SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2020 (PAGE 3) SACRED SPACE PERSONALITY Infinite Nature of God Of a Gujjar Scholar and Social activist C L Kaloo Paramhansa Yogananda called it "Life Trons". The wise know that the suffering is not the work of God and it is the fog of ignorance that Lalit Gupta YouTuber, he is the main content creator in Gojri and regu- Shri Paramhansa Yogananda has said, "We have descended from causes delusion in a human being and thus, one stumbles through larly produces videos on topics like Gujjar origin, history, the infinite into finite. Yoga is withdrawal of the attention from exter- life. "Tamasic" (ignorant) action is that which is instituted through He is not a politician or a religious/community leader, culture, folklore, socio-economic issues, nomadic way of life, nals in order to focus it on the inner source of truth. Only in this way, delusion, without measuring one's ability and disregarding the con- but his life is a constant striving for the due recognition of for the video-sharing website YouTube. Recently his @ we can discover how God has condensed His consciousness into the sequences-loss to oneself, health, wealth and influence, and also Gujjar ethnic identity, culture and language viz a viz other Javaid Rahi Channel got 'Silver Creator Award' which is multitudinous finite forms of his creatures and the universes, they harm to others. But when the fog of ignorance is removed by medi- dominant identities and cultures in Jammu and Kashmir. given by YouTube to such channels that reach or surpass inhabit. The human body is the most intricate of all Gods' creations. tation, you will see the right path. To explain what meditation is in Successfully donning many hats of a Gujjar activist, A single original cell by multiplication of the process builds up tril- 100,000 subscribers. His channel also boasts of viewership true sense, it is concentration upon God. The term is used in gener- scholar, linguist, writer, poet, translator, journalist, broad- of more than three crore viewers, mainly drawn from India, lions of cells around itself to create the body temple that houses our al sense to denote practice of any technique to divert the attention caster and a social media influencer, Javed Rahi, has divine and soul consciousness". Thus the reverend Swamiji revealed and focus it on some aspects of God. In the specific sense, the med- Pakistan, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, United Arab emerged as a crusader of the political and socio-economic Emirates, United States, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Canada and itation refers to the end result of successful practice of such tech- rights of Gujjars and Bakerwals along with the preservation niques-direct experience of God through intuitive perceptions. It is numbers of countries where Gujjars had in the past migrat- of their culture and language. ed. Recognizing his popularity among the masses, Union the seven steps "Dhayana" of the eight-fold path of yoga described ACTIVISM: Acknowledging Javed Rahi’s infectious by Sage Patanjali. It is achieved only after one has attained that fixed Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt of India has concentration within, whereby, he is completely undisturbed by sen- missionary commitment for the upliftment of his Gujjar asked him to prepare videos as Social Media Influencer to sory impressions from the outer world. In deepest meditation one community, culture and language, Prof Lalit Magotra, the highlight Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jan Andolan experiences the 8th step of yoga path-'SAMADHI'-communication president of Dogri Sanstha, once remarked that how he against Covid-19. or oneness with wished that Dogri also had a crusader like him. LITERARY & SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTION: A God. Yoga means in Sanskrit "Yuj" (union). It maybe slated here Javed Rahi has made his life’s calling to highlight the sys- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on that there are various types of yoga methods: 1) Mantra yoga 2) Laya temic wrong and injustice ‘Tribal Languages of Jammu and yoga 3) Karam yoga 4) Bhakti yoga 5) Jnana yoga and Hatha yoga. being meted out to his com- Kashmir”, Javed Rahi, well The sage Patanjali, the foremost exponent of yoga paths has outlived munity by the erstwhile versed in Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, eight (8) steps by which the "Raja Yoga" attains the 'SAMADHI' or political dispensations in Dogri and English, firmly union with God. However, the most prominent step is "Pranayama"- that the power and extent of the consciousness present in the body