Re: [Goanet]Caste Lineage

2005-07-04 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 04/07/05, D'Souza, Avelino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Antonio, ... However, after reading your > piece several times, I am unable to pinpoint your caste, which you > intentionally or unintentionally seem to elude. > > If possible, I like to read the full version of the story

RE: [Goanet]Caste Lineage

2005-07-04 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Antonio, I am pleased that my question "could you clarify where in the caste hierarchy you belong?" triggered to share your family thesis on migratory culture of beautiful and courageous girls, from yours and surrounding villages to the shores of Bardez and Salcette, by crossing a risky river and

Re: [Goanet] Caste Lineage

2005-07-02 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Antonio Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Some of these nubile girls attract the attention of >priests who entice them into concubinage. I don't >blame the priests, for it happens all the time and >everywhere. > Antonio, Thanks for that excellent, candid description. We need more of suc

[Goanet]Caste Lineage

2005-07-02 Thread Antonio Menezes
Mr. Avelino D'Souza of Bastora/kuwait asks me: could you clarify where on the caste hierarchy you belong? I must say it is a very good question. However , therre is no clear cut answer but I shall try , as briefly as possible, to tell a story that has been with our families for the last two and