Villagers React To Baptism For First Time ! Tribal People React To Baptism 

This looks and sounds like an Eastern Orthodox Church and ceremony.

I admire their loving acceptance and joy of other religions and cultures.

I was surprised with this baptism, because I've never seen this done before. I've only seen water pour over their forehead. I learned something today as well. Thank for the video. One day I'll be as smart and wise as Babu if I'm lucky.🙏😊❤

Their openness is amazing, something more of us should strive for.

I have never seen a baby's head dunked under for a baptism. They usually let a parent hold the child and they pour water over their forehead towards the back of the head. I was alarmed to see this, ngl.

I have NEVER seen it done this way!

Every time I watch these videos I end up admiring the sofa more. You should do a video about your local art and craftsmanship so us viewers can learn about it. Great videos I've grown fond of everyone here (you too camera man!)

I belong to a Baptist church. My church believes in the submersion of the whole body. They also don't baptize children until they are a little older and better understand the gospel.

Love these gentlemen. They are so eager to learn.

I would like to learn something from every religion so that I can respect them... Babu just summed up what the world should really be like. He is a wise and wonderful man. ❤

Oh Babu that song was beautiful! Thank you! It must be explained that in Christianity there are many different ‘sects’. Roman Catholics. Orthodox. Protestants to mention just a few. Each, as Babu always tells us, have their own way of celebrating and believing. I am from England originally (I’m retired now and live in northern Portugal with my Scottish husband) and I am a Protestant ..in my church babies only have a little holy water from the font (the big bowl) poured on their foreheads and sometimes have the sign of the cross drawn by the priest or minister on their foreheads too. Mother and Father are usually there, and have chosen what are called Godparents for their baby. Usually friends or family. These godparents in older times made sure the baby was brought up knowing God etc and if the parents died they took the child into their homes. Now they are mainly very important in the baby’s life. It’s a time when the baby is introduced to the church and is sort of ‘joined’ to Christianity and God. We do sometimes have special hymns (religious songs) that we all sing in the church before and after the actual baptism or Christening as we call it! We have a party at home or in a restaurant afterwards! My grandmother belonged to a different type of church that believes in full immersion in the holy water…but is only performed on consenting adults who have decided to join the church. Light clothes are worn and the person walks down steps into a deep ‘box’ of water and while prayers are said they duck under the water! The reason there are three dips, or pouring snow of water is Bevin Christianity we believe in One God but he has three aspects..we think of him as God the Father, God the Son (ie JESUS) and God the Holy Spirit. Each dip or splash of holy water signifies one aspect of God! I hope that helped! I too love to learn about other religions and would love to hear about your religions or if that feels uncomfortable to share, then the main religions that are in India! Namaste 🙏 to you all!

I was raised an Anglican Christian and my siblings and I were baptized when we were babies. Our pastor just gently trickled water down our heads and drew crosses in Holy Water on our foreheads. Not gonna lie, I don't think I could stand having a priest dunk my baby like a dunkaroo into the water like that then having to listen to my baby scream. I realize the baby is not harmed, but that distress is unnecessary. I mean, to each their own so long as no one is harmed, but that is not a practice I'd continue. I assumed that full on dunking was for the teenagers and adults who get to voluntarily choose if they want to be baptized or not.

😲 That was hardcore. My heart dropped even though babies can hold their breath. I've seen splashing the water on the head but I suppose that's a Christening and the full immersion is a Baptism. Whoa! I was Baptized when I was 7yo full immersion.

They are giggling behind as they are used to it and sometimes the babies do tend to crack you up. It is a very joyous thing! And sometimes that is a large sign of outward joy! Especially in america

If only the whole world had such a respectful, curious, open and positive view as these guys. Everyone would do well to try to be more like them, myself included.

You guys don’t need to dislike the video because they showed them a baptism process YOURE not used to, get over it. It was harsh for the baby but it’s an accurate baptism in many places

I've never seen a baptism where the whole head was submerged lmao, but as usual these mens reactions never fail to warm my heart. So accepting and understanding. We need more of this in the western world

This is an Eastern Orthodox baptism and the man and woman are the Godmother and Godfather of the baby. The woman in white that they gave the baby back to immediately after baptizing is probably his mother. This ceremony formally recognizes the two people as the Godparents of the child as well as the baby's introduction into the Orthodox faith. Much love to these men, they are always so positive and willing to learn about new cultures. Also Babu's song is always a hit

I’m Roman Catholic (Christian), and I was also surprised at this “method” of Baptism. It is 1 of our 7 Rites. My babies, myself, and my mother all wore the family “gown” as babies when were Baptized. A family tradition. Also, our priest just pours a very small amount on the baby’s forehead 3 times (In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit). I’ve seen Protestant denominations (also Christians) where they wait until the child is around the age 12/13 and they get laid back and submerged in water. I have Never seen a naked baby put into water in this manner. I was like 😱 for a minute like you guys

Holy cow- he put the baby’s head completely under! That’s a bit traumatizing! I was raised Catholic and the priest just gently pours water on their head- tipped back a little so no water goes in their face or eyes. I wouldn’t use that parish for baptism- yikes!

