India's Third Gender Movement | The Zainab Salbi Project Ep. 2

[@navinsingh3748]

“Transgender isn’t in our Hindu religion” Vishnu transformed into a woman (Mohini), united with shiva Gave birth to Ayappan who is worshiped in south India most famously at the Sabarimalai temple.

[@dishasingh8610]

In all that conversation, you only saw 'Hindu religion' thing. This is what indians can only see.

[@navinsingh3748]

First of all, I’m not Indian. Secondly, because I’m not indian I feel that I don’t have the authority to speak on any other manner but since I’m a Hindu and read the Shastras, I can speak on that point where the man made false claims on Hindu beliefs.

[@dishasingh8610]

Navin Singh , dude its not about the point of view. You skipped the whole point and made a comment entirely based on dharma!!! Please read what you wrote in your first comment.

[@navinsingh3748]

No. YOU read what I wrote in the first comment. It was a reply to the false statement made by the man in the video.

[@dishasingh8610]

@@navinsingh3748 never mind. you pls keep stating facts.

[@nilamonichelleng1335]

Arjuna was also become a Kinnara during Vanavasa (Brihannala)…so no one can say that Transgender was not mentioned in Hindu scriptures....we should respect them...and help them....

[@izzyenunez0430]

thank you im a trabafender from the phikippines

[@vishalinfantraj1744]

Transgender may be mentioned in literatures but it is not natural rather it is a way of living.... It's sad it is becoming a excuse for some to claim money in trains, buses and beaches...

[@srikanthreddyawwsumtheknight]

True bro

[@ssjeelani398]

hahaha

[@blackandwhiteguy4264]

you mean your hindu god also transgender?🤣🤣

[@dikshantsingh964]

Never disrespect such people if you see any. They are also human being.

[@un7490]

So true

[@kassandrachavez1346]

I applaud your comment,everyone you be free and equal. I am a transgender woman myself but lucky for me I was born in USA

[@princeumaiyrr4825]

I totally agree with you ❤

[@jagaramalick4898]

no

[@Exclucityours]

Hell naw u trippin

[@oceanofgalaxy4508]

“Transgender isn’t in our Hindu religion” Shikhandi is a character in the Hindu epic (Gender: Female later male), the Mahabharata. ... Shikhandi fought in the Kurukshetra war on the side of the Pandavas, along with his father Drupada and brother Dhristadyumna . ......... She remained with their family ..... and no one ever raised a question on her gender at that time .......and now people dont want them in their homes .

[@greaterbharat4175]

@Einzbernねこ read 3000year old susurta book( secret sanskrit text) nose surgery , even eye surgery were written on that text and nose surgery technique still use today , mahabharata happen in 5000 year ago

[@greaterbharat4175]

@Einzbernねこ and Britain also said this that they are not 1st one to do surgery and it's not morden thing

[@rochefort.04]

That Guy doesn't have enough Knowledge Abt the Hindu Religion . Not every Hindu knows a lot about the Hindu religion you know . But the Vedas says that LGBT culture is Valid unlike the Quran and the Bibles .

[@haneytomoko8918]

I like the interviewer. She wasn’t judge mental and she showed care and concern

[@omercicjusuf50]

yea lehsbian

[@sphinxrtpeytluangpuii]

Coz she's gay ....ewww 🤣

[@PLPereira]

She really talks nicely and in a very feminine way that I consider in my opinion very powerful. We women are so good communicating, it is one of our best skills. I'm also agree with you about the interviewer.

[@devidasnaik62]

Hello Friends

[@devidasnaik62]

Hello friends

[@sudharamakrishnan5766]

'Transgender is not in Hindu culture' what utter rubbish is he talking. Transgenders were very well integrated in ancient Indian society. Even the Mahabharata talks about Arjuna who transforms into a transgender person in the last year of his exile. Then there was also Shikhandi. Somewhere down the line bcoz of foreign invasions, transgenders came to be looked down upon by the Indian society.

[@TrainTransportShortsOfficial]

Sudha Mohan but that's bc it was old times and the British didn't like gays then. Now gays r recognised and treated friendly in society even in Australia or USA or England it's all changed now. Times have to progress and change as we evolve as humans.

[@samakshrai5241]

Exactly even laxmi ji is one of our hindu gurus and is the head of hindu kinnar akhada

[@GeorgiaIsOnMyMind]

Sudha Mohan don't blame "foreign invaders". Instead have the guts to acknowledge the ills of hindu extremism. That man who said that was a hindu extremist, not a "foreign invader". BTW we all know where you're trying to take this when you say "foreign invader".

[@572507able]

Sudha Mohan bullshit, transgender came from British and Islam, hindu accept gays but not trans

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

Sudha Mohan: Arjuna was not ideal; he could not go to heaven directly as he was impure. Thus, Hizras and Homosexuals are nothing but outsiders in ancient India.

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

what I like about this is that the lady mayoress was in a powerful position without being from a Brahmin family caste. well done. India is a magical country but it still upholds the caste system, and of course there is a lot of corruption.

[@vdj4859]

+fried Chips shut up.this out sides an upper caste ppl r still practice caste system in India.dont u know una Dalit case ? Search it on nyt.reservation only written in law.ur racist Modi's gujrat there is no reservation.

