[ = Jharkhand = ] Jharkhand: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes

2008-08-23 Thread sri venkat
Ritual of getting bitten by snakes Sat, Aug 23 10:05 AM http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20080823/824/tnl-ritual-of-getting-bitten-by-snakes.html Mohulia Sol (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Tribals in Jharkhand celebrated their traditional festival during which the devotees practice a unique ritual

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2008-08-23 Thread WILLIAM KISKU
AND SOLUTIONS as well during the discussion. William Kisku --- sri venkat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes Sat, Aug 23 10:05 AM http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20080823/824/tnl-ritual-of-getting-bitten-by-snakes.html Mohulia Sol (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI

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2008-08-23 Thread sri venkat
William I will not interfere, not influence beliefs of anybody . That is central to Hindu pluralism and accomodation. The only caveat is they do not cause harm to others or try to destroy their way life (read semitic beliefs) With specific regards to your query, I believe traditional ways of

Re: [ = Jharkhand = ] Jharkhand: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes

2008-08-23 Thread sri venkat
Dear William It is understandable that as a doctor, you are emotional about his whole issue. Of course is it another matter that modern doctors find traditional ways which are easily available and generally free, an anathema to modern medical profession since it curtails their business. Now

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2008-08-23 Thread WILLIAM KISKU
My Dear Ven, You are one of the most vociferous and prolific contributor in this forum and I have always admired YOUR contribution, though I do not agree with or believe your articles. I would have been upset if the moderator had banned your writings. I like you believe in freedom of speech/

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Re: [ = Jharkhand = ] Jharkhand: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes

2008-08-23 Thread S kumar
: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes Sat, Aug 23 10:05 AM http://in.news. yahoo.com/ 139/20080823/ 824/tnl-ritual- of-getting- bitten-by- snakes.html Mohulia Sol (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Tribals in Jharkhand celebrated their traditional festival during which the devotees practice a unique

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2008-08-23 Thread WILLIAM KISKU
ahvenkitesh@ gmail.com wrote: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes Sat, Aug 23 10:05 AM http://in.news. yahoo.com/ 139/20080823/ 824/tnl-ritual- of-getting- bitten-by- snakes.html Mohulia Sol (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Tribals in Jharkhand celebrated their traditional festival

Re: [ = Jharkhand = ] Jharkhand: Ritual of getting bitten by snakes

2008-08-23 Thread sri venkat
://in.news. yahoo.com/ 139/20080823/ 824/tnl-ritual- of-getting- bitten-by- snakes.html Mohulia Sol (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Tribals in Jharkhand celebrated their traditional festival during which the devotees practice a unique ritual of being bitten by snakes to please the Hindu deity