Charity Destroys, Work Builds' was the mantra of the last of India's great social activists, Baba Amte. And see what the other M. of Charity do... They do Charity, make the reciever feel guilty and helpless and convert him. They make him feel little and that they are the ones to follow.
Indeed a great loss to mankind... He was indeed a peaceful man... I will cherish the smile that he bestowed on me when I met him a couple of weeks ago.. My salutations to you.... Hope that the wonderful work which you started propers further changing peoples lives ..
baba amte towers above other social workers. he was a genuine person. this is shown by the fact that while he worked quietly, his followers like arundhati roy and medha patekar to some extent have thrived on publicity. baba amte's departure is a huge loss to our country, may his soul rest in peace
I was one of the lucky few who have met Baba last year. He couldn't talk much as he was not keeping well and bed ridden. I could meet him only for 5 mins. But what a personality. Those 5mins let out so much of positive energy. I also went to see Anandwan and you just have to be there to believe that someone as great as Baba can only create that magic. The hospitals, schools, workshops and so many other things. Also Hemalkasa is like a magical place in the midst of thick forest. Hats off to Baba's son Mr.Prakash Amte for following Baba's footsteps and adhering to his principles. We should just to share our condolences but try to imbibe some of his values in us and try and make at least some difference to the society. Baba's loss cannot be replaced by anyone. It was a honour to have had someone like Baba Amte in this country. He will always be remembered and missed by many.
Baba Amte and dalai Lama has great respect for eachother..and were great friends. i guess Baba Amte was one of those great Boddhisattva who comes to this world from time to time to serve the sentient beings. Its huge loss to our country in particular and humanities in general. And Dalai lama must be missing this great friend of his.
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by sam disouza on Feb 09, 2008 01:36 PM Permalink
Mother Teresa was Christian Missionary
who used to tell poor people suffering from diseases, that god is Great, he will cure you.
And if she herself got cough/cold or simple viral flu, she used to run abroad to get best medical treatments
On the other hand Baba Aamte was simple local country fellow, who just offered to to get injected with leprosy virus for further experiments. I t is rumored that he himself got the disease twice while on treating leprosy patients
No doubt our International Mother Teressa was great than local Baba Aamte
RE:RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by hari garg on Feb 09, 2008 01:34 PM Permalink
why the wrong thing to compare the two. why not to keep in mind his services to the huminity. he too was a man sent by Almighty for the service to the people. it is not easy for anybody in this world to disown his wealth and serve the poor. let us learn something from the great soul and also do something for the man kind and then only anybody shall be able to appreciate Baba's contribution to this otherwise materilistic world. i have always respected his being and i bow my head to the departed soul. such beings are send by God and after leaving this world, live with Him. regards from hari r.garg
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by sreedhar reddy on Feb 09, 2008 01:22 PM Permalink
shut up sood, what do you mean by local baba???? both were great people, and we would do better to retand emulate rather than compare them
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by arun naik on Feb 09, 2008 01:36 PM Permalink
Raj and Sood It is good that both of you at least knew about mother teresa. just imagine now that both of you asking to mother teresa - We are from india, we dont know who Baba Amte is . What would Mother Teresa reply ??..... both of you should give reply of this if you are......
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by Ravindra Patil on Feb 09, 2008 01:26 PM Permalink
your brain is so small that can't think of great person Baba Amte. What Mother Teresa had done, converting poors to christans through her missionaries on the name of people service
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by Naman Sood on Feb 09, 2008 01:28 PM Permalink
nothing wrong in that, so she should spread islam ? it is natural you will like your own religion to spread
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by Ravindra Patil on Feb 09, 2008 01:30 PM Permalink
means she was not doing for people but she was doing for her religion, and Baba Amte for was doing his work for all deprived people irrespective of cast, religon, so he is great
RE:RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by arun naik on Feb 09, 2008 01:48 PM Permalink
Mr Ravindra Patil - Please dont be so upset and provocative. How you can expect all human being are good persons. there are some like sood and raj. when we can understand why they both are talking in such a low calibre tone. we should ignore and shun them. Baba Amte was great and it is a truth which can not be changed by such pitty .....