Jammu and Kashmir. Be it believes that language is the soul is beyond human consumption. Though externally we are made of The control of "Prana"-subtle life currents, and subsequently the oth- the matter of ensuring reser- er important step is "dharma"-concentration. In conclusion, the crux of a culture. Presently holding flesh, behind its gross cells are electrical currents, known as life cur- vations guaranteed to the position of the Chief Editor rents, and behind these subtle energies, are the thoughts and per- is that a human being, among other material attachments, various Gujjars and Bakerwals as a strains and stresses of life must give first place to God in our heart Gojri in J&K Cultural Academy, ceptions. We have experienced that the searching mind is infinite Scheduled Tribe, their forest by following the rules of prayer being the simple and easiest way to he has authored about a dozen but at the same time, there is a point beyond which ideas become too rights, issues faced in the subtle to follow. From that point (sphere) where the mind cannot love God. The first rule in prayer is to approach the God with legiti- books and compiled more than mate desires and pray for their fulfilment. What is important is to times of seasonal migra- 300 books, journals including penetrate, God is pouring truth-The cosmic intelligent vibrations tions, implementation of (God's essential light). Thus, if we use the mind properly, we can be practical and earnest about prayer, and concentrate deeply, on textbooks, anthologies, pub- understand how God is beyond mind and intellect and that God's what you are praying. As life is a continuous struggle for material central laws to protect the lished J&K Cultural Academy, true nature can be felt only through intuition (That is soul power of and spiritual achievements and is surrounded by enemies, diseases, nomadic way of life, recogni- J&K State Board of School intuition). We have to make concentrated efforts by adopting regu- poverty, suffering, bad habits and wrong desires, it is the power of tion of Gojari language in the Education, Gurjardesh lar mode of meditation to develop the power of intuition and can find mind which is the tremendous instrument of protection. 8th schedule of The Indian Charitable Trust, and Tribal God's consciousness through the superconscious mind-That is the Thus, it is the MIND that must be strengthened so that awareness constitution, preservation of Research and Cultural nucleus of mind and intelligence. His infinite nature is thus revealed of the God is felt. Thus, as a human being you have the God given pow- the rich heritage of Gujjars— Foundation, Jammu. to men through the intuitive super consciousness of the soul. The er (soul power) to cast away every habit and limitations and speed Javed Rahi, has been taking A recipient of National ecstasy felt in meditation reveals the presence of eternal joy spread over consciousness throughout creation as is apparent from Swami up vigorously all such Fellowship from Ministry of over all creation. The light which is seen in meditation is the Astral Vivekananda's saying, "Every soul is potentially Divine". We are lim- important issues with the Culture, New Delhi, he has light. To explain the Astral light, it is revealed in the scriptures that, ited now, but by deep, daily meditation, we become able to transfer "everything on the mental plane has a counterpart made of Astral politicians, concerned received Best Playwright Award over consciousness from the finite to the infinite and we will be free. authorities and officers. light, a light that is more subtle then the electromagnetic energy of Thus by removing the fog of ignorance, we are able to learn the God's from J&K Cultural Academy. His OPINION MAKER: the atom". In Hindu Scriptures, it is called "Prana" (energy). Sri true nature only through intuition. significant compilations are first- During the last two decades, ever concise Gojri-monolingual Gehna Kochhar So deeply possessed to be the Javed Rahi has truly emerged as an opinion maker: His Dictionary, Hindi-Gojri Dictionary linking Gojri with good in everyone's books that we columns, articles, and statements highlighting topical and National Language Hindi, and Folk-Lore Dictionary of Ever since We were young, We "Unseen Blessings..." forget who we are. critical issues faced the Gujjars, are taken seriously and given Gujjar Tribe. He has also headed various prestigious wanted to be the one who every- No matter how much some- prominent display by prominent local as well as national research projects including multi-volume project one loved, one is loving us and trying to level newspapers. Thus, he is instrumental in