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EDI R IN IEF Sunil Raina Rajanaka 08-09 From the President’s Desk - Col. Tej K. Tikoo
EDI RIA B ARD 10-12 General Secretary’s Column - M. K. Pajan Tej N Dhar Bansi Pandit 13 Naad Namaskar - Anshul Koul 'Ashok' C. L. Kaul Prof. R.L. Shant 14-16 News Folio
AIKS S , N D 244, Sector - 3 17- 19 Impact of Exile - Dr. Rajat Mitra R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 20-22 Sh. Lassa Koul - Dr. Roop Krishen Bhat
Hony Capt. Virender Rawat 23-24 Jammu & Kashmir: - Dr. Inder Krishen Kilam 9410619883 the Challenges Ahead
F 25-27 Republic of Bharat - Shiban Khaibri D Bharti Raina Kaul 28-30 Festivities Galore – Shivratri - Upender Ambardar 011-26107431 8130538867 31-32 Abhinavagupta - Dr. Advaitavadini Kaul D Pranav Koul Suman Kumar 33-36 Play of Five Energies of Shiva – II - Manohar Lal Kalra M/s Print Orbit Appearance of the Impure Elements
DIS AI ER 37-38 The Lost Story of Kashmiryat - Usha Munshi Articles and readers’ letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editors or AIKS, Editors do not take 39-40 Why No General Upheaval Dr. Upinder K. Zutshi responsibility for any errors of facts Against Our Plight that may have been expressed by the writers. 41-42 Book Review - Tej K Tikoo IS N S ER Cover page depicts 43-45 Naad Education Folio - Vijay Kashkari Anandeshwara Bhairava and in the backdrop is 63-64 AIKS Matrimonial Service Mount Harmukh 0 2 0 E From the Editor-in-Chief
Dear Readers, with Swatantra. This esoteric form of I, along with Naad team, would Shiva is imagined and deified as: like to greet all the readers and writers One who is overflowing with on Shivratri, also known as har-ratri or consciousness and bliss and has three herath in Kashmiri. The festival of power tools: Icchha or will; Jnana or Shivratri is an important festival knowledge and Kriya or action. It is among the aborigines of Kashmir who with these tools that Swacchand celebrate this festival with great Bhairava manifests this universe with spiritual fervor. The festival involves his five fold acts of shristi or creation, components of cultural and social stithi or sustenance, samhara or togetherness and subtly plays a role of dissolution, triodanha or concealing spiritual awakening among the people. and anugraha or revealing. Shiva and Shakti have a special By his act of shristi, he holds and connection to Kashmir, as there are nourishes the universe in a way that he innumerable tirthas and shrines manifests the universe. The world is dedicated to divine couple across the nothing but the mirror image of length and breadth of the valley. Hence, Swacchand Bhairava, and to recognize the festival of Shivratri becomes a part this unity between the individual soul, of journey which takes an individual is the purpose of a well-meaning life. Abhinavagupta in Tantraloka nourishes and dissolves the world. from peripheral to ephemeral and onto According to Kashmir Shaivism, explains the etymology of Bhairava Great Devotee Shri Utpaldeva eternal. Shiva spreads the nectar of whom we worship as following; writes in Sivastotravali, Kashmir and Shiva are not creativeness; shields the jivatman from 1. Bhairava is one who removes fear Where light exists not even in inseparable. As per Kashmir Shaivism, torturous transmigration; brings forth of bondage among souls. name, where entire world is in deep Shivratri is the time when Lord Shiva is the inner consciousness by tearing 2. Bhairava is one who stops the slumber in such a mystical state of worshipped in esoteric form as apart the individual ego, which process of transmigration of souls. Shiva's night thy devotee worships Swacchand Bhairava along with his essentially is ignorance; terminates 3. Bhairava is one who protects thee uninterruptible. consort Agoreshwari. This concept is maya; binds the universe and brings frightened souls from the fear of Therefore, let us all pray to the central to Shaivism and has been in forth bliss, which is unlimited. rebirth. Swacchand Bhairava to remove the existence since ages. Swacchand The night of Shivaratri is traces of ignorance, dissolve all 4. Bhairava is one who shines as pure Bhairava signifies the prakasha, or the essentially considered to bring impurities (malas-anava mal, mayiya Consciousness among yogis. light consciousness, and Agoreshwari supreme awareness of Shivahood on mal, karma mal) and nourish us with 5. Bhairava is one who transcends signifies vimarsha or Self-awareness. the physical plane among aspirants. It His grace of pure Consciousness. May Time and Space. Swacchanda — as the term is removes nonduality among the souls the Bhairava permeate our lives and 6. Bhairava is one who bestows understood — means free, independent and pushes the seeker to the higher make it more rewarding and spiritual. Grace to the earnest seeker. and spontaneous and is synonymous orbit of Self-realisation. 7. Bhairava is one who creates,
06 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 07 From the Editor-in-Chief
Dear Readers, with Swatantra. This esoteric form of I, along with Naad team, would Shiva is imagined and deified as: like to greet all the readers and writers One who is overflowing with on Shivratri, also known as har-ratri or consciousness and bliss and has three herath in Kashmiri. The festival of power tools: Icchha or will; Jnana or Shivratri is an important festival knowledge and Kriya or action. It is among the aborigines of Kashmir who with these tools that Swacchand celebrate this festival with great Bhairava manifests this universe with spiritual fervor. The festival involves his five fold acts of shristi or creation, components of cultural and social stithi or sustenance, samhara or togetherness and subtly plays a role of dissolution, triodanha or concealing spiritual awakening among the people. and anugraha or revealing. Shiva and Shakti have a special By his act of shristi, he holds and connection to Kashmir, as there are nourishes the universe in a way that he innumerable tirthas and shrines manifests the universe. The world is dedicated to divine couple across the nothing but the mirror image of length and breadth of the valley. Hence, Swacchand Bhairava, and to recognize the festival of Shivratri becomes a part this unity between the individual soul, of journey which takes an individual is the purpose of a well-meaning life. Abhinavagupta in Tantraloka nourishes and dissolves the world. from peripheral to ephemeral and onto According to Kashmir Shaivism, explains the etymology of Bhairava Great Devotee Shri Utpaldeva eternal. Shiva spreads the nectar of whom we worship as following; writes in Sivastotravali, Kashmir and Shiva are not creativeness; shields the jivatman from 1. Bhairava is one who removes fear Where light exists not even in inseparable. As per Kashmir Shaivism, torturous transmigration; brings forth of bondage among souls. name, where entire world is in deep Shivratri is the time when Lord Shiva is the inner consciousness by tearing 2. Bhairava is one who stops the slumber in such a mystical state of worshipped in esoteric form as apart the individual ego, which process of transmigration of souls. Shiva's night thy devotee worships Swacchand Bhairava along with his essentially is ignorance; terminates 3. Bhairava is one who protects thee uninterruptible. consort Agoreshwari. This concept is maya; binds the universe and brings frightened souls from the fear of Therefore, let us all pray to the central to Shaivism and has been in forth bliss, which is unlimited. rebirth. Swacchand Bhairava to remove the existence since ages. Swacchand The night of Shivaratri is traces of ignorance, dissolve all 4. Bhairava is one who shines as pure Bhairava signifies the prakasha, or the essentially considered to bring impurities (malas-anava mal, mayiya Consciousness among yogis. light consciousness, and Agoreshwari supreme awareness of Shivahood on mal, karma mal) and nourish us with 5. Bhairava is one who transcends signifies vimarsha or Self-awareness. the physical plane among aspirants. It His grace of pure Consciousness. May Time and Space. Swacchanda — as the term is removes nonduality among the souls the Bhairava permeate our lives and 6. Bhairava is one who bestows understood — means free, independent and pushes the seeker to the higher make it more rewarding and spiritual. Grace to the earnest seeker. and spontaneous and is synonymous orbit of Self-realisation. 7. Bhairava is one who creates,
06 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 07 From the including Congress, Communists, Front of India (PFI), was deeply President's Desk Aam Admi Party, etc., for vote-bank involved in organizing and executing considerations. These parties have these violent protests, particularly in been joined by radical elements among Uttar Pradesh. PFI has remained in the the Muslims to further fuel the fire. As news for all the wrong reasons. Over Happy Shivratri if this was not enough, forces opposed the years, its radical Islamist rhetoric, to Modi too have joined hands to create military-style drills and serving as a take this opportunity to wish all The violence witnessed during these mayhem in the country to discredit shelter-home to the fleeing cadres of Modi. That such forces play directly our readers a happy Shivratri and protests and the slogans used and the banned Students Islamic into the hands of our enemies within send my greetings to the whole placards displayed by the protestors Movement of India (SIMI), make this I and without does not seem to bother community spread across the world clearly point to the larger conspiracy them. organization a clear threat to the and the rest of India. My special behind the unrest. To the discerning country's integrity. Its complicity in greetings to our brethren in Kashmir, eye it is quite clear that the protests Over the last few years, some political parties have, through the violence witnessed across the who have been braving both the against CAA are merely a ploy to country during the protests against elements as also the danger posed by express many perceived grievances; vilification campaign, succeeded in convincing a section of the Muslim CAA is, therefore, no surprise. the armed jihadis for many years. some of which have no basis at all. Our community has been in the Herath is our biggest religious CAA is basically an amendment society that Modi is anti-Muslim. forefront of making our countrymen festival of the year and irrespective of introduced in the Citizenship Act, Some of his actions were interpreted to the state in which we have found which will bestow Indian citizenship indicate that these actions were taken aware of the dangers posed by the ourselves during the past 700 years, we on those non-Muslims from Pakistan, against the interests of Muslims; radical Islamic ideology even beyond have observed this occasion with Bangladesh and Afghanistan who fled Abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A, Kashmir's borders. Some of those intense faith, solemnity and gaiety. to India before 2014, after facing ending the scourge of triple talaq, warnings are now coming true. It is the This has helped us underline our ruthless persecution in these countries Surgical strike and Balakote air attack responsibility of the society in general distinct religious tradition as because of their faith. The reason why on Pakistan, killing of large number of and that of the government in proponents of Trika philosophy, also this amendment will not give armed jihadis in Kashmir in operation particular to crush those forces which called Kashmir Shavism, which forms citizenship to Muslims from these All Out, Supreme Court decision on threaten the integrity of the country Ram Janam Bhoomi at Ayodhya, etc. It the bedrock of our religious beliefs. countries is based on the fact that and try to destabilize it from within. may be mentioned that some Such observance has helped us in Muslims do not face any persecution Over the centuries, Hindus have been influential groups among the Muslims strengthening our resolve to reclaim in these countries which have an pushed from far corners of the Kashmir, no matter what the overwhelming Muslim population and other political parties, had got used to wielding enormous power over subcontinent and beyond to an area difficulties involved. (between 95 to 100 %) and are east of Indus on the west and constitutionally-declared Islamic Muslim women and ignorant sections of Muslim society. Modi's actions dealt Brahmaputra in the east. There is An Orchestrated Turmoil Republics. In the ordin a r y absolutely no more scope for further The past month has witnessed an circumstances, the citizenship act a deathly blow to these vested interests contraction. This is something that we unusual polarization of Muslim continues its non-discriminatory among the Muslims. It is these interest Indians need to understand resolve to community after the enactment of treatment of all citizens as hereto fore. groups, supported by Congress and its Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Therefore, under no circumstances can other camp followers, which carried protect at all costs. Though, ostensibly, the huge this Act can be seen to be going against out virulent campaign against CAA, vociferous protests taking place across the interests of Indian Muslims. resulting in mayhem across the - Col. Tej K. Tikoo many cities in India appear to be It is quite clear that the ignorance country. Email : [email protected] against CAA, one cannot but see a of Muslim masses on the issue is being It is now revealed that the Kerala- Mob : 9899656400 hidden agenda behind these protests. exploited by some political parties based radical Islamic outfit, Popular
08 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 09 From the including Congress, Communists, Front of India (PFI), was deeply President's Desk Aam Admi Party, etc., for vote-bank involved in organizing and executing considerations. These parties have these violent protests, particularly in been joined by radical elements among Uttar Pradesh. PFI has remained in the the Muslims to further fuel the fire. As news for all the wrong reasons. Over Happy Shivratri if this was not enough, forces opposed the years, its radical Islamist rhetoric, to Modi too have joined hands to create military-style drills and serving as a take this opportunity to wish all The violence witnessed during these mayhem in the country to discredit shelter-home to the fleeing cadres of Modi. That such forces play directly our readers a happy Shivratri and protests and the slogans used and the banned Students Islamic into the hands of our enemies within send my greetings to the whole placards displayed by the protestors Movement of India (SIMI), make this I and without does not seem to bother community spread across the world clearly point to the larger conspiracy them. organization a clear threat to the and the rest of India. My special behind the unrest. To the discerning country's integrity. Its complicity in greetings to our brethren in Kashmir, eye it is quite clear that the protests Over the last few years, some political parties have, through the violence witnessed across the who have been braving both the against CAA are merely a ploy to country during the protests against elements as also the danger posed by express many perceived grievances; vilification campaign, succeeded in convincing a section of the Muslim CAA is, therefore, no surprise. the armed jihadis for many years. some of which have no basis at all. Our community has been in the Herath is our biggest religious CAA is basically an amendment society that Modi is anti-Muslim. forefront of making our countrymen festival of the year and irrespective of introduced in the Citizenship Act, Some of his actions were interpreted to the state in which we have found which will bestow Indian citizenship indicate that these actions were taken aware of the dangers posed by the ourselves during the past 700 years, we on those non-Muslims from Pakistan, against the interests of Muslims; radical Islamic ideology even beyond have observed this occasion with Bangladesh and Afghanistan who fled Abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A, Kashmir's borders. Some of those intense faith, solemnity and gaiety. to India before 2014, after facing ending the scourge of triple talaq, warnings are now coming true. It is the This has helped us underline our ruthless persecution in these countries Surgical strike and Balakote air attack responsibility of the society in general distinct religious tradition as because of their faith. The reason why on Pakistan, killing of large number of and that of the government in proponents of Trika philosophy, also this amendment will not give armed jihadis in Kashmir in operation particular to crush those forces which called Kashmir Shavism, which forms citizenship to Muslims from these All Out, Supreme Court decision on threaten the integrity of the country Ram Janam Bhoomi at Ayodhya, etc. It the bedrock of our religious beliefs. countries is based on the fact that and try to destabilize it from within. may be mentioned that some Such observance has helped us in Muslims do not face any persecution Over the centuries, Hindus have been influential groups among the Muslims strengthening our resolve to reclaim in these countries which have an pushed from far corners of the Kashmir, no matter what the overwhelming Muslim population and other political parties, had got used to wielding enormous power over subcontinent and beyond to an area difficulties involved. (between 95 to 100 %) and are east of Indus on the west and constitutionally-declared Islamic Muslim women and ignorant sections of Muslim society. Modi's actions dealt Brahmaputra in the east. There is An Orchestrated Turmoil Republics. In the ordin a r y absolutely no more scope for further The past month has witnessed an circumstances, the citizenship act a deathly blow to these vested interests contraction. This is something that we unusual polarization of Muslim continues its non-discriminatory among the Muslims. It is these interest Indians need to understand resolve to community after the enactment of treatment of all citizens as hereto fore. groups, supported by Congress and its Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Therefore, under no circumstances can other camp followers, which carried protect at all costs. Though, ostensibly, the huge this Act can be seen to be going against out virulent campaign against CAA, vociferous protests taking place across the interests of Indian Muslims. resulting in mayhem across the - Col. Tej K. Tikoo many cities in India appear to be It is quite clear that the ignorance country. Email : [email protected] against CAA, one cannot but see a of Muslim masses on the issue is being It is now revealed that the Kerala- Mob : 9899656400 hidden agenda behind these protests. exploited by some political parties based radical Islamic outfit, Popular
08 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 09 AIKS on 11 Jan 2020 at New Delhi. The 5. Seek 3-5% of the govt jobs in Jammu & following community members, including Kashmir UT to ensure that it takes care of Maharaj K. Pajan heads of various organizations and our affiliates the financial needs of retrieves who will attended the meeting. The meeting was presided form the nucleus of our future resettlement. over by Col Tej Tikoo (Retd), President, AIKS. 6. Over a period of time, the displaced 01. Sh. M L Malla community must encourage its worldwide 02. Prof. Sudhir Sopory diaspora to return to Kashmir. 03. Sh. Kamal Hak 7. Must insist on one safe single settlement. General Secretary's Column 04. Sh. Vinod Kumar Bhat 8. Must insist on the Central Govt to create a 05. Dr. Surinder K Handoo Lal Ded Chair in Jammu Central 06. Sh. Lokesh Bhan University. Core Group Meeting institutional in shaping the future of our youth. 07. Sh. Sanjay Ganjoo 9. Demand economic space particularly in Members of AIKS core group held meetings on Also on the occasion, we remembered Sh. 08. Dr. Roop K Bhatt light of the change in demography in 4th January & 23rd January to discuss in details Subhash Chandra Bose, whose contribution was 09. Sh. Arvind Shah Kashmir. important organizational matters and take recalled for leading the freedom struggle against 10. Sh. Ravinder Pandita 10. Our children need to be educated about our necessary decision thereupon. the British, who eventually had to grant 11. Sh. Raj Nath Bhat glorious heritage & centuries-old The group decided to convene the AGM Independence to our nation. 12. Brig. P Bali traditions. now on 1st February 2020 instead of the original Observance of Day of Exodus of the From AIKS 11. Govt of India must involve the displaced scheduled date of 21st December 2019 when the a. Sh. M K Pajan Kashmir Pandits in its attempt at reviving Community the economy of the UT. Thirty years of then prevailing situation in and around New th b. Sh. Vijay Kashkari Delhi forced the organization to postpone the AIKS members met at R K Puram office on 19 c. Sh. Dalip Kaul displacement has exposed our youth to the January, to observe the day of the exodus of the latest trends in technology, health care, event. The General Secretary was authorised to th d. Sh. Rajinder Premi issue the necessary notification. community on its 30 year of the exile. Members e. Sh. Sudhir Shah tourism, agriculture, etc. Govt of India Members were informed that our affiliate remembered the fateful days and nights which f. Sh. Sanjay Sapru must involve the available talent across Kashir Sabha at Ambala had approached AIKS lead to the exodus. The members lighted the g. Sh. Sunil Kaul sectors to ensure that displaced Kashmiri President to be Guest of Honour on the occasion h. Dr. Manorama Bakshi Pandits contribute in big way to the revival of Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the In his opening address, Col Tikoo said that of economy in the UT. Dharamshala on 12th January 2020 where Shri by abrogating Article 370 and 35A of the Indian 12. We demand the Govt of India should Anil Vij, Hon'ble Minister Home, Health & constitution on 5 Aug, 2019, India had constitute a judicial commission to ULB, Govt of Haryana will be the Chief Guest. completed the integration of Jammu and examine all aspects of our exodus and fix AIKS has accepted the honour given by our Kashmir State with the Union of India. He also responsibility accordingly. affiliate unit & the President along with one or spoke of the international ramifications of the 13. Enactment of a law to ensure protection of more office bearers will participate. abrogation, as also the break-up of the State into our Temples & Shrines in the Valley. An update on the ongoing work being two union territories. AIKS Delegation Visits Kashir Sabha, undertaken relating to AIKS Website was given He further said that under the current and steps required to be taken were concluded. situation, time has come to assess our stand at Ambala candles to pay homage to the martyrs whose Core group members deliberated on the community level and try to forge common stand Our affiliate at Ambala, Kashir Sabha, Ambala lives were shortened by Islamic Militants. had invited AIKS core group to their important items forming the agenda for the forthcoming th based on our aspirations and agreed demands. While remembering the fateful day of 19 AGM. The meeting decided to explore holding a function at Ambala on 12 Jan 2020. January, 1990, AIKS members expressed Following points emerged during the meeting : conference of young entrepreneurs to share Col. Tej K Tikoo, President and Sh. V K concern that the community was still awaiting AIKS Vision and seek their views so that the 1. The land, which belonged to Kashmiri Kashkari, Vice President, AIKS, attended this justice. The perpetrators of exodus are still specific competencies of this section of KP Pandits before exodus must be returned to function. The function involved a foundation roaming free and the community demands that community could be deployed aligned in the KPs. Some estimates put it at nearly 96,000 laying ceremony for the construction of a they be booked for the crimes committed by vision of the apex organisation. hectares. Dharamshala at the site owned by the Sabha on rd them. On 23 January, the members remembered 2. On return to Kashmir protection of our faith the outskirts of Ambala. AIKS also expect the Indian State to come two great leaders of the country whose birth must become an essential feature of our Kashir Sabha, Ambala, was formed by out with a concrete roadmap for the safe return anniversary coincided with the date. They paid existence. nearly 200 KP families which had landed here at and rehabilitation of the community, as per homage to Sh. Bala Sahib Thackray who helped 3. Time has come for our exiled Community the time of exodus from Kashmir in 1989-90. wishes of the community. our young children with reservation on to make its presence felt in Kashmir. About two decades back these families had educational institution in the State of Round Table Conference at New Delhi 4. The distress sale of properties must be collected donations from its own community members and purchased a plot of land on the Maharashtra & elsewhere and who was The Intra-Community Dialogue was held by reversed.
