Making a living (Being eunuch in India)

[SoniJapan]

Has anyone actually found the music in this video?

[bollyurs]

What the fuck is this sheet?

[shiva4ever]

Sad, we should do something to correct this maltreatment of poor eunuchs.

[MeTishaRoss]

hai am ready for some action any guys want to take the challenge?

[evab18]

20 rupees is around .50 cents.. umm i would turn straight if the other option meant starving to death or being in a living hell...

gotta weigh the costs!

[shirruz]

aqui no brasil se chama viado, gay, baitola, biba, queima rosca hasusahassauhsua

[saft911]

This is flagged for all the wrong reasons.

[biggugly0402]

they are sooo damn FUGLY!!!!!

[MujahideenRyder47]

The Indian Kama Sutra, written in the 4th century AD, contains passages describing eunuchs or "third-sex" males performing oral sex on men. However, the author was a fan of homosexual activitiesand treated such individuals with goodness and anul fucks, according to historian Devdutt Pattanaik a dick homosexual hijra Similarly, some medieval Hindu temples and artifacts openly depict both male homosexuality and lesbianism within their carvings such as the temple walls at Khajuraho

[CalicoatMaker]

And National Geographic says 500000. So where did TWICE that number come from? See? No facts, just rumors. And their lives will continue to be hell because of it.

[CalicoatMaker]

No wonder theres so much rampant AIDS in India. If the truth was out, and people wouldnt scream "racism! sexism! hate!" then maybe WE COULD HELP THEM and FIX THE PROBLEM... but nooOOOooo liberals always make it WORSE because "Oh gosh, they are dying of AIDS and spreading it all over, but WE CANT HURT THEIR FEELINGS! So lets keep quiet and do nothing". Idiots.

[mona890]

it's not just "feelings", it's the culture and what can and cannot be said.

[OhAhm3d]

why is this flagged? i don't get it.

[sadashivan]

u r right their pathetic condition is tormenting. I too had worked on this issue. In 1989,a eunuch whose name was SARLA dressed as woman had narrated her real throbbing life from beginning. Story of this eunuch was then submitted to U.N.O (united nations organization) on june 12th of 1989 for appropriate action.Thanks to U.N.O for it's understanding and it's reply Ref. NO:- G/SO 215/1 dated October 24th of 1989 for its support and it's action to protect these unwanted humans.

[16isto9]

superb video..shows d harsh reality

[Maiaduir]

Oh that is so sad! I wish I could help those poor gay men!

[rupleskinner]

So much for all those attributes surrounding virginity among the Indian girls. Sounds like a sexist double standard. The men have, prostitutes, even male prostitutes, turning tricks in the temple.

How many of you Indian men ever bought any services from these catchers?

[sidcups]

this is so sad

[wowowowye1]

Wow that must suck not being able to find work.

Should have thought of that before you cut your dick off hmmm?

[Dolphinslvr15]

this is unnecessary and reflects the exact attitude that is causing this problem to begin with! Everyone is a person regardless of what gender they are and should be treated that way. Comments like these disgust me.

[coffeeteamaker]

aishwra rai desert rose , see t

[darryljason]

where can i find the exact music track please?.

thanks.

[ichmalealsobinich]

In an article of the news magazin "Der Spiegel" I have read that the hijras are going through the country side villages and purchase little boys from poor farmers families and hire little streetboys too. when these kids are aged between 8 and 14 they are clothes in saris and completely emasculated often without any anaestesia. Every 3rd dies due to infections or excessive blood loss. May be that is the real reason why the hijras are digusted in the hindu society.

[BgnrMdl1]

That is absolute Bull crap, what you read is nothing but propaganda, with the hate coming from the white/european/western influence of the Colonial English

[ichmalealsobinich]

Sorry, the relevant article which I had read was from the 1980s. At that time "Der Spiegel" was one of the most recognized news magazines comparable with the "Newsweek" and "TIME" magazine. The report was also supported by several photos and statements of india officials of the ministry for social and interior affairs. Obviously it seems that you cannot bear the truth when I am reeding your reaction.

[universalrampage]

sorry my brother. stop blaming the white people. the brown ones hate them equally if not more and if you are saying colonists still influence our minds then either we are incapable of standing on our feet or you are wrong.

