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‘Gift us some children”. GAZA TOYS.
I have shot this series with Cheap Toys & Fire Crackers to tell the unfortunate story of the Poor Children of Gaza getting killed in War. This is shot in Mumbai, India. The value of human life and the devastating consequences of war. I want to make it clear that I am not here to support any specific group or organization, be it Hamas or the IDF. Instead, my objective is to advocate for humanity and to denounce the killing of innocent children in war.
Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN
It is the heartbreaking reality of how young innocent children are being tragically murdered in Gaza, while the world silently looks on.
Innocent lives are being lost, and we must bring awareness to this grave injustice.
The children of Gaza, who should be playing, learning, and dreaming of a bright future, are instead living in constant fear and danger. Their lives are being cut short by senseless acts of violence that should never be tolerated.
We cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of these young souls. We must speak up and demand justice for them. Their lives matter, and we cannot remain silent any longer.
While the world may seem quiet, we must remember that silence does not equate to indifference. It is often the result of unawareness or a lack of information. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves and others about the atrocities taking place in Gaza.
By sharing their stories and raising awareness, we can compel the world to take action. We must unite and advocate for the protection of innocent children, regardless of their nationality or background.
Let us break the silence and demand accountability from those responsible for these heinous acts. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no more innocent lives are lost.
There are seven chakras or energy centres in the human body through which our vital energy or prana shakti flows. Sometimes, these energy channels get blocked and this leads to illness and disturbances in the body’s natural processes. It is important to understand what each chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely. This is possible when the chakras are balanced.
A fire that has been burning since the first century: Manikarnika Ghat.
It is the only place where the major events of life such as birth and death become a mere play. It is also believed that dying and being cremated in Varanasi would liberate one from the endless cycles of birth and death, and free the soul from the cycle of reincarnation.
Varanasi is a city that holds great significance in Hinduism and is considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
It’s where people come to die, and Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi is one of the most famous of 84 ghats in the city. According to popular belief, the Manikarnika ghat is a doorway to heaven, and the one cremated on this ghat gets moksha and unites with Lord Shiva. It is also a belief that Lord Shiva has given the blessing of eternal peace to this ghat.
Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is regarded as the spiritual capital of India. It is believed that dying here and being cremated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River leads to Moksha, liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
The journey of life and death is intricately woven into the fabric of Varanasi. The city’s ghats, or steps leading to the river, are bustling with activity as people come to bathe in the holy waters, perform rituals, and seek spiritual enlightenment.
Kāśī-Varāṇasī’s Eternal Embrace
The heart of Varanasi, where the sacred Ganges flows with timeless grace, I embarked on a transformative journey, capturing the divine essence of Kāśī-Varāṇasī through the lens of my iPhone. This four-minute video, born from the vibrant chaos and serene sanctity of Assi Ghat, is a poetic ode to a city that breathes life, death, and divinity in every ripple of its waters. The Ganga Aarti, a celestial dance of fire and chants, unfolded before me at dusk, its flames illuminating the faces of devotees lost in devotion. The rhythmic clanging of bells, the fragrance of incense, and the river’s gentle murmur wove a tapestry of spiritual ecstasy. My iPhone, a humble tool, captured the flickering lamps and the collective heartbeat of worshippers, each frame pulsating with Hinduism’s profound celebration of existence. From the vibrant rituals to the quiet moments of reflection at Assi Ghat, I witnessed life’s dualities—joy and sorrow, birth and death—intertwined in a sacred cycle. Varanasi reshaped my soul. The sight of cremation pyres at Manikarnika Ghat, where death is not an end but a passage, taught me to embrace life’s impermanence. The vibrant streets, filled with sadhus chanting mantras and pilgrims seeking moksha, revealed a faith that celebrates every breath as divine. Hinduism, in its boundless wisdom, showed me that life and death are not opposites but partners in an eternal dance. This city, this Kāśī-Varāṇasī, changed how I see the world—not as fragmented, but as a unified hymn to the divine. Through my lens, I sought to honour this spiritual awakening, crafting a visual poem that mirrors Varanasi’s chaos and calm. This video is my offering to the eternal city, a testament to how its sacred waters and ancient rituals have forever altered my way of life, teaching me to praise the divine in every moment, living or departing.
Music Composer Ishaan Shivdeo
Special Thanks to Rahul Prakash Rai
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