Elongated earlobes are a result of wearing heavy earrings and are a sign of wealth and high social status. In Buddhism, large earlobes are required in order to hear the voice of God. How does this interpretation compare to what people think of elongated (or gauged) earlobes in today’s society?

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Elongated earlobes are a result of wearing heavy earrings and are a sign of wealth and high social status. In Buddhism, large earlobes are required in order to hear the voice of God. How does this interpretation compare to what people think of elongated (or gauged) earlobes in today’s society?

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