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@@triggeredgamer206 it depends on wt ur looking for, if want magic or aesthetics that is not the place for u . By the way in hell people suffer, and don't see people willing go into suffering.
It is incredibly difficult for even Indians to fully comprehend the divinity and energy of this sacred place, as it is one of the abodes of Lord Shiva. As Hindus, we believe in reincarnation, so death is not the end but the start of a new life and a new journey. I must say, this video is beautifully crafted, and I truly appreciate how you approached it with an open mind. Instead of interpreting the experience through a Western lens, you allowed yourself to let go and fully immerse in the energy. Wishing you all the best-you truly deserve a million subscribers.
That's so kind and really means a lot. I was very nervous putting this one together because I know how important this place is, I'm hoping more people get the chance to learn about it! ❤️
This is not City of Death; this is City of Moksha. The philosophical and cultural difference in Indian and Western civilisations suffers a huge gap, so translating everything in English turns out to be something weirdly different. Moksha is freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.
Varanasi reminds you " nothing you can take out of this world,So why you are fighting for ,Why you want to pretend as powerful, There is nothing more powerful then death ! Which liberates your soul and you will ultimately free from this vicious cycle "
We are sanatani , 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.
Wonderful video! 🇨🇮 Varanasi is my most beloved place in this world. I can't explain why with words. Whenever I travel to India and go to Varanasi, I feel like coming back home. Even as chaotic and intense as it is, Varanasi has something that is beyond any place. Someday, if you go back to Varanasi, try to visit some temples alongside the river like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedareshwar, and also go and join the Ganga Aarti with the people. You will feel something undescribable.
Thank you so much! I can absolutely understand that, it had such an impact on me as well! I did quite a bit on the walking tour with Akash, including visiting several temples! I didn't quite include them since video isn't allowed, but they were also amazing to see! ❤
Yea, it's quite strange it's so crowded and I don't like crowds at all but Somehow I feel quite at peace amongst the crowd. Like a separation has happened. I can't explain what it is. But the city is certainly quite magical in some ways.
I am from Varanasi living in chennai south India, i express my sincere gratitude to you for showing such respect to hinduism and culture. 💐💐 please visit again Varanasi.
If you think of mortality once in a while, it may seem shocking. But if you are aware of your mortality continuously, you start living your life with sensitivity.
I love this. I think that's absolutely true! I can't speak for others, but I know personally I do my best to not think about mortality as much as possible, and as a result in a situation like this it's "shocking". But I agree, if you're living with the awareness constantly it totally changes the way you look at life on the whole. Thank you for this comment! 🙏🏻
This was so well done.. am Indian having lived in India all my life.. and Varanasi will still be a culture shock for me. India is certainly not for beginners, and your receptivity to new cultures is really to be applauded.
Ah that's so kind of you to say, thank you! I agree, it's a lot to take in, but for those who are willing to be open to it, it's such a high reward city. I appreciate the kind words!! ❤️🙏🏻
Idk why I ended the video in tears there’s a lot you can learn about Hinduism still you’ll be at 1% coz many book burned down and shit but leaving all those behind !! You depicted it beautifully unlike other foreigners who focus on dirty roads and ghats respect !
Ah that means so much, thank you! 🙏🏼 Yes, I'm nothing more than a tiny child in my knowledge of hinduism, but I'm so glad I got the chance to start learning! I appreciate the kind words! 🙏🏼
Varanasi is very old city in the world since 5000 years it is ritual happening bank of ganga river according to Hinduism for a long ancient times because Hinduism is oldest religion in the world
City of death?? Lol. Death is MOKSHA for us, the ultimate destination of soul. Real hindus don't fear death. Death is considered the ultimate reality of life.. in our ideology. No matter who you are, how much rich or poor you are... Nobody can escape death. This is the LAND OF LORD SHIVA...the most powerful. That's why most hindus consider dying here to be a blessing. Or at least our last rites to be done here.
