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What to bring from India - cosmetics, henna, coconut oil, spices, clothes from India

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    Over the years of traveling around India, I have never brought anything for myself and my loved ones as a gift. There were both extremely useful and pleasant gizmos, and outright consumer goods. The first trip ended with an overflowing suitcase of colorful junk - I wanted to take everything at once, the prices were amazing with their cheapness! With each time spontaneous purchases became less and less. nine0003

    Now I have a standard kit, without which I never return from India. Friends are waiting for new gifts and continue to send orders.

    Cosmetics

    Like any girl, in every country I always look closely at cosmetics. The countries of Asia in this regard have always pleased me: the choice is huge, the prices are several times lower than Russian ones. India is a holiday and expanse for lovers of everything natural. Care cosmetics with herbal ingredients are what local beauties use. But decorative cosmetics of decent quality can not be found here, as well as perfumes. Indian women make up just terribly, it’s a problem for them to even choose a tonal remedy for their skin, so girls with bright faces and dark necks are pacing the streets. And the favorite color of shadows and lipstick is piggy pink. nine0003

    All kinds of creams, masks, peels, oils are sold at every turn. Even in small towns where there are no shopping centers, you will not be left without shopping. I like to choose cosmetics in large pharmacies or supermarkets. By the way, in India, packaged goods are subject to MRP - maximum retail price, the price above which the seller cannot sell the goods. It is indicated on the product itself, so when buying cosmetics, you do not have to think about bargaining or look for places where they sell cheaper. Prices are the same everywhere. nine0003

    There are several major cosmetics manufacturers in India. To understand which one is yours, you have to try. I will talk about the most popular and high-quality brands:

    1. Himalaya. The most famous cosmetics corporation outside of India, producing a huge amount of hair and skin care products, is also famous for its dietary supplements. You can buy Himalaya products in almost any pharmacy in Russia, but knowledgeable people say that products for export are very different from products for the domestic market. Therefore, it is advised to buy only in India. At the same time, the Indians themselves do not particularly favor Himalaya: the brand has been working for a long time only due to its big name, and the quality is no longer the same. In my opinion, Himalaya is really not the best Indian cosmetics, besides, its prices are rising much faster than other brands. However, you can find good products from them: hygienic lipsticks are an order of magnitude better than competitors, moisturizing soap, whitening toothpaste, and hair conditioner is still one of the best, such a thick consistency cannot be found anywhere else. In tourist areas in supermarkets there are brochures in Russian, which describe all the numerous Himalaya products. Prices are average: shampoos - from 1.06 USD (70 INR), face cream - 3.7 USD (250 INR), toothpaste - 1.49USD (100 INR).
    2. Swati. All-natural Swati cosmetics cost more than Himalaya, but have a much larger following among the local population. In addition to the standard set of creams and shampoos, the company produces a huge collection of essential oils that are cheaper than in Russia (from 1.5 USD/100 INR). Hair care products are especially popular: shampoos, balms and oils. Indians love to rub some herbal compounds into their heads, and they use the procedure not only to improve the appearance of hair, but also for medicinal purposes for the whole body. Ayurvedic oils will help get rid of headaches, improve memory, relieve insomnia and other problems. I bought a large bottle of natural amla oil (one of the most beneficial plants for hair) for 6 USD (400 INR). nine0008
    3. Khadi. Swati and Khadi are owned and produced by the same company, but the latter brand is positioned as a premium brand. These cosmetics are also completely natural, created according to Ayurvedic recipes, they say that they are even made by hand. Under this brand, you can buy unusual skin and hair care products in metal jars - inside they contain a dry mixture or herbal paste that needs to be diluted with rose water or milk. Cost from 4.6 USD (300 INR).
    4. Jovees. One of my two favorite brands of Indian cosmetics. Medium price segment and huge selection! My favorites are face and eye creams, as well as masks and cleansers. The price for the cream is about 3 USD (200 INR). There is also a large series of age cosmetics. nine0008
    5. Biotic. And here is the second favorite. Biotique has a bright, noticeable packaging (all in boxes), a small amount of all products and a huge assortment. It is similar in price to the previous brand. They release their own series of face products with UV protection (very important for India!). I recommend trying Biotique's lip balm, hair oils and scrub.
    6. Shahnaz Husein. One of the most legendary Indian cosmetics brands has a rich history. She owes her name and creation to Princess Shahnaz, who since childhood dreamed of reviving the ancient Indian traditions of Ayurveda in the field of beauty. The girl studied at the best universities in Europe and opened the production of natural luxury cosmetics in her homeland, which earned love all over the world. You can buy products in stores and pharmacies, it costs much more than other brands. Creams on average from 25 USD (1500 INR). Our customer may be a little surprised by the design of the packaging, made in the style of Bollywood of the 70s, but the quality of the cosmetics itself, according to reviews, is really on top: comparable to European luxury brands. nine0008
    7. Divya Patanjali. Another giant of Ayurveda is Patanjali, the brand breaks all records of popularity. The company produces some incredible amount of dietary supplements and cosmetics, as well as food, literature, etc. Patanjali cosmetics captivates with its authenticity and low price. It is sold in company stores, in which an Ayurvedic doctor sometimes takes medicines. The price for creams and cleansers starts from 0.7 USD (50 INR). Our fellow citizens carry goods in boxes. Favorites are toothpaste, anti-wrinkle cream, face wash, shampoo and balm with proteins, as well as soap, which includes cow urine. nine0008