All my life I've seen documentaries about exotic Indian rites. I'm happy to see Indian persons watching exotic Christian rites now 😁

I was so happy to see the new intro, and see Sarru and Aman! Meaning that they are well, and not only well, but well enough to travel for filming. We are all blessed by this. As not all Christians baptize in infancy, I had never seen a christening either. In churches like my family's, the child is baptized when they are an adolescent and decide to do it. There is so much diversity in the world. Human culture is like a field of wild flowers, big differences and small differences, but together amazing beauty.

I think it would be interesting to see their reactions to Black Pentecostal church baptism, service, shouting and music... Especially Babu! I have a feeling that he would like Black gospel with heavy drumming...

They should see a full adult baptism.

I'm raised as a charismatic protestant. Our baptism usually happens during coming-of-age like 10 or 11. Usually involving a large bodies of water, like a river, lake, sea even a pool. And using full immersion/fully submerged.

Dunking that baby was scary! I personally was baptised as an adult in the pacific ocean. It was an incredible, moving experience. It signifies being "born again" - dieing to the old self, and emerging as a new person and follower of Christ Jesus. :)

Byzantine orthodox chants in english language!!!! Im greek and for a moment i thought i had stroke, hearing voices and such.

As for them visiting a church they should visit a Mar Thoma(St Thomas Syrian Indian Orthodox Church) as those churches are indigenous to India and the liturgy(prayer/mantras are in Hindi). They would understand more. By comparison Roman Catholic Churches like the Portuguese left in GOA and Anglican Protestant Churches left by the British would give them some small scope of of the variation.

I love these gentlemen. Always so eager to learn and experience new things and so appreciative when they do so. This is one of the most wholesome channels on RU-vid. I always come away with a smile.

I love watching these peoples reactions. It shows that good people live all over the world. God bless.

We enjoyed your reactions very much but I just love Sarru. He has a beautiful smile and always excited to learn.

All of my brothers and sisters and I were baptized as kids. Our entire bodies were submerged in water, not just our heads. Most Christians are religious and don't even understand what it means to be baptized. It's just a religious ceremony to them, a custom or tradition they hold on to.

I was raised in a different type of church. They would use full emersion (fully putting whole body in water) during baptism, but it was usually adults or older children (10 years old but usually older) that decided they have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord of their life and have asked Jesus to be their savoir. It was a way of making a personal statement before the church, that you have become a Christian. We never baptized babies but we did have a ceremony of parents with their little babies declaring they are going to dedicate in raising the child in a Christian home.

pastor would need a dentist appointment right after he did this to my kid

I'm a pure Baptist and I respect all kinds of Baptism.

I absolutely love this channel because I have learned so much about a different culture that I have only come to love and respect.

My family was Protestant. While my mother and step-father weren't really church goers, my grandmother was. In our faith you were not allowed a baptism till you were at least 8 years old because the church considered you innocent of evil to that point (obviously whoever thought this thing out never had kids, right?). You had to understand what was happening, you spent a year prior learning about the religion, why we get baptised, and what is expected once you do. We had a tub built into the stage that the church leaders used where you were dunked full body under water. After that you are allowed to take communion, I started getting trained to be a deacon. When I hit 18 I reunited with my biological father and after a while of going to church with him i was offered to position of deacon. But in all honesty I was pretty agnostic/atheist by then and went mostly to be with my dad and show him support.

Daily episode always cheers me up

I enjoyed hearing about their naming ceremonies too & it’s a nice similarity with the lamps/candles & sacred Ganges to purify. The Christian tradition originated with the Jordan river & Jesus was baptised there by his cousin John (who didn’t feel worthy to do so). Some still go there to be baptised in the actual Jordan (as did my friend’s grandmother, & I believe on her passing she was buried with her special shroud from that day.) This looks Orthodox from the direction they cross themselves & as they immerse the baby but I’ve never seen anyone dunk the baby in upside down, I wasn’t expecting that either. In the Catholic faith the Holy Oil is called chrism, which I think is from the Greek word so it’s possibly the same or similar name in Orthodox. It smells beautiful & has a very ancient tradition. The godparents speak for the baby at this ceremony but later in life on special occasions like Easter you renew your baptismal vows yourself. The concept is about being consecrated to Christ as well as named. The ceremony is called a sacrament, there’s then a few other sacraments which progress with life such as weddings etc in the spiritual journey.