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In Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism), there are four ashrams, or stages of life, which are: 1. Brahmacharya (Student Life): This is the first stage, typically lasting until around age 25, where an individual focuses on education, learning, and spiritual growth. 2. Grihastha (Householder Life): The second stage, usually lasting from age 25 to 50, where one gets married, raises a family, and engages in worldly responsibilities. 3. Vanaprastha (Retired Life): The third stage, typically starting around age 50, where an individual gradually withdraws from worldly responsibilities, focuses on spiritual pursuits, and prepares for the final stage. 4. Sannyasa (Renunciate Life): The fourth and final stage, usually starting around age 75, where one renounces worldly attachments, dedicates themselves to spiritual practices, and seeks liberation (Moksha). These ashrams provide a framework for an individual's spiritual and personal growth throughout their life.
'Moksh' is not a word , it's the voice of our soul. I don't expect other than Hindu's to realise or understand this, so, won't be criticizing the half learners
That's good! Absolutely don't criticize, and anyone who does is mistaken. Many in the west will make no effort to care or learn about this whatsoever, so why be critical of those who make an effort because they are not 100 informed%? Everyone has to start somewhere. 🙏🏻
City of Moksha ❤ Thank you for pronouncing Maa Ganga as Ganga not Ganges ! I am very happy to hear you had a wonderful time in this Holiest City 🙏🏼 Shout out to Akash 👌🏽👏🏽 great job
@get....you said it right! For us Indians, Varanasi is the city of death!! It celebrates death! We believe that death is good as it is liberating (moksha)! We celebrate death just as much as we celebrate birth! There is death all around in this city! Tourists should keep this in mind and visit this city. This city is not for the faint hearted especially Manikarnika ghat. This city is not a Las Vegas or a Switzerland. Varanasi is the oldest surviving city on this planet. This city is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. Just like you Mark Twain had visited Varanasi and after visiting it his views on humanity had totally changed. It impacted his life.
I love this perspective!! Many people in the comments are saying it "isn't the city of death, it's the city of Moksha". And I'm with you, I'm like... it can be both! And that's not a bad thing! It was absolutely life-changing to visit, I'm excited to read more about Mark Twain's journey to Varanasi as well. Thank you for watching! ❤
@@Get.Lost.Travel I agree with you. Moksha is only for the soul and not the material body. Thus one has to die to liberate the soul from the body. Thus, I too feel that it can be both. Mark Twain wrote following on Varanasi: "“Benaras (Varanasi) is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.
Hello sir , I am from India this city is not for tour and see death we call a city of moksh and we often call city of baba viswanathan and I am very proud of my culture , religion (Hindu),
Appreciate your honest curiosity and seeking to experience and understand - what you unknowingly went into. While there are tourist experiences in India elsewhere - that are aesthetically more beautiful and clean, like Switzerland etc, this place is definitely unique to India; found no where else in the world. Some watching, may see this and find it dirty, poor, and think why pay to see this……without comprehending correctly and therefore miss what a life altering visit it can be. ( It’s much like your understanding it as a city of death, versus Indians saying it’s moksha). I figure depending on your understanding and viewpoint- both can be true. Since many foreign visitors do intentionally sensationalize the dirt and poverty of India, and ingeniously show the different ways of India ( not easily found attractive in the west) to others. ……Indians often wish visitors would show the nicer places. However, my opinion was that you showed this very respectfully, beautifully, and with honest curiosity and a decent type of fascination to experience and learn from it. Thanks for sharing.