[@mildlyoffensivememes2359]

Vanita Kamble You shut up.You are not oppressed.You get 51% reservation in higher studies as well as govt Jobs in centre as well as state.You never hear people of general category complaining about it.You are here watching KZbin videos on high speed internet and writing comments in English claiming how bad caste system is while poor upper class children are suffering in villages for basic amenities.Stop this non sense or one day people will rise and demand abolition of caste based reservation system.

[@hemneeraj1370]

Do you know this corruption has been introduced by foreign invaders. If you will know even 1% of Hinduism, you will understand how advanced and open minded we are. Hinduism respect everything and everyone. Even we respect other religions, animals and plants. That's why we worship everyone and everything.

[@kathysemrau2301]

@@hemneeraj1370 Yes the very little l know about Hinduism, it seems these lovely people were expected by society. In the US, our native Americans also had the same tradition of excepting their third sex persons too. It also makes me wonder why we went backward to push these people underground.

[@barbieblues7639]

"magical country" 😂😂 said someone who's probably never left their own country

[@brownsugarmacchiato1774]

Laxmi speaks so well !!! So thoughtful and amazing person !!!

[@aherelastoner8683]

Cause she got that chance to learn...but in India most of them can't get that opportunity today too because of the narrow mentally of people in this society...it's sad😔

[@m-upei]

Brown sugar Macchiato There are alot of indians speaks English very well cuz it's official language

[@andreadeans2520]

@NP P bigotry is also stupid like you

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes she does brown suganmaechiato

[@azharuddinmohammed1899]

laxmi's bf does the unconditional love ....real man

[@stylishking6611]

Azharuddin Mohammed

[@ravidhyani3074]

Absolutely correct

[@annabelgrace1267]

A real man would want a real woman.

[@abhishektripathi593]

who will decide that laxmi is not a real woman ? That guy find her complet in all aspects..that's what matters..

[@4513-m8n]

Abhishek Tripathi Because he has a penis

[@jennyscradle7072]

"Transgender is not in our Hindu religion." ---- Acha! Can someone wake this man up if you see him please?

[@vani9553]

Ofcourse yes 😁😁😁😁

[@candyqueen768]

@Ashutosh Gurao The thing is, some 'normal' people do that too, and worse.

[@candyqueen768]

@Ashutosh Gurao But they don't. Don't you know the harassment/abuse/misconduct rates in your own country? Also, isn't it the 'normal' people who lead them to have to live this way, through discrimination? I'd love to come to India to see what we need to change in the world. The whole world.

[@jazz.s-the-name]

@Ashutosh Gurao If they could get employment, education, acceptance, and respect, they wouldn't be harrassing their way into making a living.

[@jazz.s-the-name]

@Ashutosh Gurao Autistic people can still get education, jobs (sometimes), and basic human respect. Also, I have never in my life seen a Kinnar or Hijra touch anyone _inappropriately_ . Maybe on the shoulder, but not anywhere else. They talk back or ask for money, but they usually don't _sexually assault_ anyone.

[@dr.dee_laish]

Transgenders or third was even included in our well known hindu mythology story the Mahabharata... And the rest is the choice of an individual.

[@redsiren5729]

I am kinnar. Live in America, Arab, Italian, West African. Praise Bahuchara Mata. Namaste🙏

[@indianatureandheritage7183]

You come to koovagam, tamilnadu, southern india..transgender temple is here.. every year koovagam transgender festival here.. all transgenders from different states comes here

[@DerekDolcy]

😊hi 👋 there kinnar.

[@abhishektripathi593]

who said transgender is not in Hinduism ? they are accepted in society too.. On every holy occasions like marriage and birth of chid ....we invite them to bless us. That is tradition. But things has been going wrong that way because society should accept then just a human being.. not like some holy person who's work is just bless others by saying some blessing words. nonacceptance of transgender in india is nothing to do with religion... it is all about unawareness of society. I am happy that there are so many people to support them...but still long way to go..!!

[@preethid2864]

@b king shows how disgusting you are. You are a curse to the world. Hope you change. Peace upon you.

[@Hakunapatakha123]

The man who said they don't belong to our religion Hinduism should be reminded what every religion teaches. Every religion teaches love, it teaches not to hate someone and discriminate others. That is common to all religions of the world. Love transcends all. So when you hate someone based on race, caste, creed, religion, gender etc , you are going against your own religion. Also in our society we often see this as a common practice to consider them as goodluck charm and to bless newly born babies. If they are so wrong and should be excluded from society, why need them to bless your child. This just shows the hypocrisy of these people. This is just being oppurtunistic. Use someone when needed and discard when not in need. Such hypocrites are a shame to humanity. Fortunately time is changing. Hope to see better days ahead!

[@_Alshehri.]

So, about your last name? Do u guys know each other

[@muhammadahsankhan3939]

It's forbidden. Open up, you can't hide anything.

[@ashleykim6578]

Abhishek Tripathi proud trans ❤️

[@sagarshinde7991]

I m indian and indians mentality are so low.we should accept they are really part of our society and should given equal opportunity.

