Discover Varanasi: Rituals, Challenges, and Legends
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In this episode of Lexie Limitless, she embarks on a journey to Varanasi, India, a city where a staggering 100 million people have traveled to breathe their last breath. Known for conducting around 100 cremations daily, Varanasi stands as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities globally, boasting a rich history spanning over 3,000 years. Despite the discomfort many from Western cultures feel discussing death, Varanasi paints a starkly different picture with its open and public approach to funerals, drawing Lexie to explore this unique aspect firsthand.
Upon setting foot in Varanasi after a decade-long hiatus, Lexie is immediately enveloped in the city's spiritual aura, with every nook exuding a deep sense of religious devotion and historical significance. Varanasi isn't just any city for Hindus; it serves as a portal to Moka, the Eternal Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. The belief that cremation along the Ganges River grants instant Moka underscores the city's profound spiritual essence, where the waters are considered divine and capable of absolving one's past Karma, influencing future rebirths.
As Lexie delves deeper into Varanasi's rituals and traditions, she uncovers the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ritual, a nightly spectacle where priests clad in saffron robes perform a prayer of gratitude to the sacred Ganges River. The air resonates with Sanskrit hymns, incense, and the glow of flickering flames, creating a surreal ambiance that captivates devotees and travelers alike. However, amid the city's spiritual allure lies the stark reality of challenges faced while traveling in India, particularly for women, as Lexie herself encounters the harsh side of exploration with a bout of food poisoning within mere hours of arrival. Varanasi, as Mark Twain aptly described, emerges as a city steeped in history, tradition, and legend, offering an unparalleled experience that leaves an indelible mark on all who tread its ancient streets.
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