    Henna

    Indian henna is considered one of the best in the world. Sold on every corner - costs from 0.7 USD (50 INR) for a hefty package. The most common option is black, it is used by the Indians themselves. There are other shades - red or burgundy. Many of our ladies prefer to take care of their hair with Indian henna. Every time I bring a few packages to my mother and her friends - they do not recognize another henna!

    For the traditional mehendi pattern on the arms or legs, henna is sold in black (with the addition of dye) or red-brown (natural) colors in special foil cones. It costs from 0.15 USD (10 INR) per tube. nine0003

    Coconut oil

    The king of all Indian cosmetics is coconut oil. It is used for everything. In Asia, without coconut, there would probably be no life. They eat it, drink it, make a bunch of products, furniture, dishes, interior, etc. out of it. A real Asian woman always has coconut oil at home (for cooking and for beauty). Unrefined cooking oil, it is often sold in simple plastic bottles for bottling, it has a short shelf life. For me, it has become a daily cosmetic product, I threw away all body lotions a long time ago. Cosmetic oil can be bought at any store, it can be stored for 12-18 months. Oil from different manufacturers is sold in Indian stores:

    • Parachute.
    • Patanjali.
    • Para9.
    • Pachratna.
    • Cocoraj et al.

    The most popular product is sold in blue plastic bottles. Oil can be found in any volume - from 40 ml to 1 liter and more. I prefer the medium size 100 ml bottles from Parachute (the locals consider it the best quality). When choosing oil, pay attention to the tightness of the packaging - if it leaks in your suitcase, it will be unpleasant. The price for 100 ml is about 0.46 USD (30 INR). nine0003

    At home, the oil may freeze and turn into a white creamy mixture. Just heat it under warm water, it will not lose its properties. A little about the use of coconut oil:

    • Moisturizes hair, can be applied for a couple of hours before washing your hair.
    • Skin care - use in place of body lotion.
    • Helps to get a beautiful tan - do not apply oil during peak hours of solar activity, you can burn!
    • Cares for nails and cuticles. nine0008

    Ayurveda

    Ayurveda is the science of life, a system of alternative medicine, originated in India. Today, the fashion for the oriental lifestyle has reached the peak of its popularity. Everyone strives to learn the centuries-old wisdom and gain the health of a real yogi. According to our Western mentality, the easiest way to do this is by drinking a miracle pill. What enterprising Indians profit from. The number of Ayurvedic clinics and shops selling all-natural medicines is growing by leaps and bounds. India is becoming a rapidly developing medical tourism country. In pursuit of health, our compatriots take out suitcases full of incomprehensible powders, pills and syrups. How to properly approach the issue of health, so as not to throw a lot of money down the drain? nine0003

    It must be understood that Ayurveda is a whole science of lifestyle in general, and not a collection of recipes for preparing medicines. To be truly healthy, you will have to change your diet, physical activity and clean your head from the inside. Then, in combination with certain medicines, you can gain health and longevity. For me, the integrated approach of Ayurveda is still too complicated. But there are a few tools that have firmly entered my life. I also got my family hooked on natural medicine. nine0003

    Before taking out the contents of Ayurvedic shops, it is advisable to visit an Ayurvedic doctor who will determine your type of dosha (physical energy) and prescribe a course of treatment with drugs. You will also be required to follow a prescribed diet (also according to your dosha type). You can find a specialist in Ayurvedic clinics. Sometimes doctors are accepted free of charge at stores, for example, Patanjali's company (one of the largest in the country in the production of dietary supplements and cosmetics) provides a doctor's consultation. Keep in mind that drugs will have to be taken for a long time, and some - throughout life. Will you be able to take away such a number of jars? nine0003

    However, demand for Ayurveda is high. What are the most popular dietary supplement manufacturers in India?

