heartwrenching and heartwarming. Thanks for th e upload.🎉
Believe in One God. God don't eat or drink He is not born nor He tastes death and there is nothing like Him. It is idolatry worshipping created things over Creator.
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@@qasimalmani647 why hate other religion..just live and let others live..peace to you too 🙏🏼
@@MrPrashanth619 hate is against all religions just telling the truth and commonsense. There is only one Creator rest is creation. Have a nice day
@@qasimalmani647what you see your god ...? And tell me why you would going to makka and madina tell me something..what you are find on there
Thank you, DW, for this incredible and honest documentary. Indeed, ~For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one🙏Ernest Becker was right when he wondered: "Man is literally split in two: he has an awareness of his own splendid uniqueness in that he sticks out of nature with a towering majesty, and yet he goes back into the ground a few feet in order blindly and dumbly to rot and disappear forever."
One of the best Varanasi documentary by DW ❤❤
Im from Varanasi...this is the best documentary about Varanasi...har har Mahadev 🙏🙏
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bro, is varanasi clean now? i used to hear that Varanasi is the most garbage city of United Provinces.
@@KRN000much better
Hi and namaste to you brother, you are absolutely fortunate to be born in the holiest place for Hindus, the sacred Varnasi and the home of Lord Shiva I wish that I will be fortunate to visit and pray at river Ganga, I am from South Africa and we hindus always love to visit our motherland and visit Varnasi, Hari Har Mahadev ❤❤❤❤
@@ShahPadayacheeNamaste brother
God will give you the chance soon, prayed for you❤
Incredible video. I was in Varanasi in 2011. The energy there cannot be compared with any other place. Thanks for making this documentary. 🙏🏻❤️
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I have seen many die in the hospital. it is difficult, but not having fear is a great help for the person who is passing, and their loved ones. I struggled at first, and wondered if I would ever cope with it. I discovered religion, whichever you choose, helps with the mental and emotional process. it is a major life event, that certainly is true.
The ceremony and the social connections, support system in this city probably makes it a much easier transition. I wish I lived in a country where there are many people of my religion, but I don't, so nearing my own death is more troubling than I wish.
Every time I visit or watch Kashi through any documentary it enchants and shakes me to the core. It is the most heavenly abode of Mahadev and Shakti. Om Namah Parvati Patye Har Har Mahadev 🙏
Ordinary man sales tea but poses ultimate knowledge which helped him overcome fear of death. This is India which still survived after the destruction and division by Muslim and British for thousands of years. 5000 years of continuous civilization exists side by side as old Delhi and New Delhi. Indians don’t believe in covering things like in the west. From death to birth everything unfolded right before your eyes as it’s with sound smells. Visiting India could be life altering experience.
An experience that profoundly inspires metaphysically. A reality that all human beings will inevitably come to bear.
Kashi is the historical name.
Varanasi is the current name.
There's a word used and we also call it "Banaras".. "A complete amalgamation of all emotions".
No one goes to Kashi, you can only be there when you are ready.. and this process spans over multiple lives. It's not about luck or fate or faith, there's absolutely no basis of religion in Kashi..
It's my ancestors home. I did last rites of my Grandfather on the river Ganga.. We love each other so much, He was my teacher and I gave his mortal remains the fire.
I was 16.. and I learnt that day how insignificant life or death is. What we do with our life is the only thing left behind.
We didn't bring anything and we don't take anything.
They call us Hindu or Hinduism.. we are complex beyond reason, not even a religion.
We just acknowledge cause and effect.. we call it Sanatan. If there's birth there's death. If there's happyness there's sadness. And sanity exists because of insanity.
And we just leave it there. Now what you believe or whom you pray to in what way is your personal matter. It changes nothing in Sanatan.
Kashi and Varanasi both are ancient names
Kashi was kingdoms present day neighbour districts of Varanasi are under Kashi Kingdom and Varanasi was capital of Kashi
In ancient India Kashi kingdom was ruled from Varanasi ( the ghaat part of Kashi which is actual Varanasi)
With The grace of Lord Shiva,
I would like to say :
Death is not an end. It is a new beginning. It entails a magnificent reunion with God and all the wonderful souls that we've ever loved or will love".
Death is a farewell to one world and a welcome to a new life in a new world.
Death represents a new beginning, a new opportunity to fulfill your desires and attain a higher level of consciousness".
Outstanding documentary, DW! 🤩👍✌️ Thank you for an in-depth reporting on matters we as foreigners don't know about our Hindu brothers. We have a way of criticizing other cultures' ways and beliefs because they are different from what we know. I did though find the part of the video where ashes of the burnt dead were being washed in the Ganges river, quite revolting, knowing that the living are also bathing, drinking and doing their thing in their holy water. 🫣
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yeah but BLOOD of the COWS from BUTCHERING INDUSTRY and LEATHER INDUSTRY that goes into that same rives ILLEGALLY wont be revolting to u
Drinking is not done from that river bathing ghats are different , I don’t think you have any knowledge about rivers it is not equivalent if your bath tub , they are huge secondly electronics burning machines are bieng installed by the government, soon it will stop in the way they are done .
@@prajuwalmishra6886 no point.........cow n curry is all they see
@@19hbytuy not their fault ,we hindu allowed this , our own people a large majority have same thought process ,our own lop say caste caste case whole day then what they will think .
Very well done by DW and the journalists. They were curious but sensitive and top notch interactions. My salute to this young journalist and DW team for putting this up. Excellent
I have so much deep thoughts on life , birth , death , purpose, creation......after watching this documentry Thanks for this documentary ❤
Hinduism, worlds most scientific religion 🕉️
Fascinating documentary, I think everyone alive can benefit from thinking more deeply about death, since it is like birth, an inescapable part of being human.