10 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 11 AIKS on 11 Jan 2020 at New Delhi. The 5. Seek 3-5% of the govt jobs in Jammu & following community members, including Kashmir UT to ensure that it takes care of Maharaj K. Pajan heads of various organizations and our affiliates the financial needs of retrieves who will attended the meeting. The meeting was presided form the nucleus of our future resettlement. over by Col Tej Tikoo (Retd), President, AIKS. 6. Over a period of time, the displaced 01. Sh. M L Malla community must encourage its worldwide 02. Prof. Sudhir Sopory diaspora to return to Kashmir. 03. Sh. Kamal Hak 7. Must insist on one safe single settlement. General Secretary's Column 04. Sh. Vinod Kumar Bhat 8. Must insist on the Central Govt to create a 05. Dr. Surinder K Handoo Lal Ded Chair in Jammu Central 06. Sh. Lokesh Bhan University. Core Group Meeting institutional in shaping the future of our youth. 07. Sh. Sanjay Ganjoo 9. Demand economic space particularly in Members of AIKS core group held meetings on Also on the occasion, we remembered Sh. 08. Dr. Roop K Bhatt light of the change in demography in 4th January & 23rd January to discuss in details Subhash Chandra Bose, whose contribution was 09. Sh. Arvind Shah Kashmir. important organizational matters and take recalled for leading the freedom struggle against 10. Sh. Ravinder Pandita 10. Our children need to be educated about our necessary decision thereupon. the British, who eventually had to grant 11. Sh. Raj Nath Bhat glorious heritage & centuries-old The group decided to convene the AGM Independence to our nation. 12. Brig. P Bali traditions. now on 1st February 2020 instead of the original Observance of Day of Exodus of the From AIKS 11. Govt of India must involve the displaced scheduled date of 21st December 2019 when the a. Sh. M K Pajan Kashmir Pandits in its attempt at reviving Community the economy of the UT. Thirty years of then prevailing situation in and around New th b. Sh. Vijay Kashkari Delhi forced the organization to postpone the AIKS members met at R K Puram office on 19 c. Sh. Dalip Kaul displacement has exposed our youth to the January, to observe the day of the exodus of the latest trends in technology, health care, event. The General Secretary was authorised to th d. Sh. Rajinder Premi issue the necessary notification. community on its 30 year of the exile. Members e. Sh. Sudhir Shah tourism, agriculture, etc. Govt of India Members were informed that our affiliate remembered the fateful days and nights which f. Sh. Sanjay Sapru must involve the available talent across Kashir Sabha at Ambala had approached AIKS lead to the exodus. The members lighted the g. Sh. Sunil Kaul sectors to ensure that displaced Kashmiri President to be Guest of Honour on the occasion h. Dr. Manorama Bakshi Pandits contribute in big way to the revival of Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the In his opening address, Col Tikoo said that of economy in the UT. Dharamshala on 12th January 2020 where Shri by abrogating Article 370 and 35A of the Indian 12. We demand the Govt of India should Anil Vij, Hon'ble Minister Home, Health & constitution on 5 Aug, 2019, India had constitute a judicial commission to ULB, Govt of Haryana will be the Chief Guest. completed the integration of Jammu and examine all aspects of our exodus and fix AIKS has accepted the honour given by our Kashmir State with the Union of India. He also responsibility accordingly. affiliate unit & the President along with one or spoke of the international ramifications of the 13. Enactment of a law to ensure protection of more office bearers will participate. abrogation, as also the break-up of the State into our Temples & Shrines in the Valley. An update on the ongoing work being two union territories. AIKS Delegation Visits Kashir Sabha, undertaken relating to AIKS Website was given He further said that under the current and steps required to be taken were concluded. situation, time has come to assess our stand at Ambala candles to pay homage to the martyrs whose Core group members deliberated on the community level and try to forge common stand Our affiliate at Ambala, Kashir Sabha, Ambala lives were shortened by Islamic Militants. had invited AIKS core group to their important items forming the agenda for the forthcoming th based on our aspirations and agreed demands. While remembering the fateful day of 19 AGM. The meeting decided to explore holding a function at Ambala on 12 Jan 2020. January, 1990, AIKS members expressed Following points emerged during the meeting : conference of young entrepreneurs to share Col. Tej K Tikoo, President and Sh. V K concern that the community was still awaiting AIKS Vision and seek their views so that the 1. The land, which belonged to Kashmiri Kashkari, Vice President, AIKS, attended this justice. The perpetrators of exodus are still specific competencies of this section of KP Pandits before exodus must be returned to function. The function involved a foundation roaming free and the community demands that community could be deployed aligned in the KPs. Some estimates put it at nearly 96,000 laying ceremony for the construction of a they be booked for the crimes committed by vision of the apex organisation. hectares. Dharamshala at the site owned by the Sabha on rd them. On 23 January, the members remembered 2. On return to Kashmir protection of our faith the outskirts of Ambala. AIKS also expect the Indian State to come two great leaders of the country whose birth must become an essential feature of our Kashir Sabha, Ambala, was formed by out with a concrete roadmap for the safe return anniversary coincided with the date. They paid existence. nearly 200 KP families which had landed here at and rehabilitation of the community, as per homage to Sh. Bala Sahib Thackray who helped 3. Time has come for our exiled Community the time of exodus from Kashmir in 1989-90. wishes of the community. our young children with reservation on to make its presence felt in Kashmir. About two decades back these families had educational institution in the State of Round Table Conference at New Delhi 4. The distress sale of properties must be collected donations from its own community members and purchased a plot of land on the Maharashtra & elsewhere and who was The Intra-Community Dialogue was held by reversed.
10 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 11 outskirts of Ambala town. Subsequently, they providing assistance to the Sabha, as and when had established a Maha Mrityunjey Temple required. there. Later they decided to construct a Col. Tikoo also spoke on the occasion. He Dharamshalla at this place. This was done to and Sh. Kashkari were both presented with a enable the caretakers of our community folk, stole and memento. who come to PGI Chandigarh with their patients, Later in the evening the Sabha organised a to get some accommodation during their stay at cultural programme which was much For our Kids By Anshul Koul 'Ashok' the famous hospital. appreciated by the audience. Sh. Anil Vij, the Home Minister of AIKS would like to thank Prof. A K Wattal, Haryana, who graced the above occasion and the president of Kashir Sabha, Ambala, its Gen. laid the foundation stone of the Dharamshalla, Secretary Sh. Rajinder Kaw and all its members donated a sum of Rupees Ten Lakhs for the for their hospitality and would like to send its o ou Know project. warm felicitation to the Sabha for the good work The President of Kashir Sabha Ambala, that Sabha is doing and the very successful Below picture is visualization of : Prof. A K Wattal honoured the visiting dignitary programme which it conducted on 12 Jan 2020. with a memento and shawl. Sh. Anil Vij spoke in glowing terms about the work being done by Email: [email protected] Kashir Sabha, Ambala and promised to continue Mob.: 9910166993 QUIZ
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Onkar Kachru, a journalist, social activist and a dedicated communist worker left his mortal garb Mata Rupa Bhavani on 12th Feb, 2020 to merge with Lord Shiva. Onkar ji was a veteran CPI member who started his activism as an RSS Pracharak in late 1940s and later was influenced by communism when he studied Marx which converted him into a staunch communist. A journalist by profession, Onkar Ji, true to his Marxist ideology, joined the erstwhile German Democratic Republic embassy in New Delhi as their press representative and eventually became the Editor of their Hindi mouthpiece. Post The answer is : his long stint with GDR, he joined Link magazine Habba Khatun as an editor from where he superannuated. In early - Lalleshwari 90s, on invitation from Late Shri J N Kaul (Papaji), he took up the reigns of NAAD, the mouthpiece of AIKS, and brought it to become the front running magazine attaining popularity amongst the Community across the globe. He Kashmiri for You remained its editor for nearly 10 years, handing over the baton to yet another veteran, Late Shri AN Naav Kaul ‘Sahib’. All India Kashmiri Samaj pays tributes to this great son of the soil on attaining Nirvan and joins his family in this hour of grief. oat Posh May Lord Shiva bestow moksha to his Aatma! Namah Shivai! Flo er
12 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 13 outskirts of Ambala town. Subsequently, they providing assistance to the Sabha, as and when had established a Maha Mrityunjey Temple required. there. Later they decided to construct a Col. Tikoo also spoke on the occasion. He Dharamshalla at this place. This was done to and Sh. Kashkari were both presented with a enable the caretakers of our community folk, stole and memento. who come to PGI Chandigarh with their patients, Later in the evening the Sabha organised a to get some accommodation during their stay at cultural programme which was much For our Kids By Anshul Koul 'Ashok' the famous hospital. appreciated by the audience. Sh. Anil Vij, the Home Minister of AIKS would like to thank Prof. A K Wattal, Haryana, who graced the above occasion and the president of Kashir Sabha, Ambala, its Gen. laid the foundation stone of the Dharamshalla, Secretary Sh. Rajinder Kaw and all its members donated a sum of Rupees Ten Lakhs for the for their hospitality and would like to send its o ou Know project. warm felicitation to the Sabha for the good work The President of Kashir Sabha Ambala, that Sabha is doing and the very successful Below picture is visualization of : Prof. A K Wattal honoured the visiting dignitary programme which it conducted on 12 Jan 2020. with a memento and shawl. Sh. Anil Vij spoke in glowing terms about the work being done by Email: [email protected] Kashir Sabha, Ambala and promised to continue Mob.: 9910166993 QUIZ
SHRADHANJALI Can you tell who is she?
Onkar Kachru, a journalist, social activist and a dedicated communist worker left his mortal garb Mata Rupa Bhavani on 12th Feb, 2020 to merge with Lord Shiva. Onkar ji was a veteran CPI member who started his activism as an RSS Pracharak in late 1940s and later was influenced by communism when he studied Marx which converted him into a staunch communist. A journalist by profession, Onkar Ji, true to his Marxist ideology, joined the erstwhile German Democratic Republic embassy in New Delhi as their press representative and eventually became the Editor of their Hindi mouthpiece. Post The answer is : his long stint with GDR, he joined Link magazine Habba Khatun as an editor from where he superannuated. In early - Lalleshwari 90s, on invitation from Late Shri J N Kaul (Papaji), he took up the reigns of NAAD, the mouthpiece of AIKS, and brought it to become the front running magazine attaining popularity amongst the Community across the globe. He Kashmiri for You remained its editor for nearly 10 years, handing over the baton to yet another veteran, Late Shri AN Naav Kaul ‘Sahib’. All India Kashmiri Samaj pays tributes to this great son of the soil on attaining Nirvan and joins his family in this hour of grief. oat Posh May Lord Shiva bestow moksha to his Aatma! Namah Shivai! Flo er
12 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 13 NEWS Save Sharda ommittee Kashmir Kashir Sabha Ambala Or ani ed feli itated ouple ho performed Foundation Stone La in eremon FOLIO Pu a near Sharda Peeth of Dharamshalla Save Sharda Committee Kashmir (Regd.) Kashir Sabha Ambala has embarked upon an organized an event in New Delhi on 27th Jan ambitious project of Construction of 2020 to felicitate Sh. Venkatraman and his wife Dharamshalla at Kashmir Bhawan Complex All State Kashmiri Pandit onferen e and one time incentives for permanent Smt. Sujatha–a Hong kong based couple who Salsehri Ambala Cantt. The foundation Stone settlement to over aged educated youth. performed puja near Sharda Peeth, last October. was laid by Shri Anil Vij Ji, Hon’ble Minister held a Massive Demonstration R L Pandita President PNBMT spoke on on 19th an 2020 the occasion and said it is utterly shocking, All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) nevertheless that generally in such large scale along with other socio-political organization of displacements; religious and ethnic angles are the community held a massive demonstration generally quite prominent. It seems required th outside Raj Bhawan on 19 January. A large checks and balances have totally collapsed and number of community members participated in rouge senses, instead, have taken over the the protest. fragile system order He urged that Government Advocate Ravinder Raina, President while should give passage of the Temples & Shrines addressing said that community has entered into Act through an ordinance to protect the religious 31st year of exile and living as refugees in their heritage of the community. own country have been cheated by hollow The Protest was also held at Kashmiri promises of return & rehabilitation by all Dharamshalla Hardwar by ASKPC led by Arjan successive Governments. Government after taking into confidence the community leaders, Nath Bhat and Bimal Wantoo. should come out with a blue print for A K Raina Vice President AIKS also spoke resettlement of community at One Place in on the occasion. The couple flew in to New Delhi to attend the Home, Health and ULB, Haryana on 12/1/2020 Kashmir with political empowerment and The prominent personalities Sundri Lal, function. The event was presided over by Dr. at 4 PM. economic rehabilitation, till then community be Prof. Gopi Krishen Muju, T N Koul President, Jitendra Singh MoS PMO in a Jam packed hall On this occasion Col. Tej Tikoo, President declared as internally displaced. He added that Ravinder Razdan, Kuldeep Raina Chairman, of Kashmiri culture centre in Pamposh Enclave, AIKS, Sh. Jasbir Singh Jassi, Ex-Municipal temples and shrines which are our religious Desh Rattan Chairman AIMCC, Ashok Kangan New Delhi. A documentary on recent Corporator and Sh. Sudarshan Singh Sehgal heritages have been vandalized, destroyed & JKVM, Sharda Nandan Bhat, B L Bhat developments on re-opening of Sharda Peeth, were the Guests of Honour. SDM Ambala also encroached upon by fascist & anti-national President Nagdandi, Kashmiri Lal, B L Zar, B L PoK was also screened at the event. An participated in the programme. elements, though requested number of times for Bhan TSMB, M K Bambroo, P L Pandita exhibition was also staged on Sharda Peeth & Speaking on the occasion, Sh.A.K.Watal, passage of temple and Shrine bill demands for (Shangroo) Social activist, Kuldeep Kashmiri Civilization comprising of 30 rare pics on thanked the Hon’ble Minister for gracing the issuance of ordinance for management board to President over aged youth, Sunil Pandita social Sharda Civilization. occasion and for sparing his valuable time. On safeguard these religious heritage of our activist Jagti, Ashok Koul TRT Nagrota , Vijay Speaking on the occasion Dr. Jitendra behalf of the Sabha Prof. Watal expressed deep Singh hailed the efforts of Save Sharda gratitude to the Central Govt. for some community. Bhat Panun Kashmir, Ashok Dhar TRT Muthi, Committee in creating awareness on the issue. important and bold decisions. He expressed Dr Tej Krishen Bhat General Secretary Bharat Bushan Bhat Gosami, Tej Krishen ASKPC in his address said that community has Other speakers included Capt. Sikander Rizvi, hope that the Hon’ble Minister would own the Jagaso, M K Jalali, Desh Rattn (AIMCC), Vinod Gilgit Baltistan expert and Commodore (Retd.) project and extend all possible help to Kashmiri faced ethnic cleansing and genocide by Pan Pandita (APMCC) R K Wangnoo, Tej Pandita, Islamic fundamentalists shall be probed by SIT Dalbir Singh Sodhi, Kashmir expert and author Hindus. The Hon’ble Minister assured that all Ravi Raina, Ram Krishen Bhat, Veena Koul, headed by Supreme Court or High court Judge to they said the Govt is committed that POJK possible help would be extended. Priya Ji, Rubi Jee, Sunil Bhat, Ashok Dhar, J L fix the responsibility and bring the culprits in belongs to India including Sharda Peeth. The programme was compered by Sh. B B public domain and punish them. He said it is Pandita, M K Jalali, Chuni Lal Bhat and Staish Flowers were laid on the Shila (Pious stone Das and Sh. Naresh Sharma. Sh. Rajinder Kaw strange that in PM employment Package 6000 Bhan participated in the protest. & soil) got from Sharda Peeth in PoK through presented a vote of thanks. posts were sanctioned in 2008 but Alas! Only Latter on a Memorandum was submitted to the civil society across LoC. On this occasion Others who were present on the occasion 3500 posts stand filled in 12 years time. This Lieutenant Governor highlighting the various Save Sharda Committee gifted a framed include Sh. BN Tikoo, Sh. JK Zutshi, Sh. VM making most of the educated youths as over aged demands of the community and giving special photograph of Sharda Peeth to the visiting Pandita, Sh. Surinder Pandita, Capt. BL Pandita, and demand that reservation upto 5% may be thrust for return and rehabilitation in their couple. Earlier, Bhajans in praise of Swami Sh. Suresh Koul, Sh. Sanjay Bhat, Mrs. Basanti provided in central Government departments to homeland by fulfilling geopolitical aspiration Nand lal ji were sung by the budding children Bhat, Sh. CL Bhat, Prof DJ Raina, Sh GL Braru, these community unemployed educated youths of community. artists of the community. Sh. Sunil Braru, Sh. Vijay Braru, Sh. Ramesh
14 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 15 NEWS Save Sharda ommittee Kashmir Kashir Sabha Ambala Or ani ed feli itated ouple ho performed Foundation Stone La in eremon FOLIO Pu a near Sharda Peeth of Dharamshalla Save Sharda Committee Kashmir (Regd.) Kashir Sabha Ambala has embarked upon an organized an event in New Delhi on 27th Jan ambitious project of Construction of 2020 to felicitate Sh. Venkatraman and his wife Dharamshalla at Kashmir Bhawan Complex All State Kashmiri Pandit onferen e and one time incentives for permanent Smt. Sujatha–a Hong kong based couple who Salsehri Ambala Cantt. The foundation Stone settlement to over aged educated youth. performed puja near Sharda Peeth, last October. was laid by Shri Anil Vij Ji, Hon’ble Minister held a Massive Demonstration R L Pandita President PNBMT spoke on on 19th an 2020 the occasion and said it is utterly shocking, All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) nevertheless that generally in such large scale along with other socio-political organization of displacements; religious and ethnic angles are the community held a massive demonstration generally quite prominent. It seems required th outside Raj Bhawan on 19 January. A large checks and balances have totally collapsed and number of community members participated in rouge senses, instead, have taken over the the protest. fragile system order He urged that Government Advocate Ravinder Raina, President while should give passage of the Temples & Shrines addressing said that community has entered into Act through an ordinance to protect the religious 31st year of exile and living as refugees in their heritage of the community. own country have been cheated by hollow The Protest was also held at Kashmiri promises of return & rehabilitation by all Dharamshalla Hardwar by ASKPC led by Arjan successive Governments. Government after taking into confidence the community leaders, Nath Bhat and Bimal Wantoo. should come out with a blue print for A K Raina Vice President AIKS also spoke resettlement of community at One Place in on the occasion. The couple flew in to New Delhi to attend the Home, Health and ULB, Haryana on 12/1/2020 Kashmir with political empowerment and The prominent personalities Sundri Lal, function. The event was presided over by Dr. at 4 PM. economic rehabilitation, till then community be Prof. Gopi Krishen Muju, T N Koul President, Jitendra Singh MoS PMO in a Jam packed hall On this occasion Col. Tej Tikoo, President declared as internally displaced. He added that Ravinder Razdan, Kuldeep Raina Chairman, of Kashmiri culture centre in Pamposh Enclave, AIKS, Sh. Jasbir Singh Jassi, Ex-Municipal temples and shrines which are our religious Desh Rattan Chairman AIMCC, Ashok Kangan New Delhi. A documentary on recent Corporator and Sh. Sudarshan Singh Sehgal heritages have been vandalized, destroyed & JKVM, Sharda Nandan Bhat, B L Bhat developments on re-opening of Sharda Peeth, were the Guests of Honour. SDM Ambala also encroached upon by fascist & anti-national President Nagdandi, Kashmiri Lal, B L Zar, B L PoK was also screened at the event. An participated in the programme. elements, though requested number of times for Bhan TSMB, M K Bambroo, P L Pandita exhibition was also staged on Sharda Peeth & Speaking on the occasion, Sh.A.K.Watal, passage of temple and Shrine bill demands for (Shangroo) Social activist, Kuldeep Kashmiri Civilization comprising of 30 rare pics on thanked the Hon’ble Minister for gracing the issuance of ordinance for management board to President over aged youth, Sunil Pandita social Sharda Civilization. occasion and for sparing his valuable time. On safeguard these religious heritage of our activist Jagti, Ashok Koul TRT Nagrota , Vijay Speaking on the occasion Dr. Jitendra behalf of the Sabha Prof. Watal expressed deep Singh hailed the efforts of Save Sharda gratitude to the Central Govt. for some community. Bhat Panun Kashmir, Ashok Dhar TRT Muthi, Committee in creating awareness on the issue. important and bold decisions. He expressed Dr Tej Krishen Bhat General Secretary Bharat Bushan Bhat Gosami, Tej Krishen ASKPC in his address said that community has Other speakers included Capt. Sikander Rizvi, hope that the Hon’ble Minister would own the Jagaso, M K Jalali, Desh Rattn (AIMCC), Vinod Gilgit Baltistan expert and Commodore (Retd.) project and extend all possible help to Kashmiri faced ethnic cleansing and genocide by Pan Pandita (APMCC) R K Wangnoo, Tej Pandita, Islamic fundamentalists shall be probed by SIT Dalbir Singh Sodhi, Kashmir expert and author Hindus. The Hon’ble Minister assured that all Ravi Raina, Ram Krishen Bhat, Veena Koul, headed by Supreme Court or High court Judge to they said the Govt is committed that POJK possible help would be extended. Priya Ji, Rubi Jee, Sunil Bhat, Ashok Dhar, J L fix the responsibility and bring the culprits in belongs to India including Sharda Peeth. The programme was compered by Sh. B B public domain and punish them. He said it is Pandita, M K Jalali, Chuni Lal Bhat and Staish Flowers were laid on the Shila (Pious stone Das and Sh. Naresh Sharma. Sh. Rajinder Kaw strange that in PM employment Package 6000 Bhan participated in the protest. & soil) got from Sharda Peeth in PoK through presented a vote of thanks. posts were sanctioned in 2008 but Alas! Only Latter on a Memorandum was submitted to the civil society across LoC. On this occasion Others who were present on the occasion 3500 posts stand filled in 12 years time. This Lieutenant Governor highlighting the various Save Sharda Committee gifted a framed include Sh. BN Tikoo, Sh. JK Zutshi, Sh. VM making most of the educated youths as over aged demands of the community and giving special photograph of Sharda Peeth to the visiting Pandita, Sh. Surinder Pandita, Capt. BL Pandita, and demand that reservation upto 5% may be thrust for return and rehabilitation in their couple. Earlier, Bhajans in praise of Swami Sh. Suresh Koul, Sh. Sanjay Bhat, Mrs. Basanti provided in central Government departments to homeland by fulfilling geopolitical aspiration Nand lal ji were sung by the budding children Bhat, Sh. CL Bhat, Prof DJ Raina, Sh GL Braru, these community unemployed educated youths of community. artists of the community. Sh. Sunil Braru, Sh. Vijay Braru, Sh. Ramesh