    • Patanjali.
    • Himalaya.
    • Dabur.
    • Baidyanath.
    • Maharishi Ayurveda.
    • Arya Vaidya Sala many others.

    I will list just some of the products that I or my friends have tried:

    1. Chyawanprash. The most popular Ayurvedic jam. It contains more than 50 herbal ingredients, and the recipe is several hundred years old. The spectrum of action of Chyawanprash is very wide, but most often it is used to strengthen the immune system. It also invigorates and gives energy. If you take Chyawanprash 2 teaspoons a day with milk, you can survive autumn and winter without colds. It tastes like a spicy jam. I like Dabur Chyawanprash the most, but experts say that Patanjali offers the best recipe. The smallest jar of 250 g costs from 1.23 USD (80 INR). nine0008
    2. Nim. This plant is sold in powder, tablets or capsules. The latter option is more convenient to use. Neem perfectly cleanses the blood, has a bactericidal effect, strengthens the immune system and helps improve skin condition. Neem is produced by different companies, the price for a jar of tablets starts from 2.7 USD (180 INR).
    3. Triphala Churna. The product is sold in powder and consists of three components: amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki. Improves digestion, removes toxins, rejuvenates the body. It is better to take it in the form of a powder, although there are also tablets. The price starts from 0.7 USD (50 INR). nine0008
    4. Amla. One of the most useful plants in India, it is part of many Ayurvedic preparations, including Chyawanprash. Amla has a sharp sour taste and is used to make tablets, powders, capsules, candies, drinks, oils and more. Amla is the champion in vitamin C content (30 times more than in an orange). Amla preparations solve just a cosmic number of problems: they improve skin condition, treat gum disease, indigestion, constipation, cleanse the body, blood, central nervous system, strengthen the heart and much more. Amla sweets can be given to children to strengthen immunity. And Indian beauties rub oil into their hair (by the way, it has a dark green color and a pungent smell). Powdered amla costs from 0.7 USD (50 INR) per 100 g, hair oil - from 1.07 USD (70 INR) per 150 ml. nine0008
    5. Kailas Jeevan. This ointment with blue jars and tubes is familiar to everyone who has ever been to India. Remedy for almost all ailments! Helps with insect bites, sunburn and household burns, accelerates the healing of wounds and scratches, relieves inflammation, fights cracked heels. The ointment can even be taken orally for sore throats and sore throats! The smell of the product is very specific, but the result is tested on myself. The cost for a small tube is from 0.4 USD (30 INR).

    Jewelry

    Although Indian women suffer from a weakness for gold jewelry and buy them with or without reason, a rare tourist will go to India just for gold. It is distinguished by a bright yellow color, and thanks to the frilly design, the jewelry resembles rather a cheap fake. But not a single girl will refuse silver jewelry and hand-made jewelry.

    Even leaving aside the traditional Indian shops with gold and silver, where the local population buys weighty chains and rings, the number of jewelry stores in India simply rolls over. In tourist areas, jewelry stores line up in orderly rows. Work there, as a rule, residents of northern India, in particular the state of Kashmir. They offer finished products in gold (any shade), silver and precious stones. It is the stones that are the main specialization of the Kashmiris. nine0003

    If you are not satisfied with the finished product, you will be offered to order something from the catalog. You can also come with your own sketches and even with your own metal. The work of local craftsmen is inexpensive. For $100 you will be offered a set of rings and earrings with precious stones. Our tourists love jewelry no less than Indians, therefore they bring significant income to local jewelers. Customer-oriented Kashmiris often speak Russian and are already accustomed to our tastes and requirements. As elsewhere, there are pitfalls here:

    • If you are not a gemologist, it will be difficult to determine the authenticity and quality of stones by eye. You will most likely not be presented with any certificates, so you have to take our word for it.
    • It is not easy to find a good jeweler to order a product according to your sketches, although this service is offered in any shop. The quality of the work will still be "Indian", it is distinguished by a rougher execution.
    • The Kashmiris are real bargainers. You will never be told the real price right away. If you do not know the real value of the product, it will be difficult to bargain. Sellers inflate prices several times. nine0008

