The earthquake - any explanation for the tragedy and suffering?

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Dear Sir:

 

Hare Krishna. May God have mercy on all.

 

I have been reading about the earthquake in India with a heavy heart.

About 16,000 are feared dead and the toll is rising.

 

I am very new to following Sri Bhagvad Gita, and that's why I am asking this

question. Is there is any explanation in the Sri Bhagvad Gita for the fate

that befell these people, old, and young, schoolchildren, pregnant mothers

and unborn children.

 

The most heart rending news was about the 500 schoolchildren and 50 teachers

who were participating the the Republic Day parade and were buried alive

when the buildings caved in on them. 500 bright little children walking

proudly in the parade for their country with their doting parents watching

them or waiting for them just around the corner, and life gets snuffed out

of them.

 

Can it be simply explained by saying that they have been punished for their

misdeeds in the previous Janmas (lives). Or is this just a natural disaster?

 

Please be kind enough to let me know.

 

Hare Krishna. May God give everyone the strength to deal with the tragedy.

 

Sudhir

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