most of the people migrate to this city on their last stage of life and you can visit the ashrams where they spend the their last moments of life for interview purpose
Man in sanatan dharma, death is not something to be feared. Like how we change clothes everyday our soul changes body after death. So, death is just for your current mortal body but, your soul is eternal. It will be either sentenced to punishment in hell or be rewarded heavens but, that to is temporary. The stay of your soul in heaven or hell works like credit system, your karma is your credits. It can be negative or positive and will end up being zero by repenting or enjoying afterlife respectively. The soul is then again ready for new life or reincarnation. But reincarnation is not true salvation (moksh), when you achieve nirvana you attain salvation and set free from this material world and can now see the real world. This material world is just a Maya, or illusion. This is where inspiration of matrix series comes as well. My idea of attaining nirvana is to become higher diminesion being than this 3rd dimension being and attaining nirvana is not just a one time thing, you keep attaining enlightenment to reach higher dimension and one day reach and become part of a cosmos which, according to Vedas is highest level of satisfaction a person can attain. It is where a person sheds all the weaknesses and becomes full. A place where there is no life or death as soul is eternal and it is never born hence, nor it is killed as only the things that are born can die. It is a place where you don't feel hunger and lust, or get sick, or suffer pain as it is the characteristics of the material body which we have already shed. It is a place of heartfelt happiness and joy. Thanks for reading it and have a nice day ☺️
American writer Mark Twain once said, “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”
@@Get.Lost.Travel yah my bad, I must have been out of focus, usually, I notice everyone doing the ceremony while participating, and showing the lamps in the dark, and then showing the lights glowing in the dark. It has its surreal moment.
In the search of true knowledge about yourself and humanity always experience with calmness like engulfing all the essence flowing in those space never overthink. Calm your mind and just observe like a child. The question arises within you will get answers in yourself, just exclude yourself from those. All happening within you but not influence by you just pure experience. Kashi or to say modern name Varanasi is the oldest living City on this earth. People came Varanasi not for liberation just to make death less painful because death is most painful thing to experience by beings, it says when soul leaves the human body feels like 40 scorpions sting at once. People come Varanasi to make it easier death to themselves or to their loved ones. This pain with recall of your whole life memory doesn't go all away but it's duration gets very shorten to feel in varanasi but this have to suffer by everyone except saint, sages and hardcore yoga & yogic practitoner ❤. Har har Mahadev. Har har Gange 🙏🏻
It's the city of salvation bro not death. It's a Thousand years old city existing till yet you might have noticed it's architecture and buildings those are very old . It's a Vintage city afterall. 😊😊😊
One of your best videos! So... this cremation. Are these folks that are terminally ill? When you say they "come to die," they're not alive during cremation are they?
Ah that's kind! I like it too! So it's two things, I probably should have made it a little clearer: People who have died elsewhere are brought to Varanasi to be cremated, since it's where Nirvana can be achieved. But ALSO older people and terminally ill people make the trip there as well with the intention to die there. But no, no one is alive during the cremation 😅
@@justinvanvoorhisman I am from Varanasi.....By dying in Varanasi a Hindu achieves 'moksha'. That is, their soul is released from reincarnation, the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Sick and elderly pilgrims travel to Varanasi and stay in hospices for the dying next to the burning ghats, waiting their turn for salvation...... strange but it's true
It's city of moksh (salvation) not city of death. It is the oldest city, and it is considered good in all dharmic religions, if your soul leaves your body in kashi,as the person will achieve moksh.😑
Funfact: Whomsoever, you read great people in Indian history book, they all have one thing in common: Varanasi. Be it Buddha, Gandhi, (Steave Jobs, Mark Zuckerburg not in history books but you get the point). I think, it's not cultural shock it's "Existential crises"
Wow yeah, I believe it! And also "existential crisis" is a great way to put it 😂 I agree! It doesn't quite roll off the tongue as easily as "culture shock" for the purposes of a TH-cam video, but I think it's the right assessment!
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City of moksh(salvation)
City of death ❌ city of moksh ✅
Exactly! All about perspective
Fake varanasi is against upanishds
It's city of death and chaos and living like hell.
@@triggeredgamer206 it depends on wt ur looking for, if want magic or aesthetics that is not the place for u . By the way in hell people suffer, and don't see people willing go into suffering.
@@Get.Lost.Travelperspective!... That's another way of accepting "I don't know sorry"
Death isn’t a punishment, it’s freedom.
The most important fact is, "it's the truth"
I think this is probably a very liberating way to live! I think it's admirable and I'm learning a lot! 🙏🏻❤️
You are definitely married.
Now don't promote suicide 💀
@@Get.Lost.Traveldeath not end soul start new journey karma decide hell heaven good karma your soul go omni god vishnu feet 😊😊😊😊
City of liberation (from cycle of birth and death)
Yes, I love that!