    Another category of Indian jewelers is the Nepalese. Their shops can be found not only in the north, but also in all major tourist cities in India. Even in Goa there are several points where you can always find them (day and night markets, the Nepalese market in Calangute, many shops on the tourist streets). It is very easy to distinguish the Nepalese - they look more like Mongoloids than Indians. Like all Buddhists, they are a proud people who know the value of themselves and their work. Bargaining with them is short - Nepalese dump no more than 15-20%. Their main focus is silver. A simple ring without stones, but with a beautiful ornament, can be purchased for a price of 7.6 USD (500 INR). Huge collapses of silver items are often located right on the floor of a jewelry store. There are also products made of semi-precious stones, metal and all kinds of jewelry. Another category of goods is all kinds of decor items (masks, figurines, decorative locks) and singing bowls for meditation. nine0003

    I am a fan of Nepalese silver. Every trip I take with me a ring in the traditional style. Dear girls, if you are close to boho style, you will love the Nepalese market. Such a number of ethnic bracelets, rings, earrings can not be found anywhere else. What pleases me separately: the silver will not peel off, and the stones will not fall out, as was often the case with Indian jewelry. Nepalese silver jewelry is mostly made in ethnic style, there is also a classic design. Their work also cannot be called too fine and accurate, however, the products look high-quality and interesting. Some silver items are hallmarked. If you are afraid to make a mistake in choosing, take a magnet with you to the market and check the metal with it. nine0003

    Clothing

    Many of our compatriots buy saris or the traditional women's costume shalwar kameez as souvenirs for their homeland. There is nowhere to wear them at home, and therefore the outfits lie in the closet. You won't find good European clothes in India, at least it won't be cheaper and better than in Russia. But there are a few things that can only be bought in India for ridiculous money:

    1. Ali Baba pants. The most popular clothes of all tourists are Ali Baba panties (Aladdins). Wide, dimensionless, suitable for girls and boys. This is the perfect outfit for traveling in India. They will help girls to hide their uniforms from passionate Indians, it is easy and comfortable to ride trains and buses in them, it is not at all hot in them. If you can’t wash your pants after the road, it’s okay! Sometimes it's easier to buy new ones. For me, this is the best companion in Indian travels. Approximately 2 pairs per trip. Ali Baba is made from thin cotton or jersey. Such pleasure costs from 1.5 USD (100 INR). Shirts made of the same light material or simple T-shirts will be a good addition. Also, panties are often taken home as a gift. nine0008
    2. Cotton dresses, sundresses. Cotton products in India cost a penny. The cheapest outfits start at 1.5 USD (100 INR) and take up almost no space in your backpack. Girls often buy dresses and sundresses in bright colors. There are traditional long options or shorter ones. I bought beautiful cotton dresses that I wore calmly in Russia and received a lot of compliments. A good quality item can be bought from 7.6 USD (500 INR). Factory-made products (and not sewn on the knee) can be found in stores, the prices there are more expensive, but the quality will also please. nine0146
    3. Hemp clothing. Hemp is a natural material made from hemp. Most of the goods are produced in the north of India, but you can buy them in any tourist city in the market. According to its properties, hemp can be compared with linen or ramie: it also pricks a little, wrinkles, shrinks when washed in hot water. Hemp is used to make bags, backpacks, wallets, shirts, dresses, trousers, knit hats, scarves, snoods and much more. I bought a hemp cap, which perfectly protects my hair from the burning Indian sun, for 3 USD (200 INR), and a voluminous snood for 7.6 USD (500 INR). nine0146
    4. Nepalese wool. Nepalese knit bright and warm things from natural yak wool. It turns out interesting colorful products that we cannot find. These are cool hats in the form of animals, and bright socks, and warm fleece sweatshirts, and much more. Of course, such a zoo is not suitable for every day, but it will help create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. Nepalese wool can be scratchy, so a soft fleece lining is often used for it. Washing in fabric softener also solves the problem. I bought a bright hat in Manali for only 4.6 USD (300 INR), and it kept me warm in the mountains. The sweatshirt can be purchased from 9.2 USD (600 INR).
    5. Cashmere cashmere. The same jewelry sellers will surely offer you another pride of the state of Kashmir - soft pashminas. There are also separate shops with a huge assortment of scarves and shawls of various quality. Sellers will assure you that this is real cashmere, silk or wool. Understanding the true quality is not at all easy if you are not a professional. You can’t determine this by the price either - they can ask for a couple of thousand rupees for a thin viscose scarf. On average, pashmina can be taken for 7.6 USD (500 INR), but one cannot be 100% sure of the authenticity of its quality. nine0008

    Rum

    India is not the most drinking country, they do not produce good alcohol, and imported alcohol is expensive. How did rum get on this list? The fact is that the local Old Monk rum is the favorite drink of our tourists. They just go crazy over it and try to take as much as they can with them.