creating “Encyclopedia of Himalayan Gujjars’. His other Urdu and A person appreciated by impart us hope to live a better life, everyone, awareness and galvanizing opinion within general public, English Publications are“Gujjar Shanakhat Ka Safar’, all we do is care about the ones government as well as the Gujjar community. As a scholar, “Jammu Kashmir Ke Qabail Aur Unki Zubanein”, The Gujjar A person worthy of respect, that want to hamper our growth. he has been regularly presenting research papers and mak- An irreplaceable version... "Kitna bhi koi pyaar karle, Tribe of Jammu and Kashmir, Gujjar Tarekh O Saqafat. The craving in us to get loved Hamesha kami rahegi hi, ing presentations in seminars, conferences on various socio- Born in remote village Chandak of district Poonch, in the is so deep that when we are the Kitna bhi koi sath dede, political and cultural issues/aspects of Gujjars and family of Khatana Gujjar Bau Noor Mohammad and Rashida ones who receive the love, we take Hamesha sath chootega hi, Bakerwals and other J&K tribes in local and outside univer- Begum, Javed Rahi bestowed with multifaceted and proac- that for granted, don't we? Kitna bhi koi hasa le, sities and other academic fora. tive personality has grown in station and stature. He is a We are so lost counting on the Ek din rulayega hi, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER: A visionary who was prominent name in tribal circles of Jammu and Kashmir. people who hate us that we forget quick to appreciate the reach of social media, Javaid Rahi One who is using his kalam and awaaz to create aware- to appreciate the good things we Agar yahi sochte chale, Toh ek din koi sath rahega has emerged as a Social Media Influencer among the Gujjar ness amongst Gujjars and Bakerwals and even force change have around us, tribe of Jammu and Kashmir and has a large fan following in policies for the development of tribal groups, Javed Rahi The people that make our lives nahi. worth living are the ones that do Before we lose onto the one's across the world where this community resides. He has has emerged as a role model for others marginalized groups not even get seconds of admira- who love us for who we are and gained this popularity on YouTube, Facebook, and in the Jammu and Kashmir to emulate and stand up for their tion. Why? make us a version of ourselves that Instagram through his @ Javaid Rahi Channel. A known rights and aspirations. Because we know they won't is far better than what we were let us go, before, hold onto them. They'll be here forever, which wants to be loved & appreciated single person who loves you and Someone rightly said," keep BOOK-REVIEW is the most misleading truth. for their existence, but no one opens their heart in front of you, your friends close & enemies clos- "Just because you know they wants to love & appreciate some- and on the other hand, millions of er." are going to be there, does not give one else's existence." people who hate you for who you In just coping with this, we you the right to take them for We spend hours on people, are, who do we trust?" keep track of the enemies so much Ruthlessly Bold granted, you never know when not realizing the fact there is Being typical humans, we pay that we forget the real ones. Adarsh Ajit mir is now bigger than just being a contentious issue. It is con- your carefree attitude can make someone out there who makes us attention to the negativity and the "Thousands of moments, tons you lose a gem in your lives." feel like home, hatred, isn't it? veniently used locally and internationally by both India and Pak- of people, Name of the book: K File: The Conspiracy of Silence Just because someone is good Who's presence is a blessing, Even if thousands of people istan for their strategic gains. Assad writes that Kashmiri Pan- We take granted unaware of Author: Bashir Assad to you and wants to see you grow but it's always unseen and hidden love us, we care about why some- dits and also the Hindu Maha Sabha leaders were against the does not give you any right to behind the hatred we pay the most one hates us? the fact they might not be here for- Publisher: Vitasta Publishing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi state's accession with the union of India. The land abolition law make them feel any less. attention to. We are so carried away in ever, deeply living lives in assump- disturbed the KPs and also the Kashmiri Mullahs. Sheikh had "The harsh reality- everyone "If, on the one hand, there's a wanting everyone to love us, tions of having them for life." Bashir Assad is ruthlessly bold. But he is soft on the Abdul- isolated the Mullahs by empowering the common Kashmiris. lahs for which