Power of Imagination

          Power of imagination is unlimited. Where human civilisation has reached, is only due to imagination. I recently witnessed a show of powerful imagination. It was in Swaminarayan temple, Gandhinagar, a laser show on the screen of water fountains. ‘Sat-chit-anand’ BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Puroshattam Sanstha) has named it so meaning existence, consciousness, and bliss respectively. It is a spectacular show which is held in every evening, barring Monday, after sun set. The show has been produced by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in Creative and Technical collaboration with ECA2, a world-renowned creative agency from France. With a 130-feet wide and 70-feet high water screen, around 4,000 nozzles, 2,000 lights, over 100 pumps, 160-feet long sea-of-fire, it becomes enchanting. The concept is beautifully crafted. The presentation is a story from Upnishada which runs around a debate between a nine year old boy, Nachiketa and Yama, the god of death. The show claims to be first spiritual show of its kind. The white screen becomes colourful and lively when laser beams fall over it. I was wondering if Yamdoots and Yama would scare the kids but they are so lightly and funnily presented so as not to make them scary. Impressed by the child’s courage and truthfulness Yama asks him to express his three wishes which he promises to fulfil. Everything was fine till Yama answered third wish of the lad.... here it looked like the show was ended abruptly. But if you visit Gandhinagar don’t miss to witness this spectacular show and the power of imagination.