The guy by the river did so well speaking English and communicating such a complicated subject! He put it all so well, he did better than most people who speak English as a first language 😂
@@albinullanger7862 being a Northern Irish person, I DO know about all of the colonisation done by the British. 😂 He was still amazing at his Job and great at explaining complex topics to tourists in a way that they could understand! All round a brilliant communicator.
Dakota bruh...i wish i cud have assured you but you have experienced one of the most weirdest and superstitious stuffs in this city. And, if I talk about these unbathed guys aghoris they are nothing but just some pack of human flesh eating scavangers. Either, you can also assume them as modern world Neanderthals. They are illiterate..uncivilized and savage. Havent you seen how much worst and bad there living is..no bathing at all, hygiene doesnt exists in there life at all as well. They aint even close to Hinduism as well.
this is incredibly well made, you've shown the true depth and complexity of the aghori's without dehumanising and condemning them like i've seen so many other videos and channels do - it pains me to see people shaming hinduism and tribes in general like that. i one day hope to see varanasi as it looks like an incredibly spiritual, otherworldly city
What I learnt about my extended time in Varanasi is that true Aghori’s will not be sitting in the middle of the street or inviting you to ceremony’s, you will hardly be able to get near them. They have people with them that will move you on but if you look in the shadows, you will see them. Respect they want their privacy, they are not there to practice their beliefs for a show and move on. The fake Aghori’s will be doing this for the tourists along with the fake Sadhu’s. Varanasi is full of them. Watching the people in India, westerners are so desperate for their unique spiritual or cultural encounter, they will believe anything for what they are chasing. People need to chill, India will gift you what you need at the time even if it is not what you are seeking.
@@killerk3925 no, what she is saying is true the real aghoris n sadhus are too into their meditation to give tourists their attention but as a lot of weterners n even indians from all over travel there, these people see their opportunity by giving them the "spiritually unique experience" or whatever they call it
Gunni’s communication skill is on point dude. Though the language he is speaking in is not his first language, still he is able to explain things lucidly. 👌
It makes sense given he is a spiritual man, and these religions have a pretty vast vocabulary and regularly recite mantras. It seems like this skillset is how he can speak a foreign language so effortlessly.
the scene with the aghori baba in the center of the street was incredibly emotional. seems like he isn't seen by others, rather viewed as a spectacle. but Dakota truly listened and the aghori looked so moved
@@giniwelle Translation - Pointing towards the white ash on his body; "This ash, that you see on an Aghori, we wear this as makeup. When we decorate ourselves with this, Lord Shiva comes towards us; Shiva gives us his blessings; who ever's wishes that we work towards, they get answered/fulfilled. Never do injustice to anyone, never want anyone else to do injustice on anybody else(No curses), only do good towards our followers/worshippers/devotees, do good for them, good for their family and children, we only aspire and wish for all that with Shiva's grace. Shiva; thumping his chest signifying that Shiva's is within you, within all of us and we should embrace him/the energy. Holding the skull - Yes we use this for eating, for drinking tea, alcohol, everything This is parvati, this is shivaling, AND? this is a peacock's feather, this is a trident; excited and happy to see it on Dakota
The real aghoris aren't so silly to come back to normal society and have materialistic desires.. They are extraordinary people and don't want to be approached. It's upto them if they themselves want to show up for various reasons .. Read the book "Aghori - An untold Story by Mayur Kalbag"
Thank you for your respect and understanding of our culture. Even our people could not grasp the way of Aghori. Thank you for making this. At least those who did not understand could get a glimpse of what is aghori all about. You have a amazing vibe brother! Wish you all the best in your journey. Aum
My first time in Varanasi was life changing. Watching the bodies burn all day, then listening to the temples and mosques competing all night was incredibly bizarre. I felt like I'd passed into the underworld.
For an outsider it is very difficult to comprehend and everything will seem bizarre superficially...because for us it is to connect with the Supreme one being and to attain moksha not underworld.
I am from India and even I don't know much about Aghoris . We respect them and let them live their life in their own way. Their path of life isn't easy to understand for a ordinary person.
People should keep away from baba's who do tantric activities..99.99 % chances are they will do wrong things which your life energies...genuine spiritual Gurus are well known among local peoples mostly ..so don't risk your life going near aghories or other stuff where local peoples don't go because there is serious reason behind that
Right? They are total losers. White liberals here in America think every other country is liberal like them. Folks from India aren't liberals lol well maybe some are, but they aren't like these liberals and hippies who condemn religion and values many Indians hold.
they’re eating the street food! He had river water poured on his head. Not things I would do in India as a westerner. I would get sick just looking at the Ganges. I would poop in the street though.
GHOR means terrible in devnagari (that's the backbone of hindi language) AGHOR means the one that's beyond terrible . If yoga is the right arm of consciousness/liberation/nirvana then the path of aghor is the left arm and mind you ... It's not a joke . These people are best not disturbed and left alone in their private space
@@commenter7893 No . They don't kill people . But they do their work with dead. Especially if it's a young vibrant body which has died unfortunately. They want to do their work there. They don't kill people ...
@@rupertstyx4932 sir aesticism , stoicism all these are shades ... once you truly experience yoga ... That is the union with the nature .. you no longer chase the desires of wealth ... Because now you have tasted the nectar of life that's within you.
You can feel the devotion, care, and heart you have poured into this. Your courage to go where most are not willing to go and illuminate it through unbiased story telling is revolutionary. So excited to see where your film making path takes you and how many lives you will touch from bringing light into the places that scare us the most. Love you D. Keep going, you have an army behind you.
Great footage! I've been there in 2005 and again in 2015. It's probably the most fascinating place I've ever visited. I wasn't aware of the Aghori but I did see bodies floating in the river, and the burning ghats. You really captured the feel of Varanasi and it's amazing to see how open everyone is towards you.
This documentary was extremely well done. I am impressed by your natural expression, and it is obvious that the man you interviewed appreciated your respect and interest for his culture.
You did an amazing documentary on aghoris.. Even We indians aren't know that much about aghori tribe. your curiosity and gentle approaches make it different than television documentaries You literally put your heart and soul in this documentary. Thank you for acknowledge us about this pure tribe ❤
Yes, and this is way more 'professional' i.e. pursuing truthfulness than the so called 'professionals' of MSM when they do entertainment documentaries.