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by sreedhar reddy on Feb 09, 2008 01:30 PM Permalink
poors were not converted to christianity. and if she was not there then narrow minded people like you would have isolated them and let them die on streets. if they chose christianity, its bcoz we hindu could not interpret our religion properly and tries to outcast them instead of helping them. fault lies with us and not Mother Teresa, if these lepers converted to christianiy
RE:RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by netinetineti on Feb 09, 2008 01:32 PM Permalink
how come then there are dalit christians. how come there is untouchability in christianity? how is it there are different churches, prayer sessions etc for different types of people? dont blame hindus... blame the politicians.... northeast is 90% christian.. then why is there so much poverty, drug abuse, aids, voilence? going by your logic it surely has something to do with the flaws in christianity....
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by sreedhar reddy on Feb 09, 2008 01:36 PM Permalink
excatly dude, inspite of these faults why are people convertin to christianity???? bcoz we are not able to hold them. there are christian dalits, bcoz of our caste based reservations, ppl still want to remain dalits to avail reservations
RE:Can anybody explain me, whats that, Mother Therasa did more than Baba Amte
by Ajay Gupta on Feb 09, 2008 01:23 PM Permalink
Mother Teresa is mama and Baba Amte is baba. The general philosophy (Hindu) is mama > baba
He is lived by his two sons and wife. This was one of the greatest gift he gave to India. I am sure these two living legends from his family will take his movement ahead and keep inspiring the world in the same way Baba Amte did.
RE:Can anybody explain why Baba Amte and Gandiji were not selected for Nobel Prize for Peace
by sreedhar reddy on Feb 09, 2008 01:25 PM Permalink
Gandhi is much larger than the Noble prize
RE:Can anybody explain why Baba Amte and Gandiji were not selected for Nobel Prize for Peace
by G S Uppal on Feb 09, 2008 01:24 PM Permalink
Mahatma Gandhi was recommended thrice for Nobel Peace Prize and twice it was rejected due to pressure from British Govt. and third time he was recommended after his death and Nobel Prizes are given only to living people and not posthumously so his nomination was rejected. The Indian govt never did anything to recommend a personality like Baba Amte for the award though he was the most deserving person for that (at least as compared to the many politicians who have received Nobel Peace Prize though they were no less than terrorists in real life). A few days back was discussing this point only with my colleagues that if there is anybody who should get Nobel Peace Prize it is Baba Amte. And now after the demise of Baba Amte Nobel Peace Prize can not be given to him (same reason - it can not be given posthumously). Anyway great souls like Baba Amte don't need a peace prize to prove their work and deeds. and the other important point is should we really have a Peace Prize in the name of a person (ALFRED NOBLE) who invented none other than "DYNAMITE" which by no means is a thing for peace, yeah science etc. is okay but "Peace Prize" ????? THINK IT OVER
RE:Can anybody explain why Baba Amte and Gandiji were not selected for Nobel Prize for Peace
by Gopinath Vakkada on Feb 09, 2008 02:52 PM Permalink
Forget Nobel Prize, why could the numerous Indian Govts not honour him as a "BHARAT RATNA". Is his opposition to the Sardar Sarovar the reason or his being a true secular person.
I am one among the lucky persons who have talked to Mr Baba Amte.I have seen his Anandwan garden, workshop. Food, shelter and care for needy personnel was his motto. The green garden with colourful roses(roses of all colours), paddy field, the Art and graphics work (till now I have never seen such a beautiful greeting card. Even his son Dr Amte is also never failed to serve to the poor. The hospital for the poor including the leprosy patents. I salute their dedication and service to the nation. Nation has lost another true Gandhi. I pray the almighty for his soul rest in peace. S.Gopalkrishnan,Bangalore
RE:Baba Amte
by arun naik on Feb 09, 2008 02:02 PM Permalink
s.gopalkrishnan, bangalore your say that nation has lost another true gandhi is very correct and appropriate. you are fortunate that you met that great soul. Now a days country needs people like baba amte and like you then will peace will come to our country. Thanks