[williamfoster2008]

tictactoelove, thanks.One more question, what does the "by removing bad luck" mean? it means by removing their testicles?

[tictactoelove]

no

some believe that hijras bring good luck at weddings or after a baby birth, so they are invited to come and dance in weddings. To remove any bad luck.

[rahman442001]

no! in india it is believed tat any bad luck can be kept away by calling eunuchs to ones home.. as their luck is so bad tat there is nothing more worst than their luck.. so they take away watever bad thing is gonna happen.. i feel u understood..its something like this only..

[papasitoman]

William, I just read a book called " One World Many Cultures" The writers are all educated in their fields.

The men involved are either transgender or impotent. By removing their testicles, (and letting the blood flow afterward, they get rid of their 'maleness' and now become servants of the power of Shiva, (a god in the Hindu religion). With their new "power" they attend and bless babies, pregnant women and marriages. The worship Shiva or the Mother Goddess.

[papasitoman]

I forgot to add that by doing this operation, they are now seen as "reborn." As impotent males, they believe they are "usless" and hence become a new person though the Emasculation Ritual.

[williamfoster2008]

thanks for your reply, that is interesting.

[williamfoster2008]

Hey, are there still eunuchs in India? It is unbelieable.

[tictactoelove]

yes so many of them

[tofushaman]

I was told by my hindu girlfriend that I have small balls.

[paragsankhe]

so?

[jagannathramanan]

sad

[TGvision]

What jerk flagged this video?

[sundarikochi]

is that yanni music?

[jmcfrost]

Not all hijras are eunuchs, by the way.

[anaidnotrevo]

Originally it was a term to refer to people born intersex, wasn't it?

[darryljason]

what is the music track to this please anyone?.

thanks.

[paragsankhe]

the Music is from Buddhabar

[darryljason]

is that the name im looking for buddhabar?.

[debeshm]

Good work, atleast a step in the right direction. But is this sufficient to solve the problem?? There are many such issues in developing countries like India and violation of human rights (including those of eunuchs) is just one of them. What are we (& what can we) the educated class of NRIs doing about it?? Think about it.

[luisbriseno]

Good work..  I would like to see more from this topic

[mbiehn1]

check HARSH BEAUTY, a wonderful doco on the subject of Hijras

currently being showed in festivals, also available via the distribution companies( FRAMELINE ) in the U.S. and( JOURNEYMEN) In E.C

well researched and visually gorgeous....

[deathtap]

Very well done.

[paragsankhe]

i think its not a good name for them

it was used by the british in th 19th cent n just adopted, but its wrong i think

although hijras themselves use it

[paragsankhe]

yes it is incomplete

but i am working on full documentary.

[bumpyjeans]

Thank you for sharing this. Please try to resolve the obstacles and finish the work so the world can benefit. This clip is outstanding.

[paragsankhe]

i am working on the full documentary for polish production.

[paragsankhe]

i know

i cnat show this to any non youtube people :(

[roger17910]

concent is good...not well executed...work on it..make it longer ..with the message coming across

[paragsankhe]

sure :)

i do want to work on it when i get time

[darryljason]

what is the actual track of the music called?.

where can i download it?.

thanks.

[bbeetham]

I've only every heard/ read idealized representations of he hijra. Thank you for something different. I wish that this were a little longer, though. And don't forget that bio-males are not the only hijras.

[paragsankhe]

yes bio-males are not only the Hijra

butsome of them do get opreted.

[darryljason]

what is the actual track of the music called?.

where can i download it?.

thanks.

[rs2802]

I am intrigued to know how a short message like this, setting up a host of questions, from AIDS and Safe SEX, to gender identity and power structures in society, can be explored further. Its important TO explore further! On a far less serious note, heres a link to a film I put together based on footage taken in New York. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v­=Ywbi5SWnMGk

Meanwhile, well done, nicely crafted, and waiting for much more!

[rs2802]

As a post script I recommend you check out the book Ardhanaishwara: The Androgyne by Dr. Alka Pande https://www.vedamsbooks.com/no­38347.htm . The book explores the role of the androgyne in Indian culture and art from 5000 years ago to the contemprory.