The one thing that touched my heart was that the last Baba was so heartbroken that he couldn't help another soul find peace, and that says something about his nature and love.
@@jonathannixon8652no. only understanding that culture around the world is different, but similar in more ways than you'd imagine, is finding true peace. we are all just living on this planet trying to make sense of it. it's unfair to treat someone different for their lifestyle (so long as it is not harming others).
We need more people like you. The way you were present with the ash covered baba and the look in your eyes said "I'm not here to judge, I'm only here to understand." That was beautiful man. I actually shed a few tears and it inspired me to be more like that. Thank you, I appreciate your example.
Used to travel in India, few years ago, with very good friend, and after hearing about AGHORI people, and ghor means, i was like, nah, im too affraid. So, thank you in a way, for completing my knowledge! ❤️🔥
Yeah because .. we Indians are more intrested in doing buisness .. finding jobs .. earning money .. making and uploading reels ... We don't do exploration ..
So surreal that on one side of the Ganga is a hectic city with people having so many intense experiences, then across the river is pretty much uninhabited. It's like another world entirely.
@@chelle_e sorry i thought u meant its on the other side of Ganga, so i just clarified it to u incase u didnt know that. I have been to Varanasi, the middle part of the river there has sand islands, its there Aghoris often do their rituals 😊
Their philosophies are really one of its kind. They might not have that formal education, but wisdom is something that always doesn't depend on formal education. I mostly like the idea, whatever they do, they always wish good for mankind and doesn't provoke wars
Not only was this incredibly interesting and well put together, but it made me want to learn about things in a different way. I hope you have a long career of film making in you! Good job man 💚
There is very little abrahamic religion in India that is the reason hate and fear were never part of Indian society no one tried to destroy unique cultures on the contrary they were always encouraged
I personally think spiritually you all weren’t ready for the experience, and I think that’s okay. I think it’s sweet Kali spared you from this experience, but still allowed you to gain much wisdom and share it with us so we are a little less ignorant 🖤
I went to Varanasi many years ago and watching this video it is so amazing that the surreal, dream-like quality of that place is apparent even in video. It is an incredibly powerful experience being there, it is like being in a dream or a different dimension of reality. There is no time, no order except that which nature defines. After a few hours it changes you and this strange, alien quality starts to bubble up from your unconscious. It’s hyper-reality, like that sense of extreme familiarity or homecoming you sometimes experience on a trip except you’re not on drugs you’re just alive in a place that offers no artificial filters of any kind. It’s terrifying and beautiful and I really hope I can someday return before I die.
This whole city was built scientifically. It's like a gate to the other dimension. If you're spiritually developed then only can you can experience this, and you my friend perhaps are a bit more spiritually advanced. Please see sadhguru's video on Kashi.
Totally get that! Felt the same!! Just being there for some hours..looking at the rituals..watching the water float and looking at that gorgeous Shiva Statue in the water and submerging myself in the Ganga.. truly a life changing event!
It's fascinating but I would say that it's quite impossible that a true Aghori would allow himself to be filmed and that too while practicing his Sadhana. I wish someday you meet such a man.
What is true Aghori? What is true faith? You know it's kinda short sighted to gauge your ideals on a faith I'm pretty sure you don't practice lol none the less can't truly tell how deep ones faith is. Sounds like you get hooked up on appearances.
I can’t believe I only watched this video now! Dakota - I am forever grateful for your spirit and showing us all the incredible things there are in this world! ♥️🔱
Im glad you did this Dakota. You got me into the Aghori Books by Svoboda and I have read all three now. These taboo topics need to be investigated further and explored to be better understood so thank you!
@RA STAR the brainwashed book follower, who didnt even die but is dreaming about hell and heaven .Who believes but doesn't exactly "know" .. At least aghoris are seeker and not believers..lol
@RA STAR maybe you and your books needs to discuss about Dinosaur , because abrahamic religions refuses to acknowledge anything before max 5000-6000 years. get out now..
Sorry for the double comment- but actually my favorite part of the video was the guy at the end really apologizing for not being able to find you the body. It really showed his humanity and humility, and I really appreciate you guys letting him talk through his thoughts instead of immediately consoling him. That was actually the best part of the video to me. Great little documentary
I usually don't leave comments on UA-cam, but I sincerely appreciate your videos! The documentary type stuff really suits you and I can't wait for more, I'm addicted LOL. My eyes were glued to the screen for this one, the people you spoke to were so open and wonderful. Offered a nice perspective into a vastly different environment, culture, and belief system. For the people living there it's just a regular occurrence, and so natural, to see all those corpses being openly carried to be cleansed and burnt in a ritual! So cool.
The traditions of the Aghoris have been continuing since the Stone Age. The rituals, the sounds, the mantra that you witness at the ghats of Varanasi were created when there were no pharaohs in Egypt and no kings or senators in Rome. Much more than the rituals it would be interesting to learn the stories about the ancient world that these Sadhus have preserved through oral traditions.
Not to discredit Varanasi or what you said but Varanasi was founded in the 11-12th century BC and the first known pharaoh was dated to about 12-13th century BC. That makes pharaohs older than Varanasi. Not by much though!
what a wonderfully made documentary. I had such a great time watching this. seeing your time with the Agohis and their teaching was really cool. I may be Christian but this is a very good learning experience for me on how other religion belief is. I also believe everything is spiritual too, Thanks for this amazing media
@@antoniomargallo5317 of course it rains. The eternal flame is kept well protected by the local community which runs the cremation grounds. It’s difficult understand the rituals of Varanasi, even for 99% of Indians. The Aghori rituals are possibly as old as the Stone Age. It’s a very different path to attain salvation or moksha than the typical way that most of the society follows.
@@antoniomargallo5317 it does and guess what, even forest fires burn down. So, please don't believe in the bull$hit of whatever made up fable these clowns tell you.
Believe me you were very lucky to NOT find a rotting corpse! Being in two Bosnian wars is my reality and finding bodies was a daily event for three years and I still can't get it out of my mind.
