Why wouldn’t a cow be kept on the roof?
Religion in India – http://iori-komei.deviantart.com
This morning at mass the priest made a point about coming together as one church, but also emphasized heavily that the country must come together. India is predominantly Hindu, but with Christianity and Islam growing, there have always been clashes. Overcoming these barriers has not only allowed for peace throughout the country, but also the opportunity for outsiders to come in and help the people. Without the patients and the children accepting us in their town, we would not be able to make a change. Another one of my goals while being here is to understand the core beliefs of Hinduism, which is the most prevalent in India, in order to be able to relate to the people of the region. Looking into the future I would like patients to know that even though we may not share the same beliefs I respect theirs based on my knowledge of them. This will allow the patients to trust me and follow directions that will improve their overall health. Later in the day I saw a man attempting to walk his cow down the road. I know we have all seen a dog owner struggling to walk his large golden retriever, with the owners arm looking like it is about to snap. This scene was ten times worse with his feet literally skidding on the ground. The scene was a funny moment to a beautiful Sunday.
Riding side saddle – India version