14 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 15 Ex MLC, AK Raina President and SK Bhat Secretary Sh Manmohan ji, Sh. Mahraj Krishen, Sh Ram Krishen, Sh Ashok ji and Sh Subhash ji and other members of Trust followed by Pandit ji and parents. During the day relatives of - Dr. Rajat Mitra children and guests offered abeed to mekhla mahraz as per our rituals. During the day tea and Lunch was served. All KP leaders, social activists and important personalities visited the venue. Puranahuti was done around 8 Pm and then Impact of Exile Mekhla mahraz changed dress and were asked Kotroo, Sh. Virendar Bhat, Sh. Murar Ji Raina, Shi. VK Razdan, Sh. Anil Raina and Sh. Sunil y friend Sunil Raina asked me if I for upholding dharma. They suffered greatly but Raina. Sh. Sudharshan Sehgal also spoke on the would write an article on Kashmiri their suffering was ennobling and became an occasion. The programme was also graced by Pandits in Exile. He asked if I could inspiration for generations to uphold and fight Sh. Vijay Kashkari, Sr. Vice President AIKS, M write on the impact of exile on the minds of the for dharma. In Ramayana on being ordered by Sh. Sanjay Raina President KSS Chandigarh, Kashmiri Pandits. An article on exile creates King Dashrath, Sri Rama voluntarily chose exile Sqdn.Ldr BL Sadhu, Sh. BL Watal, Sh. many a random thought often fragmented. It is a for fourteen years giving up all luxuries of the Gynander Kaul, Sh. Shuban Bhat, Sh. Kamal human issue, experiential and not theoretical so palace. In Mahabharata the Pandavas were Peshin and his team of young and amateur I decided to write from my scattered ordered to be in exile for fourteen years after artists. experiences. Please forgive and join them being deceived in the game of Chausar (chess),a A cultural programme and community together and if I sound not connected, see them period during which they suffered many a dinner was also organised in the evening, where as experiential where I got affected deeply tribulation. When it ended it was only after a in all elders were felicitated. to perform other rituals. Naveed was distributed. myself in working with an issue. bitter war with Kauravas where they could have Shri SK Bhat, Secretary gave a brief Otto Rank, the psychiatrist, once famously their kingdom back after a bitter struggle. Amar alidan rust Muthi ammu guidance to participants and explained about the said in a bond where you have all and you have Would the two most important books in Or anised Sammohi a neopavit on importance of Gayatri mantra your boundaries intact, referring to Indian history respectively Ramayana and Shri A.K. Raina president requested the psychological boundaries, you discover your Mahabharata convey their message of truth and 13th 14th Nov 2019 parents to guide their children about how to self-esteem. When you lose it, you discover who their protagonists Shri Ram and the Pandavas Sammohik Yagneopavit was organised by Amar devote few minutes for washing yoni and how to you are and your identity. Perhaps this can be symbolize the Indian values if they didn't go Balidan Trust, Jammu on 13th&14th Nov, 2019. wear it. Gayatri mantra was explained to said of Kashmiri Pandits, when one studies their through the exile in their lives? For this advertisement was issued in July in children. exile from their homeland thirty years ago. Going through exile is central to the Hindu Daily paper and Sharda Radio for getting wards Shri Ashok Koul General Secretary The word 'exile' means a state of being dharma and has represented tyaga (sacrifice), registered in the office of ABT, Jammu and the organisation BJP, Sh. TK Bhat Relief barred from one's native land, either for political struggle and ennobling oneself through inner venue was decided Swami Kral Bab Ashram, commissioner, Sh. Ajay Bharti, ex MLC, or for punitive reasons. Exiles are not new and realization as if going through fire to attain Bantalab Jammu. 18 boys registered for this Sh. KK Khosa, President, Sh. Ashok Braru, VP, have been there as old as history of mankind. perfection. In every age the stories of exile of our purpose. Their Parents participated with great KP Sabha and his team, Sh Kashmiri Lal ji and Exile by and large has meant for an individual, a heroes has moved, inspired and given strength to enthusiasm in all function like cleaning of his team PNBMT, Sh Shuban Pandit and team of group of people to be away from one's home, the people of India to go through hardships, Agnavatra, Rice and Shakarpaar preparation. Ganpatyar Trust, Shree Arjan Nath ji and his while being explicitly denied permission to redemption and ultimate victory. The slaying of Devgon was performed on 13th Nov and team Haridwar committee, Sh BL Jalali and his return or being threatened with death or Satayamev Jayate (truth always triumphs) Bhajan Kirtan was organised in evening by team Rainawari, KP welfare committee, imprisonment if the people return. emerged out of our people going through exile. Swami Kral Bab Trust under the guidance of Sh M.K. Bhat and team Tirth Nagar welfare Indian history is full of stories where Kashmiri Pandits had a choice on the Shri Mahraj Krishen Bhat President of Trust. committee, Sh MK Jalali president Sharika people were forced to go in an exile but morning of 19th January 1990. They could have Dinner was followed after Kirtan. Mandir Subhash Nagar, Mr BL Razdan, former discovered different truths, fought bitter battles stayed back in Kashmir if they had accepted Kalash puja, Hawan, Ladies Naervun HESK president, Mr Sanjay Dhar and Mr Sunil Kharun, Mekhla mahraza hair cutting and Thusoo KMECT, Sharka Foundation, Mekhla cholla worn, etc. all rituals were Mr Bharat Bushan Bhat president Zeyshta Devi Going through exile is central to the Hindu dharma and has represented tyaga (sacrifice), followed accordingly. Yoni (three folded sacred Prabandhak committee and his team, Mr Sharda thread) was put around neck and right hand Nadan, Mr Hira Lal Bhat, Prof Proflit Bambroo, struggle and ennobling oneself through inner realization as if going through fire to reciting mantra, was performed by Ajay Bharti ji Sh Avtar Bhat Excelsior. attain perfection.
16 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 17 Ex MLC, AK Raina President and SK Bhat Secretary Sh Manmohan ji, Sh. Mahraj Krishen, Sh Ram Krishen, Sh Ashok ji and Sh Subhash ji and other members of Trust followed by Pandit ji and parents. During the day relatives of - Dr. Rajat Mitra children and guests offered abeed to mekhla mahraz as per our rituals. During the day tea and Lunch was served. All KP leaders, social activists and important personalities visited the venue. Puranahuti was done around 8 Pm and then Impact of Exile Mekhla mahraz changed dress and were asked Kotroo, Sh. Virendar Bhat, Sh. Murar Ji Raina, Shi. VK Razdan, Sh. Anil Raina and Sh. Sunil y friend Sunil Raina asked me if I for upholding dharma. They suffered greatly but Raina. Sh. Sudharshan Sehgal also spoke on the would write an article on Kashmiri their suffering was ennobling and became an occasion. The programme was also graced by Pandits in Exile. He asked if I could inspiration for generations to uphold and fight Sh. Vijay Kashkari, Sr. Vice President AIKS, M write on the impact of exile on the minds of the for dharma. In Ramayana on being ordered by Sh. Sanjay Raina President KSS Chandigarh, Kashmiri Pandits. An article on exile creates King Dashrath, Sri Rama voluntarily chose exile Sqdn.Ldr BL Sadhu, Sh. BL Watal, Sh. many a random thought often fragmented. It is a for fourteen years giving up all luxuries of the Gynander Kaul, Sh. Shuban Bhat, Sh. Kamal human issue, experiential and not theoretical so palace. In Mahabharata the Pandavas were Peshin and his team of young and amateur I decided to write from my scattered ordered to be in exile for fourteen years after artists. experiences. Please forgive and join them being deceived in the game of Chausar (chess),a A cultural programme and community together and if I sound not connected, see them period during which they suffered many a dinner was also organised in the evening, where as experiential where I got affected deeply tribulation. When it ended it was only after a in all elders were felicitated. to perform other rituals. Naveed was distributed. myself in working with an issue. bitter war with Kauravas where they could have Shri SK Bhat, Secretary gave a brief Otto Rank, the psychiatrist, once famously their kingdom back after a bitter struggle. Amar alidan rust Muthi ammu guidance to participants and explained about the said in a bond where you have all and you have Would the two most important books in Or anised Sammohi a neopavit on importance of Gayatri mantra your boundaries intact, referring to Indian history respectively Ramayana and Shri A.K. Raina president requested the psychological boundaries, you discover your Mahabharata convey their message of truth and 13th 14th Nov 2019 parents to guide their children about how to self-esteem. When you lose it, you discover who their protagonists Shri Ram and the Pandavas Sammohik Yagneopavit was organised by Amar devote few minutes for washing yoni and how to you are and your identity. Perhaps this can be symbolize the Indian values if they didn't go Balidan Trust, Jammu on 13th&14th Nov, 2019. wear it. Gayatri mantra was explained to said of Kashmiri Pandits, when one studies their through the exile in their lives? For this advertisement was issued in July in children. exile from their homeland thirty years ago. Going through exile is central to the Hindu Daily paper and Sharda Radio for getting wards Shri Ashok Koul General Secretary The word 'exile' means a state of being dharma and has represented tyaga (sacrifice), registered in the office of ABT, Jammu and the organisation BJP, Sh. TK Bhat Relief barred from one's native land, either for political struggle and ennobling oneself through inner venue was decided Swami Kral Bab Ashram, commissioner, Sh. Ajay Bharti, ex MLC, or for punitive reasons. Exiles are not new and realization as if going through fire to attain Bantalab Jammu. 18 boys registered for this Sh. KK Khosa, President, Sh. Ashok Braru, VP, have been there as old as history of mankind. perfection. In every age the stories of exile of our purpose. Their Parents participated with great KP Sabha and his team, Sh Kashmiri Lal ji and Exile by and large has meant for an individual, a heroes has moved, inspired and given strength to enthusiasm in all function like cleaning of his team PNBMT, Sh Shuban Pandit and team of group of people to be away from one's home, the people of India to go through hardships, Agnavatra, Rice and Shakarpaar preparation. Ganpatyar Trust, Shree Arjan Nath ji and his while being explicitly denied permission to redemption and ultimate victory. The slaying of Devgon was performed on 13th Nov and team Haridwar committee, Sh BL Jalali and his return or being threatened with death or Satayamev Jayate (truth always triumphs) Bhajan Kirtan was organised in evening by team Rainawari, KP welfare committee, imprisonment if the people return. emerged out of our people going through exile. Swami Kral Bab Trust under the guidance of Sh M.K. Bhat and team Tirth Nagar welfare Indian history is full of stories where Kashmiri Pandits had a choice on the Shri Mahraj Krishen Bhat President of Trust. committee, Sh MK Jalali president Sharika people were forced to go in an exile but morning of 19th January 1990. They could have Dinner was followed after Kirtan. Mandir Subhash Nagar, Mr BL Razdan, former discovered different truths, fought bitter battles stayed back in Kashmir if they had accepted Kalash puja, Hawan, Ladies Naervun HESK president, Mr Sanjay Dhar and Mr Sunil Kharun, Mekhla mahraza hair cutting and Thusoo KMECT, Sharka Foundation, Mekhla cholla worn, etc. all rituals were Mr Bharat Bushan Bhat president Zeyshta Devi Going through exile is central to the Hindu dharma and has represented tyaga (sacrifice), followed accordingly. Yoni (three folded sacred Prabandhak committee and his team, Mr Sharda thread) was put around neck and right hand Nadan, Mr Hira Lal Bhat, Prof Proflit Bambroo, struggle and ennobling oneself through inner realization as if going through fire to reciting mantra, was performed by Ajay Bharti ji Sh Avtar Bhat Excelsior. attain perfection.
16 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 17 Islam. They could have retained their homes, ask questions it never asked including why their their land and their property. They chose not to neighbors drove them out by asking them give up their faith and instead chose to live with convert or leave. their honor. The future generations of Hindus, I A famous writer once said,“An 'exile' never am sure, will tell this story to their children to comes to an end in the minds of the people. Even describe why their faith could not be destroyed. if people go back to their original homeland I am reminded of a conversation I had with many years later after they had to leave it, they a Kashmiri Muslim many years ago. He said he never go back the same person they once were. was amazed like many others of his community Their identity has changed. Now they look at the why the Kashmiri Pandits chose not to convert to world with different eyes than before. They Islam and stay back. “The solution was so know who their friends were and who are their simple. If they had, there wouldn't have been any enemies. They have become pragmatic and problems,”he had added saying,“all problems turned into a collective which was destroyed only happened because they chose to run away. when they had to leave. Not a single one converted. Only if a third of In my book 'The Infidel Next Door',the them had, Hinduism would have been finished in Kashmiri priest Krishna Narayan doesn't want to Kashmir.” He said he and others were surprised be reminded of any memory of Kashmir, least thinking when it had worked every time, why it of all the tragic past of his ancestor who was didn't this time? beheaded for not converting. He tells his wife, All exile is loss of what we consider basic Gayatri, that they should consider Banaras as that is homeland, of your home, of all things you their permanent home now. She listens to him held precious. But the biggest loss that and then tells him though she likes their present psychologists find in exiled people is that of loss, place to stay, however good it may be, it is only a of trust and sense of safety. Studies also show that almost all exiles are sudden, comes without should be. Kashmir and Kashmir became the land where any clear warning and tragically enough lasts for Dalai Lama was once asked if he regrets introspection, learning the divine turned the many generations, often for centuries. Overnight the exile of his people from Tibet. His answer people inwards. Kashmir became isolated from An 'exile' never comes to an it bursts the bubble that you are safe, the world was a deeply spiritual one. He answered that the rest of the world because of the atrocities end in the minds of the people. Even if around is safe and will protect you. Almost all though it was very traumatic for his community committed on the Hindus there. The exodus exiles reduce you to a naught, telling you have to and a large number of Tibetans died during the forced them to go away and develop their roots people go back to their original homeland survive now, that it is a period of survival, where journey, their way of life came to an end in Tibet, once again in new places. They absorbed and many years later after they had to leave it, basic needs turn luxuries. I remember while yet it has done one good to his people in his assimilated with the local people yet kept their they never go back the same person they working in one refugee camp for Kashmiri opinion. Elaborating it he said Tibet was a distinctness for centuries. Has this created for once were. Pandits, a child had asked if we could get them closed society and not open to the world. The them a new identity? I believe it has not only for good color boxes as they had forgotten their own Tibetan people in his opinion had turned aloof, the Pandits but also for the Indian people as while leaving their homes. grandiose and didn't keep pace with the rest of such. Today an Indian child, far away from According to psychologists, exile has the world and it(meaning the exodus) has given distant part of our country if asked will tell you, many phases. The first phase is one of them an opportunity to catch up with the world “Kashmir Hamara Hai.” (Kashmir belongs to shelter and not a home. Puzzled when he asks magical thinking where the survivors going and not get isolated from the rest of the world. us). her why, she replies, “A shelter always remains a through it think that this is a nightmare and will “Have you forgiven the Chinese for all the Recently during my book tour in shelter. It never becomes a home.” end soon. Then comes a state of resignation and atrocities done to your people?” he was once Washington, a man from the audience asked,“I Kashmiri Pandits today live in many awareness that it is not going to end and a panic asked. He had replied that though initially he felt have been in US for over thirty years. I have different parts of the world. But whenever they that it is going to stay for a long time. Finally bitter he realized that it is only hurting them and close Kashmiri friends. But this is the first time I talk, it always revolves around Kashmir and comes a stage of rationalization where people will not lead them to feel powerful. Through am hearing that half a million Kashmiri Pandits what it meant to be Kashmiri. Wherever they come to terms with their loss and find meditation and going back to their roots through had to run away from their homes. They never live, it will always remain a shelter and not a forgiveness to transcend it. Forgiveness here their holy books, they discovered a new strength told me. Can you tell me why?” home. Such is the pull of Kashmir, the means not forgetting the crimes of those who within that wasn't there before and led toa new It took us time to explain to him that it takes homeland for them. I am sure in the coming hurt you or overlook his wrongdoings but letting Tibetan identity that has brought many people to an average of one generation, nearly thirty years days, it will only increase and tell the world of a go of the pain that binds. It means no longer its fold. to get over the survival mind set and start people and their land they stays permanently giving the other the power to rule over our Can a similar thing be said of Kashmiri looking to the future again. The present etched on their mind. minds, define our existence and tell us who we pandits? Hinduism reached its pinnacle in Kashmiri generation is feeling safe enough to
18 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 19 Islam. They could have retained their homes, ask questions it never asked including why their their land and their property. They chose not to neighbors drove them out by asking them give up their faith and instead chose to live with convert or leave. their honor. The future generations of Hindus, I A famous writer once said,“An 'exile' never am sure, will tell this story to their children to comes to an end in the minds of the people. Even describe why their faith could not be destroyed. if people go back to their original homeland I am reminded of a conversation I had with many years later after they had to leave it, they a Kashmiri Muslim many years ago. He said he never go back the same person they once were. was amazed like many others of his community Their identity has changed. Now they look at the why the Kashmiri Pandits chose not to convert to world with different eyes than before. They Islam and stay back. “The solution was so know who their friends were and who are their simple. If they had, there wouldn't have been any enemies. They have become pragmatic and problems,”he had added saying,“all problems turned into a collective which was destroyed only happened because they chose to run away. when they had to leave. Not a single one converted. Only if a third of In my book 'The Infidel Next Door',the them had, Hinduism would have been finished in Kashmiri priest Krishna Narayan doesn't want to Kashmir.” He said he and others were surprised be reminded of any memory of Kashmir, least thinking when it had worked every time, why it of all the tragic past of his ancestor who was didn't this time? beheaded for not converting. He tells his wife, All exile is loss of what we consider basic Gayatri, that they should consider Banaras as that is homeland, of your home, of all things you their permanent home now. She listens to him held precious. But the biggest loss that and then tells him though she likes their present psychologists find in exiled people is that of loss, place to stay, however good it may be, it is only a of trust and sense of safety. Studies also show that almost all exiles are sudden, comes without should be. Kashmir and Kashmir became the land where any clear warning and tragically enough lasts for Dalai Lama was once asked if he regrets introspection, learning the divine turned the many generations, often for centuries. Overnight the exile of his people from Tibet. His answer people inwards. Kashmir became isolated from An 'exile' never comes to an it bursts the bubble that you are safe, the world was a deeply spiritual one. He answered that the rest of the world because of the atrocities end in the minds of the people. Even if around is safe and will protect you. Almost all though it was very traumatic for his community committed on the Hindus there. The exodus exiles reduce you to a naught, telling you have to and a large number of Tibetans died during the forced them to go away and develop their roots people go back to their original homeland survive now, that it is a period of survival, where journey, their way of life came to an end in Tibet, once again in new places. They absorbed and many years later after they had to leave it, basic needs turn luxuries. I remember while yet it has done one good to his people in his assimilated with the local people yet kept their they never go back the same person they working in one refugee camp for Kashmiri opinion. Elaborating it he said Tibet was a distinctness for centuries. Has this created for once were. Pandits, a child had asked if we could get them closed society and not open to the world. The them a new identity? I believe it has not only for good color boxes as they had forgotten their own Tibetan people in his opinion had turned aloof, the Pandits but also for the Indian people as while leaving their homes. grandiose and didn't keep pace with the rest of such. Today an Indian child, far away from According to psychologists, exile has the world and it(meaning the exodus) has given distant part of our country if asked will tell you, many phases. The first phase is one of them an opportunity to catch up with the world “Kashmir Hamara Hai.” (Kashmir belongs to shelter and not a home. Puzzled when he asks magical thinking where the survivors going and not get isolated from the rest of the world. us). her why, she replies, “A shelter always remains a through it think that this is a nightmare and will “Have you forgiven the Chinese for all the Recently during my book tour in shelter. It never becomes a home.” end soon. Then comes a state of resignation and atrocities done to your people?” he was once Washington, a man from the audience asked,“I Kashmiri Pandits today live in many awareness that it is not going to end and a panic asked. He had replied that though initially he felt have been in US for over thirty years. I have different parts of the world. But whenever they that it is going to stay for a long time. Finally bitter he realized that it is only hurting them and close Kashmiri friends. But this is the first time I talk, it always revolves around Kashmir and comes a stage of rationalization where people will not lead them to feel powerful. Through am hearing that half a million Kashmiri Pandits what it meant to be Kashmiri. Wherever they come to terms with their loss and find meditation and going back to their roots through had to run away from their homes. They never live, it will always remain a shelter and not a forgiveness to transcend it. Forgiveness here their holy books, they discovered a new strength told me. Can you tell me why?” home. Such is the pull of Kashmir, the means not forgetting the crimes of those who within that wasn't there before and led toa new It took us time to explain to him that it takes homeland for them. I am sure in the coming hurt you or overlook his wrongdoings but letting Tibetan identity that has brought many people to an average of one generation, nearly thirty years days, it will only increase and tell the world of a go of the pain that binds. It means no longer its fold. to get over the survival mind set and start people and their land they stays permanently giving the other the power to rule over our Can a similar thing be said of Kashmiri looking to the future again. The present etched on their mind. minds, define our existence and tell us who we pandits? Hinduism reached its pinnacle in Kashmiri generation is feeling safe enough to