    It is officially allowed to carry no more than 2 liters of strong alcohol (this is a maximum of 3 bottles of 0.7 liters each), but I know cases when our guys carried 15 pieces in a suitcase. Old Monk is a black rum available in 0.25, 0.5 or 0.7 liter bottles. It has a pleasant aftertaste of caramel or burnt sugar. Judging by its ridiculous price - 2.7 USD (180 INR) for a large bottle - it is unlikely that it is made from high quality raw materials. But the sweetish taste and pleasant intoxication that the drink gives earned him fame. nine0003

    Rum is especially popular in Goa, rum-cola drink is consumed here almost from breakfast, and the price pleases. In Goa, alcohol is not taxed, which is why the prices are so. In other states of India, rum can cost several times more. For the convenience of tourists, there are plastic bottles of 0.5 and 0.7 liters, it is more convenient to carry them in a suitcase.

    Spices

    India is a country of spices, they are sold at every turn. Tourists like to buy spices in the markets from huge open bags, where the seller will give them a sniff. I absolutely do not recommend doing this. Bags and jars stand open all day long. Dust and dirt get into them, and all the aroma of spices disappears. Such a product is designed only for tourists, locals will never buy it. Spices on the market in bags stand for many months, they are not fresh for a long time. Look for homemade spices in the markets, as a rule, they are sold in a small assortment (2-3 types), they are packaged in transparent bags or sold by weight. The smell of such spices is very spicy and pungent, they cost more than those sold in bags, but it's worth it. Be sure to try the spices for traditional Indian masala chai, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, chili, Kashmiri red pepper, mustard seeds, and some traditional masala (mix for fish, meat or vegetables). This is the list that I always take to Russia. I can’t imagine food without fragrant Indian spices! nine0003

    If you don't want to go to the market and haggle, there is a win-win option to buy fresh and high quality spices. In the supermarket or any store! Prepackaged factory spices have a production date, so you can always be sure of the freshness of the product. The cost starts from 0.3 USD (20 INR) for a small bag. The only negative is that you will not be able to smell the goods. My favorite company is Everest.

    Incense sticks

    Almost every Indian shop sells incense sticks, which are used in the service of puja (religious ceremony) in homes and temples. Walking through the Indian streets, here and there you can catch a sweet spicy smoke from these sticks - the Indians burn them several times a day, and not one at a time, like ours, but in whole bunches. If you want to bring home the real smell of India, go shopping. nine0003

    All sticks can be divided into 2 categories:

    • Natural. They are made from natural ingredients, herbs and essential oils. Their smoke is not that harmful. They cost more.
    • Chemical. They are made with the addition of artificial flavors and dyes. They cost pennies.

    The price of the most inexpensive sticks starts from 0.15 USD (10 INR) per pack (10-15 pieces). There are a lot of aromas: it can be both mono-scents (jasmine, sandalwood, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, tulsi) and mixed smells. There are separate varieties that are used in temples during worship. Since I'm not a gourmet, I always collect in the supermarket. My favorite scent is sandalwood. nine0018 You can buy sticks anywhere, their price and quality are stable. But there is one point in Goa that has earned the love of our compatriots. In the market in Mapsa (North Goa), not far from the entrance, there is a stall of the perfumer Ramakrishna, who won the hearts of many tourists. The magician and wizard makes individual perfumes that can bring good luck and even change the fate of their wearer. Making perfume is a real show, because Ramakrishna is an extremely charismatic man. He also has a large collapse with handmade aroma sticks and his author's fragrances. A small package costs 1.07 USD (70 INR). nine0003

    Resume

    On your first trip to India, don't pounce on souvenirs that local merchants will obsessively offer you. Wait a few days, this will help you navigate the variety of goods. When you get a little tanned, it will be easier for you to bargain. Before buying, consider whether you will need this item at home. I always pre-order a list of things to buy. This helps to avoid spontaneous purchases (unfortunately, not always!). And one more rule of trade in India: each thing costs exactly as much as you are willing to pay for it. Happy shopping! nine0003

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    “She prayed generously, but skimped on wealth”: what Mother Teresa really was

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    October 22, 2021 18:04

    Mother Teresa was called the “angel of mercy”, and in 2016 she was canonized. But the nun also had another side of her personality. We tell you why Teresa denied medicine to the dying, why she hated those with AIDS, and why her monastic order, despite millions of investments, did not have enough money for bread and medical needles.

