On 28 April 2011 15:59, Valmiki Faleiro <valmikigoa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Gabe, > > When a Sanyasi takes vows and dons saffron robes, it is symbolic of > fire, of cremation. When life does depart, the Sanyasi's mortal remains > are not cremated a second time. They are interred. > That's something I learnt in childhood -- and I hope I am not wrong! > > Regards, v > Dear Valmiki, RESPONSE: Never one to take a word by face value, I did Google, you are on the dot and crossed the t's. Thanks for the informative piece. Stick to Goanet one learns a lot on this forum! As an aside - are there any past prominent Goan Hindus that have reached this Nirvana? i.e. Bandodkar? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.