Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 >"Dayamrita Chaitanya" <dayamrita >Mon, 27 Dec 2004 20:10:27 -0800 > > > > Aum Amriteswaryai Namah > >I have been getting many emails regarding the disaster after the Tsunami >hit India. Needless to say Amma is in the midst of serving the villagers. >She is also directing all the volunteer efforts (the only one that is >available to the villagers, which are the worst hit people in Kerala) There >are 6 AIMS ambulances going around and also some mobile medical clinics >administering the needs of the disaster victims. The extent of the disaster >is yet to be known. Many people from the village are still missing. 15,000 >villagers have been housed at the Engineering College in Vallikavu. The >residents of the ashram foregoing food and sleep are serving them. Even >though the water has receded, many villagers do not know where to go, for >their houses has been completely washed away. There are also the looming >danger of yet another Tsunami. Brahmacharis and devotees are also serving >in the other disaster stricken areas like Chennai, Kanyakumari and other >parts in India. > >Regarding the relief efforts a special fund is being set up here in the U.S >according to the wishes of many who want to do contribute in any way that >they can. I talked to Dr. Prem from the AIMS hospital. His opinion is that >we send whatever medical supplies we can for disaster relief. This will >include Antibiotics, iv tubes, and disaster supplies like the first aid >kits etc. But he once again reiterated that if we donate money rather than >in kind, this can be used either for medicine or rebuilding homes, wherever >necessary. > >The devotees in California has pledged to rebuild the Parayakadavu village >surrounding Amritapuri. > >I am also sending a press release. Please circulate this among your local >press if you can. > > >I would take a moment to appreciate all your concern and compassion. Thank >you. > > > >Namah Sivaya, >Dayamrita > >-\ --------------------- >-\ --------------------- > >Dayamrita Chaitanya >M.A.Center >P.O.Box 613 >San Ramon, CA 94583 > >Phone 510 537 9417 X 108 >Fax 510 889 8585 >Web Site: www.amma.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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