Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - DB] KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern state of Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it is a case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police officer. Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands folded in prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south of Patna, Bihar's capital. "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not afford medical treatment. SOURCE: Reuters Alert URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in no time. Here's hoping." URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 sENSIBLE advice from Scottish man and DB. Why not reader's get together and do something collectively. If any progess - please keep posted. raji >>[it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this >baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know >how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - >DB] > >KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are >flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare >tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- >armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > >The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern state of >Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from >around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > >"People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it is a >case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police >officer. > >Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern >India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > >The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and >surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands folded in >prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south >of Patna, Bihar's capital. > >"We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said >by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not >afford medical treatment. > >SOURCE: Reuters Alert >URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > >A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > >"I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have >a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is >almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on >food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an >appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If >people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in >no time. Here's hoping." > >URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 > > > > _______________ Live Search, for accurate results! http://www.live.nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to remain anonymous:] DB: regarding this message [...] We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. I doubt if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) operating there, which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of affairs there. How about writing to this email address? presidentofindia (AT) rb (DOT) nic.in or can post a message to the President here. <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> May be he can help. I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ Rs. 100. Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o replying, it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will sure attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India works). May be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) G , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta wrote: > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know > how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - > DB] > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern state of > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it is a > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police > officer. > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands folded in > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not > afford medical treatment. > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in > no time. Here's hoping." > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Namaste, This is fascinating. My sweetie and I just spent the afternoon watching the movie "Durga Maa" which we enjoyed. I did give a thought to the reality that it might reflect, that for some people superstition overlaps with devotion and that could lead to situations that I might not find as charming. The story of the little girl who embodies the Goddess Herself and turns out with all the bad guys defeated and all of the good guys rewarded and families more intact and more loving than before is really nice to watch. The reality of an infant with disabilities being mistaken for a diety and through this not getting the appropriate treatment is dismaying. I hope that the publicity that this case is getting results in some help for her. blessings, pr , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta wrote: > > [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to remain > anonymous:] > > DB: > > regarding this message [...] > > We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. I doubt > if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) operating there, > which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. > > Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of affairs there. > > How about writing to this email address? > > presidentofindia > > or can post a message to the President here. > > <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> > > May be he can help. > > I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ Rs. 100. > Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o replying, > it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will sure > attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India works). May > be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) > > G > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > wrote: > > > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this > > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know > > how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - > > DB] > > > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are > > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare > > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- > > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern state of > > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from > > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > > > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it is a > > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police > > officer. > > > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern > > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands folded in > > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south > > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said > > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not > > afford medical treatment. > > > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have > > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is > > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on > > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an > > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If > > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in > > no time. Here's hoping." > > > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 This situation continues to unfold. New Kerala put up this news video today. It is well reported, though I would warn that some may find the footage of the baby difficult to watch: http://tinyurl.com/yx9q9r Perhaps the widening publicity will encourage some philanthropist or hospital to come forward and offer it services in assisting the child and her family ... , "prainbow61" <paulie-rainbow wrote: > > Namaste, > > This is fascinating. My sweetie and I just spent the afternoon > watching the movie "Durga Maa" which we enjoyed. I did give a thought > to the reality that it might reflect, that for some people > superstition overlaps with devotion and that could lead to situations > that I might not find as charming. > > The story of the little girl who embodies the Goddess Herself and > turns out with all the bad guys defeated and all of the good guys > rewarded and families more intact and more loving than before is > really nice to watch. > > The reality of an infant with disabilities being mistaken for a diety > and through this not getting the appropriate treatment is dismaying. > > I hope that the publicity that this case is getting results in some > help for her. > > > blessings, > > pr > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > wrote: > > > > [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to remain > > anonymous:] > > > > DB: > > > > regarding this message [...] > > > > We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. I doubt > > if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) operating there, > > which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. > > > > Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of affairs there. > > > > How about writing to this email address? > > > > presidentofindia@ > > > > or can post a message to the President here. > > > > <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> > > > > May be he can help. > > > > I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ Rs. 100. > > Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o replying, > > it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will sure > > attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India works). May > > be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) > > > > G > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > > wrote: > > > > > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this > > > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know > > > how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - > > > DB] > > > > > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are > > > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare > > > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- > > > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > > > > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern state of > > > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from > > > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > > > > > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it is a > > > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police > > > officer. > > > > > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern > > > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > > > > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > > > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands folded in > > > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south > > > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > > > > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said > > > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not > > > afford medical treatment. > > > > > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > > > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > > > > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > > > > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have > > > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is > > > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on > > > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an > > > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If > > > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in > > > no time. Here's hoping." > > > > > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Is shakti sadhana planning to set up fund to help this poor infant child. raji >"Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta > > > > Re: Villagers Worship Indian Infant as Mother >Goddess >Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:17:02 -0000 > >This situation continues to unfold. New Kerala put up this news video >today. It is well reported, though I would warn that some may find the >footage of the baby difficult to watch: > >http://tinyurl.com/yx9q9r > >Perhaps the widening publicity will encourage some philanthropist or >hospital to come forward and offer it services in assisting the child >and her family ... > > >, "prainbow61" ><paulie-rainbow wrote: > > > > Namaste, > > > > This is fascinating. My sweetie and I just spent the afternoon > > watching the movie "Durga Maa" which we enjoyed. I did give a thought > > to the reality that it might reflect, that for some people > > superstition overlaps with devotion and that could lead to situations > > that I might not find as charming. > > > > The story of the little girl who embodies the Goddess Herself and > > turns out with all the bad guys defeated and all of the good guys > > rewarded and families more intact and more loving than before is > > really nice to watch. > > > > The reality of an infant with disabilities being mistaken for a diety > > and through this not getting the appropriate treatment is dismaying. > > > > I hope that the publicity that this case is getting results in some > > help for her. > > > > > > blessings, > > > > pr > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > > wrote: > > > > > > [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to remain > > > anonymous:] > > > > > > DB: > > > > > > regarding this message [...] > > > > > > We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. I doubt > > > if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) operating there, > > > which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. > > > > > > Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of affairs there. > > > > > > How about writing to this email address? > > > > > > presidentofindia@ > > > > > > or can post a message to the President here. > > > > > > <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> > > > > > > May be he can help. > > > > > > I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ Rs. 100. > > > Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o replying, > > > it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will sure > > > attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India works). May > > > be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) > > > > > > G > > > > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this > > > > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know > > > > how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - > > > > DB] > > > > > > > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are > > > > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare > > > > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- > > > > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > > > > > > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern >state of > > > > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from > > > > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > > > > > > > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it >is a > > > > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police > > > > officer. > > > > > > > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern > > > > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > > > > > > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > > > > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands >folded in > > > > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south > > > > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > > > > > > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said > > > > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not > > > > afford medical treatment. > > > > > > > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > > > > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > > > > > > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > > > > > > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have > > > > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is > > > > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on > > > > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an > > > > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If > > > > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in > > > > no time. Here's hoping." > > > > > > > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1689252006 > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ Talk with your online friends with Messenger http://www.join.msn.com/messenger/overview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Hi Raji: I have contacted the Plan International organization, which is closely associated with CASP-Plan, a very reputable and reliable India-based aid agency in Delhi. Rather than soliciting donations thru Shakti Sadhana, I would rather find a safe and efficient way for any interested members to help this child directly. Thanks for your concern -- here's hoping I will have news soon. DB , "rajeshwari iyer" <rajii31 wrote: > > Is shakti sadhana planning to set up fund to help this poor infant child. > raji > > > >"Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta > > > > > > Re: Villagers Worship Indian Infant as Mother > >Goddess > >Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:17:02 -0000 > > > >This situation continues to unfold. New Kerala put up this news video > >today. It is well reported, though I would warn that some may find the > >footage of the baby difficult to watch: > > > >http://tinyurl.com/yx9q9r > > > >Perhaps the widening publicity will encourage some philanthropist or > >hospital to come forward and offer it services in assisting the child > >and her family ... > > > > > >, "prainbow61" > ><paulie-rainbow@> wrote: > > > > > > Namaste, > > > > > > This is fascinating. My sweetie and I just spent the afternoon > > > watching the movie "Durga Maa" which we enjoyed. I did give a thought > > > to the reality that it might reflect, that for some people > > > superstition overlaps with devotion and that could lead to situations > > > that I might not find as charming. > > > > > > The story of the little girl who embodies the Goddess Herself and > > > turns out with all the bad guys defeated and all of the good guys > > > rewarded and families more intact and more loving than before is > > > really nice to watch. > > > > > > The reality of an infant with disabilities being mistaken for a diety > > > and through this not getting the appropriate treatment is dismaying. > > > > > > I hope that the publicity that this case is getting results in some > > > help for her. > > > > > > > > > blessings, > > > > > > pr > > > > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to remain > > > > anonymous:] > > > > > > > > DB: > > > > > > > > regarding this message [...] > > > > > > > > We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. I doubt > > > > if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) operating there, > > > > which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. > > > > > > > > Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of affairs there. > > > > > > > > How about writing to this email address? > > > > > > > > presidentofindia@ > > > > > > > > or can post a message to the President here. > > > > > > > > <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> > > > > > > > > May be he can help. > > > > > > > > I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ Rs. 100. > > > > Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o replying, > > > > it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will sure > > > > attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India works). May > > > > be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) > > > > > > > > G > > > > > > > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta@> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help this > > > > > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any members know > > > > > how this might be facilitated through local relief agencies, etc? - > > > > > DB] > > > > > > > > > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of people are > > > > > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born with rare > > > > > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, the multi- > > > > > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > > > > > > > > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern > >state of > > > > > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing locals from > > > > > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they said. > > > > > > > > > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts say it > >is a > > > > > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar police > > > > > officer. > > > > > > > > > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in eastern > > > > > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > > > > > > > > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > > > > > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands > >folded in > > > > > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 miles) south > > > > > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > > > > > > > > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," Jain said > > > > > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could not > > > > > afford medical treatment. > > > > > > > > > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > > > > > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > > > > > > > > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > > > > > > > > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs to have > > > > > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. It is > > > > > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much money on > > > > > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you launch an > > > > > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee soul. If > > > > > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have