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Friday 15 February 2013

Doped...


I bumped into this pot smoking young baba on his way to Mahakumbh, Prayag, the greatest recorded event on earth with a gathering of 100 million! Apart from his flawless, glowing skin and lustrous hair I was fascinated by his hypnotic eyes. He was aware of his photogenic face as he told me that he was clicked by hundreds of foreigners whenever he came down from the Himalayas. He claimed to have attained the Ultimate. Who knows...but if not Enlightenment, I saw that he had attained ecstasy and bliss under the influence of grass!
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126 comments:

  1. indu chhibber15 February 2013 at 22:02

    Good shot--there is a narcissistic for sure!

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  2. Kusum15 February 2013 at 22:03

    Wow! Mahakumbh?! Some day I want to see it myself. Nice portrait.

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  3. Woman'n'Beyond15 February 2013 at 22:20

    excellent portrait for sure! Ultimate, doesn't seem to be...

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  4. rupam sarma15 February 2013 at 22:57

    Great portrait.
    ~Have a nice weekend~

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  5. Annemor15 February 2013 at 23:11

    Great portrait.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Mormor
    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/02/15/the-weekend-in-black-and-white-10/

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  6. R Niranjan Das15 February 2013 at 23:28

    Awesome portrait!!

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  7. HansHB16 February 2013 at 00:37

    A great B&W portrait!

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  8. Kalyan16 February 2013 at 01:02

    simply beautifully captured shot...lovely!

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  9. lina@home sweet home16 February 2013 at 01:04

    Agree with his hypnotic eyes! Awesome shot, Amit.
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  10. RobertN16 February 2013 at 01:38

    Beautiful shot!

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  11. Vores have16 February 2013 at 01:44

    Beautiful picture you show :) Hanne Bente

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  12. Birgitta16 February 2013 at 03:07

    Excellent portrait! Great in b&w!

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  13. Follygirl16 February 2013 at 04:04

    Oh.. what a great Portrait!

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  14. Kicki16 February 2013 at 04:27

    They are very hypnotic!

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  15. Alexa16 February 2013 at 05:27

    This is a wonderful portrait! He looks like Jim Morrison with dreadlocks. :~}

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  16. ANULATA RAJ NAIR16 February 2013 at 05:40

    :-) great click......

    and yes...baba is ultimate :-)(self proclaimed God !!!)

    regards.
    anu

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  17. Anonymous16 February 2013 at 05:42

    Wonderful photo ~ lots said here ~ ^_^

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  18. Laura16 February 2013 at 05:44

    beautiful portrait Amit... yes his eyes are mesmerizing!

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  19. Optimistic Existentialist16 February 2013 at 06:30

    Superb portrait

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  20. magiceye16 February 2013 at 06:43

    Wonderful portraiture!

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  21. Carver16 February 2013 at 06:56

    Great portrait.

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  22. Sylvia K16 February 2013 at 08:35

    Terrific capture, Amit, and an interesting face -- pot or enlightenment???? Who knows indeed!

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  23. Serline16 February 2013 at 09:53

    Nice portrait!

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  24. Leovi16 February 2013 at 09:57

    Wonderful portrait, great B & W!

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  25. NatureFootstep16 February 2013 at 13:50

    well, people like shortcuts. A nice shot though.

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  26. Chuck16 February 2013 at 16:45

    Great B&W portrait Amit!

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  27. Sindhu16 February 2013 at 21:09

    Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Through your perfect shot and tender words he is made admirable..Good work,Amit

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  28. Maliny16 February 2013 at 22:30

    His expression is so serene . Great photography !

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  29. Bushra17 February 2013 at 00:57

    That's a very good shot indeed!

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  30. Amit Pithadia17 February 2013 at 01:48

    Nice click sir...

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  31. Unknown17 February 2013 at 03:33

    nice portrait ,,am sure bhole baba has played part in his ecstasy ...:)

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  32. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 04:17

    Looks like a rock star

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  33. Mixi17 February 2013 at 05:55

    Those eyes give me the creeps... somehow these self-proclaimed babas and sadhus scare me, perhaps because they believe in their own "holiness" and don't spare any opportunity to convince the world of their divinity... they consider themselves above the laws that apply to mere humans, and manage to get away with the most depraved and heinous activities without consequences, often labelling it as necessary and recommended action justified by their proximity to God and salvation...

    Your picture perfectly captures that self-assurance and narcissism... it is simultaneously impressive and frightening..

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    1. AmitAag17 February 2013 at 20:37

      Thank you Meenakshi for noticing all these things in this capture:)

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  34. pradipwritenow17 February 2013 at 06:05

    AMitJi
    I saw many real sadhus some of them have habits like smoking, drinking etc which as per them is a part of their sadhana. Some of them do not resort to any of these things. But all of them has very bright eyes and as if halo around them. One of them who was very simple told me that if we clean our utensils it becomes very bright. While cleaning you may use ash, soap etc. But if your pot is free from grease etc do you need any kind of detergent. Your cooking utensils need the detergents. But the one you keep the Gangajal do not require any cleaning agent. However the result in both the cases are the same. So through Yogic sadhna you clean you soul inside your body and depending upon your process of living and liking the cleaning agents vary. Whatever may be the case in both the cases a brightness comes out from your body, the housing of your soul.