18 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 19 relationship we shared for next thirteen years thereafter. Lassa Koul was very supportive, friendly - Dr. Roop Krishen Bhat and charming guy who had fantastic relationship across all categories of staff at the office and outside with a large number of talkers, artistes, media personalities, shop keepers and especially with the youth who participated in our programmes at Yuvavani service. Lassa Koul had masters in English literature and would Sh. Lassa Koul motivate lot of talent from university and colleges including teachers to journalists and A Dynamic Personality Who Was Killed By Jihadi's various scholars for the Radio programmes. From discussing black humor to apocalypse in Literature to film music, ghazal gayaki and sports events he would infuse great interest in cannot forget that fateful more details. The night turned the radio programmes. As a result whatever he and frozen evening of darker and morning appeared far th dealt with was a success with listeners. Those I13 February 1990 as it was away. I started getting nostalgic days we had a weekly half an hour chunk of a sad evening for me. Since, I was with my memories about my dear repeat of best of Yuva Vani programmes entitled posted at Patiala in Punjab and we friend Sh. Lassa Koul. NavbaNav broadcasted on Mondays from the were about to start the dinner at My association with him main channel. Sh. Lassa Koul would make sure home that the first very news of was of a decade and half then. I that youth programmes are given proper space DD , National channel struck remembered vividly the day and preference, which made him very popular very hard on my mind, “Shri when I entered the gate of Radio amongst our youth. Lassa Koul the Director K a s h m i r S r i n a g a r o n s t During the programme meetings he Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar 31 May,1977 to join as would not hesitate to take on with the galaxy of has been shot dead by militants in Programme Executive the first senior colleagues likes of Pran Kishor, Pushkar Writer with Shri Lassa Koul Srinagar today outside his house guy I met inside the gate was Sh Bhan,Avtar Krishen Rehbar, Kamal Ahmed at Bemina colony Srinagar.”I and Lassa Koul whom I knew for few Siddiqui, Bansi Nirdosh,Umesh Kaul, K K out of control in Kashmir. About thirty persons my wife Raji were dumb struck, years. He greeted me with his Nayyar etc on various issues related to the from across the country participated in the gazing at each other's face in typical smile, shook my hand and programmes. I personally learnt much about seminar including Dr. D.P. Pattanaik the distress and amazement, we said “Oh are you to join duty broadcasting from him. He treated me like a Director CIIL Mysore. I invited Sh Lassa Koul almost lost our senses. For a while today?”yes I said and he took me younger brother and we developed family for the inaugural and he not only attended but I thought it was a glitch to the office of Administrative relations. After some time I left radio Kashmir arranged a vide coverage of programme on Doordarshan is notorious for but Officer and introduced me to him. for an academic carrier but our relationship got Doordarshan. That was perhaps our last meeting the visuals that followed with the Thereafter he left for the routine more and more stronger within the passage of in the Kashmir University guest house over news cleared all the doubts in programme meeting and after time. Lassa Koul was promoted as Assistant dinner that day. There were blasts during that next few moments. It took some Sh. Lassa Koul a handsome completing my joining Director and was transferred to Leh and later on time at various spots in Srinagar one at Telecom time to regain my senses but was and towering personality, formalities the Administrative to Jammu. He was further promoted as station office at Maulana Azad road. Things became aghast and amazed that who officer took me to the Station Director at Jalandhar. I visited him at all the worst thereafter, the Rubya Sayyed kidnapping dared to kill a person like Sh. an able broadcaster, an Director's office who himself was places and found him the same warm human and exchange of militantsin exchange of Rubya Lassa Koul a handsome and honest administrator, a heading for the meeting. After a being and a popular officer among his followed by another such exchange in lieu of towering personality, an able brief introduction he took me colleagues everywhere. Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother many happenings b r o a d c a s t e r , a n h o n e s t sincere friend, a warm and along to the meeting and I sat next It was only few months back before his thereafter and finally the dreadful night of administrator, a sincere friend, a to Sh Lassa Koul as that was the th gentle human being who in assassination while he was Director 19 January,1990 which resulted in mass warm and gentle human being only vacant chair across the long Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar that I had displacement of Kashmiri Pandits from who in my mind had no enemies. my mind had no enemies. table of committee room of radio organized a National Seminar on behalf of my Kashmir. There were no mobile phones Kashmir. That was a beginning of Institute at Patiala, at Kashmir University. .It Whole night I was lost in memories sweet those days and STD facility was a a very healthy and cordial was perhaps the last academic programme and bitter but the pain of losing a person like luxury hence was difficult to get personal and professional organized in Srinagar before the situation got Lassa Koul was unbearable. Next day I boarded
20 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 21 relationship we shared for next thirteen years thereafter. Lassa Koul was very supportive, friendly - Dr. Roop Krishen Bhat and charming guy who had fantastic relationship across all categories of staff at the office and outside with a large number of talkers, artistes, media personalities, shop keepers and especially with the youth who participated in our programmes at Yuvavani service. Lassa Koul had masters in English literature and would Sh. Lassa Koul motivate lot of talent from university and colleges including teachers to journalists and A Dynamic Personality Who Was Killed By Jihadi's various scholars for the Radio programmes. From discussing black humor to apocalypse in Literature to film music, ghazal gayaki and sports events he would infuse great interest in cannot forget that fateful more details. The night turned the radio programmes. As a result whatever he and frozen evening of darker and morning appeared far th dealt with was a success with listeners. Those I13 February 1990 as it was away. I started getting nostalgic days we had a weekly half an hour chunk of a sad evening for me. Since, I was with my memories about my dear repeat of best of Yuva Vani programmes entitled posted at Patiala in Punjab and we friend Sh. Lassa Koul. NavbaNav broadcasted on Mondays from the were about to start the dinner at My association with him main channel. Sh. Lassa Koul would make sure home that the first very news of was of a decade and half then. I that youth programmes are given proper space DD , National channel struck remembered vividly the day and preference, which made him very popular very hard on my mind, “Shri when I entered the gate of Radio amongst our youth. Lassa Koul the Director K a s h m i r S r i n a g a r o n s t During the programme meetings he Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar 31 May,1977 to join as would not hesitate to take on with the galaxy of has been shot dead by militants in Programme Executive the first senior colleagues likes of Pran Kishor, Pushkar Writer with Shri Lassa Koul Srinagar today outside his house guy I met inside the gate was Sh Bhan,Avtar Krishen Rehbar, Kamal Ahmed at Bemina colony Srinagar.”I and Lassa Koul whom I knew for few Siddiqui, Bansi Nirdosh,Umesh Kaul, K K out of control in Kashmir. About thirty persons my wife Raji were dumb struck, years. He greeted me with his Nayyar etc on various issues related to the from across the country participated in the gazing at each other's face in typical smile, shook my hand and programmes. I personally learnt much about seminar including Dr. D.P. Pattanaik the distress and amazement, we said “Oh are you to join duty broadcasting from him. He treated me like a Director CIIL Mysore. I invited Sh Lassa Koul almost lost our senses. For a while today?”yes I said and he took me younger brother and we developed family for the inaugural and he not only attended but I thought it was a glitch to the office of Administrative relations. After some time I left radio Kashmir arranged a vide coverage of programme on Doordarshan is notorious for but Officer and introduced me to him. for an academic carrier but our relationship got Doordarshan. That was perhaps our last meeting the visuals that followed with the Thereafter he left for the routine more and more stronger within the passage of in the Kashmir University guest house over news cleared all the doubts in programme meeting and after time. Lassa Koul was promoted as Assistant dinner that day. There were blasts during that next few moments. It took some Sh. Lassa Koul a handsome completing my joining Director and was transferred to Leh and later on time at various spots in Srinagar one at Telecom time to regain my senses but was and towering personality, formalities the Administrative to Jammu. He was further promoted as station office at Maulana Azad road. Things became aghast and amazed that who officer took me to the Station Director at Jalandhar. I visited him at all the worst thereafter, the Rubya Sayyed kidnapping dared to kill a person like Sh. an able broadcaster, an Director's office who himself was places and found him the same warm human and exchange of militantsin exchange of Rubya Lassa Koul a handsome and honest administrator, a heading for the meeting. After a being and a popular officer among his followed by another such exchange in lieu of towering personality, an able brief introduction he took me colleagues everywhere. Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother many happenings b r o a d c a s t e r , a n h o n e s t sincere friend, a warm and along to the meeting and I sat next It was only few months back before his thereafter and finally the dreadful night of administrator, a sincere friend, a to Sh Lassa Koul as that was the th gentle human being who in assassination while he was Director 19 January,1990 which resulted in mass warm and gentle human being only vacant chair across the long Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar that I had displacement of Kashmiri Pandits from who in my mind had no enemies. my mind had no enemies. table of committee room of radio organized a National Seminar on behalf of my Kashmir. There were no mobile phones Kashmir. That was a beginning of Institute at Patiala, at Kashmir University. .It Whole night I was lost in memories sweet those days and STD facility was a a very healthy and cordial was perhaps the last academic programme and bitter but the pain of losing a person like luxury hence was difficult to get personal and professional organized in Srinagar before the situation got Lassa Koul was unbearable. Next day I boarded
20 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 21 a train from Rajpura and reached Jammu and unlucky parents who had lost seven kids in their there from by road to Srinagar. Lassa Kaul had life time and hence named him lass “Live” newly constructed a house in Bemina colony and hardly imagining that the destiny has something shifted his family to this house. He himself was terribly bad in store for them. It snatched their - Dr. Inder Krishen Kilam staying at governmental accommodation for the last and only hope. security reasons. Since I had never been to this My dear friend Lassa Koul Ji you must be house therefore it was not easy to reach there on wondering that what happened after you left this my own. It was not safe to ask the location or mortal world. It is exactly thirty years now, yes address of the family of a Hindu victim of so much has happened till now. Our community terrorism those days. After reaching Bemina by is in its thirtieth year of displacement still an auto I asked a passer by location of Haji hoping against hope of resettlement in Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir Ghulam Hassan a hypothetical name. The guy An entire generation of our elders who were the was amazed and said he does not know any such worst sufferers and braved the misery of haji.In reply I told him Haji sahab's house is next displacement have passed away including your The Challenges Ahead to Mr. Lassa Koul who was killed by militants dear parents. Your contemporaries have grown few days back. The guy immediately provided old and so your dear wife Kanta Ji who had to all the details and made the auto wala understand struggle a lot in life. Our younger generation got he abrogation of Articles 370 and 35 A by confused as to their status of nationhood. They the location of Lassa Koul's house. The autowala scattered all over the globe for livelihoods Government of India on 5-6 August 2019 were neither here nor there. Emotionally, stopped over there. I got down paid him the fare leaving far behind their roots and kith and kin Thas been a momentous decision. It has got majority of them were not with India. For years, and told him I will now myself find out Haji resulting in complete disintegration of families wide support from Parliament and people of they dreamt of merging J & K with Pakistan and sahab's house. After the auto wala disappeared I and so did your dear kids. Neego your son is in India in general. As a Kashmiri Pandit from quite many of them also wanted an independent knocked at Lassa Koul's door. Lassa Koul's USA and daughter Sanjala has set into your Kashmir and now resettled in Faridabad in J & K. That is perhaps why they provided an brother in law whom I knew opened the door and footsteps, is a programme officer at Akashvani. Haryana State for last 28 years, I fully welcome overt / covert support to the separatists or the I got in. I was told that Sh Lassa Koul had come Few of your close colleagues like Peary Lal the move. Dhair aaye Durust aaye - (Better late militant's movement over the past decades, to see his parents that day and as soon as he Razdan and Jawaharlal Raina are still around than never). Thanks to PM Narendra Modi Jee, which did not yield any results for them except alighted from the car and moved towards the waiting for their turn to reach you. Life has HM Amit Shah Jee and the associated team for injustice to Jammu and Ladakh areas and verandah of the house some unidentified gun moved ahead for everyone, however, the scars members of the Government for such a bold and harming the lives of common people in Kashmir, men pumped several bullets into him. He fell of pain, emptiness, depravedness and a brave decision indeed. I believe that with this apart from killing of thousands of innocent lives. down immediately. Was taken to a nearby uncertainty remain visible on everyone's faces. bold step a historical wrong has been corrected. With special status abrogated, J & K is hospital where he was declared brought dead. The fact remains those who go away never come It will also pave the way for complete course established firmly and doubtlessly as an integral That was end of a dynamic personality and a back again, one who stays behind has to live by correction and future development of all the part of India and will be at par with any other promising officer which left the bereaved family the memories, assurances and promises one three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. state. To that extent the uncertainty is gone both and all his associates and friends high and dry. makes to one self. Dear Lassa Koul your Bifurcation of the State will also help to focus on in the minds of Indian politicians and His young wife, two school going kids, the old memory is vibrant in every life you passed the total development of all the three regions. administrators as also among the Kashmiri disabled parents were left desperate, helpless through and touched with your compassion, With Articles 370 and 35 A in force, population as such. Yes, Jammu and Ladakh are and shocked forever. Lassa Koul was the only humility and gentlemanliness. May your soul Kashmiri Muslims were perhaps rightly surely celebrating the wanted change in the surviving child out of seven siblings of his rest in peace. Naad Congratulates Naad Congratulates Ankita Raina for Winning ITF Title: India's Top Women Singles Player, Ankita Raina won her first ITF singles title of the season and 10th of her career when she beat Chloe Paquet in the summit clash of the $25000 event in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Sunday. The third-seeded Indian recorded a facile 6-3, 7-5 win over the fourth seed French woman, ranked even places below the Indian at 178. She also won the doubles title with Dutch partner Bibiane Schoofs. It was Ankita's first victory against Parquet in three matches. It has been a good start for Ankita in the 2020 season, as she had made the semifinals at the another $25000 event in Canberra. We wish her good Luck for her future endeavors.
22 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 23 a train from Rajpura and reached Jammu and unlucky parents who had lost seven kids in their there from by road to Srinagar. Lassa Kaul had life time and hence named him lass “Live” newly constructed a house in Bemina colony and hardly imagining that the destiny has something shifted his family to this house. He himself was terribly bad in store for them. It snatched their - Dr. Inder Krishen Kilam staying at governmental accommodation for the last and only hope. security reasons. Since I had never been to this My dear friend Lassa Koul Ji you must be house therefore it was not easy to reach there on wondering that what happened after you left this my own. It was not safe to ask the location or mortal world. It is exactly thirty years now, yes address of the family of a Hindu victim of so much has happened till now. Our community terrorism those days. After reaching Bemina by is in its thirtieth year of displacement still an auto I asked a passer by location of Haji hoping against hope of resettlement in Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir Ghulam Hassan a hypothetical name. The guy An entire generation of our elders who were the was amazed and said he does not know any such worst sufferers and braved the misery of haji.In reply I told him Haji sahab's house is next displacement have passed away including your The Challenges Ahead to Mr. Lassa Koul who was killed by militants dear parents. Your contemporaries have grown few days back. The guy immediately provided old and so your dear wife Kanta Ji who had to all the details and made the auto wala understand struggle a lot in life. Our younger generation got he abrogation of Articles 370 and 35 A by confused as to their status of nationhood. They the location of Lassa Koul's house. The autowala scattered all over the globe for livelihoods Government of India on 5-6 August 2019 were neither here nor there. Emotionally, stopped over there. I got down paid him the fare leaving far behind their roots and kith and kin Thas been a momentous decision. It has got majority of them were not with India. For years, and told him I will now myself find out Haji resulting in complete disintegration of families wide support from Parliament and people of they dreamt of merging J & K with Pakistan and sahab's house. After the auto wala disappeared I and so did your dear kids. Neego your son is in India in general. As a Kashmiri Pandit from quite many of them also wanted an independent knocked at Lassa Koul's door. Lassa Koul's USA and daughter Sanjala has set into your Kashmir and now resettled in Faridabad in J & K. That is perhaps why they provided an brother in law whom I knew opened the door and footsteps, is a programme officer at Akashvani. Haryana State for last 28 years, I fully welcome overt / covert support to the separatists or the I got in. I was told that Sh Lassa Koul had come Few of your close colleagues like Peary Lal the move. Dhair aaye Durust aaye - (Better late militant's movement over the past decades, to see his parents that day and as soon as he Razdan and Jawaharlal Raina are still around than never). Thanks to PM Narendra Modi Jee, which did not yield any results for them except alighted from the car and moved towards the waiting for their turn to reach you. Life has HM Amit Shah Jee and the associated team for injustice to Jammu and Ladakh areas and verandah of the house some unidentified gun moved ahead for everyone, however, the scars members of the Government for such a bold and harming the lives of common people in Kashmir, men pumped several bullets into him. He fell of pain, emptiness, depravedness and a brave decision indeed. I believe that with this apart from killing of thousands of innocent lives. down immediately. Was taken to a nearby uncertainty remain visible on everyone's faces. bold step a historical wrong has been corrected. With special status abrogated, J & K is hospital where he was declared brought dead. The fact remains those who go away never come It will also pave the way for complete course established firmly and doubtlessly as an integral That was end of a dynamic personality and a back again, one who stays behind has to live by correction and future development of all the part of India and will be at par with any other promising officer which left the bereaved family the memories, assurances and promises one three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. state. To that extent the uncertainty is gone both and all his associates and friends high and dry. makes to one self. Dear Lassa Koul your Bifurcation of the State will also help to focus on in the minds of Indian politicians and His young wife, two school going kids, the old memory is vibrant in every life you passed the total development of all the three regions. administrators as also among the Kashmiri disabled parents were left desperate, helpless through and touched with your compassion, With Articles 370 and 35 A in force, population as such. Yes, Jammu and Ladakh are and shocked forever. Lassa Koul was the only humility and gentlemanliness. May your soul Kashmiri Muslims were perhaps rightly surely celebrating the wanted change in the surviving child out of seven siblings of his rest in peace. Naad Congratulates Naad Congratulates Ankita Raina for Winning ITF Title: India's Top Women Singles Player, Ankita Raina won her first ITF singles title of the season and 10th of her career when she beat Chloe Paquet in the summit clash of the $25000 event in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Sunday. The third-seeded Indian recorded a facile 6-3, 7-5 win over the fourth seed French woman, ranked even places below the Indian at 178. She also won the doubles title with Dutch partner Bibiane Schoofs. It was Ankita's first victory against Parquet in three matches. It has been a good start for Ankita in the 2020 season, as she had made the semifinals at the another $25000 event in Canberra. We wish her good Luck for her future endeavors.
