Lalita B NDE

Experience Description

The day I drowned was a time I would never forget, even when so many years passed. My parents, six sisters, and I lived in one of the most beautiful places. Our home was in front of a wide trench connected to the Demara River. During high tide, the water in the trench would be very high. Mom and Dad work full-time, so we girls always had a lot of time for fun. Mom worked from morning until evening, so Dad came home earlier.

The day I drowned, it was high tide, so the water in the trench was very high. The trench was light blue and the sun was shining beautifully. It was about 3 pm, after school hours. Two of my sisters, two other friends living next-door to us, and myself were ready to have fun in the water. Not one of us could swim, so each one of us took a bucket to keep us floating. We usually have an adult with us, but this time, we did not.

I was the leader. We took our buckets and went into the water. Although, we had learned that we should only stay where we can stand in the water, so we could feel the ground and keep our heads above water. But, that day, we had so much fun holding the bucket and paddling our feet. One of my friends and I went out in the middle of the trench, where we couldn't reach the bottom. At that moment, the friend next to me let go of her bucket. She grabbed a hold of my bucket, and I let it go to her.

I noticed my sisters and friends start screaming. Then, it dawned on me that I was going to drown. I remember telling my sisters to take my hand, but all I could see was that they were crying and screaming.

Nobody was home or around. Daddy was planning to go to the movie. He was all dressed up and was leaving our house, when he heard the screaming of my sisters and friends that I was drowning.

I understood from Daddy later, that it was the scariest time ever in his life. He told me that he had never jumped so far out in the water before. He explained to me later his heart was beating so fast while he was looking for me, and it took him half an hour to find me.

All I could remember was that while my sisters and friends were crying and Daddy was looking for me, I saw a large hand. It was bigger than the trench, with enormous, beautiful lights taking me out of the water. At that moment, I said to myself, 'Aha, I am safe!' I remember that I was enjoying the light. The I started floating in a tunnel of beautiful, orange-colored lights. It was very peaceful and soft. After some time, traveling in the lights, I felt my feet touch the sand. I said to myself, 'I can get out now from the water.'

But when I opened my eyes, I noticed I was lying on the roadside. My Dad was trying to press the water out of me, which was not there. I also saw some people, including my sisters and friends who were all around me. I felt embarrassed for what I had put everyone through, so I and walked away.

After this event, I became a good swimmer. I love the sea, being next to the water, and enjoying the sounds of the water. Sadly, my sisters who experienced this event, are afraid of swimming. Before Daddy passed away, he asked me to tell him what I saw under the water because he knew that he had not saved me. I told him about the light, and he was in peace then.

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date NDE Occurred: 1984

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Drowning

How do you consider the content of your experience? Entirely pleasant

Did you feel separated from your body? No I lost awareness of my body

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? Normal consciousness and alertness It was peaceful

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? When I went into the light

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Time seemed to go faster or slower than usual. The lights gave me a sense of peace, as if everything was moving slowly.

Were your senses More vivid than usual? No

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. When looking at the lights, I had no problem

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. Non

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes I went into a tunnel of lights going up.

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? A light clearly of mystical or other-worldly origin

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes The lights were different colors of oranges, and soft and very wide.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Love and peaceful

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Incredible peace or pleasantness

Did you have a feeling of joy? Happiness

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? I felt united or one with the world

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did scenes from your past come back to you? No

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? No

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Hindu. I was brought up in a Hindu religion. As a little girl, around six years old, I was sent to a Christian Sunday school, which amazed me at the time. I already knew that I would one day become a Christian and learn more about Jesus and angels.

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes

What is your religion now? Christian- Protestant. I am currently a Christian and used to attend church regularly. Due to some circumstances, I am now following online Bible studies while maintaining my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was both consistent and not consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes I strongly believe that we have someone looking out for us, and that someone is God.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No

During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? No

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? No

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? No

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? No

Did you gain information about how to live our lives? No

During your experience, did you gain information about life's difficulties, challenges and hardships? No

During your experience, did you gain information about love? Yes The large hand with soft, orange lights that took me out of the water made me think there was something bigger than we could imagine. And I believe that is God.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Moderate changes in my life

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Uncertain

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? No

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes Love, kind, patient, and listening to others

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? Yes. When I was sent back to my family, I knew God had reasons. I was very thankful to be sent back. My family needed me. I know God saved my life many more times.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I started to share it more a year ago when one of my sisters told me I was the one who made her unable to swim. It made me realize that she is the one who suffered from what happened that time. I shared it in a church group in the past, but I had the idea that they thought it was not from God. I also shared it with a few friends now and then.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real. I can never forget the moment I went into the light

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real. My experience and reading about others who had NDE made me realize that we are all here for a reason. My faith is more vigorous in our lord Jesus Christ. My love for others is now more substantial; I am not afraid of dying. I can live through hard times and keep a smile on others

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Uncertain

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