he attracts criticism. He himself falls to the extrem- Both KPs and Mullahs in Delhi again projected Sheikh's recog- LIFESTYLE ist Jamaat-e-Islami ideology and lives the ideology of Maududi nition of the ground situation as conspiracy. Assad also alleges Islam for about three years. He realises that he has lost several that handful of KPs active on the Track 11 front are there for mon- very valuable years of his young life. He survives five attacks on etary and other benefits his life. He is kidnapped four times at the behest of Jamaatis. He Commenting on the war of 1971 lost by Pakistan Assad unfolds is also given third degree torture for 35 days in an investigation that the ruling party at that time in India overtly promoted the A Golden Key to Happiness cell. He is labelled anti movement and an infidel. Jamaat serving Mufti Syed's purpose and also of Pakistan to Bashir Assad unfolds the hypocrisy of separatist leaders. Gee- erode the legitimacy of National Conference. Mufti Syed and his Col Paramjit Singh (Retd) painting, reading , writing ,cooking or any- Be satisfied with whatever you have. lani asks him with which agency is he? Bashir responds to him by thing for that matter which gives you happi- Imagine for a while , if you were not what you daughter were close to secessionist camps in Kashmir with the Happiness plays an important role in telling that there are only two agencies proactive in Kashmir, ISI, assistance of Jamaat. The twin factors, the dismembering of Pak- ness are today.Then. IB. Geelani is representing ISI, and Naseem, his son, represents one's life.Happiness increases one's life span, Do day dreaming on daily basis. Go istan and Jamaat-e-islami's alliance with the congress, resulted Remember life is full of pleasures , ups IB. Yasin Malik, during his militancy, killed scores of innocent too. And as such one who is happy is always over all the good things that happened and and downs. Learn to live amidst in the 1975 accord famously called Indira-Sheikh Accord or Beg- people. Today he is the champion and saviour of human rights in a happy member of the team and the rest of whatever good you did to others. This would pressures.Keep pressures at an arms length Parthasarthy accord. Sheikh's popularity suffered a huge blow Kashmir. On one side, the narrative is team builds around him. Believe you us.An give you profound happiness and fill your and live life and king size is the friendly advice after 1975 accord. Mufti, who had brought ipso- fact, a happy team always leads to high- mind with joy Donot compare yourself with others. To intelligently constructed by so-called sep- Jamaat into election mode in 1972, is the er output in the organisation. And, an organ- Do exercise everyday. Over exercise rise look up and to live and lead a better life aratist leaders in Kashmir about the main- reason he supported Muslim United Front. isation with no problems at all or with least for senior citizens might prove counter pro- look down. Eveyone is born with a different stream political spectrum including a sec- Revealing that advocate Mohammad Sultan problems is the resultant of happy family ductive. Do meditation on regular basis. destiny, remember tion of intelligentsia that they are stooges Bhat, the Jamaat local leader was killed by team. So, greater values the happiness pos- Achieve trance like situation Live your way . Cut your coat according of New Delhi but on the other, the same sesses within. Is not it? True. Rightfully, so. government forces led by president's rule in Donot unnecessarily worry about the to your cloth persons are going to the civil secretariat for Happiness in the family implies better health 1996, Assad says his killing was a turning future and donot brag about your bad past Donot ever think you are unlucky, you their personal interests. The money is col- of all family members, better growth and bet- point in Mufti's game plan. His daughter and live in the present and donot overload are very lucky in many ways, just think over lected in the name of the 'Kashmir cause' ter progress.To be happy please follow the fol- Mehbooba won the elections due to Jamaat. yourself with unnecessary worries. Smile and let others smile. Multiply and but is used to enjoy in the nightclubs. JKLF lowing unwritten rules:- Even Bhat's family that was still in grief went Get up early in the morning and do Spread smiles all around, its highly infectious Happiness is a state of mind. True. Chief, Yasin Malik, tells the senior journal- to cast their votes in Mehbooba's favour. The whatever pleases you the most. You may and very effective for overall good health Remember this is a mere statement of ist from mainland India that