Just addressing the "horrors" some have over a baby being christened. My late father's Greek Orthodox church in Wash. DC also dunked babies 3 times but the babies are upright when dunked. All have various ways of doing it. I have not personally raised my family being religious but am familiar with both adult baptisms and baby christenings.

Baptism? Looks like they are waterboarding the child. "WHERE IS THE MONEY?" *dunk*

Now i know if Raeen is Muslim, because he said Aqeeqa

Eastern Orthodox! I'm no longer religious but grew up attending various orthodox churches. For those worried, all humans instinctually hold their breath when submerged, which you can hear in the clip. In my experience it is normal to dunk the whole baby, but I've never seen someone dunk just the head. Maybe it is safer to keep the nose and mouth below the lungs? Let me know, just curious

Since Babu loves the drums, there is a video from Spain's Got Talent with a 2 year-old boy playing the drum. Please show that. The boy's name is Hugo.

that priest just full on stirred that bowl of holy water with that baby! that's hardcore!

Babu is grandfather to the world. Pure love and acceptance.

These people are always kind and respectful.

I just love mister Babu. He is so wise! He has so much respect to every life and every culture. Everybody should learn from his wisdom.

i love the eagerness to learn in our young man. the stars in his eyes while watching this and reaching a deeper understanding, not just of other cultures and religions, but of himself as well in the process, by going through the experience with an elder like Babu who can provide insightfull commentary along the way, like the mention of lamp or candle, it matters not, what matters is the light. good teachings from babu as well.

This was an Orthodox Christian Baptism. I’ve never seen a Priest dip a baby head first. (I’m Orthodox) It’s this Priests ‘method’. My Priest baptizes gently feet first with seldom a baby crying. It’s just warm water. (The part after is Chrismation… anointing with Holy Oil for the gift of the Holy Spirit). Adults entering the Church are baptized in a large container of water.

I've never seen a baptism like this before and WOW they really just dunk the baby into the water like an Oreo in milk?? That's unreal! I loved Raeen's concerned expression there, I was also feeling some worry for the baby! I think in other types of baptisms they just pour some water over the baby's head.

My sisters catholic baptism was similar. They dunked her whole body into the water. But in protestant Christianity it's often done as an adult. I was baptized the my second time at the beach as a pentecostal Christian

Show them Russian celebration of Maselnitsa, it is astonishing

Love these guys!

These men are so enthusiastic about learning about learning the way different cultures do things. I'm American and I've learned alot about my country by watching these videos with them. I was raised Catholic; I have been to many different baptism's, but I've never seen them baptize a naked baby or put the baby's head under water. This is very new to me

My church has a naming ceremony for infants but baptism is saved for when a person is capable of understanding good from bad, usually around 8 years old & they have to be completely immersed entirely in the water. We do it that way because we don't believe God would force anyone who hasn't chosen of their own free will, into heaven. We don't think a parent's choice is the same thing as the child's choice. There's quite a bit of variation inside of Christianity.

I have never seen them dunk the baby like that. 😂 In the protestant church they have a little scoop and pour the water on top of the head.

Happy to see I'm not the only one shocked at the way the priest dunked the baby. I had the same look as Babu did!!! I've only seen the priest sprinkle the water on babies

I am learning more from them, their appreciation, respect and well collected respect for others Sarru dance and Babu on drums is icing on the cake. It will brighten my day. Reminder that the world is good and gratitude is the right attitude Lots of love

My former church required you to be at least eight before you could be baptized. Also, it's full submersion. I had to be dunked twice.

I am always amazed at these gentlemen’s humble ways they are wonderful human beings if we all had there attitude the world would be a better place it would be a privilidge to meet them 🇬🇧from the uk 🙏

Babu is my favourite - he is so humble and honest.

Omg! I was raised in Poland. We only putva tiny amount of water on baby's head. The video shocked me!

This is Eastern Orthodox Baptism. Please explain to them that the method is different in churches around the world . Roman Catholic Baptism is different from Greek Orthodox Baptism and other Churches.

Lovely added song today babu and very fitting

That was a bit like the Greyjoys. What is dead may never die. 😂

What a beautiful song, Babu !! Thank you 🙏

Very nice video, but there's one thing i'd like to adress, and another thing i'll TRY to explain: The Church You see is really a very modest church, not big or flashy at all. About dipping the childs head 3 times in the water. It's one for the Father, one for the Son, and one for the holy spirit. The Deity in Christianity is comprised by these 3. They are explained like this: The Father is our creator. The son is our savior, and the holy Spirit is what inspires us. I hope this makes a BIT sense

Many of the comments show that people watching could stand to have their horizons broadened a little more. What a difference in attitude from our guys! I was surprised too, having grown up Roman Catholic, but then realized it must have been Greek Orthodox. As the guys said, it was beautiful. So was Babu's song! Let's hear it for more learning!