22 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 23 status, although there are some challenges on the administrative atmosphere needs to be created Kashmir front particularly. Some of these short in Kashmir for this purpose, without further term challenges are: delay. I. We have to understand that while ix. Proper conclusive legal action on - Shiban Khaibri Kashmir is an important part of J & K, it is not killing of Pandits during 1990s must be taken the whole of J & K. There was indeed an and a judicial commission must be set up to unjustified domination of Kashmiri Muslims enquire about the reasons for their mass exodus. over the political administrative system in J & K x. An alternate political structure needs to during the last seven decades. This undue be encouraged and set up in a fair manner in domination needs to go with due weightage for Kashmir where young, patriotic, aspirant Kashmiri Muslims, Jammu Dogras, Kashmiri political leadership can emerge voluntarily and Republic of Bharat Pandits, Sikhs, Gujjars, Bakkarwals, and other fill the needed gap. We need to create new communities of J & K. mainstream politicians who are young, who are ii. Peace and normalcy in Kashmir valley honest, who are patriotic towards India and who hinking about choosing a theme befitting disputed by some overzealous but motivated has to be restored as fast as possible. This is have a bright vision for J & K and its people. In the occasion of celebrating 70th 'secularists' and 'progressive liberals' and traced indeed very important and all political and the mean time, let all the present main stream anniversary of our Republic – motivated , only to the period post Muslim invasion of Sindh administrative measures must be taken to get politicians not be rubbed on the wrong side. In a T galvanized, persuaded and provoked protests and Multan in 8th century when invader complete normalcy restored. There must be no phased manner they may be released with against the Citizen's Amendment Act (CAA) not Mohammed Bin Qasim invaded Sindh. The incidence of violence and life and property have proper conditionality so that people are not stopping, decidedly under a deep rooted and word Bharat is a Sanskrit word with reference to to be protected at all costs. incited unnecessarily and peace gets disturbed. orchestrated conspiracy aimed at destabilizing Hindu religious scriptures like Puranas, iii. Any uprising from common people in xi. UT status for J & K must stay only for a this country, needs to be continuously analyzed Mahabharta and the Rigveda. Rigveda is the Kashmir has to be arrested with a combination of bare minimum period and its full fledged hence a bit about that becomes necessary herein oldest Hindu Holy scripture and perhaps the full compassion and justified force. statehood must be restored in about two years to deal with . As more and more inputs to that end oldest in the world. So, 'Bharat' has a religious iv. The short term and long term till complete normalcy is restored. keep pouring in from non-designer media circles significance for Hindus and the architects of our development projects that have been promised xii. History of J & K has to be reiterated even though their number is very little as also constitution could not afford to not recognise it must be delivered in a fast and visible manner. firmly. It belonged to Pandits, Muslims, Sikhs, from social media, it is mandatory to keep on hence made a mention of and duly recorded it at This will give new hope to the people of valley Gujjars, Bakarwals, Ladakhis and other opposing the very basis of these protests till they the very start of the constitution itself. and will also lead to employment generation for communities all alike, over centuries. It was stop altogether. If the present scenario in the On the other hand, the word “India” is the aspiring youth of J & K and consequently never a wholly Muslim State as such. The State country , the deriding role played by some derived from the word Sindhu which flows in the divert them from the path of stone pelting and of J & K had justifiable reasons to accede in opposition parties and some select leaders who , north west of the country . Greeks and others, militancy. 1947 to India – a majority Hindu country with as a habit , have their foot in the mouth , is later started calling us 'Indoi” meaning the v. There must be no negative / harsh fully secular credentials. Pakistan has analyzed, I feel that it is the duty of each and people of the Indus. Let History be not cut to voices from other parts of India against Kashmir absolutely no locus standing on Kashmir and every writer, reporter, journalist etc who cares such a size by the monopolists of its writing in and Kashmiri people as such. Complete restraint this matter needs to be made clear to them as also for and loves this country, to give preference to India that Bharat is given no importance , let on this count is necessary. to the international community with full force writing lucidly about the said burning alone due preference in speech , vi. Kashmiri students and business men all and conviction. issue , expose the elements behind writings and in official around the country must not face any vandalism Let us hope the Kashmiri Muslims see the opposing an Act passed by the communications. When China or discrimination. And they must also not create reason behind this latest move of abrogating the Parliament and unveil the has no other name, Japan, Iran, any instances to incite any untoward incidents. special status of Jammu & Kashmir and shoddy and inglorious role America, Australia, France, vii. A feasible and a foolproof plan to look simultaneously in bifurcating the State into two of those behind these Article 1 in the Germany or any other after the suffering Kashmiri Pandit migrants Union Territories and understand the long term protests . It is high time country in the world, why must be made and implemented on ground in an benefits for Kashmir, for whole of J & K and all they are described in their constitution of India states should our country be early time frame. Their problems need to be its people. A genuine emotional connect has to true colours. unique in this respect and heard, understood and redressed with utmost be developed between Kashmiri Muslims and Article 1 in the that “India that is Bharat continued to be called sincerity. They have suffered a lot, waited for too the Indian Government and its people and that is constitution of India states India when in fact, it long and it is time they get the long due justice. the key challenge ahead. Next five / six months that “India that is Bharat ….”which in other words should be called by its viii. A feasible plan for dignified and safe are going to be very crucial in this regard and let ….”which in other words means that “India is in original name Bharat only ? return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits us all pray and hope that good times are ahead means that “India is in fact Is not the very basis of the back to Kashmir valley must be made and for the new Union Territories – the UT of J & K Bharat ” and it becomes fact Bharat country, its basic original name implemented in meaningful consultation with and the UT of Ladakh and consequently for extremely important to clarify as disregarded and its total wilful them. A proper conducive, social, political and whole of India. the very origin of India is now neglect a quagmire of mysteries and
24 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 25 status, although there are some challenges on the administrative atmosphere needs to be created Kashmir front particularly. Some of these short in Kashmir for this purpose, without further term challenges are: delay. I. We have to understand that while ix. Proper conclusive legal action on - Shiban Khaibri Kashmir is an important part of J & K, it is not killing of Pandits during 1990s must be taken the whole of J & K. There was indeed an and a judicial commission must be set up to unjustified domination of Kashmiri Muslims enquire about the reasons for their mass exodus. over the political administrative system in J & K x. An alternate political structure needs to during the last seven decades. This undue be encouraged and set up in a fair manner in domination needs to go with due weightage for Kashmir where young, patriotic, aspirant Kashmiri Muslims, Jammu Dogras, Kashmiri political leadership can emerge voluntarily and Republic of Bharat Pandits, Sikhs, Gujjars, Bakkarwals, and other fill the needed gap. We need to create new communities of J & K. mainstream politicians who are young, who are ii. Peace and normalcy in Kashmir valley honest, who are patriotic towards India and who hinking about choosing a theme befitting disputed by some overzealous but motivated has to be restored as fast as possible. This is have a bright vision for J & K and its people. In the occasion of celebrating 70th 'secularists' and 'progressive liberals' and traced indeed very important and all political and the mean time, let all the present main stream anniversary of our Republic – motivated , only to the period post Muslim invasion of Sindh administrative measures must be taken to get politicians not be rubbed on the wrong side. In a T galvanized, persuaded and provoked protests and Multan in 8th century when invader complete normalcy restored. There must be no phased manner they may be released with against the Citizen's Amendment Act (CAA) not Mohammed Bin Qasim invaded Sindh. The incidence of violence and life and property have proper conditionality so that people are not stopping, decidedly under a deep rooted and word Bharat is a Sanskrit word with reference to to be protected at all costs. incited unnecessarily and peace gets disturbed. orchestrated conspiracy aimed at destabilizing Hindu religious scriptures like Puranas, iii. Any uprising from common people in xi. UT status for J & K must stay only for a this country, needs to be continuously analyzed Mahabharta and the Rigveda. Rigveda is the Kashmir has to be arrested with a combination of bare minimum period and its full fledged hence a bit about that becomes necessary herein oldest Hindu Holy scripture and perhaps the full compassion and justified force. statehood must be restored in about two years to deal with . As more and more inputs to that end oldest in the world. So, 'Bharat' has a religious iv. The short term and long term till complete normalcy is restored. keep pouring in from non-designer media circles significance for Hindus and the architects of our development projects that have been promised xii. History of J & K has to be reiterated even though their number is very little as also constitution could not afford to not recognise it must be delivered in a fast and visible manner. firmly. It belonged to Pandits, Muslims, Sikhs, from social media, it is mandatory to keep on hence made a mention of and duly recorded it at This will give new hope to the people of valley Gujjars, Bakarwals, Ladakhis and other opposing the very basis of these protests till they the very start of the constitution itself. and will also lead to employment generation for communities all alike, over centuries. It was stop altogether. If the present scenario in the On the other hand, the word “India” is the aspiring youth of J & K and consequently never a wholly Muslim State as such. The State country , the deriding role played by some derived from the word Sindhu which flows in the divert them from the path of stone pelting and of J & K had justifiable reasons to accede in opposition parties and some select leaders who , north west of the country . Greeks and others, militancy. 1947 to India – a majority Hindu country with as a habit , have their foot in the mouth , is later started calling us 'Indoi” meaning the v. There must be no negative / harsh fully secular credentials. Pakistan has analyzed, I feel that it is the duty of each and people of the Indus. Let History be not cut to voices from other parts of India against Kashmir absolutely no locus standing on Kashmir and every writer, reporter, journalist etc who cares such a size by the monopolists of its writing in and Kashmiri people as such. Complete restraint this matter needs to be made clear to them as also for and loves this country, to give preference to India that Bharat is given no importance , let on this count is necessary. to the international community with full force writing lucidly about the said burning alone due preference in speech , vi. Kashmiri students and business men all and conviction. issue , expose the elements behind writings and in official around the country must not face any vandalism Let us hope the Kashmiri Muslims see the opposing an Act passed by the communications. When China or discrimination. And they must also not create reason behind this latest move of abrogating the Parliament and unveil the has no other name, Japan, Iran, any instances to incite any untoward incidents. special status of Jammu & Kashmir and shoddy and inglorious role America, Australia, France, vii. A feasible and a foolproof plan to look simultaneously in bifurcating the State into two of those behind these Article 1 in the Germany or any other after the suffering Kashmiri Pandit migrants Union Territories and understand the long term protests . It is high time country in the world, why must be made and implemented on ground in an benefits for Kashmir, for whole of J & K and all they are described in their constitution of India states should our country be early time frame. Their problems need to be its people. A genuine emotional connect has to true colours. unique in this respect and heard, understood and redressed with utmost be developed between Kashmiri Muslims and Article 1 in the that “India that is Bharat continued to be called sincerity. They have suffered a lot, waited for too the Indian Government and its people and that is constitution of India states India when in fact, it long and it is time they get the long due justice. the key challenge ahead. Next five / six months that “India that is Bharat ….”which in other words should be called by its viii. A feasible plan for dignified and safe are going to be very crucial in this regard and let ….”which in other words means that “India is in original name Bharat only ? return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits us all pray and hope that good times are ahead means that “India is in fact Is not the very basis of the back to Kashmir valley must be made and for the new Union Territories – the UT of J & K Bharat ” and it becomes fact Bharat country, its basic original name implemented in meaningful consultation with and the UT of Ladakh and consequently for extremely important to clarify as disregarded and its total wilful them. A proper conducive, social, political and whole of India. the very origin of India is now neglect a quagmire of mysteries and
24 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 25 denial of historical facts? Perpetual neglect and being the ancient basic culture of Bharat , all hell Janeshwar Mishra and other Congress stalwarts. the Congress change its colours now like a that too knowingly functions as a double edged would break loose , thousands of 'Shaheen It had Lallu Prasad Yadavtoo as its member. The chameleon is not difficult to comprehend but is knife cutting on both the sides. One, that people Baghs' and 'JNUs' would be “arranged” by Committee recommended to the Parliament and most unfortunate when a senior member having tend to forget the history and make with what is pseudo secularists against that move which the government as under specifically that remained a Union Cabinet Minister returns from fed to them. Two, the same people later serve as would be termed as “Constitution taar taar ho v Indian citizenship should be granted to Lahore sojourn read 'yatra' and goes direct to antidotes to those few who would raise certain gaya” because anything even in the remote, Bangladeshi and Pakistani minority Shaheen Bagh to incite and spread questions and shout them down. The results are connected to ancient religio-culture of this refugees. Not only that, National Identity misinformation simply because nursing hatred horrifying to the extent that cheeks are gathered country, is never ever tried to be even mentioned Cards (NIC) should also be issued to these for Modi. Why not have gumptions to declare in saying that Shree Ram is a myth and no let alone recorded officially, all under peculiar refugees. that Modi Government was doing it now historical fact, that Ram Setu is not (divine) type of secularism. The established convention v Granting of Indian citizenship to migrants practically backed by the full strength of the manmade but natural and affidavits are of distorting facts and history for the last nearly who entered India in the wake of 1971 war Parliament what Congress Government presented in the courts. But why are such six decades is tried to be cemented and should be considered. proposed 16 years back? mischievous goofs knowingly made and for strengthened but for what reasons is very v Citizenship should be granted only to The time has come to forcefully resist lies, what purpose? Who are being appeased by such crucial. Bangladeshi minority refugees and not to misinformation, misleading and twisting of distortions to the extent of being blasphemous? This trend of playing with history and refugees belonging to majority historical facts. Do not keep people of this Our original constitution manuscript was distorting it , twisting it and manipulating it has community. country bereft of its glorious past, culture and its penned by hand by Prem Behari Narain Raizada assumed alarming proportions in this country v Every citizen should be given a National true history. It is well known fact that a people in flowing italic style at the specific request of not only in respect of ancient history but even in Identity Card (NIC). without the knowledge of their past historical Jawahar Lal Nehru and it took Prem Behari, a respect of an event well recorded in our These are the major and important origin and culture is a tree without roots. Those Graduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi and a Parliament just 16 years back . We all know how recommendations given not for consigning the who watch turbulences and conspiracies Master in calligraphic art, more than six months much violence took place and loss of property same to official records but for implementation hatched against the soul of this country silently to handwrite it besides decorating and caused in the garb of opposing the CAA. It is not because Parliamentary Committees are carrying whether in media or in intellectual arenas are beautifying its pages. When asked by Nehru as to those who at once take the refuge under religion, utmost weightage and importance in our equally culpable. We, the people of Republic of Parliamentary democracy system. Just mark Bharat are passing through a transition for Congress stalwarts stressing on “Only betterment where tough decisions, innovations, Do not keep people of this country bereft of its glorious past, culture and its true history. It Minorities” and not “from majority reforms and changes have to be taken and we all is well known fact that a people without the knowledge of their past historical origin and communities” from those countries. How can must cooperate. culture is a tree without roots. how much would he charge for that, he replied manufactured and illusive discrimination, “not a penny, I have all to be happy in my life”. feigning victimhood at the hands of the RSS and At the specific request, he was asked to have other so called Hindu organisations, assumed Holy images of Hindu Devi Devtas and Gurus notions of some policies “dictated” from made on the pages of the first handwritten copy Nagpur but the oldest political party Congress of the constitution and very few know that our giving a clarion call to “people” to come on
constitution is adorned with the images of Lord roads and offer sacrifices for repealing of CAA Cartoon Cornner Shree Krishna, Shree Ram, Lord Krishna forgetting that they were the architects of this propounding the Holy Gita to Arjuna at the Act themselves and they oppose this Act just to - Anil Nakhasi Kurukheshtra, images of Budha, Vivekananda, find an opportunity , being fully frustrated and images from courts of Ashoka, Vikrmadatya etc. exasperated , for coming to power. That is the The drafting committee of the constitution main issue. comprising Alladi Krishna swami Ayyar, N. It is pertinent to note that Parliamentary Gopalaswami, Dr. B .R. Ambedkar, K M Committee on Home affairs constituted by the .Munshi, Mohammed Saadullah, B. L. Mitter Congress led UPA government submitted its and D .P.Khaitan were all in agreement in one 107th Report which was presented to Rajya voice about the manner and the form of the first Sabha on December 12, 2003 and tabled too on ever manuscript to be handwritten. Imagined can the same day. This Committee had Pranab be a situation if , any important document of Mukherjee as its Chairman and other members national importance was to be written today with on it comprised Kapil Sibbal, Hansraj such Holy images of Hindu gods and deities that Bhardwaj, Moti Lal Vohra, Ambika Soni,
26 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 27 denial of historical facts? Perpetual neglect and being the ancient basic culture of Bharat , all hell Janeshwar Mishra and other Congress stalwarts. the Congress change its colours now like a that too knowingly functions as a double edged would break loose , thousands of 'Shaheen It had Lallu Prasad Yadavtoo as its member. The chameleon is not difficult to comprehend but is knife cutting on both the sides. One, that people Baghs' and 'JNUs' would be “arranged” by Committee recommended to the Parliament and most unfortunate when a senior member having tend to forget the history and make with what is pseudo secularists against that move which the government as under specifically that remained a Union Cabinet Minister returns from fed to them. Two, the same people later serve as would be termed as “Constitution taar taar ho v Indian citizenship should be granted to Lahore sojourn read 'yatra' and goes direct to antidotes to those few who would raise certain gaya” because anything even in the remote, Bangladeshi and Pakistani minority Shaheen Bagh to incite and spread questions and shout them down. The results are connected to ancient religio-culture of this refugees. Not only that, National Identity misinformation simply because nursing hatred horrifying to the extent that cheeks are gathered country, is never ever tried to be even mentioned Cards (NIC) should also be issued to these for Modi. Why not have gumptions to declare in saying that Shree Ram is a myth and no let alone recorded officially, all under peculiar refugees. that Modi Government was doing it now historical fact, that Ram Setu is not (divine) type of secularism. The established convention v Granting of Indian citizenship to migrants practically backed by the full strength of the manmade but natural and affidavits are of distorting facts and history for the last nearly who entered India in the wake of 1971 war Parliament what Congress Government presented in the courts. But why are such six decades is tried to be cemented and should be considered. proposed 16 years back? mischievous goofs knowingly made and for strengthened but for what reasons is very v Citizenship should be granted only to The time has come to forcefully resist lies, what purpose? Who are being appeased by such crucial. Bangladeshi minority refugees and not to misinformation, misleading and twisting of distortions to the extent of being blasphemous? This trend of playing with history and refugees belonging to majority historical facts. Do not keep people of this Our original constitution manuscript was distorting it , twisting it and manipulating it has community. country bereft of its glorious past, culture and its penned by hand by Prem Behari Narain Raizada assumed alarming proportions in this country v Every citizen should be given a National true history. It is well known fact that a people in flowing italic style at the specific request of not only in respect of ancient history but even in Identity Card (NIC). without the knowledge of their past historical Jawahar Lal Nehru and it took Prem Behari, a respect of an event well recorded in our These are the major and important origin and culture is a tree without roots. Those Graduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi and a Parliament just 16 years back . We all know how recommendations given not for consigning the who watch turbulences and conspiracies Master in calligraphic art, more than six months much violence took place and loss of property same to official records but for implementation hatched against the soul of this country silently to handwrite it besides decorating and caused in the garb of opposing the CAA. It is not because Parliamentary Committees are carrying whether in media or in intellectual arenas are beautifying its pages. When asked by Nehru as to those who at once take the refuge under religion, utmost weightage and importance in our equally culpable. We, the people of Republic of Parliamentary democracy system. Just mark Bharat are passing through a transition for Congress stalwarts stressing on “Only betterment where tough decisions, innovations, Do not keep people of this country bereft of its glorious past, culture and its true history. It Minorities” and not “from majority reforms and changes have to be taken and we all is well known fact that a people without the knowledge of their past historical origin and communities” from those countries. How can must cooperate. culture is a tree without roots. how much would he charge for that, he replied manufactured and illusive discrimination, “not a penny, I have all to be happy in my life”. feigning victimhood at the hands of the RSS and At the specific request, he was asked to have other so called Hindu organisations, assumed Holy images of Hindu Devi Devtas and Gurus notions of some policies “dictated” from made on the pages of the first handwritten copy Nagpur but the oldest political party Congress of the constitution and very few know that our giving a clarion call to “people” to come on