[@anonymouse6890]

only the outcaste indians like you.

[@BlissinthemiX]

sagar shinde the cow is a holy animal in your country. What if a goat was dressed up like a calf and you could not tell the difference. How would you feel being deceived ?

[@annaluthi6184]

No you are first a HUMAN. You have much worth. You are a gift to the world...it would be boring if all humans are the same. I am Native Indian, I do know where you are coming from. Stay Safe, take care of yourself.

[@laurapatricia5832]

yess y agree

[@rarrrar6749]

I'm sorry I couldn't read that without an accent😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@shayrajrani35]

Laxmi’s boyfriend seems so sweet haha they are so cute together

[@Eyah2]

Loved how the video is edited and aesthetically shot. It isn't preachy or just factual, great balance of information and emotion.

[@guilhermecastro9893]

no a video with facts should never be emotional thats just contradictory

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true eyah namasta 🙏😊🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@user-jq3pd4ty5e]

Wow and how!! She is so so well informed!! It's the educated and urban people's problem then rural. wow

[@sudeshnasamal3420]

You are beautiful laxmi.u hv a golden heart

[@sandeepsandhu4286]

All those people who use religion as their excuse for their arrogance need to face their own insecurities. Hinduism supports humanity what ever form it comes in - not Discrimination. All this cast creed nonsence that crept in is dying a slow death and that day isn't far off that every human will have the right to live their life their way. Transgender/ homosexuality etc are seen as a taboo in the West too (minus the big cities ) - I guess it's about time humans learn that every individual has a right to personal growth and fulfillment - be it as a gay person, transexual or as hero person . And before someone says it's unnatural - if it was - we humans wouldn't indulge in it ...PEACE..

[@un7490]

Don't lie in the west we don't judge gender go there and see mouthy

[@Owlet..]

Lol, hindu ancient culture ( the real one) accepted and have existent text about transgender people and homosexuality. It's the west that doesn't accept. We just blindly like to follow west n arab for some reason.

[@TearCry08]

Sandeep Sandhu *nonsense

[@lslsksksk6188]

Sandeep Sandhu immoral

[@mandamn2793]

Exactly sir

[@akshaytarfe]

I like how despite being a third world country, India is ahead of west in some aspects. No discussions on which toilets transgenders should use etc.

[@Nyarlarthotep9]

Ummm what???

[@turbogaming2297]

Zeksteve lmao

[@epizzle806]

It’s just showing that the world is fucked

[@un7490]

Really yes like your filthy country and backward ways

[@ajaydobhal8241]

@@un7490 people like you can't achieve much in your life.

[@TheEliteApple]

"transgender isnt in our hindu religion" bihhh ? Someone tell this man lmao

[@gguuyy22]

Yeah he didn’t mention which religion ;-) Haha in India there is many lol

[@gguuyy22]

Emilio V-Sustache why you are insulting a religion???

[@bckstrm1897]

@@sd7785 religions are false cos they are human-made but I believe there is some superior power

[@siva1149]

Yes there is role of transgender discribed in Hindu religion lord shivas Ardhanarishvar avatar, half lord Shiva and half Devi paravathy companied to one avatar.which shows both male and female part in one body.this avatar of the lord is discribed mainly in transgender community.

[@Fochit8611]

they aren't transgender though i don't get it they are neither male or female they are a third gender transgender would mean they are male or female which they aren't

[@nellyrynt7386]

Am from meghalaya shillong am a transgender facing lots of discrimination in society but still am stand for my write to face them to tell them what ever i am still am like u humans my request is respect me I'll give respect to all we are equal am also a human being like you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arnavjain4799]

more power to you

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 🙂👋there nellyrynt.7386.agreed .100 💯 percent with u

[@alexeyvoevoda6848]

Khun ka mrad

[@alexeyvoevoda6848]

Why would society accept you when you can't even accept yourself?

[@derekdolcy5839]

Sure I can iam strate 😎💜

[@iamkm3530]

"Transgender is not in hindu religion" This man had no idea about Hindu religion. Seriously, if he believes this, then he has no belief on Lord Ardhanarishvar.

[@ketanrakshe1784]

She Named her Struggle as Destiny..wow..respect.

[@ravindragoswami1797]

So dutiful

[@darkreaper8335]

Everytime only transgender women are highlighted. No one ever talks about transgender men's rights. Don't trans men also deserve rights and don't they want to come forward?? Answer me

[@TrainTransportShortsOfficial]

Cute Bhoot they r more rare. Many women don't want to be women especially India where a woman is basically sold off to a man in marriage to Make kids a woman's life can be hell emotionally , but most women grin and bear it bc they need the money marriage provides

[@navi6981]

Devil Karan Rose made some good points. They may not feel empowered enough to step forward. Lakshmi comes from a high caste and a family willing to support her and not throw her to the wolves and I think that makes a difference in wether or not an individual feels secure enough to step forward like Lakshmi has

[@samakshrai5241]

Rose Momlife women arent sold in india... My gosh the feminism has reached a next level

[@alexandrel.pradesllobet5125]

Devil Karan gender birth I think is a conditional and cis men system. All transgender men is so keep and taboo. In this time (USA, UK, France, etc), is more open time for transgender male (ftm)