It is incredibly difficult for even Indians to fully comprehend the divinity and energy of this sacred place, as it is one of the abodes of Lord Shiva. As Hindus, we believe in reincarnation, so death is not the end but the start of a new life and a new journey. I must say, this video is beautifully crafted, and I truly appreciate how you approached it with an open mind. Instead of interpreting the experience through a Western lens, you allowed yourself to let go and fully immerse in the energy. Wishing you all the best-you truly deserve a million subscribers.
That's so kind and really means a lot. I was very nervous putting this one together because I know how important this place is, I'm hoping more people get the chance to learn about it! ❤️
This is not City of Death; this is City of Moksha. The philosophical and cultural difference in Indian and Western civilisations suffers a huge gap, so translating everything in English turns out to be something weirdly different. Moksha is freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.
The differences are pretty stark, which is why I suggest people visit! It was such a remarkable thing to see
City' is older than some religions💀
It's really amazing! 🤯🤯
@@Get.Lost.Travellike islam and jain
@@ayushkumarsingh9063 jain is finest religion but Islam is new 💀
@@ayushkumarsingh9063Jainism is older than Buddhism.
@@zeronagendr no Sikhism is newest religion
The Ganga aarti ceremony is spectacular. It was so beautiful that I had tears of joy in my eyes while watching it.
I honestly did as well!! It's really incredible!
Varanasi reminds you " nothing you can take out of this world,So why you are fighting for ,Why you want to pretend as powerful, There is nothing more powerful then death ! Which liberates your soul and you will ultimately free from this vicious cycle "
It really does, it's pretty amazing!
This guy is open minded and accepting and non-judgemental and for that he has my respect.
Thank you.
That means a lot, thank you for saying that! 🙏🏻
We are sanatani , 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.
Thank you for all this, I'm learning so much about everything! Absolutely it is a beautiful place to visit. 🙏🏻
Beautifully described
Wonderful video! 🇨🇮 Varanasi is my most beloved place in this world. I can't explain why with words. Whenever I travel to India and go to Varanasi, I feel like coming back home. Even as chaotic and intense as it is, Varanasi has something that is beyond any place. Someday, if you go back to Varanasi, try to visit some temples alongside the river like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedareshwar, and also go and join the Ganga Aarti with the people. You will feel something undescribable.
Thank you so much! I can absolutely understand that, it had such an impact on me as well! I did quite a bit on the walking tour with Akash, including visiting several temples! I didn't quite include them since video isn't allowed, but they were also amazing to see! ❤
Yea, it's quite strange it's so crowded and I don't like crowds at all but Somehow I feel quite at peace amongst the crowd. Like a separation has happened. I can't explain what it is.
But the city is certainly quite magical in some ways.
That's the flag of Ireland. Our tricolour is horizontal.
I am from Varanasi living in chennai south India, i express my sincere gratitude to you for showing such respect to hinduism and culture. 💐💐 please visit again Varanasi.
Thank you so much, that means a lot! I most definitely hope to return! 🙏
If you think of mortality once in a while, it may seem shocking.
But if you are aware of your mortality continuously, you start living your life with sensitivity.
I love this. I think that's absolutely true! I can't speak for others, but I know personally I do my best to not think about mortality as much as possible, and as a result in a situation like this it's "shocking". But I agree, if you're living with the awareness constantly it totally changes the way you look at life on the whole. Thank you for this comment! 🙏🏻
You are one of the lucky westerners who visited this city and touch upon something may would ignore.... Om Shanti
I really feel that way, it was a special experience!
This was so well done.. am Indian having lived in India all my life.. and Varanasi will still be a culture shock for me. India is certainly not for beginners, and your receptivity to new cultures is really to be applauded.
Ah that's so kind of you to say, thank you! I agree, it's a lot to take in, but for those who are willing to be open to it, it's such a high reward city. I appreciate the kind words!! ❤️🙏🏻
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
It's known as the city of Moksha !