there is no author was stunned to see Amin Baba , like to listen to enchanting of hymns in the Keep company with good and successful fact.One must practice , and we all know prac- space now for journalist from mainland dreaded Hizbul militant, in Mehbooba's temple or watching the devotees with baskets people and make everybody realise that hap- tice makes a man perfect. India. The scope for reconciliation is full of flowers and vermilion being carried to piness is everything and above all kitchen. Smile within. If you do so , body gener- steadily losing ground. There is romanti- the temple to be offered at the altar of god. Donot allow negative emotions to grow For establishing Islamic caliphate in ates happiness enzymes within the body sys- Listen to cuckoos singing non- stop in the cising of the death of the militants. Assad Kashmir, the text of Islamic studies has tem and multiply within your body system. These says that his elder son, intelligent and wee hours so soothing to mind. Listen to dif- are blood sucking toxins. If it happens, you changed drastically since 2004. Earlier the Increase happiness. Meet likeminded ferent chorus chirping of birds sharp, was in last semester in engineering will decay faster. Choice is personal.Ours is thrust was on personal purification. Now the Donot sit idle. at NIT Srinagar. He watches a video of for- just a practical and workable suggestion focus is on exhibitionist Islam. Jamaat was Remember an idle man's eign Islamic scholar giving sermons. His engaged in secret talks with New Delhi from Whatever annoys you avoid it , ignore it brain is the devil's work- son completes his last semester. He is con- 1999 to 2002 with two broad objectives. One or accept that and live life. Never discuss what shop.Listen to music tent with the namaz and reciting the was to secure safety of its cadres from the annoys you. just lump it. Play games if your health Quran. His neighbour Moulvi Sahab tells onslaught of Indian security forces agencies Develop greater harmonious way of life permits. Road run and walk that he will serve Islam and will earn jan- and the Kashmir renegades. The other was at home and at workplace as well. It shall pay just for fun in the wee hours. nat for his father too. But his neighbour has to establish their legitimacy in all quarters rich dividends Remember god for at least three daughters and a son. His two daugh- where the Kashmir dispute was discussed. 20 minutes daily.Go to the Just before retiring at night, before sleep- ters have government jobs. The third is doing PhD. The Jamaat achieved both its objectives. Assad also says that the temple, mosque,church or ing , remember god and your loved ones Admitting the mishandling and the unjustified violation of fast growing Hindutva mindset has further helped the Islamists gurudwara. No forcing but , whom you have unfortunately lost and wish the rights of the Kashmiri subjects by the state of India like the in consolidating this narrative. The author opines If the Kash- a personal choice. Sit there them to rest in peace in heaven. erosion of Artcle 370, which now stands abrogated, and the rig- for a while. Try to concen- miris realise who has turned their heaven into hell, a company Undertake not undue pressures. These ging in 1987 elections, the author, however, confirms that trate and achieve trance like of J and K armed police will have to guard Geelai's grave. The will siphon off energy from your healthy body. Islamists, who have transformed Kashmir into a deadly narra- fact is that Kashmiris had no idea of the fallout of a violent mil- state forgetting all other mis- Be jovial, joyous and worry not over what you cellaneous worries tive, drive the present phase of violence in Kashmir. Holding Mul- itancy. The youth took to it, as if undertaking an adventure. had lost Help the poor , if you can, lahs, Mosques, and Madrasas responsible for Kashmir destruc- Describing the visit of Mufti Mohammad to the affected areas people always.Never to those who always take Play with your pet , if you have one, oth- which you definitely can by all means. Do tion and the alarming transformation of Kashmir society Assad after the destruction of temples in south Kashmir at Vakoora, a negative dig at things. Meeting likeminded good to all, which you can before life is done. erwise worry not.Playing with pet is a great questions if most of the countries of the world have similar griev- Assad unfolds that an advocate, Pran Nath accompanying Mufti people will generate plethora of happiness Work enthusiastically whether at home or stress buster and provides immense pleasure ances against the country's regime then why such type of revul- to the site