[@sandrasanders6578]

I only want to comment to Lylax about one of the statements and I won’t respond any more. “Because they will rape in the restroom”. That is wrong, it’s been wrong, we have told you that it’s wrong, explained it and you still have it wrong... We are NOT saying that a transgender male using a female restroom, dressing room or locker room is going to rape a female... What we ARE factually saying, is that if/when you make it rule for him to use the ladies room, because he relates as a woman, you are opening the door to any man wearing jeans, because women do wear jeans, to feel like a woman, (whether they really do or not) so that they can walk straight into that bathroom, dressing room, wherever they see their prey go that gives them better opportunity, freely, without question, without repercussions and rape that child, teenager, mother, grandmother, whatever their fetish and their opportunity allows, walk right on out and go their merry way. Is anyone going to be paying attention to the guy, or what might be happening in front of them?? No! They will get conditioned to not look at anyone they pass, if rape behind a bathroom stall, we will be conditioned that oh someone’s sneaking one in before they go home, and you still won’t pay attention to whomever comes out of that stall. Going to be very hard to prove a he said/she said when both are allowed in the same place. Right now, at least they have the help of, if proving that the man was in the women’s bathroom, it’s easier to prosecute because he isn’t supposed to be there anyway. We don’t think transgender are going to rape our girls, but you are sure opening the door for so many more of them to be raped! That’s all

[@joycechetty1230]

I am a Christian, God loves all of you, I cannot judge you because it is not my place to do so. Take care and JESUS bless all of you

[@guilhermecastro9893]

look i get it that you love your god and i have no problem with that, but having aconsept i dont bealive exist loving me is completly idiotic i agree that jesus was real but god was never real so no god doesnt love me for to reasons first i dont belive in him and second im a satanist

[@juliag9027]

guilherme afonso silva castro okay I will accept what you believe but how can you possibly believe in a Satan/devil whatever and not believe in a god they’re both “supernatural” so if you are trying to act intelligent you are clearly the one that’s idiotic to believe in one higher being and not another Lmaoo

[@kimimon9057]

Joyce Chetty it's haram

[@udugsancarfon1233]

Joyce Chetty A Christian who is too afraid to say the truth about his book bcoz people may call him a judgmental person. Go follow you bible and obey your God’s orders instead of following the devil.

[@aaplu]

Dum ass ur not crishan ur converted crishan because in crishanity it's sin I think ur forget old testmny n 10 commedment ...fucking don't show kind face with sin in heart

[@ritikaritu2181]

I'm so happy that Laxmi found the one for her. It's time for people to change their mentality and respect everyone with their choices (unless they're harming someone). And the Hindu religion has the shiva's Aradhanaershwar avatar, half man (shiva) and half woman (parvati).

[@tricem7400]

When she said love teaches you to cook I felt that 😂 I’ve been in 3 serious relationships and I didn’t cook until now. I think that’s where the relationships failed 😂 cause I’m doing pretty good now lol

[@AdrianRodriguez-mq5vc]

Wassgood you single?

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 😊 there trice. M friend good for u 😊😊😀❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩💖

[@Hakunapatakha123]

The man who said they don't belong to our religion Hinduism should be reminded what every religion teaches. Every religion teaches love, it teaches not to hate someone and discriminate others. That is common to all religions of the world. Love transcends all. So when you hate someone based on race, caste, creed, religion, gender etc , you are going against your own religion. Also in our society we often see this as a common practice to consider them as goodluck charm and to bless newly born babies. If they are so wrong and should be excluded from society, why need them to bless your child. This just shows the hypocrisy of these people. This is just being oppurtunistic. Use someone when needed and discard when not in need. Such hypocrites are a shame to humanity. Fortunately time is changing. Hope to see better days ahead!

[@_Alshehri.]

*"It's all about love.. unconditional love."* That's beautiful.💗

[@izzyenunez0430]

thats correct..izzy here a trans from philippines

[@andreadeans2520]

@@izzyenunez0430 Andrea trans from Australia

[@AbrarKhan-pt8tx]

@@izzyenunez0430 Abrar non-binary from America🥰 Though now I do call myself a Hijra❤️❤️❤️

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true namasta 🙏😊🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💚💋💋💋💋

[@DerekDolcy]

😊❤❤yea agreed.alshehri.

[@tristanmason7405]

If one may pick their gender the same should now apply to race. Therefore, I am African.

[@Based-Anti-Theist]

That jokes old

[@Medha_03]

Transgenders not in Hindu history/religion....A big slap from me.... There is said to be different gan(types) who god created- Yaksh, Gandharv,Kinnar .They were always respected but with the era of foreign invasions,they are looked down upon. Respect to them.

[@thushargowda2511]

Please don't disrespect them. They need care and love just like anyone else. I'm looking forward to seeing them become Indian administration service officers soon.

[@izzyenunez0430]

i love you izzy here a trans from philippines

[@rolvinjacob5290]

@@izzyenunez0430 Can i date you?

[@thushargowda2511]

@SA - 12CT 660350 Clarkson SS go ahead Karen. Meet the manager.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

They are nuisance.