constitution is adorned with the images of Lord roads and offer sacrifices for repealing of CAA Cartoon Cornner Shree Krishna, Shree Ram, Lord Krishna forgetting that they were the architects of this propounding the Holy Gita to Arjuna at the Act themselves and they oppose this Act just to - Anil Nakhasi Kurukheshtra, images of Budha, Vivekananda, find an opportunity , being fully frustrated and images from courts of Ashoka, Vikrmadatya etc. exasperated , for coming to power. That is the The drafting committee of the constitution main issue. comprising Alladi Krishna swami Ayyar, N. It is pertinent to note that Parliamentary Gopalaswami, Dr. B .R. Ambedkar, K M Committee on Home affairs constituted by the .Munshi, Mohammed Saadullah, B. L. Mitter Congress led UPA government submitted its and D .P.Khaitan were all in agreement in one 107th Report which was presented to Rajya voice about the manner and the form of the first Sabha on December 12, 2003 and tabled too on ever manuscript to be handwritten. Imagined can the same day. This Committee had Pranab be a situation if , any important document of Mukherjee as its Chairman and other members national importance was to be written today with on it comprised Kapil Sibbal, Hansraj such Holy images of Hindu gods and deities that Bhardwaj, Moti Lal Vohra, Ambika Soni,
26 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 27 Vishwanath-the Lord of Universe. HE is the living beings. It is due to this very fact that Lord of his spiritual consort, the Goddess walnuts are used in the Shivratri puja. Walnuts, Parvati, which in reality is the cosmic energy. known in Kashmiri as 'doon' is a seed, which in - Upender Ambardar The union of Lord Shiva with Shakti is Shivratri. reality represents a complete life-cycle i.e. the Every Monday is sacred to Lord Shiva. beginning and end of life. It is also a miniature Generally, the fourteenth day of the dark half of representation of our universe and is symbolic of each month is called Shivaratri. But the one that our respect for the entire cosmos. The four falls on Phalgun (February-March) is kernels of the walnut are also believed to Mahashivratri. Mahashivratri known as 'Herath' represent the four directions of the hemisphere in Kashmir is a twenty three days festival, which and the four Vedas. Festivities Galore – Shivratri starts from Phalgun Krishna Paksh Pratipada As Mahashivratri falls on the darkest night (Phalgun gatapach Oakdoh), the first day of the of the year, it symbolises the darkness of dark fortnight. It culminates in Phalgun. ignorance and Lord Shiva is said to manifest estivals and sacred days 'Sivadrashti' by Acharya Shukalpaksh Ashtami, known as 'Tila Himself during this night to enlighten the have deep roots in our Somananda, 'Shivastrotravali' Aetham'. On Shivratri, the sun and the moon are universe by removing the ignorance. s o c i o - r e l i g i o u s by Utpal Dev and 'Pratyabhijna usually in the Zodiac sign of Aquarius or Kumbh As per a prevalent belief in Kashmir, the F Rashi. Kashmiri Pandits perform Shivratri Puja Divine Couple of Lord Shiva, and Goddess traditions. They form a Darshnam' by AbhinavGupt significant part of our cultural have contributed immensely called Vatak Puja on the intervening night of Parvati visit the devotees' homes on the night of heritage. Their celebrations towards the enrichment of Triyodashi and Chaturdashi, while in the rest of Mahashivratri and are said to stay as Divine lead to spiritual upliftment, Kashmir Shaivism. Kashmir the country, people observe Mahashivratri on Guests upto Amavasya, known as 'Doon Mavas' soul purification, and moral Shaivism, also called Trika Chaturdashi. locally (fifteenth day of Phalgun Krishnapaksh). enrichment besides self- Shastra is the philosophy of Shivratri is also known by the names of Preparations such as cleansing of the house and discipline. The festivals sustain triad, which comprises Shiva- Mahashivratri, Kaalratri and Taalaratri. washing of the clothes for celebrating the our spirits, add colour, zeal, the Universal consciousness, Shivratri, the night of Bliss, has a special Mahashivratri festival are done from 'Hur variety and zest to our Shakti-the Divine energy and significance as the Divine Mother symbolically Oukdoh', the first day of Phalgun Krishnapaksh existence and in the process Nara-the human soul. It regards merges with the divine Lord, thereby to 'Hur-Shaeyum' (Sixth day of Phalgun help to keep our traditions and the entire creation as His establishing non-dualism in the Absolute form. Krishnapaksh). 'Hur-Satam' is the day when time tested rituals alive. manifestation, which is real and It is also believed that Jyotir Linga appeared on special dishes as per the individual family ritual Kashmir has been a seat of spiritual and cultural not illusion. We worship Lord Shiva in His both the earth at midnight during the intervening or 'reeth' are cooked. strength since ancient times, Kashmiri Pandits forms of Shiva and Shakti. Shakti for us is the night of Triyodashi and Chaturdashi to remove On 'Hur-Aatham', the devotees prior to are basically Shaivites and Shaivite philosophy Goddess Ragnya, Sharika, Kali or Durga, who darkness and ignorance from the world. As such their forced migration used to visit Hari-Parbat has attained growth and strength in the serenity are the energy aspects of Lord Shiva. the great night of Shiva is said to commemorate Srinagar for night long meditation and Bhajan of cool and calm surroundings of Kashmir. The Worshipping Lord Shiva leads to the cosmic the auspicious advent of the divine Mahajyoti or Kirtan at Chakrishwar and Pokhribal temples. It worship of Lord Shiva and his Divine consort mother, who offers solace, protection and divine Supreme light. According to the holy Hindu is on 'Hur-Navum' that womenfolk visit their Parvati is an inseparable part of our tradition and grace to one and all. scriptures, the festival of Mahashivratri also parental homes. On their return, they bring culture. Shivratri, locally known as 'Herath', is Accordingly, the ultimate Truth or signifies the day on which Lord Shiva saved the alongwith them the 'Kangri' (the traditional fire- sacred festival of Kashmiri Pandits. This ancient Supreme Reality is Lord Shiva Himself and the world from total annihilation by drinking the pot), a pack of salt, 'rotis' (bread) and some and auspicious festival has immense religious whole creation is His manifestation. deadly 'Haalahal' poison, produced during the money locally called 'Atagut' as 'Shivratri and cultural sanctity. It's sanctity finds a He is consciousness and Bliss. Everything great churning of the ocean (Samandhar Shagoun'. Next comes 'Dashmi' called 'Dyare- prominent reference in the sixth century Sanskrit emanates from Him and everything merges in Munthun). According to sacred texts at this time Dahum', which has a special significance for the text, 'Nilamat Puran' of Kashmir. Shivratri Him. He is in us and we are in HIM. In reality, a forceful natural upsurge of energy is said to newly-wed Kashmiri Pandit brides. They return festival has also been highlighted in the famous Kashmir Shaivism is a spiritual quest for an take place in the human system, which advances back to their in-laws bringing with them new philosophical work 'Shivastrotravali' of Utpal inward journey and search rather than an the process of soul purification and clothes and 'Herath-bhog' in the form of cash and Dev, the great Shaivite philosopher of the eighth outward one. It is the exploration and realization enlightenment. This energy in combination with kind. It is on this day that vegetarian or non- century. One of the greatest Shaivite, of the divinity within ourselves. Lord Shiva is the significant planetary positions help in the vegetarian food are cooked as per the family AbhinavGupt has also paid salutations and also known as Mahadeva-the Great God, Triloki upward flow of the energy flow in the human ritual or 'reeth'. It is followed by 'Gada-Kah' obeisance to Vatuk Bhairava in his famous Trika Nath-the Lord of three worlds, Umapati, beings. These energy forces help us to overcome (Phagun Gatapach Kah), wherein fish is cooked philosophical work called 'Tantraloka'. Even the Gauripati, Parvati Pati, Chandrashekhar- the the Karmas and raise one's consciousness as per the family tradition. This day has got renowned historian Kalhan's 'Rajtarangani' also moon-crested, Gangadhar-the bearer of Ganga, beyond the veil of illusion resulting in the tantric significance as per the Hindu mythology. bears an invocation to Lord Shiva at the very Girisha-the mountain Lord, Mahakal -the Lord intensification of the spiritual process. On the following day called 'Vagurbah', a small start of the text. The famous treatises like of death, Pashupati-the Lord of beasts and Lord Shiva also represents the life cycle of earthenware pot known as 'Vagur' is installed
28 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 29 Vishwanath-the Lord of Universe. HE is the living beings. It is due to this very fact that Lord of his spiritual consort, the Goddess walnuts are used in the Shivratri puja. Walnuts, Parvati, which in reality is the cosmic energy. known in Kashmiri as 'doon' is a seed, which in - Upender Ambardar The union of Lord Shiva with Shakti is Shivratri. reality represents a complete life-cycle i.e. the Every Monday is sacred to Lord Shiva. beginning and end of life. It is also a miniature Generally, the fourteenth day of the dark half of representation of our universe and is symbolic of each month is called Shivaratri. But the one that our respect for the entire cosmos. The four falls on Phalgun (February-March) is kernels of the walnut are also believed to Mahashivratri. Mahashivratri known as 'Herath' represent the four directions of the hemisphere in Kashmir is a twenty three days festival, which and the four Vedas. Festivities Galore – Shivratri starts from Phalgun Krishna Paksh Pratipada As Mahashivratri falls on the darkest night (Phalgun gatapach Oakdoh), the first day of the of the year, it symbolises the darkness of dark fortnight. It culminates in Phalgun. ignorance and Lord Shiva is said to manifest estivals and sacred days 'Sivadrashti' by Acharya Shukalpaksh Ashtami, known as 'Tila Himself during this night to enlighten the have deep roots in our Somananda, 'Shivastrotravali' Aetham'. On Shivratri, the sun and the moon are universe by removing the ignorance. s o c i o - r e l i g i o u s by Utpal Dev and 'Pratyabhijna usually in the Zodiac sign of Aquarius or Kumbh As per a prevalent belief in Kashmir, the F Rashi. Kashmiri Pandits perform Shivratri Puja Divine Couple of Lord Shiva, and Goddess traditions. They form a Darshnam' by AbhinavGupt significant part of our cultural have contributed immensely called Vatak Puja on the intervening night of Parvati visit the devotees' homes on the night of heritage. Their celebrations towards the enrichment of Triyodashi and Chaturdashi, while in the rest of Mahashivratri and are said to stay as Divine lead to spiritual upliftment, Kashmir Shaivism. Kashmir the country, people observe Mahashivratri on Guests upto Amavasya, known as 'Doon Mavas' soul purification, and moral Shaivism, also called Trika Chaturdashi. locally (fifteenth day of Phalgun Krishnapaksh). enrichment besides self- Shastra is the philosophy of Shivratri is also known by the names of Preparations such as cleansing of the house and discipline. The festivals sustain triad, which comprises Shiva- Mahashivratri, Kaalratri and Taalaratri. washing of the clothes for celebrating the our spirits, add colour, zeal, the Universal consciousness, Shivratri, the night of Bliss, has a special Mahashivratri festival are done from 'Hur variety and zest to our Shakti-the Divine energy and significance as the Divine Mother symbolically Oukdoh', the first day of Phalgun Krishnapaksh existence and in the process Nara-the human soul. It regards merges with the divine Lord, thereby to 'Hur-Shaeyum' (Sixth day of Phalgun help to keep our traditions and the entire creation as His establishing non-dualism in the Absolute form. Krishnapaksh). 'Hur-Satam' is the day when time tested rituals alive. manifestation, which is real and It is also believed that Jyotir Linga appeared on special dishes as per the individual family ritual Kashmir has been a seat of spiritual and cultural not illusion. We worship Lord Shiva in His both the earth at midnight during the intervening or 'reeth' are cooked. strength since ancient times, Kashmiri Pandits forms of Shiva and Shakti. Shakti for us is the night of Triyodashi and Chaturdashi to remove On 'Hur-Aatham', the devotees prior to are basically Shaivites and Shaivite philosophy Goddess Ragnya, Sharika, Kali or Durga, who darkness and ignorance from the world. As such their forced migration used to visit Hari-Parbat has attained growth and strength in the serenity are the energy aspects of Lord Shiva. the great night of Shiva is said to commemorate Srinagar for night long meditation and Bhajan of cool and calm surroundings of Kashmir. The Worshipping Lord Shiva leads to the cosmic the auspicious advent of the divine Mahajyoti or Kirtan at Chakrishwar and Pokhribal temples. It worship of Lord Shiva and his Divine consort mother, who offers solace, protection and divine Supreme light. According to the holy Hindu is on 'Hur-Navum' that womenfolk visit their Parvati is an inseparable part of our tradition and grace to one and all. scriptures, the festival of Mahashivratri also parental homes. On their return, they bring culture. Shivratri, locally known as 'Herath', is Accordingly, the ultimate Truth or signifies the day on which Lord Shiva saved the alongwith them the 'Kangri' (the traditional fire- sacred festival of Kashmiri Pandits. This ancient Supreme Reality is Lord Shiva Himself and the world from total annihilation by drinking the pot), a pack of salt, 'rotis' (bread) and some and auspicious festival has immense religious whole creation is His manifestation. deadly 'Haalahal' poison, produced during the money locally called 'Atagut' as 'Shivratri and cultural sanctity. It's sanctity finds a He is consciousness and Bliss. Everything great churning of the ocean (Samandhar Shagoun'. Next comes 'Dashmi' called 'Dyare- prominent reference in the sixth century Sanskrit emanates from Him and everything merges in Munthun). According to sacred texts at this time Dahum', which has a special significance for the text, 'Nilamat Puran' of Kashmir. Shivratri Him. He is in us and we are in HIM. In reality, a forceful natural upsurge of energy is said to newly-wed Kashmiri Pandit brides. They return festival has also been highlighted in the famous Kashmir Shaivism is a spiritual quest for an take place in the human system, which advances back to their in-laws bringing with them new philosophical work 'Shivastrotravali' of Utpal inward journey and search rather than an the process of soul purification and clothes and 'Herath-bhog' in the form of cash and Dev, the great Shaivite philosopher of the eighth outward one. It is the exploration and realization enlightenment. This energy in combination with kind. It is on this day that vegetarian or non- century. One of the greatest Shaivite, of the divinity within ourselves. Lord Shiva is the significant planetary positions help in the vegetarian food are cooked as per the family AbhinavGupt has also paid salutations and also known as Mahadeva-the Great God, Triloki upward flow of the energy flow in the human ritual or 'reeth'. It is followed by 'Gada-Kah' obeisance to Vatuk Bhairava in his famous Trika Nath-the Lord of three worlds, Umapati, beings. These energy forces help us to overcome (Phagun Gatapach Kah), wherein fish is cooked philosophical work called 'Tantraloka'. Even the Gauripati, Parvati Pati, Chandrashekhar- the the Karmas and raise one's consciousness as per the family tradition. This day has got renowned historian Kalhan's 'Rajtarangani' also moon-crested, Gangadhar-the bearer of Ganga, beyond the veil of illusion resulting in the tantric significance as per the Hindu mythology. bears an invocation to Lord Shiva at the very Girisha-the mountain Lord, Mahakal -the Lord intensification of the spiritual process. On the following day called 'Vagurbah', a small start of the text. The famous treatises like of death, Pashupati-the Lord of beasts and Lord Shiva also represents the life cycle of earthenware pot known as 'Vagur' is installed
28 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 29 amidst elaborate rituals in the pooja-room, locally known as 'Salam'. Salam is a day of locally known as 'Vatak-Kuth'. greetings and festivity. On this day, all the Late in the evening after performing 'Vagur family members and near relatives are given Pooja', cooked rice, vegetarian or non- pocket-money called 'Herath-Kharch' by the - Dr. Advaitavadini Kaul vegetarian dishes depending upon one's head of the family. individual family 'reeth' or ritual are offered to During Shivratri days, playing of indoor- the 'Vagur'. This day is followed by 'Hayrachi- game with the sea-shells, locally called 'Haren- Truvah' (Triyudashi), which is the auspicious gindun' is a usual practice especially among the and most sacred day of Mahashivratri. On this children. Late in the evening of 'Amavasya' day, an elderly lady of the family fills-up the known by the name of 'Doon-Mavas', pooja is earthen-pitcher designated as 'Vatak-Nout' with performed either on the river bank (Yarbal) or at fresh water and a good number of walnuts, home as per the family tradition. The practice of Abhinavagupta usually 101 or 151. This ritual known as 'Vatuk- performing pooja of walnuts taken-out from the Barun' is performed before the sun-set. The 'Vatak-Nout' called as 'Vatuk Parmozun'. 'Vatak-Nout' is a symbolic representation of 'Doon-Mavas' is also known as 'Demni- Profounder of All Inclusive Theory of Kashmir Saivism Lord Shiva, while as a smaller earthen-pitcher, Mavas' as some families (Gourit families) locally called 'Choud' placed adjacent to the prepare meat preparations in combination with bhinavagupta propounded the all 'Vatak-Nout' represents the Goddess Parvati. turnip as per their family ritual. inclusive theory while developing the The smaller earthen wares such as 'Sanivari' It is a usual practice in most of the house- Aconcepts of परम अ यम ् meaning (two in number), 'Machvari' (2-4 in number) a holds, who perform pooja at the river-banks to “Supreme non duality”, which is अनु र, the hollow cone-shaped 'Sanipatul' representing allow the head of the family to enter the house unsurpassable, ultimate and the highest truth. lord Shiva and a 'Dhupzoor (an earthen only after he promises blessings and boons in According to Abhinavagupta the nature of dhoopstand) are suitably placed near the 'Vatak- the form of health, wealth, education, परमाथ , the highest truth is supreme light thus it Nout'. In addition to them, two bowl type earthen- employment, peace and prosperity to each and does not exclude plurality. But, both plurality wares 'locally known as 'Dhulij' are also placed in every member of the family. The conversation in and unity or differentiation and oneness are the close proximity to the 'Choud'. The 'Dhulij', Kashmiri, which takes place between the head modes of its self expression. Therefore this 'Sanivari' and 'Machvari' are believed to represent of the family (who is outside the closed door, phenomenal world existing in space and time is Bhairvas, 'Gandharvas'- (the celestial musicians) and senior lady of the house goes like this, "thuk seen as real as the one undifferentiated reality and the other deities of the 'Divine-Barat' (the or dubh-dubh', kous chuv?, Ram Broor 'Kya that has existence beyond time and space. In celestial marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati). Heth?, Anna Heth, Dhana-Heth Doarkoth, other words this phenomena is the visible, A small bowl called 'Reshi-Dulij' occupies a Aurzoo Heth, Vidya, Kar-bar, Te Sokh Sampdha dynamic expression or manifestation of that special place near the 'Vatak-Nout'. Only cooked Heth.' very supreme reality. Every element of this rice and milk are offered to it. The 'Nout', 'Choud' Shivratri 'naveed' in the form of water-soaked physical world contains in itself a deeper and 'Dulij' etc. are referred as 'Vatuk' and are walnuts and 'rotis' is distributed among near and dimension. The innate nature of everything at seated on special pedestals of dry grass made in dear ones during the period of 'Doon-Mavas' to both levels of macrocosm and microcosm or at the form of circular rings locally called as 'Aarie'. Tila-Ashtami, locally known as 'Tile-Aethum', the levels of the dynamism of space and time, The 'Vatuk' is decorated by tying mouli which falls on Phalgun Shukalpaksh Ashtami. human consciousness, intelligence, sense (narivan) i.e. string of dry grass embellished On Tila-Ashtami, a number of earthen oil organs and sensory perceptions; life and life with marigold flowers and 'bael-pater', which is lit lamps are placed at different places starting force itself - evolve from one ultimate point elements are always connected with that known as 'Vusur'. Tilak is also applied to 'Vatuk'. from one's home to the river-bank (yarbal) and also called the supreme reality. Thus various ultimate truth. The ultimate reality may be Incense, dhoop, camphor and ratandheep form one of the oil lamps is made to float on the river with understood as a dynamic non dual continuum the main ingredients of ritualistic material called its base seated on grass ring or 'arie'. The day of evolving simultaneously in form and 'Vatak Samgri'. Milk and curds and conical sugar 'Tila-Ashtami' also signals the end of the severe The ultimate reality may be formlessness or in time and timelessness. This preparation called 'Kand' are offered to the 'Vatak- cold of winter and advent of the pleasant season of understood as a dynamic non continuum is expressed in Trika through the Raz', represented by the 'Nout' amidst elaborate spring, locally known as 'Sonth'. On this day, the system of thirty-six tattvas. These tattvas ritualistic pooja and chanting of the holy mantras, change-over of season is celebrated by children by dual continuum evolving emerge from the primal Siva tattva to solid collectively known as 'Vatak-Pooja'. burning old fire-pots (Kangris), stuffed with dry simultaneously in form and prthvi tattva. All these levels are not separate but As part of the ritual, special vegetarian or grass and tied with long ropes are rotated around in formlessness or in time and permeate each other. In this way the highest non-vegetarian dishes according to one's family the air, all the time uttering the words of 'Jateen- timelessness. tattva i. e. Siva is present in all other tattvas. For ritual or 'reeth' are offered to the 'Dulij'. The day Tantah'. It marks the final good-bye to the holy instance in Tantrasara chapter 8 Abhinavagupta following 'Hayrath' called 'Shivachaturdashi' is festival of Mahashivratri or 'Herath'. says that earth i. e. prithvi is pervaded by all