Yes! I should have mentioned the city's age, that's also such an interesting fact. Thank you for this and for watching! 🙏🏻
Idk why I ended the video in tears there’s a lot you can learn about Hinduism still you’ll be at 1% coz many book burned down and shit but leaving all those behind !! You depicted it beautifully unlike other foreigners who focus on dirty roads and ghats respect !
Ah that means so much, thank you! 🙏🏼 Yes, I'm nothing more than a tiny child in my knowledge of hinduism, but I'm so glad I got the chance to start learning! I appreciate the kind words! 🙏🏼
Varanasi gives cultural shock to even Indians.
I believe it! It's really such an incredible and unique place to visit
@@Get.Lost.Travel Varanasi is basically "city of shit"
That's because you are not.
Your parents failed in educating you about dharma and its not your fault.
@@ashutoshyadav7385 who taught you that? your 'real' arab dad???
@@ashishd4806 if you don't walk carefully in Varanasi you will step on feces
Varanasi is very old city in the world since 5000 years it is ritual happening bank of ganga river according to Hinduism for a long ancient times because Hinduism is oldest religion in the world
Yes! It's amazing!
Much older than 5,000 figure.
City of death?? Lol.
Death is MOKSHA for us, the ultimate destination of soul.
Real hindus don't fear death.
Death is considered the ultimate reality of life.. in our ideology.
No matter who you are, how much rich or poor you are... Nobody can escape death.
This is the LAND OF LORD SHIVA...the most powerful.
That's why most hindus consider dying here to be a blessing. Or at least our last rites to be done here.
I think it's an interesting perspective! Thank you!
I appreciate you visited my country. Especially Varanasi. City of Lord Shiva. with any prejudice.and with open mind.Thank you.
It was an incredible experience, I'll treasure it! Thank you for watching!
WOWWWW! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! We are so proud of you . I feel like your life is a real life movie. Love you mucho ❤
Varanasi is World first oldest city
Yes, it's amazing!
Death is nothing more then choosing a new caracter in a game with new abilities. In Hindusim
That's an amazing way of putting it 🙏🏻
India is what when you leave your comfort zone.
If you meant India is "best" when you leave your comfort zone, then I completely agree!
Amazing description
Thank you so much!
Wowww you are an amazing narrator! I had fun and learnings from you...very eloquent and open minded traveler... Keep safe and be blessed... new sub.. greetings from🏝🇵🇭
Thank you!! I had a great time, and learned so much! Very glad you're here! ❤🇵🇭
Proud to be from Varanasi ❤
It's an incredible place!
Hey man your narration is top notch! Your passion and genuineness comes across quite well in your videos. Keep up the great work!
Ah that's so kind, thank you for that! 🙏🏻 Means a lot!! I'll try! 🙏🏻
The world oldest city our beloved Kashi which is steady trishul of lord Shiva🕉️🔱🚩🚩🙏🙏
It's truly a remarkable place!
Nothing is certain in life except death but no one thinks about it but when you come to Varanasi then you have to think about it too
Jai Mahakal ❤
It's true, it forces you to stop and reflect on everything!
You seem to have some past life spiritual connection with India!
Must be!!
Next time...Visit Northeast INDIA.
ASSAM and MEGHALAYA.
They have unreal beauty.
Without exaggeration on the level of Switzerland.
I've heard some people recommend it! Sounds beautiful!
In Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism), there are four ashrams, or stages of life, which are:
1. Brahmacharya (Student Life): This is the first stage, typically lasting until around age 25, where an individual focuses on education, learning, and spiritual growth.
2. Grihastha (Householder Life): The second stage, usually lasting from age 25 to 50, where one gets married, raises a family, and engages in worldly responsibilities.
3. Vanaprastha (Retired Life): The third stage, typically starting around age 50, where an individual gradually withdraws from worldly responsibilities, focuses on spiritual pursuits, and prepares for the final stage.
4. Sannyasa (Renunciate Life): The fourth and final stage, usually starting around age 75, where one renounces worldly attachments, dedicates themselves to spiritual practices, and seeks liberation (Moksha).