    "Jesus' wife for all eternity"

    Agnes Gonje Boyadjiu, future mother Teresa, was born on 26 August 1910 years in the small Serbian city of Skopje - now it is the capital of North Macedonia. Subsequently, Mother Teresa called her real birthday on August 27, when she was baptized.

    The girl's parents were wealthy people: her father, Nikola, a native of Armenia, owned a large construction company and sold medicines, and her mother, Dranafile, an Albanian, devoted herself to prayers and divine services. The family strictly followed Catholic traditions. Dranafile often visited the sick and needy with her children and invited the poor to her home for meals. “My child, never eat a single bite until you share it with others,” she said to Agnese. When she asked who the unknown guests were, the mother replied: "Some of them are our relatives, but they are all our people." nine0003

    Agnes received her primary education at a convent and then went to a public high school. Her older brother Lazarus recalled that as a child she was a "funny pink bbw". At the local church, she sang in the Sacred Heart Catholic choir, and she was often asked to sing verses solo.

    One day, 18-year-old Agnes heard a priest read letters from Indian missionaries about poverty and disease in that country. Since then, according to her, she had a burning desire to go there to take care of the poor. Then, at 19On the 28th, Agnes finally decided to become a nun and went to Ireland to join the Irish Sisters of Loreto. Later, she will say that it was her “call of the heart” that called her to do this. There she received the name of Sister Maria Teresa in honor of the French nun Saint Therese of Lisieux, who lived at the end of the 19th century.

    Soon the order sent Sister Teresa to Calcutta, India, to teach at the monastery at St. Mary's School for girls from poor Bengali families. There, a few years later, the woman made her last irrevocable vow, becoming, as she said, "the wife of Jesus" for "all eternity. " According to the custom of the nuns of the local community, after the last oath, she received the title "mother". And only after almost twenty years, at 19In 48, the leadership of the order allowed Teresa to leave the school so that she could spend more time in the slums, helping the sick and disadvantaged residents of Calcutta. The woman later said that she heard the voice of Jesus pleading with her, “Come, be my light. I cannot walk alone,” and then asked to found a religious community dedicated to serving the poor.

    Two years later, in October 1950, the nun received permission from Pope Pius XII to establish a charitable Catholic order. The organization was called "Sisters - Missionaries of Love", and in the people they gave the name "Sisters of Mother Teresa". To serve in the order, in addition to the vows of fasting, poverty and chastity, it was also necessary to observe the vow of disinterested help to the poorest and most disadvantaged. The purpose of the organization was to care for the poor, the sick and the needy of all nationalities and religions. In the early years, the members of the community were twelve former students and teachers from the school where Teresa used to work. The former temple of the Indian goddess Kali served as a place for housing and location of patients with them, and donations from the mayor's office were the only source of funding. nine0003

    “Something beautiful for God”

    Ten years later, the pope issued a decree that the order of Mother Teresa could operate throughout the world. Since then, it was no longer just a hospital in an old church, but a large-scale branched congregation - an association of Catholic monastic communities. Having gone beyond the borders of India, the activities of the order covered a hundred countries, where their own hospitals, shelters, charity houses, leper colonies, and schools were created at monasteries and temples. Philanthropists, politicians, businessmen, religious figures and international organizations donated large sums to the development of the order. nine0003

    In 1969 BBC journalist Malcolm Muggeridge went to Calcutta to make a documentary about Sister Teresa. The material was called “Something Beautiful for God” and, after broadcasting on the British channel, brought the nun and her order worldwide fame. Muggeridge claimed that on the set of the film, a miracle happened: inside the house of mercy, where it was difficult to record video due to the lack of lighting, “divine light” suddenly appeared.