[@ravenpblue915]

Its not disrespect actually but lack of knowledge...the fear of not knowing abt smethng does lead to didcrimination sometimes... Education is wht can lead to change...

[@khyati7733]

True

[@Bela66699]

It's like the whole country is condemned. How do they live in these buildings that looks like they are ready to crumble

[@jungkukjeon8860]

Hijras are gods children as normal persons....god bless

[@malappamboragoud6551]

Very nice

[@IqraKhan-vc7lo]

Very true, however children aren't born hating, it has been instilled within some

[@whooopsiesssssssss9770]

Ur right

[@BoshiNagare]

@@sphinxrtpeytluangpuii :(

[@priyankamandolkar9448]

I cant begin to convey how motivational it is to watch laxmi talking , i had heard her on Tedtalks , it was such a confident booster for me as a girl

[@jaideepadhvaryu9642]

I am disappointed that video includes an ignorant guy espousing 'hindu' view, even though transgenders are part of and included in our way of life.

[@scissorfairyful]

This story made me cry. These people are so special and need to be respected, protected and loved , like everyone else ❤️

[@DerekDolcy]

😊❤hi 👋 there yea true

[@lalithaveeriah2314]

India is ready to accept the porn stars and give them the chance to act in movies and encourage them then why not transgenders they r just normal people like as .so instead of treating them in a different way we should accept the way how they are.

[@nahra3153]

Leave sunny Leon alone

[@bckstrm1897]

Lol, transgenders & other genders are becoming more acceptable in Indian society. Trust me.

[@un7490]

I agree there lifes

[@letssee2384]

LGBT are also acceptable and respectful in India

[@Deeznutsmynamejeff21]

Not trying to be mean but I would never watch a film starring a porn star, I have watched enough to know how bad their acting is.

[@dariovariodinx]

For hindus not supporting transgender they dont onoe ardhnareshwar roop of shiva

[@indianatureandheritage7183]

These people dont know anything about religion..

[@BugsyBuggles]

Good for the Kinar society. I'm a new Christian and the Baptist denomination I was briefly a part of denounces LGBT community. Coming from a more open minded and accepting United Methodist background I felt uncomfortable with suddenly being taught that LGBT community is a community of sinners deviating God's Word. I felt guilt when I'd meet gay or transgender people who I actually enjoyed interacting with because of what Baptists were trying to teach me. I don't know what's the Truth per God but I seriously doubt God wants me to be judgmental and be unloving towards anyone. Good to see this community is finally gaining the dignity and respect we all humans deserve.

[@sneghal]

Queen Awesome I am amazed by what is being taught in churches these days. There is no greater love than the love of Jesus and he didn't shed his blood on the cross for Christians alone. He shed his blood for mankind, those who think Christians inherit Jesus is wrong. Anyone who accepts Jesus is a believer and a christian ( as Christianity means following Jesus). With the new testament, old laws are filled with grace, otherwise if people lied or did any offence, they would have been killed ( if you read book of Deutornomy, most laws demanding stoning the person to death). If you look at the new testament, even the adulteress lady was forgiven, though that wouldn't have been the case if still old laws were in existence. In the book of Acts, chapter 8,verses 26-40, the Holy Spirit guided Philip to baptise the Ethopian man who was a transgender. Jesus doesn't differentiate between people, the problem today is that these days people don't depend on God. And there are others who don't read the bible so they are easily brainwashed. Galatians 3:28 says, " There is neither Jew nor Greek , there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you all are one in Christ Jesus ". Jesus loves everyone. If you refer new testament, Jesus hasn't criticised anybody, rather he has shown compassion towards everyone. Don't blindly follow anything, question, read the bible, seek answers.When in doubt, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Show this to your pastor, also talk to him. Tell him how you feel, there must be many others who must be put off by their preaching. Instead of brain washing and mud slinging they should be cultivating attributes of Jesus in people. Because, even if a person does miracles in Jesus's name, he won't recognise those people if they haven't walked in the righteousness of Jesus.

[@keepthefaith562]

@@sneghal Jesus does love everyone but he HATES sin. It is sin that keeps us from Him. He is a Holy God. Acts 8:26-40 never said anything about that Ethiopian man being transgender you are perverting the bible! These people need deliverance to be free from these demons of transgender. Just like the so called straight men who sleep with them need deliverance. There is freedom from everything that separates us from God. You can be free from gay/transgender thoughts, emotions etc... You don't have to keep struggling with your identity or acceptance or lust because that's what this is. You think it's ok to look at someone rather it's the opposite sex or the same sex and have impure thoughts? That's a sin as well but know that what ever you struggle with Jesus can free you from it!

[@NinasCanada]

Whoever says that transgender are not a part of hinduism.. have u ever heard of Ardhnari Nateshwara shiva, Arjuna as Brihanala... And Shikhandi????

[@euphoricila3853]

This is beautiful. This is definitely one of those videos that will instill hope in you and remind you that we all are here to make a change by embracing our truest self. Brilliant work and we need stories like this to inspire many out there who are losing hope on humanity.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 👋 there euphoric.yes true 😊😀👍👍

[@alanaaites8292]

Using religion to spread hate is horrible. I don't believe any God of any name or religion would want us to hate one another. That's the horrible part of human nature. Hate and fear what you don't understand.