You missed the whole point of aghori. Ghor means terrible, Aghori means one who is beyond terrible. So terrible that terrible doesn't touch him. They are trying to be so terrible, that they can take out terrible diseases and terrible emotions out of people through their powers. For betterment of others they are taking all of the terrible upon themselves. That's what Aghori is.
i met you at warp tour in seattle like 5/6 years ago now. im so happy to come back to your channel and see you still are making videos and getting views makes me so happy💗
You did so well with this Dakota, your India videos were always my fav, but I can tell that you really leveled up with this project. The story telling and commentary is excellent.
Are you talking about the same mohammad( pedo) who married to a s i x year old child... And you mentioned God ( ollah ) who made that pedo to write a sex slavery book named khu-rran 😂
“Beyond terrible” is a better English translation of Aghori than “not terrible”. The goal being to transcend concepts of terrible, good and bad, so that all existence, including that which is seen as terrible, is perceived as one and divine. It’s not a path for the faint hearted.
What an incredible documentary Dakota!! I’m a long time fan and you are one of the main reasons I started my spiritual awakening and help others to do the same. Thank you for all that you have done to raise the consciousness of this planet. It’s on my bucket list to meet you someday and talk about the universe! Namaste and great work!!
I’m Asian not Indian but from close by. I guess most people are scared of aghoris cos they think they are tantrics. Tantrics are neither good nor bad they just are. Most people will really avoid them, and although they are accepted they are frowned upon. It’s very brave and kind of you to interview them, see life from their perspective. Most people would be terrified.
Great work, as always Dakota! I have limited knowledge of India, but was aware of the aghori and hoped you'd make this episode. You've inspired me to try and find that inner peace. I hope you find everything you are looking for.
I don't want to sound commercial or anything Dakota, but this, I can only describe what you're doing as, Natural, Alternative Documentary Style - It is so needed in our world today. Eye opening doesn't do what you do justice. Much Love, Much Support. Forever and ever til the end of the world and time - Peace and Love.
I just love how in their culture they just chat it up right there on the street. It’s wholesome. Also, you can tell how spiritually complex they are as a society. Wow.
You have a remarkable ability to blend in to get people to relax and share details of their lives with you. In my day, I used musical instruments like harmonicas and flutes to open the door to people whether it was North Africa, the Amazon basin, rural Japan, the jungles of Fiji, or raucas bars in eastern Europe. This was in the late 80's and 1990's, before UA-cam channels were a thing, so I just got some pictures and the knowledge stays within. Your anthropologic insights are even better than the pretty good stuff on PBS!
New subscriber here! This video is phenomenal. Thank you so, so much for telling the story of the Aghori so respectfully. I am Indian, but born to parents who converted to western cultures and religion during the end of British colonisation and left to have a new life in Australia, where I was born. Much of my family history has sadly been lost forever as my parents were encouraged to adopt to western culture to obtain a “better” living standard and were educated in British administered schools. They feel ashamed of their history because they were “lower caste”, so having open discussions about certain traditional practices is impossible. I’ve been searching for honest, authentic portrayals of Indian culture to re-educate myself and I’ve found it in your wonderful material. I heard stories from my grandmother about how my grandfather used to anoint, clean, and burn bodies in his village. Over time, he completely lost his sense of smell as he prepared bodies for burial and we used to joke about how he couldn’t smell my mothers awful cooking! Haha! My grandmother mentioned that he ate human flesh during a ceremony, most likely hosted by Aghori. My grandfather was a very spiritual and gentle soul. He had many friends of different social classes, and religions, and was kind to all. When I saw you meet Kashi Baba, seeing you both interact with each other reminded me of my wonderful grandfather and brought me back to my roots. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope to see more of you!😊❤️👍🏽
That is a really funny joke, haha! And it reminds me of my time, my first time in Varanasi, in January of 1999. i stayed right behind the Harishchandra ghat, the small burning ghat on the other end of the city, our guest house owner would ask us, if we like the smell in the air, and we did not know then, what it was, filling the air and our nostrils....we actually did like it...then he told us....we laughed. Later that year i went back to India and stayed for nearly 4 months, 6 weeks in Varanasi again and i spent hours and hours, sitting in one of those two little round balconies, overlooking the main burning ghat, the Manikarnika ghat. It was fascinating, it truly was. To sit there alone and watch this ritual going on, if some people would not be wearing western clothes, you might as well be sitting there in the year 1000 A.D., you know...thinking about life & death... .. . . . .
I kinda get you w/needing to reconnect to your roots. My great grandmother was forced into a residential school & completely white washed and taught to hate her mother, bcuz she wouldn't convert to Christianity (we're Comanche).... anyway... I won't bore you w/all the details.
Cracking video Dakota. I started backpacking India at the young & tender age of 48😃 I’m 54 now, no let up & can’t recommend it enough. Swapped a life of slaving in kitchens & screaming like a maniac for sitting up the mountain , calmly making aloo paratha on the fire & administering the herbal appetite stimulator on the regular. *Seriously* missing Varanasi now…can’t wait to get back out to India.
Dakota’s first video on the Aghori people got me to read Svoboda’s Aghora and so I’m very excited to see this new documentary ❤️ amazing work, Dakota. So cool to see how much you’ve grown and how impressive your work has become. Ram Ram ❤️🙏🏻🕉
@@streetscienceofficial8675Respect the land from where the knowledge came from us appreciated but not to be confused with entitlement. Jay hind is unnecessary. The one true consciousness doesn't care about nationalistic attachments
25:21 "The Path of the Aghori is to take that which is considered terrible and transmute it into a divine substance of God and oneness..." I heard someone describe the Aghori belief like this, I'm paraphrasing... "God is perfect, and God made Everything, so Everything is perfect. So if you're offended by anything you're offended by God." So it is the practice of doing EVERYTHING. My Golden Dawn studies talk of Light in extension, "Respect all religions for each contain a spark of the divine." I've been delving into Hinduism lately, part of spiritual growth. I was led to this today, out of curiosity. To hear you mention the word Transmute is auspicious to say the least. This was an amazing way to spend my time, I wish you all of the best in whatever you favor.
I just realized something: In Shakti belief, if I'm not mistaken, Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva. Hanuman (Shiva) took mercy on you, by manifesting as a body of a monkey as a sign. He stopped you from finding a body of a human, you were wishing hoping and praying. Call that supposition a hunch. ;) Jai Hanuman.