These ashrams provide a framework for an individual's spiritual and personal growth throughout their life.
I've heard some of this, thank you for putting it here!
Thank you for not showing images of cremations. Unlike many other youtubers who invade others privacy.
It's very interesting to see, I can understand why they're tempted, but it does seem like an invasion for sure!
respectful, informative, moving video. Thank you
That means a lot, thank you so much!
Its not people go to die, people go for salvation.
Not salvation
I've heard some people say this, and I like this perspective! Really puts it in such a bright light
Now when you have visited this place n experienced the varanasi energy...you ll nvr be the same...transformed 😊
Truly, it does feel that way! 🙏🏻
I exactly had the same shock. I never imagined visiting Harish Chandra creamation ghat will have such such a spiritual effect on me 🙏🙏.
It's so profound an experience, I had no idea either! I'll be thinking about it for a long time. Amazing.
You are so honest big love
Trying hard to be real about my experiences! Thank you so much! ❤️
Bro make visit to himalayan states like Uttarakhand, himachal ,jammu kashmir,etc which is like heaven on earth!
I would love to! One day!
Death is not the end it's beginning towards new journey
That's a great way of looking at life!
'Moksh' is not a word , it's the voice of our soul.
I don't expect other than Hindu's to realise or understand this, so, won't be criticizing the half learners
That's good! Absolutely don't criticize, and anyone who does is mistaken. Many in the west will make no effort to care or learn about this whatsoever, so why be critical of those who make an effort because they are not 100 informed%? Everyone has to start somewhere. 🙏🏻
Thank you for visiting in kashi❤
I'm so glad that I did! Thank YOU for watching! ❤
Good job Akash 👍
He's great! 👏🏻
You're really awesome bro...
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻 Much love!
Har Har Mahadev❤🕉
Bruhh you're really nice guy ! Hats off ❤
Ah thank you so much! ❤️ I appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching!
Welcome to india brother
Namaste🙏🙏
Thank you kindly! It's amazing! 🙏🏻🇮🇳
Wow🫡 Great video 👏🏼
Ah thank you so much!!
City of Moksha ❤ Thank you for pronouncing Maa Ganga as Ganga not Ganges ! I am very happy to hear you had a wonderful time in this Holiest City 🙏🏼 Shout out to Akash 👌🏽👏🏽 great job
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yes Akash is the best! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏼
Welcome to the land of Culture
Many thanks, it was a great visit! 🙏🏻
When you die in varansi go to haven so many old people to live for die in varansi
It's really such an interesting place! I'm learning so much!
Bro I'll suggest you to visit Ayodhya ji also near Varanasi.....birth place of lord shree ram
Thank you! I'll try to remember it for next time!! 🙏🏻
In Hinduism a soul is free entity and therefore death is never to be feared. There is saying Die O Yogi Die every day.
It's a great perspective!
@get....you said it right! For us Indians, Varanasi is the city of death!! It celebrates death! We believe that death is good as it is liberating (moksha)! We celebrate death just as much as we celebrate birth! There is death all around in this city! Tourists should keep this in mind and visit this city. This city is not for the faint hearted especially Manikarnika ghat. This city is not a Las Vegas or a Switzerland. Varanasi is the oldest surviving city on this planet. This city is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. Just like you Mark Twain had visited Varanasi and after visiting it his views on humanity had totally changed. It impacted his life.
I love this perspective!! Many people in the comments are saying it "isn't the city of death, it's the city of Moksha". And I'm with you, I'm like... it can be both! And that's not a bad thing! It was absolutely life-changing to visit, I'm excited to read more about Mark Twain's journey to Varanasi as well. Thank you for watching! ❤
@@Get.Lost.Travel I agree with you. Moksha is only for the soul and not the material body. Thus one has to die to liberate the soul from the body. Thus, I too feel that it can be both. Mark Twain wrote following on Varanasi: "“Benaras (Varanasi) is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.
Be very careful in Varanasi (and all over India) as there are many fraudsters (fraud babas) who cheat foreigners.