Thank. May god always bring happiness to your home also. God bless.

Holy shit I’ve never seen a baptism where they completely dunk the baby’s head under water. I love their open minds to everything they see🧡

I ADMIRE and DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE OPEN MINDED POLITENESS THAT IS SHOWN HERE FROM THESE MEN

I've never witnessed a baptism such as this!

Salam, Old Baba bahut shukriya for your nice ghazal!👏👏👏👏👏👏

I have never seen them dunk a babies head completely in the water. Usually they use a shell to sprinkle the babies head three times

I enjoy watching your reactions! I've never before seen an Eastern Orthodox baptism. Cool.

I've never seen it done that way, only water poured, or sprinkled on the head for infant dedication. For adult baptisms, either sprinkling or total immersion. For total immersion, the minister stood in several feet of water. One I attended, our pastor was having an issue with the water burning and got out to make amends with several people or give advice or change advice before continuing.

I think it was a great idea to show them this. There are other Christian churches that do not baptize babies at all. They only baptize those old enough to make the decision to be baptized. It's not forced upon them. Show them a full water baptism where the pastor/priest is in the water with the person and the person is dipped only once. Let the villagers know that just like in their villages with the naming of children, it can be done in different ways and baptism is also done in different ways.

I guess the thing on the stick was fragrant oil, it seem to be some kind of "holly oils"

Brings tears to my eyes. Blessed be God forever!

It's dedicating your child to God rather than a naming ceremony. Generally a child is given a name when born. When my son was baptized they sprinkled water on his head, didn't submerge his head in water. Im not sure I'd have been good with that lol. The ceremony happened during regular church time, as part of the service.

As for GOA it would be great for them to see clean beaches at GOA, the Portuguese colonial buildings and Catholic Churches also a great place would be Pondicherry for its French history and architecture.

As Babu said so eloquently, each to their own customs. Regarding the naming of the child though, at that time, it is more to tell God what the childs name is. Generally, names are chosen before the baby ever arrives. Also, babies know to hold ther breath in water...they just came from such a place, after all. 🤗🙏🏻 xoxo

Poor child. One would think there were laws against abusing children...

Lots of us also chops our for skins off lol

That was freaky when they put the naked babies heads in the water, they did not even look real. I liked these mens reactions, and the song at the end was lovely!

Ngl, that scared the crap out of me! I’m trying not to be judgmental, but the priest had to do it like that? He couldn’t at least support the baby’s head? Wow, I didn’t expect that! Each to their own, I guess. Oh, and I’d prefer all of the drums and celebratory noise of the Indian version than our own! You guys know how to party 🥰

Wow! As a Christian I have to say that that was a savage baptism! I am Lutheran and my son, when he was baptized, just had a little water trickleddown the back of his head. And then drew the cross with holy oil onto his forehead. No dunk dunk dunk whipping that baby around was crazy! No wonder it was scared and crying. My kid just smiled🙂

You should showcase worship ceremonies/religious buildings from the different major religions!

Wow. And in my family naming a baby was a series of epic pun fails until we found one we could live with... pollyesther, chandraleah, olivegrace... then settled on sane names Tom Dick and Mary

I would love to see their reactions to a Pagan Sabbat Ritual. Any chance we could have that happen? 🥺

I think they would love the popular American song "praying" by Kesha

I was baptized as a young teenager, and I went into a large "pool" of water, was asked if I "accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as my Lord and Savior", then my nose was plugged and I was completely dunked. This was scary to watch, but I suppose if it's your world and what you know, it's normal for you. Like me voluntarily submerge me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

That's not the child's grandfather, that's the priest. The priest is the religious leader of the people who attend that particular church.

I just would like to say thank you

I've grown up Roman Catholic, and I've never seen a baptism done like this. In the baptisms I've seen, water is poured over the forehead. I've never seen the entire baby's head dunked in the water like that! I was petrified the baby would accidentally inhale some water and start choking, God forbid!

Never seen this done either. My 4 sons just had water sprinkled on their heads when they were babtized as babies. We are Presbyterian.

My compliments to Babu for his outfit. Very elegant.

The more modern way is dripping water on the head as it’s much safer. Sometimes oil is added depending on exact religion. dunking in water is done in rare circumstances but it’s not really done much anymore.

RESPECT FROM BRAZIL ✝️ 🇧🇷