Aghoris don't harm civil society . Civil society don't harm aghoris. Both respect each other. It's a different path of devotion . Dont just run after anything. If it's meant for you. It will happen to you. Nature choose you. You don't choose anything. Respect aghoris for their sacrifice in life and dedication for devotion.
My friend, you are one makes the United States, a great country. You are an example of a outstanding human being. That’s what Americans are you people in the United States, are outstanding human beings. Thank you for you been what you are.
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Hiii i want to meet you
Dang I wish I'd seen this before I watched it all ahahah.
Great upload, bro.
Change the title bro ...AGHORIES ARE NOT CANNIBALS ...🤢 YOU DOES NOT KNOW A SHIT DUDE
@@thesoldier1680 What is a cannibal?
@@dakotawint a person who survives on human flesh ...but aghori's don't do that....it will be really injustice to AGHORIS to tag them as CANNIBLES
The guy by the river did so well speaking English and communicating such a complicated subject! He put it all so well, he did better than most people who speak English as a first language 😂
Lol true that 😂😂
I'm pretty sure he was a tour guide and had learnt the whole thing
Yes, I noticed the same thing - he was very concise and to the point.
You DO realise that India was an english colony for hundreds of years? They're basically native/second to the English language every day.
@@albinullanger7862 being a Northern Irish person, I DO know about all of the colonisation done by the British. 😂
He was still amazing at his Job and great at explaining complex topics to tourists in a way that they could understand! All round a brilliant communicator.
I felt like I was watching the Discovery Channel but my friend was narrating the documentary for me. Awesome content, thank you for sharing. 💚
@RA STAR huh? Lol
@@mohamedhazman this is all Satanism
Dakota bruh...i wish i cud have assured you but you have experienced one of the most weirdest and superstitious stuffs in this city. And, if I talk about these unbathed guys aghoris they are nothing but just some pack of human flesh eating scavangers. Either, you can also assume them as modern world Neanderthals. They are illiterate..uncivilized and savage. Havent you seen how much worst and bad there living is..no bathing at all, hygiene doesnt exists in there life at all as well. They aint even close to Hinduism as well.
@@samarkhan24 I agree, too many detritus feeders in that serpentine religion. Thank God our Abrahamic religions don't make us eat waste!!!!!!
Please visit India lot's of love from india❤️
this is incredibly well made, you've shown the true depth and complexity of the aghori's without dehumanising and condemning them like i've seen so many other videos and channels do - it pains me to see people shaming hinduism and tribes in general like that. i one day hope to see varanasi as it looks like an incredibly spiritual, otherworldly city
What I learnt about my extended time in Varanasi is that true Aghori’s will not be sitting in the middle of the street or inviting you to ceremony’s, you will hardly be able to get near them. They have people with them that will move you on but if you look in the shadows, you will see them. Respect they want their privacy, they are not there to practice their beliefs for a show and move on. The fake Aghori’s will be doing this for the tourists along with the fake Sadhu’s. Varanasi is full of them. Watching the people in India, westerners are so desperate for their unique spiritual or cultural encounter, they will believe anything for what they are chasing. People need to chill, India will gift you what you need at the time even if it is not what you are seeking.
Yes, you are true
beautiful thank you... yes was feeling this could be too a 'tourism', something opportunistic...
Natalie sorry but you are no guru please cut it out thanks
Westerners don't go to "experience" the spirituality of being a canibal. It's more akin to a real life human zoo.
@@killerk3925 no, what she is saying is true the real aghoris n sadhus are too into their meditation to give tourists their attention but as a lot of weterners n even indians from all over travel there, these people see their opportunity by giving them the "spiritually unique experience" or whatever they call it
Gunni’s communication skill is on point dude. Though the language he is speaking in is not his first language, still he is able to explain things lucidly. 👌
Exactly! I am impressed by his extra hand gesture to clarify things he is saying
It makes sense given he is a spiritual man, and these religions have a pretty vast vocabulary and regularly recite mantras. It seems like this skillset is how he can speak a foreign language so effortlessly.
Maybe he’s just a tourist scammer that has just learnt how to con hippies and put on a good show
@@sk190 I see his way of communication as informative than deceptive. :)
But what he said was incorrect considering the concept behind it
the scene with the aghori baba in the center of the street was incredibly emotional. seems like he isn't seen by others, rather viewed as a spectacle. but Dakota truly listened and the aghori looked so moved
Can you translate what he said please?
@@giniwelle Translation -
Pointing towards the white ash on his body; "This ash, that you see on an Aghori, we wear this as makeup. When we decorate ourselves with this, Lord Shiva comes towards us;
Shiva gives us his blessings; who ever's wishes that we work towards, they get answered/fulfilled. Never do injustice to anyone, never want anyone else to do injustice on anybody else(No curses), only do good towards our followers/worshippers/devotees, do good for them, good for their family and children, we only aspire and wish for all that with Shiva's grace.
Shiva; thumping his chest signifying that Shiva's is within you, within all of us and we should embrace him/the energy.
Holding the skull - Yes we use this for eating, for drinking tea, alcohol, everything
This is parvati, this is shivaling, AND? this is a peacock's feather, this is a trident; excited and happy to see it on Dakota
@@maddyx3711 thank you
The real aghoris aren't so silly to come back to normal society and have materialistic desires.. They are extraordinary people and don't want to be approached. It's upto them if they themselves want to show up for various reasons ..
Read the book "Aghori - An untold Story by Mayur Kalbag"
Bless you
Thank you for your respect and understanding of our culture. Even our people could not grasp the way of Aghori. Thank you for making this. At least those who did not understand could get a glimpse of what is aghori all about. You have a amazing vibe brother! Wish you all the best in your journey. Aum
GO TO HELL.
You guys are weird
@@alijassim7823 we are not weird , we are unique !!
@@anishbera2836 you are weird
it's not a religion, it's a sect. cannibalism is a mental illness
My first time in Varanasi was life changing. Watching the bodies burn all day, then listening to the temples and mosques competing all night was incredibly bizarre. I felt like I'd passed into the underworld.
For an outsider it is very difficult to comprehend and everything will seem bizarre superficially...because for us it is to connect with the Supreme one being and to attain moksha not underworld.