City of death_ city of knowledge soul😯
Yes!
Good.. Best of luck
Thank you! To you also!!
Varanasi is not only a place, it is a feeling.
I like that! Definitely was my experience!
It's the city of the new beginning.....
Yes!
...For mukthi or moksha...im from south of India... People from all over india visit Kashi
Yes, it's amazing to see people from all over the country come through!
Varanasi is the holiest of holy cities for Hindus. Every pious Hindu wishes to die in Varanasi to attain Moksha.
As I learned! It's a beautiful thing! 😊
Hello sir , I am from India this city is not for tour and see death we call a city of moksh and we often call city of baba viswanathan and I am very proud of my culture , religion (Hindu),
Varanasi....🔱🇮🇳🚩🙏
So happy I got to visit!
Appreciate your honest curiosity and seeking to experience and understand - what you unknowingly went into.
While there are tourist experiences in India elsewhere - that are aesthetically more beautiful and clean, like Switzerland etc, this place is definitely unique to India; found no where else in the world.
Some watching, may see this and find it dirty, poor, and think why pay to see this……without comprehending correctly and therefore miss what a life altering visit it can be. ( It’s much like your understanding it as a city of death, versus Indians saying it’s moksha). I figure depending on your understanding and viewpoint- both can be true.
Since many foreign visitors do intentionally sensationalize the dirt and poverty of India, and ingeniously show the different ways of India ( not easily found attractive in the west) to others. ……Indians often wish visitors would show the nicer places.
However, my opinion was that you showed this very respectfully, beautifully, and with honest curiosity and a decent type of fascination to experience and learn from it. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you for such a well thought out and insightful comment! That means a lot! 🙏🏻🥲
beautiful video
Very kind, thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
most of the people migrate to this city on their last stage of life and you can visit the ashrams where they spend the their last moments of life for interview purpose
I can only imagine the amount of wisdom you would obtain talking to those people. Incredible!
Nice video ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
Man in sanatan dharma, death is not something to be feared. Like how we change clothes everyday our soul changes body after death. So, death is just for your current mortal body but, your soul is eternal. It will be either sentenced to punishment in hell or be rewarded heavens but, that to is temporary. The stay of your soul in heaven or hell works like credit system, your karma is your credits. It can be negative or positive and will end up being zero by repenting or enjoying afterlife respectively. The soul is then again ready for new life or reincarnation. But reincarnation is not true salvation (moksh), when you achieve nirvana you attain salvation and set free from this material world and can now see the real world. This material world is just a Maya, or illusion. This is where inspiration of matrix series comes as well.
My idea of attaining nirvana is to become higher diminesion being than this 3rd dimension being and attaining nirvana is not just a one time thing, you keep attaining enlightenment to reach higher dimension and one day reach and become part of a cosmos which, according to Vedas is highest level of satisfaction a person can attain. It is where a person sheds all the weaknesses and becomes full. A place where there is no life or death as soul is eternal and it is never born hence, nor it is killed as only the things that are born can die. It is a place where you don't feel hunger and lust, or get sick, or suffer pain as it is the characteristics of the material body which we have already shed. It is a place of heartfelt happiness and joy.
Thanks for reading it and have a nice day ☺️
I love it, it's beautiful, and is beautifully said! Thank you for watching, you as well! 🙏🏻
Benares, Bharat ❤
Its not your fault..in your culture its birth n death
But in our culture. Its birth,avtar,death ,moksha
For sanatani each word has meaning
Yes, it's beautiful!
@@Get.Lost.Travel ❤️
City of great Shiva
It's a really incredible city!
American writer Mark Twain once said, “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”
I love that. I know he was heavily impacted by his visit also!
Please also visit
1. Munnar in kerela.
2. Lakshadweep Islands.
3. Andaman Islands.
I've heard good things about some of these places already, I'll definitely look into them for next time!
Thanks Akash
The best!!
Death is not of end of life .its the beginning of life 😊
Love it!
City of liberation not for death ❤
If someone die in varanasi will never return to this earth and will never take rebirth in this cruel world
I am from Varanasi and my final wish i want death and I don't want birth again just want salvation..,........
