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Letters to the Zoning Administrator Concerning SRF's Request to Create a Private Mausoleum on Mt. Washington Note: Opinions expressed in letters are those of individuals, and not of any organization Dear Mr. Brown: In reference to the plans of SRF to move the body of Paramhansa Yogananda to Mt. Washington, I would like to express my strong opinion against this plan. There are many reasons why this would not be in the best interest of those of us at Ananda and for the residents of Mt. Washington. In the interest of your time, I will only address the issue that seems the most important to me. Pilgrimmage is an important aspect of most religions and spiritual paths. Currently I live in Ananda Assisi and frequently I have the opportunity to visit the Holy Places of St. Francis. People come from all over the world to visit his tomb and other holy places pertaining to him. In this same regard, many devotees from both SRF and Ananda Communities will continue to make pilgrimmages to the burial place of Paramhansa Yogananda. Usually when we go on these pilgrimmages we travel in large buses. Is there even enough space on the roads up to Mt. Washington to accommodate these buses? And what kind of impact will this kind of traffic and congestion have on the residents of Mt. Washinton? Our community here is a little outside of Assisi in a remote, rural area. I deeply appreciate the peace and solitude it provides. I am sure the residents of Mt. Washington probably feel the same way about their home. You have a job that I in no way envy. I read the notes on the first public hearing, what a mess! All the chaos and disrespect would have done me in. I am sure you face this kind of thing quite often, so my prayers are with you. May God bless you with His infinite peace and joy. Sincerely, Rethel L. Rodgers, R. N. Note: Opinions expressed in letters are those of individuals, and not of any organization |
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