You did. Hell on earth
Mosques too? Interesting didn’t know there are muslims there.
@@khabibnurmagomoodov9287 they are everywhere
@troiskayas I like how you said all that. I just imagined what that would be like.
Incredible story telling bro. I wish I could make something this epic ❤️
You can , disguise yourself as a hippie
One day we will make something cool together!
@@dakotawint for sure Bro
@@dakotawint looking forward to you exploring Nepal too
@@nirdeshshrestha9056 Me too! Can't wait until Corona ends so I can visit India/Nepal/Sri Lanka/Pakistan
I am from India and even I don't know much about Aghoris . We respect them and let them live their life in their own way. Their path of life isn't easy to understand for a ordinary person.
People should keep away from baba's who do tantric activities..99.99 % chances are they will do wrong things which your life energies...genuine spiritual Gurus are well known among local peoples mostly ..so don't risk your life going near aghories or other stuff where local peoples don't go because there is serious reason behind that
@@amresponsibilitytakernotli9613 tu chuthe lawde pehle who are aghoris pata karo
Respect?? They dont deserve it
@@thisisgangadhar dear kiddo you don't know about aghoris .even a person wearing jeans can be aghori.first research about about aghori
@@bloodz4933 ok kiddo udk about wht diseases can be carried out by aghoris go study
I absolutely love the 3,000something year old fire lighting the deceased. To me it feels like tremendous unity..
As an Indian, watching hippies get awe struck by their idols(addicts) is so fascinating.
Right? They are total losers. White liberals here in America think every other country is liberal like them. Folks from India aren't liberals lol well maybe some are, but they aren't like these liberals and hippies who condemn religion and values many Indians hold.
Fkn lmao best way to put it.
Can you tell me more. Are allot of these guys on drugs? What exactly?
they’re eating the street food! He had river water poured on his head. Not things I would do in India as a westerner. I would get sick just looking at the Ganges.
I would poop in the street though.
I haven't seen a "hippy" in 45 years.
GHOR means terrible in devnagari (that's the backbone of hindi language) AGHOR means the one that's beyond terrible . If yoga is the right arm of consciousness/liberation/nirvana then the path of aghor is the left arm and mind you ... It's not a joke . These people are best not disturbed and left alone in their private space
Sadhguru 🙏
If I understood correctly what I read about them they may even kill people for the sakes of it.
wouldn't the right arm be asceticism, yoga is the middle
@@commenter7893 No . They don't kill people . But they do their work with dead. Especially if it's a young vibrant body which has died unfortunately. They want to do their work there. They don't kill people ...
@@rupertstyx4932 sir aesticism , stoicism all these are shades ... once you truly experience yoga ... That is the union with the nature .. you no longer chase the desires of wealth ... Because now you have tasted the nectar of life that's within you.
You can feel the devotion, care, and heart you have poured into this. Your courage to go where most are not willing to go and illuminate it through unbiased story telling is revolutionary. So excited to see where your film making path takes you and how many lives you will touch from bringing light into the places that scare us the most. Love you D. Keep going, you have an army behind you.
I LOVE YOU THANK U FOR INSPIRING ME
@@dakotawint DO YOU SMOKE WEED ???
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@@dakotawint you should have done something like this, let the Agori sprinkle you with his salts! ua-cam.com/video/vO7Hf1rQWzM/v-deo.html
Facts :-) couldn't have said it better myself :-)
Great footage! I've been there in 2005 and again in 2015. It's probably the most fascinating place I've ever visited. I wasn't aware of the Aghori but I did see bodies floating in the river, and the burning ghats. You really captured the feel of Varanasi and it's amazing to see how open everyone is towards you.
This documentary was extremely well done. I am impressed by your natural expression, and it is obvious that the man you interviewed appreciated your respect and interest for his culture.
I just can’t get over how people engage in swimming, drinking, and bathing in the same river as dead body’s float by.
Not holy at all
Seems like disease paradise
A Land of pure spiritual darkness.
Certainly nothing purifying about that
yall dont gotta shit on them tho just let them do them its not like it affects u 😂
You did an amazing documentary on aghoris.. Even We indians aren't know that much about aghori tribe. your curiosity and gentle approaches make it different than television documentaries You literally put your heart and soul in this documentary. Thank you for acknowledge us about this pure tribe ❤
They aren't tribe.. It's a sect of Hinduism itself
Yes, and this is way more 'professional' i.e. pursuing truthfulness than the so called 'professionals' of MSM when they do entertainment documentaries.
Great video! As a content creator that just touched down in India for the first time, I have alot to explore. Thank you!
The one thing that touched my heart was that the last Baba was so heartbroken that he couldn't help another soul find peace, and that says something about his nature and love.
Only God can give people peace Not a human being. †
Meditation is a False sense of peace. †
@@jonathannixon8652no. only understanding that culture around the world is different, but similar in more ways than you'd imagine, is finding true peace. we are all just living on this planet trying to make sense of it. it's unfair to treat someone different for their lifestyle (so long as it is not harming others).
We need more people like you. The way you were present with the ash covered baba and the look in your eyes said "I'm not here to judge, I'm only here to understand." That was beautiful man. I actually shed a few tears and it inspired me to be more like that. Thank you, I appreciate your example.
Well said. I thought that too.
True seeker.
As an anthropologist,, just want to say .... A big Thank you for your work.. really appreciate it .
Bel pirla.
What's cool is how much respect they showed the practices, and how much information these guys provided. Well done and well filmed.
Used to travel in India, few years ago, with very good friend, and after hearing about AGHORI people, and ghor means, i was like, nah, im too affraid.
So, thank you in a way, for completing my knowledge! ❤️🔥
I live in India but I couldn't explore as much u did... hopefully soon or later it will happen
Are you pink man at ozara?
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Yeah because .. we Indians are more intrested in doing buisness .. finding jobs .. earning money .. making and uploading reels ... We don't do exploration ..
If you don't have a family travel anyways. I did it broke plenty. If you have a family like me just wait it out. The kids will grow up eventually.
So surreal that on one side of the Ganga is a hectic city with people having so many intense experiences, then across the river is pretty much uninhabited. It's like another world entirely.