That's beautiful!
Death is the ultimate truth of life..
City of death ❌
City of moksha ✅
Buddy you must know Kashi is the oldest living city in the world !😊
It’s inhabited for last 20000yrs 🙏
I did!! Another reason it's so amazing! 🤯
Did you check it out at night(the night ceremony)?
I did! There's a whole section of the video about it!
@@Get.Lost.Travel yah my bad, I must have been out of focus, usually, I notice everyone doing the ceremony while participating, and showing the lamps in the dark, and then showing the lights glowing in the dark. It has its surreal moment.
In the search of true knowledge about yourself and humanity always experience with calmness like engulfing all the essence flowing in those space never overthink. Calm your mind and just observe like a child. The question arises within you will get answers in yourself, just exclude yourself from those. All happening within you but not influence by you just pure experience. Kashi or to say modern name Varanasi is the oldest living City on this earth. People came Varanasi not for liberation just to make death less painful because death is most painful thing to experience by beings, it says when soul leaves the human body feels like 40 scorpions sting at once. People come Varanasi to make it easier death to themselves or to their loved ones. This pain with recall of your whole life memory doesn't go all away but it's duration gets very shorten to feel in varanasi but this have to suffer by everyone except saint, sages and hardcore yoga & yogic practitoner ❤. Har har Mahadev. Har har Gange 🙏🏻
Well said!! 🙏🏻
City of salvation ❤
Your channel name suits you well
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7:25 Congratulations on getting married, Akash! 🎊
😂 Just covering all the adventure heroes one at a time! And yes, I'm so excited for him!
It's the city of salvation bro not death. It's a Thousand years old city existing till yet you might have noticed it's architecture and buildings those are very old . It's a Vintage city afterall. 😊😊😊
It's an amazing city! Many of said it's the city of salvation, and I think it's an interesting and brighter perspective for sure! Thank you for this!
One of your best videos! So... this cremation. Are these folks that are terminally ill? When you say they "come to die," they're not alive during cremation are they?
Ah that's kind! I like it too! So it's two things, I probably should have made it a little clearer: People who have died elsewhere are brought to Varanasi to be cremated, since it's where Nirvana can be achieved. But ALSO older people and terminally ill people make the trip there as well with the intention to die there. But no, no one is alive during the cremation 😅
@@Get.Lost.Travel Got it. Wasn't sure when I saw those people preparing.
@@justinvanvoorhisman I am from Varanasi.....By dying in Varanasi a Hindu achieves 'moksha'. That is, their soul is released from reincarnation, the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Sick and elderly pilgrims travel to Varanasi and stay in hospices for the dying next to the burning ghats, waiting their turn for salvation...... strange but it's true
@@realabhiverma Ah, i completely understand now. Fascinating. Thanks!
I live in varanasi
Bro Varanasi is very touristy place.Many foreigners visit their and Indians visit their not just to die.
Of course! Nowhere is "just" one thing.
Varanasi is very old city in the world
Very old!
It's city of moksh (salvation) not city of death.
It is the oldest city, and it is considered good in all dharmic religions, if your soul leaves your body in kashi,as the person will achieve moksh.😑
Bro just one simple correction that its the City of Moksha = City of Liberation
Watch the movie NAAN KADAVUL to understand more about varanasi
I will look into it, love a movie rec! Thank you!
Where can I watch it? What language is it available in??
What is nonsonse its a spritual city
A very spiritual city! It's amazing!
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Funfact: Whomsoever, you read great people in Indian history book, they all have one thing in common: Varanasi. Be it Buddha, Gandhi, (Steave Jobs, Mark Zuckerburg not in history books but you get the point).
I think, it's not cultural shock it's "Existential crises"
Wow yeah, I believe it! And also "existential crisis" is a great way to put it 😂 I agree! It doesn't quite roll off the tongue as easily as "culture shock" for the purposes of a TH-cam video, but I think it's the right assessment!
You were called there.. that’s why you went there.. Mahadev Mahadev
I believe that!