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An 11-year-old girl revered as a living goddess in Nepal has retired early less than a year after she sparked controversy by breaking tradition and traveling overseas, officials said Monday.

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Dionys
March 3, 2008, 12:57 p.m.
I guess America polluted her. No big surprise there. It seems to pollute everything it touches.
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not2needy
March 3, 2008, 6:37 p.m.
I can't believe there is anywhere in the world, that people actually worship their self picked goddesses, based on skin, teeth, etc. Amazingly barbaric.
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koranagirl
March 3, 2008, 8:29 p.m.
Actually, I think the story is quite touching. You could take the story negatively based upon your own personal dogmatic beliefs, but I think it seems quite nice. This religious philosophy mirrors the belief that we are "children" of God/dess, that we have some bit or spark of the divine within us, and that there is a living, breathing Goddess that is with us.
I personally liked the story. The Dali Lama is a wonderful human being who has written many books. Who knows what this girl can do? Perhaps she will be a great leader in her country.
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koranagirl
March 3, 2008, 8:30 p.m.
There is hope in loving, sweet children. Many have a whole lot of wisdom we ignore or won't listen to. Most are very happy and exhibit unconditional love--a very Goddess like attribute.I hope that she does well, and even after she is retired as "Goddess among the living", she will be properly educated and trained to be one of the next generation's kind and loving leaders. We certainly need kind and loving leaders in this world,
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blksentra2
March 4, 2008, 10:58 a.m.
I saw a documentary on this subject. Apparently "Kumanis" are treated as goddesses but are not allowed to leave the temple due to potential exposure to corruption. They are removed from this position if they violate the terms or when the first enter puberty.
The ex-goddesses have a hard time entering a normal life due to years of isolation and it is nearly impossible for a former goddess to be married, since it is said any man who marries one will be cursed for the rest of his life.