Jayanthi-an Inspiring Woman

Agatha83 · Aug 23, 2016

deepv said: ↑

Thanks for sharing the information about Jayanthi.
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Thank you deepv

Agatha83

Agatha83 · Aug 23, 2016

iyerviji said: ↑

Thank you for sharing about the inspiring woman.That lady is really great
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True Viji, about such inspiring women, we come to know about, only when they are given an award.

Agatha83

Agatha83 · Aug 23, 2016

curiousgals78 said: ↑

a truly inspiring woman. thanks for sharing.
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Thank you curiousgals.

Agatha83

Shamalamurthy · Aug 29, 2016

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Agatha,

Thanks for sharing. A truly inspiring woman. Googling shows not much has been written about her so far, so even more thanks for sharing.

India has many such unsung heroes who quietly go about their own little revolutions with big impact and long-lasting change. To do what she did, against that kind of criticism, it is truly commendable. I recently visited a place where bodies are prepared for the funeral. Accompanied someone who was preparing for a loved one's expected death. I think I privately kind of prided myself on being able to go. After returning, and the usual thorough bath etc., I was thinking I want to 'treat' the clothes I wore, the handbag, the chappals I wore and so on. And, right here in IL, I was kind of impressed with myself for being able to read Viswa's recent snippet on the final Journey, without skipping anything.

And there are women who calmly do this for a living, against all odds. Respect.
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Kamalji · Aug 29, 2016

Dear Agatha
Yes truly a brave and wonderful woman.she deserves all accolades that come her way.thanks.
Kamal

Viswamitra · Aug 29, 2016

Dear Agatha,

In a world where Dravidan movement fought to allow people other than a particular caste to be a priest, it is interesting that daughter of a priest has decided to work for a crematorium. Hats off to her for her determination and courage to stay put despite resistance from the society and thanks to her family for being so strongly supporting her throughout her career.

I had a chance to go to the Crematorium recently twice once for my FIL and another for my uncle who died at the age of 100. I can't appreciate the work people do in the crematorium. Even scheduling is such a nightmare as many times 5-6 schedule cremation around the same time. Besides, people with political clout demand for an immediate time allocation and they have to face such threats as well.

There is a board prominently displayed in the office that no staff should demand any money from the grieving families other than payments due to the government and if they are found demanding, the people are encouraged to report. Even one offers money, the employees are reluctant as it would amount to violation of the government rules. Finally, we ended up convincing them that we were on our own giving this as a goodwill gesture and not because the employees demanded anything.

Please note that the electric crematorium can't be out of order even for a few hours forget about a day. I am so happy she was recognized for her contributions.

Viswa

SeekingMind · Aug 29, 2016

Thanks for sharing.

Agatha83 · Aug 29, 2016

Kamalji said: ↑

Dear Agatha
Yes truly a brave and wonderful woman.she deserves all accolades that come her way.thanks.
Kamal
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Dear Kamalji,

It is sad that Bollywood celebrities occupy the front pages of women's magazine, but not a word about such brave women who survive, braving the odds.

Agatha83

Agatha83 · Aug 29, 2016

Viswamitra said: ↑

Dear Agatha,

In a world where Dravidan movement fought to allow people other than a particular caste to be a priest, it is interesting that daughter of a priest has decided to work for a crematorium. Hats off to her for her determination and courage to stay put despite resistance from the society and thanks to her family for being so strongly supporting her throughout her career.

I had a chance to go to the Crematorium recently twice once for my FIL and another for my uncle who died at the age of 100. I can't appreciate the work people do in the crematorium. Even scheduling is such a nightmare as many times 5-6 schedule cremation around the same time. Besides, people with political clout demand for an immediate time allocation and they have to face such threats as well.

There is a board prominently displayed in the office that no staff should demand any money from the grieving families other than payments due to the government and if they are found demanding, the people are encouraged to report. Even one offers money, the employees are reluctant as it would amount to violation of the government rules. Finally, we ended up convincing them that we were on our own giving this as a goodwill gesture and not because the employees demanded anything.

Please note that the electric crematorium can't be out of order even for a few hours forget about a day. I am so happy she was recognized for her contributions.

Viswa
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Dear Viswa,

There are still many villages in Tamilnadu, where castes play an important role in cremating their dead. Dead people belonging to lower caste are not allowed to be cremated in the crematorium belonging to the upper caste. I still can't understand where caste comes in to play, when a person is dead.
Whatever may be the accolades Jayanthi must have received, I still wonder how the society treats her and her family. But the best part of the whole thing, is that her work has been recognised and appreciated by the Government, without which we wouldn't have come to know about her. Thanks for your valuable FB.

Agatha83

Agatha83 · Aug 29, 2016

SeekingMind said: ↑

Thanks for sharing.
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SeekingMind said: ↑

Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you SeekingMimd.

Agatha83