[@shamashariff8]

A big salute to India.... My country... My pride......

[@Juju2012ZA]

As long as you’re an adult & aren’t harming anyone (human, animal or environment), live as you wish.

[@kammiikaze6887]

Omg this doco was so informative and inspirational! Thank you so much 🙏 both of those kinnar / Hidra ladies were truely inspiring 💓 I loved this

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 😃👋there kamikaze.6887.yes indeed 🙂👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🔥🔥💜💜💜💛💛🥰🥰

[@lisahogan782]

I love India for them knowing theses a 3 gender and recanise it . There way ahead of countries that are supposed to be better than them 🙏🙏🙏🙏💯

[@atheistleftcomment1807]

India...who would have thought. I don't know any transgenders but I support their rights 100%!

[@ayushmanmishra9833]

India...who would have thought. Seriously? I pity your views about a country you dont even know about

[@wokk9543]

"Athiest LeftComment"

[@DerekDolcy]

😊❤yes agreed 👍 for india 🇮🇳

[@rebeccamcinroy6042]

I feel if you want to be a female and born a male why not it's your body your life your not hurting anyone but I do believe whole heartedly that when a transgender falls in love or starts dating they have a moral obligation to tell there friend that they were born a male or female it is only right

[@VikasSingh-tw8wu]

The history of Transgenders comes from Ramayan (a long story can't write here) and also mentioned in Mahabharat a character named as Aravan infact it is said that Aravan is God of Transgenders. In India there is a ritual in which transgenders mourn on the day when Aravan was killed in Mahabharat battle. Hinduism is diverse and much liberal.. these things are criminalised only in abrahamic religion. It were British who fabricated our history and and made us feel shame on our own culture and tradition.

[@bosanacba6274]

Respect from Bosnia and herzegovina.

[@bosanacba6274]

@SA - 12CT 660350 Clarkson SS 😁😉

[@truptikshirsagar917]

Transgender is the part of our religion... and the old minded people should except it..

[@zxty34]

I loved the Mayor’s story! So beautiful to hear a story of love and acceptance. She was raised with confidence and it allowed her to soar. Reminder to parents: you have more power than you realize!!

[@DerekDolcy]

😊she makes grate mayer for india 🇮🇳 ♥️

[@abhishekkumaramal9300]

Thank you so much ma'am for making this awesome video. Love from India.

[@ramdasbabar3984]

Transgender must live in their own family, That is there right and family member must Supprot and give right in there wealth.

[@GulRamani]

THANK YOU FOR DOCUMENTING AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF INDIAN SOCIETY AND TRADITION:

[@trueseeker982]

In Sanaatan dharm Transgender are called Ardhnarishwar or unification of God created men nd women. A curse nd blessing of these people are highly obligated. I myself got blessings many times and could feel the good luck always.....

[@taniasg11]

transgender is not in our hindu religion ..so we oppose it.! such a typical mentality. Something that is not in your religion, just oppose it! I wonder when soceity will come out of this kind of petty thinking..Discriminating based on caste, color, gender

[@idontcarei]

first of all ..pls make urself aware too ...u know hindu religion is the most ancient religion which celebtrates third gender

[@theanimalengineer]

Sanatan Dharam doesn't oppose any gender.

[@arunravi9828]

u ri8...then who was Shikhandi in Mahabharata?nd he was not Hindu?

[@chrisrougemont]

bahuchara mata is the goddess ot hijras. Actually in India, transgender people are recognised as citizens and can obtained a passport with T (Third gender) more information Transgender Rights Association in Chennai

[@ayushiagrawal586]

people are stupid to be honest..if it is not a part of hindu culture then why is it even mentioned in great epics or why they are revered as gods/godesses..all we need is awareness of people..hope people start respecting each other😊

[@sanjeevgawkar7448]

Hinduism consists Transgender. Since Anceint India transgender were consider as pure soul

[@Anna-ie5ck]

her and her man warmed my heart!!! PURE LOVE

[@munnasahani7241]

Yes there is description about transgender relating to the god Shiv and goddess Parbati that is the truth and there are many people said that transgender isn't from hindu religion. So I would like to suggest those people who say that transgender isn't from hindu religion, then go and read the story of the god shiv and parbati

[@margodoughty1359]

I was looking for an uplifting story and found one! Much love to the people who are being themselves!

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true 😘❤️💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💛

[@shivangeechauhan4200]

Sick of people doing what they want in the name of my culture and religion. Hinduism has always celebrated the third gender. Hinduism does not oppose homosexuality. Sex isn't taboo. Educate yourself before you spout nonsense. Our culture is rich, vibrant and very accepting. Don't pollute it with your sick mentality.

[@nonwilson5587]

Thanks for sharing. This was beautiful.

[@Jenvlogs404]

Hinduism is considered the oldest religion. Transgenders and homosexuals were mentioned during ancient Verdic times and with Kama Sutra. Various communities have different opinions. This is a continuous universal issue. They have their own culture and locals don't bother them. She or he is also the extreme of her kind. Papers don't define you.