    Cinematographer Ken McMillan later explained that they were recording on new Kodak film for night shooting: “We were sitting in the viewing room, in the studio, and then it was the turn of the shots from the house for the dying: amazing, you could see everything in detail. nine0251 "It's wonderful, it's incredible," I said. I also wanted to add: "Long live Kodak" , but Malcolm, who was sitting in the front row, did not let me say a word. He turned around and said: “This is divine light! Mother Teresa!’”

    The nun traveled a lot. Newspapers and TV channels spoke in detail about her trip to New York, where she opened the first charity house in America, about the secret mission in Lebanon, where she went to help the children of Christians and Muslims, about her speech at the 40th anniversary of the UN General Assembly and opening an AIDS clinic in the United States. In thirty-five years of philanthropic work, Sister Teresa has received twenty-eight awards. Among them are medals for religious merit, the highest state awards of India, honorary citizenship in several countries, the Order of Knighthood of Great Britain and the highest civilian award of the United States. nine0003

    In 1973, Mother Teresa was the first recipient of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, and six years later she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in helping the suffering person. The image of a woman delighted people. Her height was one and a half meters, and her weight was 45 kilograms. All her life - in the slums and at international meetings - she wore a white sari with a blue border and a small crucifix pinned to her shoulder. Mother Teresa rarely gave interviews and often stood hunched over with her hands clasped in prayer. nine0003

    In 2003, the Catholic Church canonized the nun, and in 2016 — a saint. The name of Sister Teresa, the "angel of mercy", became a symbol of altruism, faith, love for God and renunciation of the blessings of life - this is what her contemporaries considered her to be. But as it turned out, there was another side to her personality.

    “There is something beautiful about the way the poor take their share”

    Mother Teresa was believed to help the sick and the poor, alleviate their suffering by providing them with shelter, treatment and food. However, the nun had a special view of death and torment: she said that they should be glorified, not healed. She compared suffering with the noble torments of Christ and was an opponent of painkillers: “There is something beautiful in the way the poor take their share, how they suffer, like Jesus on the cross. The world gains a lot from suffering. Anguish means that Jesus is kissing you." nine0003

    Mother Teresa's main departments were the homes for the dying, where doomed people were to spend their last days. Writer Mary Loudon, a former volunteer, recalled: “The first impression of the footage was ... as if I had a photo from Bergen-Belsen (Nazi concentration camp. - Note ed. .), because all the patients were shaved bald. There were no chairs, only cots, similar to those from the First World War. There was no garden, no yard, nothing at all. And I thought: “What is this? These are two rooms. In one there are from 50 to 60 men, in the other there are the same number of women. Everyone is dying. They received practically no medical assistance. They didn't get any painkillers other than aspirin." nine0003

    The British writer and Indian-born physician Arup Chatterjee wrote that there were not enough competent doctors in the homes for the dying, and the care of the sick often fell on workers with a lack of medical education. More than 300 destitute Calcutta, who were in the houses of the order, did not receive any food for a day, and only Christians often had food cards necessary for issuing rations, adherents of other religions were served last.

    Patients defecate directly in front of each other in the same room. Most of them were forbidden to see relatives, and some children were tied to beds. nine0003

    Former volunteers told Dr. Chatterjee that the order's workers gave the sick medicines that were ten or twenty years old, and washed the excrement-stained blankets in the same sinks where they washed the dishes.

    Poor quality food, poor hygiene, use of common needles for all patients provoked diseases and infections. Loudon said: “There were not enough droppers, and needles were used repeatedly. I saw some nuns wash them under cold running water. nine0252 When I asked one of them why she was doing this, she said: "Well, to wash her." "Yes, but why don't you sterilize her?" I asked. “There is no need. We don't have time,” she replied.

    The former minister of the order, Susan Shields, said that Mother Teresa taught the nuns to secretly baptize the dying. According to her, the woman asked the man if he wanted a “ticket to heaven,” and then pretended to cool his forehead with a damp cloth, while actually baptizing him, quietly pronouncing the necessary words. nine0003

    It was believed that the best thing to do for the poor was to take them off the streets. The nuns of the order did not try to change their attitude to life, did not give them hope to search for new opportunities. No one in the order was looking for a way to fight poverty and disease. Overcrowded hospitals and homes for the dying were the first and last refuge for people, where they were either healed and converted, or died, both of which Sister Teresa considered equally favorable.