30 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 31 amidst elaborate rituals in the pooja-room, locally known as 'Salam'. Salam is a day of locally known as 'Vatak-Kuth'. greetings and festivity. On this day, all the Late in the evening after performing 'Vagur family members and near relatives are given Pooja', cooked rice, vegetarian or non- pocket-money called 'Herath-Kharch' by the - Dr. Advaitavadini Kaul vegetarian dishes depending upon one's head of the family. individual family 'reeth' or ritual are offered to During Shivratri days, playing of indoor- the 'Vagur'. This day is followed by 'Hayrachi- game with the sea-shells, locally called 'Haren- Truvah' (Triyudashi), which is the auspicious gindun' is a usual practice especially among the and most sacred day of Mahashivratri. On this children. Late in the evening of 'Amavasya' day, an elderly lady of the family fills-up the known by the name of 'Doon-Mavas', pooja is earthen-pitcher designated as 'Vatak-Nout' with performed either on the river bank (Yarbal) or at fresh water and a good number of walnuts, home as per the family tradition. The practice of Abhinavagupta usually 101 or 151. This ritual known as 'Vatuk- performing pooja of walnuts taken-out from the Barun' is performed before the sun-set. The 'Vatak-Nout' called as 'Vatuk Parmozun'. 'Vatak-Nout' is a symbolic representation of 'Doon-Mavas' is also known as 'Demni- Profounder of All Inclusive Theory of Kashmir Saivism Lord Shiva, while as a smaller earthen-pitcher, Mavas' as some families (Gourit families) locally called 'Choud' placed adjacent to the prepare meat preparations in combination with bhinavagupta propounded the all 'Vatak-Nout' represents the Goddess Parvati. turnip as per their family ritual. inclusive theory while developing the The smaller earthen wares such as 'Sanivari' It is a usual practice in most of the house- Aconcepts of परम अ यम ् meaning (two in number), 'Machvari' (2-4 in number) a holds, who perform pooja at the river-banks to “Supreme non duality”, which is अनु र, the hollow cone-shaped 'Sanipatul' representing allow the head of the family to enter the house unsurpassable, ultimate and the highest truth. lord Shiva and a 'Dhupzoor (an earthen only after he promises blessings and boons in According to Abhinavagupta the nature of dhoopstand) are suitably placed near the 'Vatak- the form of health, wealth, education, परमाथ , the highest truth is supreme light thus it Nout'. In addition to them, two bowl type earthen- employment, peace and prosperity to each and does not exclude plurality. But, both plurality wares 'locally known as 'Dhulij' are also placed in every member of the family. The conversation in and unity or differentiation and oneness are the close proximity to the 'Choud'. The 'Dhulij', Kashmiri, which takes place between the head modes of its self expression. Therefore this 'Sanivari' and 'Machvari' are believed to represent of the family (who is outside the closed door, phenomenal world existing in space and time is Bhairvas, 'Gandharvas'- (the celestial musicians) and senior lady of the house goes like this, "thuk seen as real as the one undifferentiated reality and the other deities of the 'Divine-Barat' (the or dubh-dubh', kous chuv?, Ram Broor 'Kya that has existence beyond time and space. In celestial marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati). Heth?, Anna Heth, Dhana-Heth Doarkoth, other words this phenomena is the visible, A small bowl called 'Reshi-Dulij' occupies a Aurzoo Heth, Vidya, Kar-bar, Te Sokh Sampdha dynamic expression or manifestation of that special place near the 'Vatak-Nout'. Only cooked Heth.' very supreme reality. Every element of this rice and milk are offered to it. The 'Nout', 'Choud' Shivratri 'naveed' in the form of water-soaked physical world contains in itself a deeper and 'Dulij' etc. are referred as 'Vatuk' and are walnuts and 'rotis' is distributed among near and dimension. The innate nature of everything at seated on special pedestals of dry grass made in dear ones during the period of 'Doon-Mavas' to both levels of macrocosm and microcosm or at the form of circular rings locally called as 'Aarie'. Tila-Ashtami, locally known as 'Tile-Aethum', the levels of the dynamism of space and time, The 'Vatuk' is decorated by tying mouli which falls on Phalgun Shukalpaksh Ashtami. human consciousness, intelligence, sense (narivan) i.e. string of dry grass embellished On Tila-Ashtami, a number of earthen oil organs and sensory perceptions; life and life with marigold flowers and 'bael-pater', which is lit lamps are placed at different places starting force itself - evolve from one ultimate point elements are always connected with that known as 'Vusur'. Tilak is also applied to 'Vatuk'. from one's home to the river-bank (yarbal) and also called the supreme reality. Thus various ultimate truth. The ultimate reality may be Incense, dhoop, camphor and ratandheep form one of the oil lamps is made to float on the river with understood as a dynamic non dual continuum the main ingredients of ritualistic material called its base seated on grass ring or 'arie'. The day of evolving simultaneously in form and 'Vatak Samgri'. Milk and curds and conical sugar 'Tila-Ashtami' also signals the end of the severe The ultimate reality may be formlessness or in time and timelessness. This preparation called 'Kand' are offered to the 'Vatak- cold of winter and advent of the pleasant season of understood as a dynamic non continuum is expressed in Trika through the Raz', represented by the 'Nout' amidst elaborate spring, locally known as 'Sonth'. On this day, the system of thirty-six tattvas. These tattvas ritualistic pooja and chanting of the holy mantras, change-over of season is celebrated by children by dual continuum evolving emerge from the primal Siva tattva to solid collectively known as 'Vatak-Pooja'. burning old fire-pots (Kangris), stuffed with dry simultaneously in form and prthvi tattva. All these levels are not separate but As part of the ritual, special vegetarian or grass and tied with long ropes are rotated around in formlessness or in time and permeate each other. In this way the highest non-vegetarian dishes according to one's family the air, all the time uttering the words of 'Jateen- timelessness. tattva i. e. Siva is present in all other tattvas. For ritual or 'reeth' are offered to the 'Dulij'. The day Tantah'. It marks the final good-bye to the holy instance in Tantrasara chapter 8 Abhinavagupta following 'Hayrath' called 'Shivachaturdashi' is festival of Mahashivratri or 'Herath'. says that earth i. e. prithvi is pervaded by all
30 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 31 tattvas and in Parmarthasara 10 he also states beauty and incomprehensible magnitude bursts that this world of 36 principles is reflected within and shines forth. Thus the above opening verse the ultimate principle, which is formed of light of Abhinavagupta presents the crux of the Trika and is complete - प रपूण. Abhinavagupta has in which the triad of Siva as supreme reality, - Manohar Lal Kalra condensed this view in a benedictory verse that Sakti as the dynamic power of Siva and Nara, appears at the beginning of his major works biz., the manifest, visible universe – its Tantraloka, Malinivijayavarttika, consciousness, body and experience are Paratrishikavivarana and Tantrasara. Containing intertwined and permeate each other. the ontology of Trika system the repeated use in Abhinavagupta through his works represents a itself speaks of the significance of this verse: beautiful, non-physical theory of all िवमलकला यािभनवसृि महा जननी inclusiveness in so far as they offer a profound, Play of Five Energies of Shiva – II all embracing view of reality. The physical भ रततनु पंचमुखगु िचर जनक:। universe, he considers is an expression of the तदभुययामल फु रतभाविवसरगमयम् underlying ultimate reality which is beyond our Appearance of the Impure Elements दयं अनु रामृतकुलं मम् सं फुरतात् ।। ordinary, limited cognition and perception. This “May my heart (embodying) the wholeness theory of all inclusiveness is based on one (observation) measurable i.e. limited. Mayᾱ or totality of bliss of the ultimate (अनु र), fully central and unifying principle known as Sakti – 1.Introduction : In an earlier paper (1) using some simple severs 'I' from 'This', and `This` from 'I' and shine forth or expand ( सं फु रत)् , full of the state energy or power. This is the dynamic creative aspect of the highest reality.Its immanent- mathematical concepts of zero, one and two excludes things from one another. It draws veil of absolute potential (िवसग: ) made manifest in transcendent nature unites the differentiated dimensions we had discussed the manifestation (ᾱ varana) on the self, owing to which it forgets the union of the two- the mother grounded in universe in time and space and the of first five elements (tattvas) in the hierarchy of its real nature. pure representation, radiant in ever-new undifferentiated supreme reality with its nature 36 tattvas in Kashmir Shaivism. These five Mathematically, we have seen in our earlier (अिभनव) genesis/emanation (सृि ), and the being the light – not limited to time,space and elements namely 'Shiva', 'Shakti', 'Sadashiva', paper (1) that first five pure tattvas are father (जनक:), all-enfolding (भ रततन:ु ), who form. The reality of Sakti is the key to 'Ishwara' and 'Shuddha Vidya' are pure elements represented in one and two dimensions which maintains the light through his five faces understanding the world. It is the key based not or energies and are playing in the womb of the actually are formless. In order to create forms from the formless (Param Shiva), a third (पंचमुख).” only on an intellectual understanding, but it is Primary Consciousness to create an inherent canvas for physical manifestation of the dimension is to be introduced, which is done by universe. Maya Shakti. In fig.1, three pure energies 'Iccha Abhinavagupta through his works represents a beautiful, non-physical Now, appears the Maha Maya, the Shakti, Shakti', 'Jnana Shakti' and` Kriya Shakti` are which in its pure form is the power of freedom of represented at the corners of the two theory of all inclusiveness in so far as they offer a profound, all Primary consciousness to create differentiation dimensional triangle ABC. To project into the or contraction in these five energies. Maha Maya third dimension, we construct a straight line CD embracing view of reality. Shakti is a form of Param Shiva`s self- perpendicular to the plane ABC. concealment. Mahamaya, also called bindu, is a The above verse conveys two meanings. also an experiential, empirical understanding, term for the restricting power operative in the Firstly, while explained at the ontological level, according to Abhnavagupta.This view pure course of the cosmical hierarchy and the union of father and mother has been integrates the complex system of the different expressed in the impure course as Maya (2) interpreted as the non-duality of the 'ultimate' forms and modes of the powers of the supreme It should however be remembered that denoted as Siva, Bhairava , Mahesvara etc. and reality, focused on the five powers known as Maha Maya is not any energy outside the Param its innate power (sakti) which manifests itself in िच शि – power of consciousness; आन द शि Shiva. It is inherent in the Param Shiva as his power of freedom and appears with the express the form of the universe. Secondly, at the human – power of bliss; इ छा शि – power of will; ान level, the union of the two, the yogic union of the intention of creating multiplicity and differences parents who gave birth to Abhinava. Besides शि – power of knowledge; and या शि - for the sake of its play presenting a rhetorical skill the verse expresses power of action. These five powers represented In this paper, we shall describe the play of as the five faces of the Svacchanda Bhairava, Maya Shakti and its sheaths (coverings) to see the inseparable dimension of reality, i. e. the In general, the angle need not be 90 degree. common physical/human reality and the are responsible for the continuous, ever new how various impure tattvas are created and play of सृि - manifestation and संहार – relate these with simple mathematical concepts This may be any other specific angle of rotation ultimate reality beyond /inside it. At the human to project out of the plane ABC. We should note dissolution of the universe within the supreme of dimensions. level the union from which new life springs forth that CD is not just perpendicular to AC but also reality. Sivaratri as observed by Kashmiri corresponds with the supreme bliss and joy - 2. Appearance of Maya: to the plane of the triangle ABC. Thus space is Pandits represents the living tradition of this जगदान द: which is the essence of the ultimate Maya is derived from the root Mᾱ , which means, created for an object to take a form. In reality a beautiful philosophy. reality and from which the whole universe in its to measure out. That which makes experience line or a plane cannot exist in our universe
32 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 33 tattvas and in Parmarthasara 10 he also states beauty and incomprehensible magnitude bursts that this world of 36 principles is reflected within and shines forth. Thus the above opening verse the ultimate principle, which is formed of light of Abhinavagupta presents the crux of the Trika and is complete - प रपूण. Abhinavagupta has in which the triad of Siva as supreme reality, - Manohar Lal Kalra condensed this view in a benedictory verse that Sakti as the dynamic power of Siva and Nara, appears at the beginning of his major works biz., the manifest, visible universe – its Tantraloka, Malinivijayavarttika, consciousness, body and experience are Paratrishikavivarana and Tantrasara. Containing intertwined and permeate each other. the ontology of Trika system the repeated use in Abhinavagupta through his works represents a itself speaks of the significance of this verse: beautiful, non-physical theory of all िवमलकला यािभनवसृि महा जननी inclusiveness in so far as they offer a profound, Play of Five Energies of Shiva – II all embracing view of reality. The physical भ रततनु पंचमुखगु िचर जनक:। universe, he considers is an expression of the तदभुययामल फु रतभाविवसरगमयम् underlying ultimate reality which is beyond our Appearance of the Impure Elements दयं अनु रामृतकुलं मम् सं फुरतात् ।। ordinary, limited cognition and perception. This “May my heart (embodying) the wholeness theory of all inclusiveness is based on one (observation) measurable i.e. limited. Mayᾱ or totality of bliss of the ultimate (अनु र), fully central and unifying principle known as Sakti – 1.Introduction : In an earlier paper (1) using some simple severs 'I' from 'This', and `This` from 'I' and shine forth or expand ( सं फु रत)् , full of the state energy or power. This is the dynamic creative aspect of the highest reality.Its immanent- mathematical concepts of zero, one and two excludes things from one another. It draws veil of absolute potential (िवसग: ) made manifest in transcendent nature unites the differentiated dimensions we had discussed the manifestation (ᾱ varana) on the self, owing to which it forgets the union of the two- the mother grounded in universe in time and space and the of first five elements (tattvas) in the hierarchy of its real nature. pure representation, radiant in ever-new undifferentiated supreme reality with its nature 36 tattvas in Kashmir Shaivism. These five Mathematically, we have seen in our earlier (अिभनव) genesis/emanation (सृि ), and the being the light – not limited to time,space and elements namely 'Shiva', 'Shakti', 'Sadashiva', paper (1) that first five pure tattvas are father (जनक:), all-enfolding (भ रततन:ु ), who form. The reality of Sakti is the key to 'Ishwara' and 'Shuddha Vidya' are pure elements represented in one and two dimensions which maintains the light through his five faces understanding the world. It is the key based not or energies and are playing in the womb of the actually are formless. In order to create forms from the formless (Param Shiva), a third (पंचमुख).” only on an intellectual understanding, but it is Primary Consciousness to create an inherent canvas for physical manifestation of the dimension is to be introduced, which is done by universe. Maya Shakti. In fig.1, three pure energies 'Iccha Abhinavagupta through his works represents a beautiful, non-physical Now, appears the Maha Maya, the Shakti, Shakti', 'Jnana Shakti' and` Kriya Shakti` are which in its pure form is the power of freedom of represented at the corners of the two theory of all inclusiveness in so far as they offer a profound, all Primary consciousness to create differentiation dimensional triangle ABC. To project into the or contraction in these five energies. Maha Maya third dimension, we construct a straight line CD embracing view of reality. Shakti is a form of Param Shiva`s self- perpendicular to the plane ABC. concealment. Mahamaya, also called bindu, is a The above verse conveys two meanings. also an experiential, empirical understanding, term for the restricting power operative in the Firstly, while explained at the ontological level, according to Abhnavagupta.This view pure course of the cosmical hierarchy and the union of father and mother has been integrates the complex system of the different expressed in the impure course as Maya (2) interpreted as the non-duality of the 'ultimate' forms and modes of the powers of the supreme It should however be remembered that denoted as Siva, Bhairava , Mahesvara etc. and reality, focused on the five powers known as Maha Maya is not any energy outside the Param its innate power (sakti) which manifests itself in िच शि – power of consciousness; आन द शि Shiva. It is inherent in the Param Shiva as his power of freedom and appears with the express the form of the universe. Secondly, at the human – power of bliss; इ छा शि – power of will; ान level, the union of the two, the yogic union of the intention of creating multiplicity and differences parents who gave birth to Abhinava. Besides शि – power of knowledge; and या शि - for the sake of its play presenting a rhetorical skill the verse expresses power of action. These five powers represented In this paper, we shall describe the play of as the five faces of the Svacchanda Bhairava, Maya Shakti and its sheaths (coverings) to see the inseparable dimension of reality, i. e. the In general, the angle need not be 90 degree. common physical/human reality and the are responsible for the continuous, ever new how various impure tattvas are created and play of सृि - manifestation and संहार – relate these with simple mathematical concepts This may be any other specific angle of rotation ultimate reality beyond /inside it. At the human to project out of the plane ABC. We should note dissolution of the universe within the supreme of dimensions. level the union from which new life springs forth that CD is not just perpendicular to AC but also reality. Sivaratri as observed by Kashmiri corresponds with the supreme bliss and joy - 2. Appearance of Maya: to the plane of the triangle ABC. Thus space is Pandits represents the living tradition of this जगदान द: which is the essence of the ultimate Maya is derived from the root Mᾱ , which means, created for an object to take a form. In reality a beautiful philosophy. reality and from which the whole universe in its to measure out. That which makes experience line or a plane cannot exist in our universe
32 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 33 because they lack all the dimensions. A flat plane The five unlimited powers of Param Shiva, Due to Maya and its Kanchukas the sravanendriya (hearing), sparshanendriya with no depth dimension would have no namely Chit, Ananda, Iccha,Jnana, and Kriya contraction of five pure elements (energies) (feeling by touch), cakshurindriya (seeing), substance, as would a line. An object, three gets contracted after entering in the field of goes on further to divide this universe into rasanendriya (tasting) and ghranendriya dimensional can be formed from a series of two Maya and become the next five elements which subjects and objects. (smelling); five powers of action called dimensional planes. This is like stacking a ream Chit Shakti or Shiva by its own power of karmendriyas namely vagindriya ( speaking ), are actually Kanchukas (coverings or sheaths) of papers to form a solid block. freedom (Maya) becomes Purusha (12th hastendriya (handling), padendriya (moving), Further, a three dimensional object could of Maya. These limit the unlimited powers of element) after contraction and Shakti becomes payvindriya (elimination) and upasthendriya not exist unless it existed for a certain length of Param Shiva and are cause of creation of space, Prakriti (13th element) after contraction. Shiva (reproduction). Here, we should remember that time. Thus it requires the fourth dimension time, principle of causality, etc as shown in the and Shakti in pure form are inseparable as we these indriyas are not sense organs but powers which we call time. Similarly, time cannot exist following Table 1. have seen in the earlier paper (1), but here after which operate through the sense organs. Then, contraction Purusha and Prakriti seem to be corresponding to five powers of sense separable. In fact Purusha (subject or the perception, there are five tanmatras or primary observer or limited self) and Prakriti (object) are elements of perception. In other words, these are inseparable. general elements of the particulars of sense- ᾱ Many problems of the present day world perception. These are shabda (sound), sparsha have arisen due to this ignorance of separateness (touch), rupa (form), rasa (taste) and gandha of Purusha and Prakriti, due to which Prakriti is (smell). The tanmatras may be looked upon as ᾱ considered to be an object of exploitation and storehouses of powers of sense perception. It is enjoyment. Due to assaults on Prakriti, present said that all the above 15 elements are products ᾱ day burning issues like pollution, global of Ahamkar. warming, extinction of bio-diversity, etc. have In last, appear the tattvas of materiality i.e. arisen. the five maha-bhutas (gross elements) which are Prakriti has three qualities (gunas). These akasha ((ether), vayu (air), agni or tejas (fire), are purity (Sattva), activity (Rajas) and inertia apah or jal (water) and bhumi or prithvi (earth). (Tamas). The Prakriti is fully balanced and un- The five gross elements are the products of the differentially situated. This means all three five tanmatras (5, 6). gunas are un- differentially existing in the element of Prakriti. However, due to imbalance 1. Conclusion : in the three gunas, next three elements Buddhi In this paper, we have explained the appearance Table 1 – Five Kanchukas of Maya and their limitations (Intellect), Ahamkar (Ego) and Manas (Mind) of Maya as third dimension in the field of pure appear. These three together are called elements to create the space for appearance of without matter. For there to be time, there has to It is said that due to Maya Shakti, Malas Antahkarna (the psychic instruments or internal forms from the formless and fourth dimension be movement of some three dimensional object. (impurities or ignorance) of three kinds arise. organs) and can broadly be related with time for their existence. Associated with these Also, energy is related to matter and its First is Anav Mala due to which the subject predominance of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas gunas dimensions, physical matter and energy also movement. Thus, we see that space, time, seems to become separate from his divine nature respectively. According to Utapaldeva ( 4 ), the appear. and considers itself imperfect, incomplete, matter and energy with which we are so familiar gunas are the contraction of the Shiva’s pure Also contraction of five pure energies due unsatisfied and incapable. Anava Mala is what are creations of Maya which we have seen above energies, Jnana Shakti, the power of knowledge, to Maya resulted in the creation of five is inherent power of Param Shiva. divides and separates us from the experience of Kanchukas, Purusha and Prakriti and from our own infinite expansiveness. becoming Sattva; Kriya Shakti, the power of Prakriti, the 23 elements beyond Prakriti, from 3. Play of Maya The second Mala is Mayiya Mala due to action, becoming Rajas and Maya Shakti, the Intellect to the earth. From Maya to Purusha , Maya is the sixth element in the hierarchy of 36 which a person sees objects as different from the divine free will, becoming Tamas. elements. Maya, as we have seen above is subject. Mayiya mala contracts the supreme Thus, we see that from Maya to Prakriti and seven elements are also called Pure – Impure actually Mahamaya in contracted form. Thus, it power of knowledge so that a person then three elements of Anthakarna are nothing elements as these have subjectivity and is also Power of Freedom, but, with limitations. experiences differences through the layers of but contracted forms of five energies of Param objectivity both .In this impure creation the three Under the influence of Maya, the supreme limitation. Shiva. Malas and three Gunas of Prakriti play consciousness tends to forget its own real nature. The third Mala is Karma Mala due to Beyond Prakriti, Prakriti is the Mūla important roles. However, it should be We may say, Maya acts like a mirror reflecting which a person performs actions to acquire Kᾱ ran, the predominant cause of all other remembered that all of the elements are a the Supreme consciousness. The subjective some objects and avoid others. This is the veil of elements beginning from the element of reflection of the five pure energies of Param experiencer (Pramata) after reflecting in the doer ship, which keeps us ignorant of the one intellect, up to the element of earth. Shiva. Hence nothing exists that is not Shiva. mirror of Maya becomes the knowledge source of all actions (i.e. Shiva) Next, appear the tattvas of sensible In the next paper, we shall discuss in detail (Pramana) and objects (Prameya). Thus one We see that these malas may be ascribed to experience. These are five powers of sense the three Malas which appear with Maya and becomes many. contraction of pure energies (3) perception called jnanendriyas namely three Gunas which are un-differentially situated