Lucky are the people who have their entire family with them when it's time to leave.
True
💯 agreed
True Bro 😢
Varanasi is home to events that are more than funerals. Priests are incinerating corpses in lieu of burying them. It is just a riverside igneous cemetery.🔥
After sitting here for a while, i realised that we humans are nothing but ashes.
The Bible says that. “From dust you came, to dust you shall return.” When a person’s flesh decomposes, it becomes dirt.
Beautiful....what a gem the person who was documenting it. Open-minded without any prejudices.
Yajur Veda (Taittiriya Samhita, 4.5.1):
"Mrityur Yasyopasechanam, Ka Ityevam Prajapatiḥ"
- Translated as "Death is a process of transformation. It is neither the end nor the beginning but a passage to the ultimate truth."
Sehr respektvoll, sehr emotional, sehr bewegend dieser Film. Danke, für all die besinnlichen Momente und Einblicke. Ich war vor vielen, vielen Jahren selbst in Varanasi. Diese Bilder hier haben meine damaligen Eindrücke vertieft. Danke
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Varanasi shows reality and only strong heart can witness this
Excellent video . Death is a rebirth. Namaste 🙏
Rebirth sounds like curse…hope we all get Moksha🙏
There is a no proof
@@joexavier4070very few carry the memory while others have memory reset. Only deeper souls will understand. This is not for everyone.
Heart wrenching story of that little girl and her mother
Dying is a part of life. It makes me so sad that over here in the West we villainize death. People will blame God for taking away their loved ones. but not thank God for all the good things in life. The US needs revival. We need community and faith in God more than ever.
Thank you for another great documentary!! ❤
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Shambo mahadeva🧡🧡🕉🕉
Excellent video. I have only seen a few videos of nothing up close. Well done.
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It's actually the city of mukti/moksha/liberation/niravana, because a lot of enlightened beings used to live here, who could help you get liberation at the final moment. Which was a blessing because generally people would need a guru for that & guru would not help unless you are completely commited.
Death? There is no such thing. It is either liberation or you keep taking different bodies based on your karma. On this planet, only human beings have the possibility to dissolve all karma & transcend the cycle of birth & death. Human birth is rare so naturally it becomes so important. Unfortunately most people don't realise importance of it untill they have been through enough suffering.
Aprender a través de todos, la experiencia de Todos y respetarles, todo se convierte en parte de nuestro universo, gracias al excelente reportero y equipo, Gracias.
Thank you DW for this documentary ❤🙏
this is one of the best documentory I ever seen in my life and it took me to another level.
I have loved DW documentary thank you
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A very touching documentary which is taboo to other cultures but very true in its belief.
Thank you for doing this and to the countless people of India who generously help explain their core beliefs, their permission to shoot and have these documented is heart touching.
Probelm in Uttar pradesh is Overpopulation which creates many problem like poverty , pollution etc .
Overall our Hindu religion culture wise , teaching wise , clothing wise , food wise , song wise is best .
Best channel
In India,
Very Good Documentary ❤
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
Please added English subtitles with every documentry@@DWDocumentary
Thank you DW for this Upload & thanks a lot OLIVER MAYER for documenting reality 👍❤️
That little girl won my ❤
This city is absolutely one of the most polluted cities in the entire world.
I'm Indian, I know it. Doesn't mean it isn't sacred to Hindus.
And I live here 😢
@@Shiva-05 how is it living in that environment?
I was there two months ago, in June. It's bad but not that bad. Any Spiritual person that can go, I urge them to go and stay at least a week.
@@xskrym you know we call our 'Ganga' a mother, a goddess, we are child of hers but we are the same people who pour down sewage water into the river, we are the same people who throws plastic, garlands into the river, choking the fishes. You see on paper when you read about our religion, we say whole earth is our mother but we litter the s**t out of it, no better waste management system, so I think no matter how good things my religion says about things like spiritualism and living, we the people are just hollow inside for not following the same thing, is my city really the holiest city in the world? I would rather say it's Jerusalem
@@Eusantdac thanks for understanding, I don't know, neither my city Municipal corporation, the people who get money to solve the pollution in ganga, the officials, all are Hindus who can proudly say Ganga is our mother and none of any other religions think like that but we the people don't care when the river has become so much toxic, I don't know please if there's any god there plz help my mother river to be clean because we the people and our corrupt politicians and municipal officials have poured down 1000s of million rupees but still our river is not clean, neither the people who say that the river is their mother will come and throw the plastic and garlands in there, without any second thought.
I used to go on silent boat rides early in the morning! Had experienced such amazing vibes on the ghats.
As the grandchild of a poor grocery store owner and farmer's son from India, he was given the tools and motivation to study hard and come to the U.S. from his own father. I wish nothing more for the children of that worker who wants his children to succeed, my grandfather also studied engineering and I have been writing his story. I hope that man knows his hard work will pay off, and the support he is giving to his children is a gift that will be felt by generations, the same way I am thankful to my own ancestors who allowed my grandfather to become the provider that allowed for my families success. Jay Shree Krishna. Om Namah Shivaya.
Face life without fear!
It really irritates me when I hear ganjez….. for Ganga ma.
Is there a way we can help the lady who is in need of an operation?
I was wondering this as well. Please let us know DW!
@@robynbirdedo you really watch de documentaries you should have known thier agenda for india is similar to many other foriegn media outlets .india provide treatment up to 2 cr ruppees for free under Ayushmann Bharat Yojana , she should have contacted government hospital aur even she would have visited dm office this would not have been any issue , I also doubt her reality , is she was brought by dw or was real .
DW is an agenda based media house.
If they wanted it...they could have called Varanasi as a city of moksha, but they had to call it by a Hollywood movie name...because their target audience in India and abroad needs to be told how bad India is.