    Mary Loudon recalled: “After finishing work in the women's department on the first day, I decided to wait for my boyfriend, who was looking after a dying fifteen-year-old boy. A US doctor who worked there told me that she was trying to cure this boy. He had fairly common complaints of kidney pain, but he got worse and worse because he did not receive antibiotics, and subsequently needed surgery. She [the doctor] was completely resigned to the state of things. This is exactly what happens to most people who find themselves in this situation. nine0003

    "The doctor said, 'They won't take him to the hospital.' I asked: “Why?! All you have to do is call a taxi and take him to the nearest hospital.” She replied, “They don’t do that. If they do it for one, they must do it for the rest." “But the guy is only fifteen…” I thought.”

    “Mother Teresa prayed profusely but skimped on the wealth amassed by her foundation”

    Living in overpopulated India, Sister Teresa actively opposed abortion, contraception, and divorce. Journalist Christopher Hitchens said: "I dared to make a pilgrimage to the" Sisters - Missionaries of Love "in Calcutta in the early 1980s. Who could remain indifferent to the work of an orphanage? Certainly not me. I was especially disgusted by the motto of the messiah: “He who loves instruction loves knowledge.” It looks a bit like a prison slogan. It was Mother Teresa who finally stained him. We were standing by the [baby] cribs when she turned and said, “This is how we fight abortion and contraception in Calcutta.” Children born in poverty were a "weapon" for a woman.

    In her speech at the Nobel Prize, the nun said: “The main threat to the world today is the crying of an innocent unborn child. If a mother is capable of killing the child in herself, then what is left for us? Kill each other." At 19In 1992, speaking at an open mass, Sister Teresa urged: “Let us promise the Virgin Mary, who loves Ireland so much, that we will never allow a single abortion in this country. And no contraceptives." In addition, the woman called AIDS "just retribution for inappropriate sexual behavior" and considered this disease an analogue of God, killing gays for their orientation.

    The people of India and other Asian countries continued to worship Mother Teresa. “Her place of honor in Western culture was enough for some Indians to praise her. The West says it's good, so it must be good," said Dr. Chatterjee. Sister Teresa had excellent relationships with clergymen, oligarchs, and rulers of dozens of countries around the world. She came to visit US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy, was friends with Princess Diana, traveled in a car with the Pope, visited the USSR twice, and also became close to such dictators as Enver Hoxha (revolutionary, leader of communist Albania in 1944-1985) and Jean-Claude Duvalier (President of Haiti in 1971-1986, destroyed opponents of his regime and held power through violence and intimidation). The latter awarded Teresa with the "Legion of Honor" and donated a large sum of money to her order, after the nun, having been in Haiti, said: "I have never seen such closeness between the poor and the head of their state as between the people of Haiti and Duvalier" .

    Another large donation, $1.25 million, was received by the Order from California financial magnate, fundamentalist Catholic Charles Keating. He also granted Teresa the right to use his private jet, and in return, the nun gave the businessman a personalized crucifix, which he carried with him everywhere. At 19In 1992, Keating was sentenced to prison for financial fraud and defrauding investors, it was one of the largest frauds in US history. Upon learning of this, Sister Teresa sent a letter to Judge Lance Ito asking him to pardon Keating. Deputy Attorney Paul Turley wrote back to her, “Ask yourself what would Jesus do if he had stolen money? Don't let him [Mr Keating] indulge his desires. Don't keep money for yourself. Give them back to those who worked and earned!” nine0251 Turley never received an answer to this letter, and Teresa owned a million dollars.

    Investigators and activists claim that the Missionaries of Love congregation was the richest charitable organization and wonder why the charity homes lacked money for medicine, food and beds. In 2013, French scholars Serge Larivet, Genevieve Chenard, and Carol Senehal published a report noting that the order's hospitals received millions in donations, and "Mother Teresa prayed profusely, but was stingy with the wealth accumulated by her foundation." nine0003

    This is confirmed by the memories of Susan Shields, a former nun of the order. According to the woman, the organization's bank accounts accumulated huge amounts, only a tiny part of which went to medical services. Susan wrote that she herself saw receipts in the amount of $50,000, but there were no signs of this money flowing into the budget. One of the “Missionaries of Love” volunteers said that, , “even when the canteens ran out of bread, they didn’t buy it, but collected donations” . nine0003

    In 1991, the German magazine Stern reported that only 7% of the private contributions received by the order were used for charitable purposes. The rest of the funds settled in the Vatican bank. The Italian newspaper La presse wrote: if the nun closed the accounts of her order or transferred money, the bank would default.

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