Its not the other side, its the islands, they represent a bridge where Aghoris wait to free the soul from rebirth as a human again.
@@male-efficient7262 I didn't say it was.
@@chelle_e sorry i thought u meant its on the other side of Ganga, so i just clarified it to u incase u didnt know that. I have been to Varanasi, the middle part of the river there has sand islands, its there Aghoris often do their rituals 😊
Their philosophies are really one of its kind. They might not have that formal education, but wisdom is something that always doesn't depend on formal education. I mostly like the idea, whatever they do, they always wish good for mankind and doesn't provoke wars
Not only was this incredibly interesting and well put together, but it made me want to learn about things in a different way. I hope you have a long career of film making in you! Good job man 💚
I have been to India twice..and the 4-5 months spent were really not enough...each state has different culture amd unique style of living
I hooe you enjoyed your stay....btw which states did u visited??
Interesting
Even every village
There is very little abrahamic religion in India that is the reason hate and fear were never part of Indian society no one tried to destroy unique cultures on the contrary they were always encouraged
@@siddeshnaik2296 but now forced conversions are going on bruh . 🙂
I personally think spiritually you all weren’t ready for the experience, and I think that’s okay. I think it’s sweet Kali spared you from this experience, but still allowed you to gain much wisdom and share it with us so we are a little less ignorant 🖤
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Incrível demais esse documentário, já virei fã do canal ! 🇧🇷🤙
I went to Varanasi many years ago and watching this video it is so amazing that the surreal, dream-like quality of that place is apparent even in video. It is an incredibly powerful experience being there, it is like being in a dream or a different dimension of reality. There is no time, no order except that which nature defines. After a few hours it changes you and this strange, alien quality starts to bubble up from your unconscious. It’s hyper-reality, like that sense of extreme familiarity or homecoming you sometimes experience on a trip except you’re not on drugs you’re just alive in a place that offers no artificial filters of any kind. It’s terrifying and beautiful and I really hope I can someday return before I die.
Great comment, very descriptive; I think you could be a writer. 🙂
Loved the explanation of the familiar feeling with trips
If mother ganga calls you, you will surely come back.
This whole city was built scientifically. It's like a gate to the other dimension. If you're spiritually developed then only can you can experience this, and you my friend perhaps are a bit more spiritually advanced. Please see sadhguru's video on Kashi.
Totally get that! Felt the same!! Just being there for some hours..looking at the rituals..watching the water float and looking at that gorgeous Shiva Statue in the water and submerging myself in the Ganga.. truly a life changing event!
It's fascinating but I would say that it's quite impossible that a true Aghori would allow himself to be filmed and that too while practicing his Sadhana.
I wish someday you meet such a man.
Yes. Absolutely. This is complete bullshit.
No such thing as a true anything, except "the one".
Yes ...
What is true Aghori? What is true faith? You know it's kinda short sighted to gauge your ideals on a faith I'm pretty sure you don't practice lol none the less can't truly tell how deep ones faith is. Sounds like you get hooked up on appearances.
@@BlastinRope stfu
Spectacular camerawork, narration and edit. And what an adventure, thank you for allowing us to experience it along with you.
I can’t believe I only watched this video now! Dakota - I am forever grateful for your spirit and showing us all the incredible things there are in this world! ♥️🔱
Im glad you did this Dakota. You got me into the Aghori Books by Svoboda and I have read all three now. These taboo topics need to be investigated further and explored to be better understood so thank you!
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Its not taboo in india , only if you have a western mind , its taboo.
@RA STAR the brainwashed book follower, who didnt even die but is dreaming about hell and heaven .Who believes but doesn't exactly "know" .. At least aghoris are seeker and not believers..lol
@RA STAR maybe you and your books needs to discuss about Dinosaur , because abrahamic religions refuses to acknowledge anything before max 5000-6000 years. get out now..
@RA STAR better than sin , snakes , apples , lol ..atleast they see real things rather than some so called after death theories...get a life mate..lol
Great Documentary! I was fascinated the whole time. Its very different. I love learning new things!
Sorry for the double comment- but actually my favorite part of the video was the guy at the end really apologizing for not being able to find you the body. It really showed his humanity and humility, and I really appreciate you guys letting him talk through his thoughts instead of immediately consoling him. That was actually the best part of the video to me. Great little documentary
I usually don't leave comments on UA-cam, but I sincerely appreciate your videos! The documentary type stuff really suits you and I can't wait for more, I'm addicted LOL. My eyes were glued to the screen for this one, the people you spoke to were so open and wonderful. Offered a nice perspective into a vastly different environment, culture, and belief system. For the people living there it's just a regular occurrence, and so natural, to see all those corpses being openly carried to be cleansed and burnt in a ritual! So cool.
The traditions of the Aghoris have been continuing since the Stone Age.
The rituals, the sounds, the mantra that you witness at the ghats of Varanasi were created when there were no pharaohs in Egypt and no kings or senators in Rome.
Much more than the rituals it would be interesting to learn the stories about the ancient world that these Sadhus have preserved through oral traditions.
@turtle research ua-cam.com/video/M8mDRx0eVPY/v-deo.html
Watch this worth it.
Yep
And before that again probably another 100 thousand years previous I wouldnt be surprised from previous destroyed civilisations on earth
Yes
Not to discredit Varanasi or what you said but Varanasi was founded in the 11-12th century BC and the first known pharaoh was dated to about 12-13th century BC. That makes pharaohs older than Varanasi. Not by much though!
what a wonderfully made documentary. I had such a great time watching this. seeing your time with the Agohis and their teaching was really cool. I may be Christian but this is a very good learning experience for me on how other religion belief is. I also believe everything is spiritual too, Thanks for this amazing media
This is an incredible documentary. I am going to varanassi in november. I plan on filming tons of footage. Question-- Did you film this using a gopro?
4000 years of burning with almost the same flame.
That's incredible. 🔥💚
It never rains there ...
@@antoniomargallo5317 of course it rains. The eternal flame is kept well protected by the local community which runs the cremation grounds.
It’s difficult understand the rituals of Varanasi, even for 99% of Indians. The Aghori rituals are possibly as old as the Stone Age.
It’s a very different path to attain salvation or moksha than the typical way that most of the society follows.