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    1. AmitAag17 February 2013 at 20:42

      Absolutely correct, and I agree! No disputes at all!! That is why I have written 'who knows..'in my intro.
      Thank you Pradip for your kind interest in my post:)

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  35. Rat17 February 2013 at 06:17

    Good Shot, sir..

    http://ratnibbles.blogspot.in/2013/02/in-the-shadows.html

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  36. Unknown17 February 2013 at 06:26

    Smoking ganja is nothing new. Great photo.

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  37. Monica S Engell17 February 2013 at 07:35

    Interesting post hehe, and a wonderful portrait of the guy with the hypnotic eyes!
    :)

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  38. Easwar Arumugam17 February 2013 at 07:48

    His magic eyes speak volumes. Nice capture.

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  39. vanderloost17 February 2013 at 08:46

    Mahakumbh? Baba who is fond of getting clicked! Well...Nirvana or Narcissism?

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  40. Yoshi17 February 2013 at 12:08

    I like the lighting effect!

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  41. Meoww17 February 2013 at 17:16

    He is photogenic! Nice using black and white.

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  42. Easy Teasy17 February 2013 at 19:40

    nice post sir ...................

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  43. Easy Teasy17 February 2013 at 19:42

    Also very nice clicks sir keep posting ....ツ

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  44. AmitAag17 February 2013 at 20:36

    Thank you Mukhtiar:)

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  45. Ranjana's craft blog17 February 2013 at 21:37

    True, doped, as you have written who knows whether its because of enlightenment or because of the grass :)...good capture Amitji

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    1. AmitAag18 February 2013 at 21:05

      Yes, it can be either or both!
      Thank you Ranjana:)

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  46. Akshay Kumar G17 February 2013 at 21:59

    The guy has got great charisma in-spite of being doped. Brilliantly captured, I must say. :)

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  47. Nandini Deka18 February 2013 at 01:41

    Very nice description along with the click....that sadhu's eyes look bit mischievous as well...lol

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  48. Unknown18 February 2013 at 03:56

    I like your profile intro :)

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  49. Ujjwal18 February 2013 at 07:26

    Great Shot, Keep Writing.

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  50. K V V S MURTHY18 February 2013 at 08:17

    Enlightenment happens inside...which we can not know by outside attitude but certainly a person with some sadhana would feel other's depth..! nice pic,Amith...!

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  51. Ankionthemove18 February 2013 at 09:17

    Love the shot.Wonderfully taken

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  52. poonam18 February 2013 at 20:32

    Good Shot Amit :)

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  53. A Homemaker's Utopia18 February 2013 at 22:04

    Wow..Wonderful shot Amit Jee..:-)

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  54. C Suresh19 February 2013 at 00:54

    Hmm! Great photo as usual Amit but you are now kicking my ass with humor as well with the description :)

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    1. AmitAag19 February 2013 at 21:24

      Hey Suresh! You are the Master of Humor and my Guru in this genre! I'm only learning from you:)
      Great you liked:) Thank you:):)

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  55. Sabyasachi Patra | Tales from Wild India19 February 2013 at 02:07

    Good one. If he is from the himalaya then why does he need to smoke pot? Anyone who is blessed to witness the beauty of the himalaya and the holiness of the place will never require pot for ecstasy. Does he charge for being photographed so that he can buy some more pot? :)

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    1. AmitAag19 February 2013 at 21:33

      I completely agree! I too get intoxicated by its beauty and Divinity!
      No, he doesn't charge for if we are mesmerized by the Beauty, Booty is also available there in Bounty:):)
      Thank you Sabya:)

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  56. Indrani19 February 2013 at 05:14

    Great portrait!

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  57. Ramakant Pradhan19 February 2013 at 11:35

    He does have very piercing eyes.

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  58. Rajni Sinha19 February 2013 at 19:21

    Nice click Amit ji -

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  59. Roger Owen Green20 February 2013 at 01:10

    Fascinating dude. Moreover...no, FORGET it, I'm getting a contact high.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  60. Prairie Jill20 February 2013 at 17:21

    Wonderful b&w portrait!

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  61. Panchali21 February 2013 at 05:35

    Whoa...those eyes have immense power! Great shot!

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  62. SJ22 February 2013 at 01:51

    great shot. In the name of God there are so many frauds. Honestly, losing ureself can never be blissful, only a temporary phase of 'imaginary' pleasure, which will soon go away the moment reality hits back on you.

    how did u like Kumbh Mela Amitji? Wish we get a chance to visit it too

    www.styledestino.com

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    1. AmitAag22 February 2013 at 20:45

      No, I wasn't at the Kumbh, for I can't stand crowds, this baba was heading to Prayag when we met.
      Thank you, SJ, for liking the click:)

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  63. Chubskulit Rose22 February 2013 at 08:06

    Too bad he doesn't utilize his good looks into something productive than being doped..

    Fitness... Fashion... Family

    Playing catch up again with F entries..
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  64. Vane M.22 February 2013 at 09:36

    Puxa, Amit, uma pessoa de características singulares! Um abraço!

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    1. AmitAag22 February 2013 at 20:47

      Obrigado, Vane, para gostando! Abraços ...

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  65. Leovi24 February 2013 at 07:49

    Yes, a beautiful portrait hasido my favorite in this week's selection of Black and White Weekend.

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  66. Alice29 May 2013 at 04:36

    Very nice portrait. I see him as a fellow pilgrim here on this Earth.

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