slapped him. Mufti in irresponsible manner had said: aura around and unpleasantness is shunned workplace Love youself and respect all others sion in Kashmir? Bashir Assad appreciates Kashmiri Pandits for 'koi nahin, ek aur pathar rakh lo wahaan par'. away. Such people add on happiness and sub- Develop hobby , if so far you have not around you their focus on education despite immense sufferings. Giving According to the author, BJP won the 2019 elections with a tract sadness developed one Eat food of your choice, but yes healthy example of Burhan Wani who was beaten by BSF man and tak- Condition your mind with regard to thumping majority only on Kashmir and Pakistan. Kashmir's Donot develop any greed for money, food and avoid junk food by all means. Eat to ing up the arms, he asks why there is different approach by Kash- happiness that is think, sleep, drink, separatist leadership is devoid of any strategy for the valley, and eat, dream happiness. Once you achieve though it is necessity of life. Remember mon- remain healthy.Remember , eat to live and miri Muslims. Stating that the Salafia or Wahabi sect in Kashmir no out of box thinking. They cannot think beyond giving frequent this state you will always remain happy and ey is everything , but equally true money is not live to eat.Donot ever over eat has strong ideological similarities with Saudi Wahabism. Assad calls for hartals or strikes. Nor can think imaginatively about the all others around you will be happy. Happi- not everything. Money can never buy happi- Stay active to keep yourself fit and fine. holds Syed Ali Shah Geelani and his likeminded responsible for participation in the Electoral process. The writer blames India ness begets happiness. ness. There are ways and means available indoctrinating the younger generation to a point where bar- equally for the present mess where the moderates are no longer Have at least two meals with all your Spend quality time with learned people We at the end expect all to grow and learn barism can be celebrated and not condemned. Commenting on moderate. Government of India never allowed moderate con- family members on daily basis. Always Kill your ego. Donot get annoyed, even achieving happiness. Happiness is like a fra- co-existence the author says the traditional belief system of Sufis, stituency in Kashmir to grow and strengthen. They call it 'use and talk about being happy and its unique advan- if things have gone wrong and sometime they grance, so it must grow , spread and multiply Kashmiri Muslims, Pandits was inclined to spiritual emancipa- throw policy'. Giving some solutions, Assad advocates for the will in life. Worst didnot happen still , remem- tages all around.Good relations and harmonious tion and inclusivity but in 1980s Jamaat was allowed by the Indi- return of Kashmiri Pandits linking it to restoration of the plural ber Do laughing yoga on regular basis. relationship bonding, good set of friends and an state to establish itself. character of Kashmir society. Have a good set of friends. They with- Firstly this is a sort of immunity exercise for true friendship all put together are excellent Criticising Geelani's strike-calendar Assad gives an example Lt Gen DS Hooda, Rajdeep Sardesai, and Shoba De have various parts of the body and also genertaes out fringing upon your privacy shall suggest of a labourer who shows samovar in his bag, which he was going practical and workable solutions to problems, attributes towards achieving permanent hap- penned down adorning words for Assad on the 237 page book happiness enzymes, good for general well to sell as his mother, was a cancer patient. There was nothing left if any, without any negative intenions piness. One must strive hard to achieve real priced at Rs 495. The author starts the book with the poem Pity being in his house to buy medicines. Alleging that the bureaucracy in Donot cribb that god gave you noth- happiness, which is of paramount impor- The Nation and dedicates the book to his mother. Lt Gen DS Hoo- Do not cribb or criticise. Shun this J & K particularly the Kashmir section has been rarely pro-peo- habit. Donot find faults with others. Correct ing . He gave you good health and made a tance to keep us all healthy and happy. Wish da has written the foreword. The brief introductory paper writ- ple he says that the corruption has damaged the state and it has yourself and let others emulate you. handsome man out of you.Think for a while you all real happiness and enjoy life. God ten by Aditi Bhaduri, a journalist and political analyst, is also majorly contributed to the alienation of Kashmiri youth. Kash- Do something creative. Be it singing, if one is handicap bless. included.