Touché touché
@@afterthestorm221 fire dies down, it's a load of cr@p, please don't believe that the fire has been burning for that long.
@@antoniomargallo5317 it does and guess what, even forest fires burn down. So, please don't believe in the bull$hit of whatever made up fable these clowns tell you.
Believe me you were very lucky to NOT find a rotting corpse! Being in two Bosnian wars is my reality and finding bodies was a daily event for three years and I still can't get it out of my mind.
Western kids seeking thrilling experiences in faraway places, what else is new...
@@lusomarga lmao he literally makes indie documentaries, chill and enjoy a little
just a rotting body is not a big deal babu...sleep...
It comes from privilege, not suffering seeks those that do as some spectacle
@@Morrosoy28 maybe they do, is that bad?
Im so late to this but the way Dakota communicated with the Aghori baba in the street was such a beautiful scene. ❤ what a brilliant documentary. 🙏
You used very clear English for non English speakers, thank you so much for your amazing work
This earth is a magical world that cannot be understood by the human senses thanks bro I really love it amazing video
Beautifully done Dakota. Thank you for shining a light where my dim perspective limits me. Much more to be learned in this life.
"Never do bad to anyone"...
Apparently a deep spiritual principle for all.
This is one of the most respectful video I have seen on the Aghori. Amazing to see how they live.
The first baba was as infatuated with u as u were with him! That was beautiful
Yes it was
I’m baba zee
Leaving here without catching hepatitis would be a miracle.
This looks like an AMAZING experience bro and such a blessing for you to have fully taken all of this in 🙏
4:26 i respect this guy, atleast he is trying to speak. All the best bro
That guy was just tenderizing you for supper 🤣
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They don't hunt down, kill humans. They just consume already dead person.
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@@btsimagine8186 that's a good and easy way to get sick fast
You missed the whole point of aghori. Ghor means terrible, Aghori means one who is beyond terrible. So terrible that terrible doesn't touch him. They are trying to be so terrible, that they can take out terrible diseases and terrible emotions out of people through their powers. For betterment of others they are taking all of the terrible upon themselves. That's what Aghori is.
i met you at warp tour in seattle like 5/6 years ago now. im so happy to come back to your channel and see you still are making videos and getting views makes me so happy💗
The shot of the guy in red with the white beard holding two skulls is hard af lol
You did not disappoint!! Incredible!! Watching again. Probably watch a few times lol..it's fascinating!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
You did so well with this Dakota, your India videos were always my fav, but I can tell that you really leveled up with this project. The story telling and commentary is excellent.
I am a indian and i am proud of my country....look at how clean my incredible india....🙂 jay hind🇮🇳🇮🇳
لإله إلا الله محمد رسول الله 🕋🕌 لاحول ولاقوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم
Are you talking about the same mohammad( pedo) who married to a s i x year old child...
And you mentioned God ( ollah ) who made that pedo to write a sex slavery book named khu-rran 😂
Western mind refuses to believe this all
I don't believe at all😊
“Beyond terrible” is a better English translation of Aghori than “not terrible”. The goal being to transcend concepts of terrible, good and bad, so that all existence, including that which is seen as terrible, is perceived as one and divine. It’s not a path for the faint hearted.
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These guys would love nietzsche
@@NoName-qi7vx and Kafka 🪳
And gg allin
@@BrianM-44041underrated 🤣🤣
What an incredible documentary Dakota!! I’m a long time fan and you are one of the main reasons I started my spiritual awakening and help others to do the same. Thank you for all that you have done to raise the consciousness of this planet. It’s on my bucket list to meet you someday and talk about the universe! Namaste and great work!!
So professionally made. Thank you
I’m Asian not Indian but from close by. I guess most people are scared of aghoris cos they think they are tantrics. Tantrics are neither good nor bad they just are. Most people will really avoid them, and although they are accepted they are frowned upon. It’s very brave and kind of you to interview them, see life from their perspective. Most people would be terrified.
Great work, as always Dakota! I have limited knowledge of India, but was aware of the aghori and hoped you'd make this episode. You've inspired me to try and find that inner peace. I hope you find everything you are looking for.
I don't want to sound commercial or anything Dakota, but this, I can only describe what you're doing as, Natural, Alternative Documentary Style - It is so needed in our world today.
Eye opening doesn't do what you do justice.
Much Love, Much Support. Forever and ever til the end of the world and time - Peace and Love.
Wow!! I appreciate the love
That earring looks cool asf on that guy tho
I just love how in their culture they just chat it up right there on the street. It’s wholesome. Also, you can tell how spiritually complex they are as a society. Wow.
This is a damn good documentary... MAKE MORE!
Dude got duped here big time bro, Aghoris are not like this
I can see Dakota becoming one of these guys. In the meantime, thanks for educating us!
You have a remarkable ability to blend in to get people to relax and share details of their lives with you. In my day, I used musical instruments like harmonicas and flutes to open the door to people whether it was North Africa, the Amazon basin, rural Japan, the jungles of Fiji, or raucas bars in eastern Europe. This was in the late 80's and 1990's, before UA-cam channels were a thing, so I just got some pictures and the knowledge stays within. Your anthropologic insights are even better than the pretty good stuff on PBS!
I love that you just let that guy rub you😂😭 look like it felt good ngl
Bruh thus is much better than any kind of TV documentary
New subscriber here! This video is phenomenal. Thank you so, so much for telling the story of the Aghori so respectfully.
I am Indian, but born to parents who converted to western cultures and religion during the end of British colonisation and left to have a new life in Australia, where I was born.
Much of my family history has sadly been lost forever as my parents were encouraged to adopt to western culture to obtain a “better” living standard and were educated in British administered schools.
They feel ashamed of their history because they were “lower caste”, so having open discussions about certain traditional practices is impossible.
I’ve been searching for honest, authentic portrayals of Indian culture to re-educate myself and I’ve found it in your wonderful material.
I heard stories from my grandmother about how my grandfather used to anoint, clean, and burn bodies in his village.
Over time, he completely lost his sense of smell as he prepared bodies for burial and we used to joke about how he couldn’t smell my mothers awful cooking! Haha!