[@rangzenla]

People like Laxmi are the change and the symbol of love

[@mjjames7910]

Why can’t *myself included* just love and not judge. Good and evil is in our control by our actions. We feed the good or evil that creates the situations in this world. The day we just stop creating labels and just treat the good as family we will conquer and control every evil in this world.

[@Bonobo3D]

Excellent and inspiring report on the advancement of our collective understanding of human rights and respect for transgender.

[@reimanpalma2871]

I AM A GAY ACTIVIST IN VENEZUELA...EXCELLENT WORK...LOVE INDIA PEOPLE AND CULTURE...CONGRATULATIONS HOPE TO FLY TO INDIA SOON AND MEET THEIR GREAT PEOPLE...!!!

[@JasmynNicolee]

The world is getting dumber and dumber

[@poppykok5]

Prixcessaa...The "dumber" world you allude to is because of such narrow-minded individuals like yourself...This is now the *21st Century,* & you need to enlighten yourself & become a more loving/kinder & tolerant person...I promise...you'll feel much better about yourself when you can learn to respect & accept others who are "different" from you in some way...

[@AshishSingh-rb8kv]

Even more with you in it

[@johnbeaver7537]

@@poppykok5 Like OMG !!! .... it's the 21st century!!.. I better get down the PP chopper and have my PP chopped! 😂🤣 You crazy nut! HEY I made a funny .."nut" a real pun there! Damn what a "ball buster" 🤣😎

[@poppykok5]

Hi John...I think you're a goofy nut yourself...LOL *: )*

[@umeshsharma2437]

Epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata and even temples of Khajuraho give enough peep into the ancient times of India to establish that homosexuality was in practice. If they caught they it was treated very minor offence In hindu community transgender always the part of the our society scripture recognized them as a third gender.. shikhandi is one of those example who change his sexuality and killed bhisma.. and western people who are commenting here oh,aah,very sad they should know that The British Raj criminalised sexual activities "against the order of nature", arguably including homosexual sexual activities, under Section 377 indian penal code which entered into force in 1861. It was similarly instituted throughout most of the British empire due to the Christian religious beliefs of the British colonial governments. So if you wanna criticize someone you can criticize the british government.. it is difficult to change 300 year old mentality of our people.. but it is time to embrace them.. our new generation should acknowledge them.. they are part of our society..

[@priyankadevithakur5221]

Who says transgender are not a part of hinduism cOomon go through the mahbharat the reason of the bhishm padma death was a transgendrr nd they have the equal right in society Like ol of us proper education, job ,clothes nd the respect in society should b given to them ......

[@blueray3319]

Laxmi is really something. Im amazed

[@3000A.D]

India used to be a haven of sexual freedom and gender freedoms in Ancient till medieval times until muslim conqurors and european colonizers invaded and distorted culture

[@lazlomattachine8334]

Good for Lakshmi. Fight the power!

[@hemneeraj1370]

This video is so beautiful. It doesn't show only the discrimination but also the positive attitude of Indian society. This channel is really not biased about India and Hinduism. I really appreciate this beautiful video.

[@GeorgiaIsOnMyMind]

Zainab Salbi doesn't report that the first court in the world to recognize the third gender was Supreme Court of Pakistan back in 2012. It's because of this that India quickly followed or aped the move & acknowledged a third gender. So this is hardly a "movement"; more like a copycat move, a good one be it.

[@tiahlimi]

GeorgiaIsOnMyMind Amen... You guys are ahead in everything. We are losers. Now happy??

[@kishorekittu9551]

Issue them NIC mate , rule passed on 2006

[@komalsonawale125]

It’s really not about copying a movement or who did it first..it’s about the actions taken to make effective Changes. As for the comparison you’re making, you should watch Khawasara documentary on Realstories to get an idea about how miserable their lives are in Pakistan. Lgbt 🏳️‍🌈 communities hold a lot of dignity in India 🇮🇳 Seriously dude, do your research.

[@sayanidatta8317]

I would suggest to the person who said "transgenders are not in our hindu culture" must for once read Mahabharata in its fullest form. Shikhandi was a transgender for his kind information!! Please stop talking rubbish when you actually dont the Religion itself!! Please do have a proper reading up about our culture before commenting anything as this!

[@LorettaGalvanni]

We have this same 3 rd gender movement in Mexico. It’s called muxes

[@Jo_Sara]

I liked that it had a positive shade. Generally, people from America or other countries come to India and make stories/documentaries to show how sad the situations are. I have immense respect for Laxmi and her community. Much respect to you too, Zainab Salbi.

[@mariusbaltazarrozenberg-ho9367]

No transgender in Hinduism? WRONG! There are hermaphrodite gods & goddesses when they combine their bodies with those of their spouses, as well as LGBT gods & goddesses - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahuchara_Mata & en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_themes_in_Hindu_mythology

[@572507able]

Abraxas Harpocrates the Curious you seriously took that from Wikipedia, lol you brainwashed

[@alexiapoidevin4975]

Everyone's Favorite Ghost do you think people who write on Wikipedia just invent stuff like that? The community reviews everything and wiki pages normally tell their sources. I often see sources of Wikipedia pages which are famous newspapers or history books etc.

