He stands upright, immobile on the banks of the sacred Ganges, his gaze fixed on the gentle waters flowing before him. He feels the spiritual force of this place invade his soul and he closes his eyes, letting himself be carried away by meditation. He knows that dying here, in Varanasi, on these blessed shores, will allow him to join the cosmic energy. He takes a deep breath, ready to be released from his physical body and become one with the universe.