God, Faith and Turbulent Times

We all go through this phase when we face difficult times in life. How faith in God helps us during this time? Does it help us to be more optimistic and patient. This is a video about the experiences of people from different parts of world.

Introduction of cast featured in the video

Girl

 Name : Kanika Mishra

Religion: Hindu

Profession: Animator/ Graphic Designer

Education : Masters in Fine Art

What she says:

Whenever she has difficult times . She pray to “ Mother Durga” ( There are thousands of names for Mother of Universe,” Mother Durga” is one of them). She has an Idol of Goddess at her home. Mother Goddess is known in Hindu scriptures as killer of demons like greed, lust, ego and anger. She  protects  virtues , knowledge, selflessness among the humans and gods .

Boy1

Name : Sagar Gaigawale

Religion: Hindu

Education: Student, 10 th standard

What he says: He mostly remember God when he is in pressure because of his exams. He is regular in visiting shrines and temples with his parents and do special prayers at such places. He feels that most of his wishes are fulfilled by having faith in God.

 Boy2

Name: Dhaval Birajdar

Religion: Jainism

Education : Final year student of Mechanical engineering

What he says: He tells about his religion ( Jain) and narrate the prayer which his mother taught him in the childhood. He says that Jain is a religion whose followers believe in  complete non- violence. They are complete vegetarian, eat before the evening and make sure that not even a tiny worm is hurt by their actions. The Masters ( Gurus)in this religion do not wear clothes or sometimes just wear plain white clothes. They are very rough with their body as they believe in increasing their tolerance power.

This video is developed by Gesture Graphics & Development  for Mr. Thomas G Reed. Mr. Thomas is organizing an event at HiWay Theater for the citizens of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania ( America) on 23rd May, 2009 for the people who are hit by recession and other crisis of life. The event is called ” Solutions For Turbulent Times”.  The event is  sponsored and coordinated by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jenkintown, PA. You can visit http://www.solutionsforturbulenttimes.com to know more about the event.