First the story of female monk (Jain Sadhvi) Siddhishri, 21, who went missing from the Sthanatk (place of worship of a sect of Shvetambar Jains that does not have idols, they are atheists & anti-rituals).
The devotees had found ash in her room and soon the news spread that a miracle has occurred. Also, rumours of people having seen a flash light emerging from her room made rounds. Hundreds of devotees gathered but it was later found that Siddhishri was in love with one, Raju Talwar, & had eloped with him. The plan was to leave a tale of mystery so that everybody would consider as miracle-- result of her 'sadhna' and stop searching the female monk.
The worst part is that now everybody is gunning for her. She has been arrested and has not only been charged with offending Religious Feelings under Section 295 (A) but also for criminal conspiracy, criminal mischief etc etc. Raju was interested in 'darshan' of the sadhvi when he first heard of her and later turned her attendant. She also fell in love with him.
Siddhishri's crime: She is an adult & decided to marry. Like innumerable similar monks, she was turned 'Sadhvi' at the age of 14. Like the 9-year-old girl whose parents said that she had shown wish to live the life of an ascetic (and the case is in Court), Samta was also made Sadhvi Siddhishri.
The Sadhvi/Sadhu has to live an austere life and can never marry besides shunning all blood relations. Jain monks always walk barefoot, accept small quantity of food in alms, have to move from place to place, never take up any transport and have to pluck off their hair (not cut them with blade or barbers).
Code of conduct is extensive with slight differences in various sects & sub-sects. Won't it be better if Jain Orders stop inducting minors as monks even if the parents are willing. Once they are grown up they can decide & if they still wish to devote their life then they can surely go ahead then.
Imrana gets justice
Good to see the court sending the Imrana's rapist to the jail for ten years. But what about the cleric who said that she ought to live with the father-in-law as wife?
DIWALI and EID GREETINGS
I am off to my hometown. The blog will be inactive for a week or so. Best Eid and Diwali wishes to all of you.
And yes, something about Kafila, it has taken off with a post on growing intolerance towards inter-religious marriages in Gujarat.
Firaq:
sarzameen-e-hind par aqvaam-e-aalam ke firaaq
kafile baste gaye aur hindostaaN bantaa gayaa....
..to phir qaafle (kafile) banaate rahiye, blogosphere aabaad karte jaiye, Shivam ji
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Lady Monk's miraculous escape & greetings
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Diwali and Eid wishes to you too!!
Enjoy the holidays!!
Cheers,
HP
lol...thanks! aur eid mubarak
Thanks hp and thanks Shivam.
Eid Mubarak to you!
Eid Mubarak to u, besides nice blog :)
Takecare
Eid Mubarak ho.
Eid Mubarak.. Happy Diwali!
Come back soon and start blogging again! :-)
Eid Mubarak, Adnan bhai. And I hope you are having a good time at home. :)
And thanks for the Diwali wishes too. :)
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I didnt see any comments from you on the Imrana case - the recent twists etc... Wonder why you are so over-zealous about Jain's instead...
Eid Mubarak Adnan bhai! Mere Eid yehi bete. No ghar war
@anon
check out indianmuslims.in for your answer
Eid Mubarak! Where are you based? Besides, where's your hometown?
Long time?
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This car was unveiled in the city exclusively for a select
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The only owner who has let the world know he owns a Bentley is
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