the cash in > > > > > no time. Here's hoping." > > > > > > > > > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm? id=1689252006 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ > Talk with your online friends with Messenger > http://www.join.msn.com/messenger/overview > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Thanks, may goddess Durga's grace work thorugh some medium before that child undergoes psychological problems owing to her disability. Let not ignorance take over medical deficiency. If this can be rectified and given new hope to that child and her parents then goddess has already answered. May sincere prayers help that child to have normal childhood. raji. >"Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta > > > > Re: Villagers Worship Indian Infant as Mother >Goddess >Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:46:42 -0000 > >Hi Raji: > >I have contacted the Plan International organization, which is >closely associated with CASP-Plan, a very reputable and reliable >India-based aid agency in Delhi. Rather than soliciting donations >thru Shakti Sadhana, I would rather find a safe and efficient way >for any interested members to help this child directly. > >Thanks for your concern -- here's hoping I will have news soon. > >DB > > >, "rajeshwari iyer" ><rajii31 wrote: > > > > Is shakti sadhana planning to set up fund to help this poor >infant child. > > raji > > > > > > >"Devi Bhakta" <devi_bhakta > > > > > > > > > Re: Villagers Worship Indian Infant as >Mother > > >Goddess > > >Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:17:02 -0000 > > > > > >This situation continues to unfold. New Kerala put up this news >video > > >today. It is well reported, though I would warn that some may >find the > > >footage of the baby difficult to watch: > > > > > >http://tinyurl.com/yx9q9r > > > > > >Perhaps the widening publicity will encourage some philanthropist >or > > >hospital to come forward and offer it services in assisting the >child > > >and her family ... > > > > > > > > >, "prainbow61" > > ><paulie-rainbow@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste, > > > > > > > > This is fascinating. My sweetie and I just spent the afternoon > > > > watching the movie "Durga Maa" which we enjoyed. I did give a >thought > > > > to the reality that it might reflect, that for some people > > > > superstition overlaps with devotion and that could lead to >situations > > > > that I might not find as charming. > > > > > > > > The story of the little girl who embodies the Goddess Herself >and > > > > turns out with all the bad guys defeated and all of the good >guys > > > > rewarded and families more intact and more loving than before >is > > > > really nice to watch. > > > > > > > > The reality of an infant with disabilities being mistaken for >a diety > > > > and through this not getting the appropriate treatment is >dismaying. > > > > > > > > I hope that the publicity that this case is getting results in >some > > > > help for her. > > > > > > > > > > > > blessings, > > > > > > > > pr > > > > > > > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" ><devi_bhakta@> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > [i received this off-board reply from a member who wishes to >remain > > > > > anonymous:] > > > > > > > > > > DB: > > > > > > > > > > regarding this message [...] > > > > > > > > > > We are talking about Bihar, the most lawless state in India. >I doubt > > > > > if there is any non-governmental organization (NGO) >operating there, > > > > > which really serves people than a few mafia thugs. > > > > > > > > > > Sorry to sound so pessimistic. But it is the state of >affairs there. > > > > > > > > > > How about writing to this email address? > > > > > > > > > > presidentofindia@ > > > > > > > > > > or can post a message to the President here. > > > > > > > > > > <http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/writetopresident.jsp> > > > > > > > > > > May be he can help. > > > > > > > > > > I had previously sent an email to him regarding the HIV @ >Rs. 100. > > > > > Have not received any replies, but if something was done w/o >replying, > > > > > it is worth the effort. Using your western credentials will >sure > > > > > attract attention (sorry to say that, but I know how India >works). May > > > > > be Kochu has some contacts through UN.(?) > > > > > > > > > > G > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > , "Devi Bhakta" ><devi_bhakta@> > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > [it would be nice if we could set up a small fund to help >this > > > > > > baby's parents obtain the medical care she needs. Any >members know > > > > > > how this might be facilitated through local relief >agencies, etc? - > > > > > > DB] > > > > > > > > > > > > KOLKATA, India, Nov 14, 2006 (Reuters) - Thousands of >people are > > > > > > flocking an Indian village to worship a baby girl born >with rare > > > > > > tumours as they believe she is a reincarnation of Durga, >the multi- > > > > > > armed Hindu mother goddess, police said on Tuesday. > > > > > > > > > > > > The tumours on the infant, born in a village in the eastern > > >state of > > > > > > Bihar a few weeks ago, looked like extra limbs, drawing >locals from > > > > > > around the region with gifts of fruits and flowers, they >said. > > > > > > > > > > > > "People believe the girl is their deliverer, but experts >say it > > >is a > > > > > > case of congenital defect," said Amit Jain, a senior Bihar >police > > > > > > officer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Durga is worshipped by millions of Hindus, particularly in >eastern > > > > > > India, as the preserver of life and destroyer of evil. > > > > > > > > > > > > The baby, also named Durga, had been wrapped in a cloth and > > > > > > surrounded by flowers as a stream of visitors, their hands > > >folded in > > > > > > prayer, come to her home in Diuri village, 110 km (70 >miles) south > > > > > > of Patna, Bihar's capital. > > > > > > > > > > > > "We hope they understand that the child needs treatment," >Jain said > > > > > > by phone, adding that her parents were labourers who could >not > > > > > > afford medical treatment. > > > > > > > > > > > > SOURCE: Reuters Alert > > > > > > URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/DEL159248.htm > > > > > > > > > > > > A reader of the Scotsman, Edinburgh, adds: > > > > > > > > > > > > "I hope that this baby gets the treatment that she needs >to have > > > > > > a 'normal' life and not be treated as a freak side show. >It is > > > > > > almost christmas and we as "rich" westerners spend so much >money on > > > > > > food and drink etc for the festive season, maybe if you >launch an > > > > > > appeal through your newspaper, we could all help this wee >soul. If > > > > > > people gave the price of a bottle of wine we would have >the cash in > > > > > > no time. Here's hoping." > > > > > > > > > > > > URL: http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm? >id=1689252006 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ > > Talk with your online friends with Messenger > > http://www.join.msn.com/messenger/overview > > > > _______________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new Windows Live Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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