[@572507able]

Alexia Poidevin my school avoids Wikipedia and go for other sources

[@alexiapoidevin4975]

Everyone's Favorite Ghost yes I understand and when I was in middle school and high school my teachers used to say the same thing. But if you open a Wikipedia page, they always give the sources at the bottom. Which means I can use those sources. And when a Wikipedia page doesn’t give any source, it’s written st the top “beware, this page doesn’t give sources”. Then you know it’s not trustable! They just say that in school because they think children aren’t intelligent enough to check that.

[@572507able]

Alexia Poidevin but that just proof that Wikipedia is editable

[@rebecar3067]

U know what? Transgender people all around the world just need love and respect!

[@abigailmonter2918]

Good job laxmi.your right every person deserve its freedom,and choose what they want too😊

[@KoustavDasguptaMusic]

Some of the people from this community harass people daily on roads, trains, parks, etc. while they beg to commoners. They use curses, slang if anyone refuses to give them the money they are demanding. This is bad. This needs to be changed.

[@alexander6762]

You can put a Challenger body on an old Honda, it is still a Honda because of it's internal parts no matter how many modifications you get.

[@kthatrapqueen]

Alexander Duarte stupid

[@kthatrapqueen]

Alexander Duarte beyond stupid

[@kthatrapqueen]

Alexander Duarte do ur research, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

[@praisebeelohimtm5748]

I mean that's a fact

[@kthatrapqueen]

MØødG00ver TM do the research to see what SCIENCE SAYS ABOUT TRANSSEXUAL people. If you scan the brain of a male to female trans they have they brain that MATCHES THAT OF A BIOLOGICAL FEMALE. That’s the SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND FACT that proves transsexual people’s identities. Yes, I’m a transsexual. No, I’m not an sjw weirdos who thinks there is more than two genders. There is two, but some are trans. Those “nonbinary” people are not real and neither is the stories in the Bible 🙄💯

[@rachelhilton685]

The third gender hijra refers to hermaphrodites NOT transgenders which is different. HEMAPHRODITES/INTERSEX are born with both sexes and unfortunately in western societies parents have to choose the child's gender when the child is born. I say unfrotunately because you can never know how the child will turn out. These Hijras were respected because they are truly born with the two essences of male/female. Transgender is just that, "trans" you yourself are making the change. I'm just pointing out that these "gods" had NOTHING to do with transgenderism and EVERYTHING to do with INTERSEX/ HEMAPHRODITES.

[@rachelhilton685]

@Gabriel P exactly!

[@rachelhilton685]

@Gabriel P agree, I'm simply stating that Hijra gods are referring to people born with both sexes not people that are "converting".

[@Creasion-vb9oc]

Real agony! a human being cannot choose to live the way they want to... I'm straight human... The man who supports "her" is 100 times more appreciated than a man who abuses his women n four walls...

[@rihanakhan8964]

"joyita mondal"(transgender) =india's first high court judge.......thats why we r proud indian..😍😍

[@rebel2riot5]

The majority have been abused so this is the result .

[@queerafrodiasporamunchen85]

Our CEO & founder "Katherine III of Russia, Princerss of Togo" is a "Hijra in Exile" (in Germany)

[@laxmisherpa2998]

seariously i wanted have an interview with your socity people by heart respect your feeling & speaches ms. laxmi

[@prasadmenaria8136]

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[@talkshowv6687]

It is unconditional love. Love doesn’t have a gender. Thankyou for speaking for the human race. We still have so much to learn and accept.

[@CarmelFan2024]

Zainab, great job! Brava! And every one of those transgenders interviewed were inspirational. Thank you for opening our eyes to what is possible when champions appear.❤🙏👏🏼

[@AliHassan-nz4ww]

Shame on u

[@CarmelFan2024]

@@AliHassan-nz4ww hmmmm... sensitive?

[@cheechalker8430]

I would think having a class of people designated as “untouchable” would be a larger concern than a third gender

[@OldesouthFarm]

Hey I never discriminate against anyone. Good hearted people who are trying to do right and are hard working need to be treated as at least those who do not deserve... Great video! We need a bunch of these folks to come to Alabama and do right. We have such corrupt, sex abuse folks who just try and exploit everyone...

[@barbieblues7639]

Most of them work as prostitutes, and you Alabama people have enough problems 😂

[@noborders4797]

Someone said transgender is not Hindu religion. There are many avataras like lord shiva had one which is half shiv and half paravati. It was there from the very beginning. 😊

[@saurabh488]

yesterday I was travelling delhi to bhopal from Air India this...Lakhimi..man or women ...she came to Airport and we have seen him to break the rules of CISF.....I owned the judgement of supreme court but they are also cover in the law of India...she is saying to CISF if they will not allow him to check in then she will remove his cloths.....Now you decide what she is...?

[@nidhikadere5208]

saurabh kumar really? if true then then must be spoken out loud too.

[@ytdpblog]

Hinduism has accepted third gender or third nature and coined a new term " Tritiya Prakriti". (please Google). So the LGBTQ community has been a part of the hindu culture for millennia. No persecution and disdain. The kojjas or transgender people lived openly.