Sajani, a 10 year old girl from Nepal (and the earthly manifestation of the Hindu goddess Kali) is visiting Washington this week, according to the IHT.
I had no idea that these child goddesses of Katmandu even existed. According to the article, they are chosen from a Buddhist caste when they are about 2, and the Hindu deity inhabits them until they reach puberty, at which point they retire. What does she think of her life as a goddess?
"There's nothing I don't like about being a goddess," Sajani said through an interpreter. Then, thinking about her typical day, when she has to rise early for her family and others to pray to her, she added, "It was difficult when I was younger to get up at 4 to bathe for the morning prayers."
I can't help but feel a bit sorry for her, even though she likes the life and "cries with her mother over the loss of her life as a goddess" in a few years. What a responsibility for a child!
Sajani never gets into trouble. In fact, her family worships her, and if she is in a bad mood, it "becomes a major drama because it's considered bad luck"
Can you imagine if your every mood had such an impact on the people around you? I guess it's a good thing the goddess leaves at puberty... can you imagine the chaos as the hormones kicked into gear?
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