[paragsankhe]

I don't think I want to work on same subject at this poing of time

Btw would like to meet u if u come to Bombay sir

[paragsankhe]

i saw this Vid its ncie

it was funny watching Parade with bollywood music

[xxmiyaxx]

I dont get it, what is a hijjra? :\

[paragsankhe]

In the culture of the Indian subcontinent a hijra (sometimes hijira) is a physically male or intersex person who is considered a member of "the third sex." Hijras trace their historical roots to Hinduism where they mirrored androgynous deities, as well as to the royal courts of Islamic rulers.

[xxmiyaxx]

whatr do you mean by 'physically male?' and what does intersex and what is androgynous deities?

[samirmokashi]

A Casterated Male, They protect the wifes in Muslim Kings harems

[perfcon]

no1 ..and i repeat no1 is still ready to accept tht such a thing exists. they think eunuchs become so by choice and detest them for that.

when will they come out of their backward ignorant mindsets and see the truth?

ur destroying their spirits simply because they chose to take a step toward self-expression!!

all indian ppl r asses in tht sense

btw, im indian 2 and i hate tht ppl still cannot accept them.

[rs2802]

What are you trying to say?

[DaRealistMr]

Hey Paragsankhe you lieing fuck...U didnt video this..This was on T.V long time ago and it was an hour long programme..I remember clearly cos i was laffin my head off when i saw dis programme...And it was some white crew dat filmed it

[paragsankhe]

Thx for saying this

it means it looks real professional

Btw I also have original video and pics taken on the day of shoot

And I know this people personally.

[jnmckm]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[paragsankhe]

sue

[jstagurl]

We really need to ensure better opportunities and living conditions for hijras in India. Good video Parag. Spreading the word is the first step.

[kaali2008]

oh ok, that is sad.

[kaali2008]

i just want to see the full version- it'd be really nice if you could upload it here, but if you cannot, could you email it to me? I'm not asking it for re-posting it or using it anywhere else- I just want to see how you filmed it, its theme and all- I'm coming to Delhi sometime this July and want to visit the Chandni Chowk or the GB road, if possible, shoot.

[paragsankhe]

Sadly this is the complete video

I couldn’t complete the movie because of team members had different opinion so in the end we had to stop the project.

[kaali2008]

Hi Paragsankhe, did you do this video? Do you have the full footage of it? Can you upload it or email it to me at asmitap26@gmail.com? Would appreciate it!

Thanks!

[paragsankhe]

yes this is done be me

[paragsankhe]

why do u wnat the copy of the vid ?

[koolnick]

touching, really. great vid, nice music. where can i hear more music like that?

[paragsankhe]

thx :)

the Music is from Buddhabar 

[angelblade123]

Some people frown apon them as being discusting and unholy. For some people in India they are a sign of good luck-being both male and female.

[monishdragon]

i didnt know about them being prostitutes either.. i thaught they were just cross dressers

[paragsankhe]

in india they have to be one.

[monishdragon]

they have to be what???

[paragsankhe]

u siad i didnt know about them being prostitutes either.. i thaught they were just cross dressers

and i said they have to be prostitutes now a days as they dont have any option

[angelblade123]

They are male or female when they are born. It doesn't matter they still want to be the other sex so they join the eunichs. They preform at people's houses and tell stories. They are kind of like gypsies. I hadn't heard about the sex part though. That is very interesting.

[paragsankhe]

Now a days its 1of the main sours of income for Most of the Hijras

It’s really Sad but do they have any option?

[mmmparsley]

Excellent video.

[paragsankhe]

:)

[lionheartkms]

Being a eunuch sucks ass.

[paragsankhe]

Yes but they don’t get to choose. Do they?

[jaredny]

good point! wasn't thinking of that until you clarified that

[TheGodMar]

Hijiras have it rough.

[jpp20006]

At what age are they castrated?

[paragsankhe]

i am not soo sure about age

[jmdolginko]

outstanding.....!

[shinada]

Hmmm...I just wanna know. What is their gender since they were born?

[paragsankhe]

ill get back to u

[shinada]

get back to me?

[paragsankhe]

with the exact name of the song :)

[darryljason]

what does that mean..?

im trying to find the exact track name for this music. you say buddha bar?.

can you give me a link for it or something?.

still looking for it.

sorry, thanks.

: ))

[paragsankhe]

A eunuch is a castrated human male -- that is, a man who has had his testicles removed.

But not all eunuchs does that but in eunuch world

a man is not a true eunuch as long as his testicles remain intact.