"The oldest living city in the world".

This was shot on the bank of river Ganga in Varanasi (Benaras) on a Sunday afternoon.
This saddhu is looking at the other bank which is covered by the waters in summer.
I was wondering what he could be thinking about...
For the devout Hindu the city has always had a special place, besides being a pilgrimage centre,it is considered especially auspicious to die here, ensuring an instant route to heaven.
The revered and ancient city Varanasi is the religious centre of the world of Hindus.
A city where the past and present, eternity and continuity coexist.