My grandmother mentioned that he ate human flesh during a ceremony, most likely hosted by Aghori. My grandfather was a very spiritual and gentle soul. He had many friends of different social classes, and religions, and was kind to all. When I saw you meet Kashi Baba, seeing you both interact with each other reminded me of my wonderful grandfather and brought me back to my roots.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope to see more of you!😊❤️👍🏽
Beautiful comment thank you for sharing with me
U need to rediscover ur ancestor roots and know the true tradition of urs India and Hinduism having very dept knowledge
That is a really funny joke, haha! And it reminds me of my time, my first time in Varanasi, in January of 1999. i stayed right behind the Harishchandra ghat, the small burning ghat on the other end of the city, our guest house owner would ask us, if we like the smell in the air, and we did not know then, what it was, filling the air and our nostrils....we actually did like it...then he told us....we laughed. Later that year i went back to India and stayed for nearly 4 months, 6 weeks in Varanasi again and i spent hours and hours, sitting in one of those two little round balconies, overlooking the main burning ghat, the Manikarnika ghat. It was fascinating, it truly was. To sit there alone and watch this ritual going on, if some people would not be wearing western clothes, you might as well be sitting there in the year 1000 A.D., you know...thinking about life & death... .. . . . .
I kinda get you w/needing to reconnect to your roots. My great grandmother was forced into a residential school & completely white washed and taught to hate her mother, bcuz she wouldn't convert to Christianity (we're Comanche).... anyway... I won't bore you w/all the details.
This premiere is my Saturday night plans
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Very nicely documented and covered brother 👌👍
Man u will never meet a real aghori ...they don't show up on roads ...only on kumbh mela they showed up
The quality is on another level!! Love how raw and thought provoking your videos always are.
I was captivated from beginning to end, really appreciate all you do dakota. Allowing us to view a bit of authenticity the world has.
Amazing work, man! Thanks for the upload. It reminded me a lot of Robert Svoboda's book "Aghora: At the left hand of god".
Hes got 99 problems but wanting a cool beard aint one
Dakota, i seriously appreciate the work you do! This was amazing to learn about.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us!
"Its easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to walk through the gates of heaven"
Cracking video Dakota. I started backpacking India at the young & tender age of 48😃 I’m 54 now, no let up & can’t recommend it enough. Swapped a life of slaving in kitchens & screaming like a maniac for sitting up the mountain , calmly making aloo paratha on the fire & administering the herbal appetite stimulator on the regular. *Seriously* missing Varanasi now…can’t wait to get back out to India.
You must have some great stories to tell. 🙂
@@philip-at-tube 😂😂 I can bore anyone with that shit for *hours*
@@unklemunky8992 well please do upload videos on your channel as well.
Dakota’s first video on the Aghori people got me to read Svoboda’s Aghora and so I’m very excited to see this new documentary ❤️ amazing work, Dakota. So cool to see how much you’ve grown and how impressive your work has become. Ram Ram ❤️🙏🏻🕉
Namaste Jay Hindi
@@streetscienceofficial8675Respect the land from where the knowledge came from us appreciated but not to be confused with entitlement. Jay hind is unnecessary. The one true consciousness doesn't care about nationalistic attachments
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"The Path of the Aghori is to take that which is considered terrible and transmute it into a divine substance of God and oneness..."
I heard someone describe the Aghori belief like this, I'm paraphrasing...
"God is perfect, and God made Everything, so Everything is perfect. So if you're offended by anything you're offended by God." So it is the practice of doing EVERYTHING.
My Golden Dawn studies talk of Light in extension, "Respect all religions for each contain a spark of the divine."
I've been delving into Hinduism lately, part of spiritual growth. I was led to this today, out of curiosity.
To hear you mention the word Transmute is auspicious to say the least.
This was an amazing way to spend my time, I wish you all of the best in whatever you favor.
I just realized something:
In Shakti belief, if I'm not mistaken, Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva.
Hanuman (Shiva) took mercy on you, by manifesting as a body of a monkey as a sign.
He stopped you from finding a body of a human, you were wishing hoping and praying. Call that supposition a hunch. ;)
Jai Hanuman.
You wanted to find a body, but you didn't want it to be human.
Call it second sight, when I see things I see them.
Very great thoughts, thanks for sharing 🙏
Well, this Documentary is extremely well produced ! Youre getting better and better🙏
That agori spoke better English than most of Indian graduates and postgraduates ❤❤❤
लोल आई वास् थिंकिंग द सेम।
Yeah he used to be a banker in London 🇬🇧
he is enginear, finished his graduated(I think so
I dont know, but that guy is awesome
I know right?! I was just about to say that!
Your team was so great revealing how there culture all about. So amazing discoveries!
Wow, what a great story 🙏🏼 Thx
for that and all good for you - Love & Peace ✌🏼 🤗
Love you Dakota and I've been hyped for this since you announced it
Oh man i’m so excited for this. Ill make sure to grab popcorn and sit trough the hour long documentary if it is that long i hope 😄
Man, you're watching a show about cannibals and eating at the same time? 🤢🤮
@@dizzyb111 I was eating a dead body myself while watching this.
One can not even imagine how powerful an aghori can be "har har mahadev"
Being an Indian I never met this type people I don’t wanna meet even. This is really hell. I’m very sad to see our India like this.
Aghoris don't harm civil society . Civil society don't harm aghoris. Both respect each other.
It's a different path of devotion . Dont just run after anything. If it's meant for you. It will happen to you. Nature choose you. You don't choose anything.
Respect aghoris for their sacrifice in life and dedication for devotion.
Exactly,many paths like aghoris exist in between us but we know it is not for everyone.
Become aghori what are waiting for
@@IbrahimAhmed-ci7zy you should be immensely blessed to become aghori ,you need a pure heart without hate to even understand it
@@sridharpeyyeti3040 As a Muslim I am more than immensely blessed
@@IbrahimAhmed-ci7zy then why are you commenting on stuff you have no business with ? Why don't you put your manners back in place ?
When I read that it made me think you got the right title. Looking forward to this brother. Stay up 🙏
Wow! That’s the true India! That’s where I wanna go! Thank you for so interesting film!
My friend, you are one makes the United States, a great country. You are an example of a outstanding human being. That’s what Americans are you people in the United States, are outstanding human beings. Thank you for you been what you are.