34 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 35 because they lack all the dimensions. A flat plane The five unlimited powers of Param Shiva, Due to Maya and its Kanchukas the sravanendriya (hearing), sparshanendriya with no depth dimension would have no namely Chit, Ananda, Iccha,Jnana, and Kriya contraction of five pure elements (energies) (feeling by touch), cakshurindriya (seeing), substance, as would a line. An object, three gets contracted after entering in the field of goes on further to divide this universe into rasanendriya (tasting) and ghranendriya dimensional can be formed from a series of two Maya and become the next five elements which subjects and objects. (smelling); five powers of action called dimensional planes. This is like stacking a ream Chit Shakti or Shiva by its own power of karmendriyas namely vagindriya ( speaking ), are actually Kanchukas (coverings or sheaths) of papers to form a solid block. freedom (Maya) becomes Purusha (12th hastendriya (handling), padendriya (moving), Further, a three dimensional object could of Maya. These limit the unlimited powers of element) after contraction and Shakti becomes payvindriya (elimination) and upasthendriya not exist unless it existed for a certain length of Param Shiva and are cause of creation of space, Prakriti (13th element) after contraction. Shiva (reproduction). Here, we should remember that time. Thus it requires the fourth dimension time, principle of causality, etc as shown in the and Shakti in pure form are inseparable as we these indriyas are not sense organs but powers which we call time. Similarly, time cannot exist following Table 1. have seen in the earlier paper (1), but here after which operate through the sense organs. Then, contraction Purusha and Prakriti seem to be corresponding to five powers of sense separable. In fact Purusha (subject or the perception, there are five tanmatras or primary observer or limited self) and Prakriti (object) are elements of perception. In other words, these are inseparable. general elements of the particulars of sense- ᾱ Many problems of the present day world perception. These are shabda (sound), sparsha have arisen due to this ignorance of separateness (touch), rupa (form), rasa (taste) and gandha of Purusha and Prakriti, due to which Prakriti is (smell). The tanmatras may be looked upon as ᾱ considered to be an object of exploitation and storehouses of powers of sense perception. It is enjoyment. Due to assaults on Prakriti, present said that all the above 15 elements are products ᾱ day burning issues like pollution, global of Ahamkar. warming, extinction of bio-diversity, etc. have In last, appear the tattvas of materiality i.e. arisen. the five maha-bhutas (gross elements) which are Prakriti has three qualities (gunas). These akasha ((ether), vayu (air), agni or tejas (fire), are purity (Sattva), activity (Rajas) and inertia apah or jal (water) and bhumi or prithvi (earth). (Tamas). The Prakriti is fully balanced and un- The five gross elements are the products of the differentially situated. This means all three five tanmatras (5, 6). gunas are un- differentially existing in the element of Prakriti. However, due to imbalance 1. Conclusion : in the three gunas, next three elements Buddhi In this paper, we have explained the appearance Table 1 – Five Kanchukas of Maya and their limitations (Intellect), Ahamkar (Ego) and Manas (Mind) of Maya as third dimension in the field of pure appear. These three together are called elements to create the space for appearance of without matter. For there to be time, there has to It is said that due to Maya Shakti, Malas Antahkarna (the psychic instruments or internal forms from the formless and fourth dimension be movement of some three dimensional object. (impurities or ignorance) of three kinds arise. organs) and can broadly be related with time for their existence. Associated with these Also, energy is related to matter and its First is Anav Mala due to which the subject predominance of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas gunas dimensions, physical matter and energy also movement. Thus, we see that space, time, seems to become separate from his divine nature respectively. According to Utapaldeva ( 4 ), the appear. and considers itself imperfect, incomplete, matter and energy with which we are so familiar gunas are the contraction of the Shiva’s pure Also contraction of five pure energies due unsatisfied and incapable. Anava Mala is what are creations of Maya which we have seen above energies, Jnana Shakti, the power of knowledge, to Maya resulted in the creation of five is inherent power of Param Shiva. divides and separates us from the experience of Kanchukas, Purusha and Prakriti and from our own infinite expansiveness. becoming Sattva; Kriya Shakti, the power of Prakriti, the 23 elements beyond Prakriti, from 3. Play of Maya The second Mala is Mayiya Mala due to action, becoming Rajas and Maya Shakti, the Intellect to the earth. From Maya to Purusha , Maya is the sixth element in the hierarchy of 36 which a person sees objects as different from the divine free will, becoming Tamas. elements. Maya, as we have seen above is subject. Mayiya mala contracts the supreme Thus, we see that from Maya to Prakriti and seven elements are also called Pure – Impure actually Mahamaya in contracted form. Thus, it power of knowledge so that a person then three elements of Anthakarna are nothing elements as these have subjectivity and is also Power of Freedom, but, with limitations. experiences differences through the layers of but contracted forms of five energies of Param objectivity both .In this impure creation the three Under the influence of Maya, the supreme limitation. Shiva. Malas and three Gunas of Prakriti play consciousness tends to forget its own real nature. The third Mala is Karma Mala due to Beyond Prakriti, Prakriti is the Mūla important roles. However, it should be We may say, Maya acts like a mirror reflecting which a person performs actions to acquire Kᾱ ran, the predominant cause of all other remembered that all of the elements are a the Supreme consciousness. The subjective some objects and avoid others. This is the veil of elements beginning from the element of reflection of the five pure energies of Param experiencer (Pramata) after reflecting in the doer ship, which keeps us ignorant of the one intellect, up to the element of earth. Shiva. Hence nothing exists that is not Shiva. mirror of Maya becomes the knowledge source of all actions (i.e. Shiva) Next, appear the tattvas of sensible In the next paper, we shall discuss in detail (Pramana) and objects (Prameya). Thus one We see that these malas may be ascribed to experience. These are five powers of sense the three Malas which appear with Maya and becomes many. contraction of pure energies (3) perception called jnanendriyas namely three Gunas which are un-differentially situated
34 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 35 in Prakriti. We shall also discuss the appearance a. Malini, Vol. -II, No. 26, pp 36-38 (July of physical forces in the sphere of materiality as 2019-September 2019) proclaimed by modern science and try to relate b. Naad, Vol . XXIX, No. 07, pp 44-46 these with the five energies of Param Shiva. (July 2019) - Usha Munshi Acknowledgements : 2. Body and Cosmology in Kashmir The author is immensely grateful to his Gurudev Shaivism, Gavin D. Flood, Published by Gurumayi Swami Chidvilasananda and her Mellen Research University Press, San Gurus Swami Muktananda and Bhagavan Francisco, pp 45-46, 1993) Nityananda of Ganeshpuri (India) for their blessings and constant inner inspiration. The 3. The Splendor of Recognition, Swami author is highly grateful to Ishwar Asharam Shantananda, (A Siddha Yoga Publication, The Lost Story of Kashmiryat Trust of Swami Lakshmanjoo for giving an published by SYDA Foundation, South opportunityto participate in workshops / Fallsburg, NY (2003) t was 1976 Summer. Shyama Koul had the grand-daughter of Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar. sadhana shibirs organized by the Trust where 4. I s h w a r a P r a t y a b h i j n a K a r i k a o f come from US to Srinagar to visit her Wait till I finish processing her order. I have to fruitful discussions were made with Acharya Utpaladeva, B. N. Pandit 4.1 – 4.6, pp 194- family. One day Shyama and her husband tell you a story about Pandit ji.” And, he got busy (Dr) Nihar Purohit and Prof. M.L. Kokiloo as 96, published by Muktabodha Indological I were taking a stroll on Residency Road. They with Ms. Chopra. Faculty and other participants to understand fine Research Institute, New Delhi (2004) were walking on the footpath in the most posh Shyama became little worried and nervous intricacies of Kashmir Shaivism. The author 5. Kshemaraja’s Parapravishika, Entrance and up-market area of the city with shops too. She was not sure what story the Shop owner pays heartfelt thanks to all of them. into the Supreme Reality, Researched by displaying beautiful artifacts, which used to be a had to tell her. Typing of the manuscript and drawing of Swami Lakshmanjoo. Published by, John treat to the eyes. Suddenly, one tall and Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar was a self made figures done by the daughter of the author Ms. Huges, Universal Shaiva Fellowship, pp handsome elderly gentle man, standing in front person. He lost his mother when he was twelve. Deepti Verma at Bangalore is highly 18-23 (2006) of a shop drew their attention towards him. He When his mother was at death bed, he promised appreciated. 6. Pratyabhijnahradayam, The Secret of Self- started with an interesting and unusual her that he will look after his younger siblings. References : Recognition by Jaideva Singh, pp 12-16. conversation which went on something like this He started taking tuitions of children to earn 1. Play of Five Energies of Shiva, Manohar Published by Motilal Banarasidass – “I can tell that you are Kashmiris, but you don't money and run the household. At the same time, Lal Kalra, Publishers Pvt Ltd; Delhi (1998) live here. Let me see…hmm… you are not from he studied himself. He would read under the UK. I can safely say that you are from USA.” street lamp post to save oil. He was a strict And then he invited them into his shop. disciplinarian, honest and fair person. He was t; eka 'kkfjdk Just at that time, one young lady entered his socially conscious, and was involved in many shop. She asked him if her order was ready. social activities along with his like-minded During the conversation it became apparent that friends. iafMr ckyÑ".k 'kkL=h ¼fp=dwV okys½ the young lady was the daughter of one Colonel Pandit ji started his career as teacher in the Chopra. This name was familiar to Shyama, and Department of Education of the J & K State. iz/kku iafMr she suddenly realized that Colonel Chopra had Subsequently, he was promoted to the post of been the client of her grandfather, Pandit Dina Head Master / Principal and then to the post of Nath Fotedar – a renowned lawyer of his times. Inspector of Schools. He used to visit the remote She wanted to confirm it from the lady who had areas of the state and motivate students come to the shop to pick up her order. Both the (particularly those from low castes) for higher ·¤à×èÚè ·¤×ü·UUU æ¢Ç ¢çÇÌ ladies exchanged some niceties, and Ms. Chopra studies. He would help these students yXu] nsoxq.k] dkgkuFkqj] es[ky] tUefnu] x`gizos'k] Hkwfe iwtk] uoxzg iwtk] invited her to visit the hotel Hiland owned by her financially also. Some of these students from cM+k gou] nWfge~] dWfge] f'kojkf=] dky liZ;ksx] egke`R;qat; ti] father. backward remote areas were later very well tUei=h feykuk ,oa ns[kuk bR;kfnA When the gentle man, the shop owner, placed in Government Departments of the state. heard that Shyama was the grand-daughter of Dina Nath ji was a staunch supporter of â¢Â·üUUU ·¤Úð¢ : Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar, he said, “Oh, you are Hindutava and hard core Muslims hated him for 9716137392, 9910280768 This story of Kashmiryat and many such other stories were lost and became redundant on 19 January 1990, when the last straw of Kashmiryat was burnt down by those who were completely ceased by fanatic ·¤àØ «¤çá ÖßÙ, âñññ€ÅÚ—34, Ùô°Çæ mindset and annihilated the existence of Kashmir Pandit community from their own ancestral land.
36 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 37 in Prakriti. We shall also discuss the appearance a. Malini, Vol. -II, No. 26, pp 36-38 (July of physical forces in the sphere of materiality as 2019-September 2019) proclaimed by modern science and try to relate b. Naad, Vol . XXIX, No. 07, pp 44-46 these with the five energies of Param Shiva. (July 2019) - Usha Munshi Acknowledgements : 2. Body and Cosmology in Kashmir The author is immensely grateful to his Gurudev Shaivism, Gavin D. Flood, Published by Gurumayi Swami Chidvilasananda and her Mellen Research University Press, San Gurus Swami Muktananda and Bhagavan Francisco, pp 45-46, 1993) Nityananda of Ganeshpuri (India) for their blessings and constant inner inspiration. The 3. The Splendor of Recognition, Swami author is highly grateful to Ishwar Asharam Shantananda, (A Siddha Yoga Publication, The Lost Story of Kashmiryat Trust of Swami Lakshmanjoo for giving an published by SYDA Foundation, South opportunityto participate in workshops / Fallsburg, NY (2003) t was 1976 Summer. Shyama Koul had the grand-daughter of Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar. sadhana shibirs organized by the Trust where 4. I s h w a r a P r a t y a b h i j n a K a r i k a o f come from US to Srinagar to visit her Wait till I finish processing her order. I have to fruitful discussions were made with Acharya Utpaladeva, B. N. Pandit 4.1 – 4.6, pp 194- family. One day Shyama and her husband tell you a story about Pandit ji.” And, he got busy (Dr) Nihar Purohit and Prof. M.L. Kokiloo as 96, published by Muktabodha Indological I were taking a stroll on Residency Road. They with Ms. Chopra. Faculty and other participants to understand fine Research Institute, New Delhi (2004) were walking on the footpath in the most posh Shyama became little worried and nervous intricacies of Kashmir Shaivism. The author 5. Kshemaraja’s Parapravishika, Entrance and up-market area of the city with shops too. She was not sure what story the Shop owner pays heartfelt thanks to all of them. into the Supreme Reality, Researched by displaying beautiful artifacts, which used to be a had to tell her. Typing of the manuscript and drawing of Swami Lakshmanjoo. Published by, John treat to the eyes. Suddenly, one tall and Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar was a self made figures done by the daughter of the author Ms. Huges, Universal Shaiva Fellowship, pp handsome elderly gentle man, standing in front person. He lost his mother when he was twelve. Deepti Verma at Bangalore is highly 18-23 (2006) of a shop drew their attention towards him. He When his mother was at death bed, he promised appreciated. 6. Pratyabhijnahradayam, The Secret of Self- started with an interesting and unusual her that he will look after his younger siblings. References : Recognition by Jaideva Singh, pp 12-16. conversation which went on something like this He started taking tuitions of children to earn 1. Play of Five Energies of Shiva, Manohar Published by Motilal Banarasidass – “I can tell that you are Kashmiris, but you don't money and run the household. At the same time, Lal Kalra, Publishers Pvt Ltd; Delhi (1998) live here. Let me see…hmm… you are not from he studied himself. He would read under the UK. I can safely say that you are from USA.” street lamp post to save oil. He was a strict And then he invited them into his shop. disciplinarian, honest and fair person. He was t; eka 'kkfjdk Just at that time, one young lady entered his socially conscious, and was involved in many shop. She asked him if her order was ready. social activities along with his like-minded During the conversation it became apparent that friends. iafMr ckyÑ".k 'kkL=h ¼fp=dwV okys½ the young lady was the daughter of one Colonel Pandit ji started his career as teacher in the Chopra. This name was familiar to Shyama, and Department of Education of the J & K State. iz/kku iafMr she suddenly realized that Colonel Chopra had Subsequently, he was promoted to the post of been the client of her grandfather, Pandit Dina Head Master / Principal and then to the post of Nath Fotedar – a renowned lawyer of his times. Inspector of Schools. He used to visit the remote She wanted to confirm it from the lady who had areas of the state and motivate students come to the shop to pick up her order. Both the (particularly those from low castes) for higher ·¤à×èÚè ·¤×ü·UUU æ¢Ç ¢çÇÌ ladies exchanged some niceties, and Ms. Chopra studies. He would help these students yXu] nsoxq.k] dkgkuFkqj] es[ky] tUefnu] x`gizos'k] Hkwfe iwtk] uoxzg iwtk] invited her to visit the hotel Hiland owned by her financially also. Some of these students from cM+k gou] nWfge~] dWfge] f'kojkf=] dky liZ;ksx] egke`R;qat; ti] father. backward remote areas were later very well tUei=h feykuk ,oa ns[kuk bR;kfnA When the gentle man, the shop owner, placed in Government Departments of the state. heard that Shyama was the grand-daughter of Dina Nath ji was a staunch supporter of â¢Â·üUUU ·¤Úð¢ : Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar, he said, “Oh, you are Hindutava and hard core Muslims hated him for 9716137392, 9910280768 This story of Kashmiryat and many such other stories were lost and became redundant on 19 January 1990, when the last straw of Kashmiryat was burnt down by those who were completely ceased by fanatic ·¤àØ «¤çá ÖßÙ, âñññ€ÅÚ—34, Ùô°Çæ mindset and annihilated the existence of Kashmir Pandit community from their own ancestral land.
36 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 37 that. It was because of Muslim politics, he had to business of selling to British Army molten iron resign from his government job. At that time, the obtained from melting nails. These traders government jobs were the only source of would hoard the molten iron and then sell the livelihood, particularly for Kashmiri Pandits. He same to British at huge margins. This was a - Dr. Upinder K. Zutshi had to think about an alternative source of lucrative business at those times. earning. So, at the age of 50, he took admission Seeing potential to earn a lot of money in in Lucknow University and studied law. He this line of business, the erstwhile teacher also subsequently became a lawyer of repute, and had engaged in this business. This way he amassed a clientele ranging from poor Muslim peasants to lot of money. But, he was later arrested for people like Col. Chopra. Shyama was nervous hoarding essential material, and produced in the because she did not know what a Muslim shop court. There he saw Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar in Why No General Upheaval Against Our Plight owner will say about her grandfather, who had a Black Coat as a prosecutor lawyer. He got reputation of being a strong supporter of goose bumps. Pandit ji too recognized the gentle Hindutava and which did not go down well with man, and came near him. Pandit ji advised him n the January issue of Naad the Editor has despite the fact that some Hindus from Kashmir many Muslim politicians of that time. that one can earn money (may not be huge expressed his anguish that “The three boast of the fact that “they don’t believe in Finally, the shop owner started with his amount) honestly too, and that he can help him decades of Kashmiri Hindu genocide has Casteism and hence have no castes”. That is self story about Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar. It seems to get released with very mild sentence provided I not yet woken up the Indians as it seems their delusion. What is the division between Karkun that he was teacher in a school, where Pandit ji he promised to follow the path of honesty lives do not matter to the countrymen”. Before Pandits, Gour and “Buhirs”? happened to be the Principal. One day, the thereafter. The erstwhile Muslim School teacher this Colonel Tej K. Tikoo in his “Kashmir: Its Now coming to the question of behavior of teacher (Muslim shop owner) came late to the was released and in turn he kept his promise to Aborigines and their Exodus” has also remaining of Hindu population in rest of India. school. This angered Dina Nath ji, who was a lead an honest life. He established a successful expressed the same sentiment when he says that We carry the negative baggage of what strict disciplinarian and did not even spare his and honest business in the valley and in other “The indifference of general public [in India Brahmins in different parts of India are Son in law for being late to work when he was parts of the world. towards the forced exodus of Hindus from perceived to have done to the different castes working as a lawyer. He transferred the teacher This was Kashmiryat, where the two Kashmir] cannot be explained”. On the contrary amongst “Other Backward Classes” and (shop owner) to some remote village school. The people did not allow their strong identification I find it pretty simple to understand and explain. “Scheduled Castes” historically. Upper castes Muslim teacher was very disgruntled about it. with their own faiths come in the way of I do not have to take much of your time and and Brahmins in particular are perceived to have He found it very hard to walk through forests and following the basic tenets of morality and space to explain the attitude of Muslims in rest of been responsible for their poor plight. Just have negotiate streamlets to reach the school. He did fairness. This story of Kashmiryat and many India. They are sympathetic to the “cause” of a look at what some thinkers have to say in the not want to continue with this job and ultimately such other stories were lost and became Kashmiri Muslims. Hence they can easily context of caste in India. For example one can resigned from the same. redundant on 19 January 1990, when the last overlook what has been done to Kashmiri Pandits. look at what Jyotirao Phule a social reformer It was the time when the World War II was straw of Kashmiryat was burnt down by those That is evident from their reaction to the virtual from Maharashtra or E.V. Ramaswami in progress. The British Army needed molten who were completely ceased by fanatic mindset abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution by popularly known as Periyar in Tamil Nadu have iron to make cannon balls to be used in the war. and annihilated the existence of Kashmir Pandit the Parliament. That they continue to live in India to say about it. Also what Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, the Many people in the valley engaged in the community from their own ancestral land. after the partition of the country does not matter architect of Indian Constitution has to say. The much and not negate the basic fact that it is they on latter was frustrated to the great extent about the whose behest Pakistan was created by question of caste among Hindus and the practice Sankat Niwaran Chaturthi 12th Feb 2020 Events of the Month Mohammed Ali Jinnah. The territories which of untouchability against the scheduled castes Hora Ashtami 16th Feb 2020 came to constitute the Pakistani State were not i.e. the Dalits that he led his followers into eager and enthusiastic initially for the partition of Buddhism. It should be an eye opener that prior Shivaratri (Herath) 20th Feb 2020 the country and creation of Pakistan. to 1931 Muslim upsurge in Jammu and Kashmir So far as the Hindus in general are Dalits in Jammu Province were not permitted to Dooen Amavasya 23rd Feb 2020 concerned they are from time immemorial enter places of worship, the temples. What divided into different Castes. It is the caste Swami Vivekananad has to say about the Kumar Shashti 29th Feb 2020 which matters to them and not the so called condition of the downtrodden lower caste Teal Ashtami 2nd March 2020 “Hindus”. In fact unlike the concept of Umma historically is also revealing. It is the Brahmins amongst Muslims across the world the notion of who are considered to have legitimized the Purnima (Holi) 9th March 2020 being Hindu is not intrinsic to their perception practice of hereditary division into hierarchy of and understanding of their self identity. Look to castes. A Dalit contemporary of mine in Note Panchak Starts on 22nd Feb 2020 and ends on 27th Feb 2020 the self perception of Hindus in Kashmir. They Jawaharlal Nehru University said once that how Events of the Month perceive themselves to be Brahmins – that is a could not Muslim invaders rule India for caste identity and not religious one. This is centuries when one fourth of the population
38 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 39 that. It was because of Muslim politics, he had to business of selling to British Army molten iron resign from his government job. At that time, the obtained from melting nails. These traders government jobs were the only source of would hoard the molten iron and then sell the livelihood, particularly for Kashmiri Pandits. He same to British at huge margins. This was a - Dr. Upinder K. Zutshi had to think about an alternative source of lucrative business at those times. earning. So, at the age of 50, he took admission Seeing potential to earn a lot of money in in Lucknow University and studied law. He this line of business, the erstwhile teacher also subsequently became a lawyer of repute, and had engaged in this business. This way he amassed a clientele ranging from poor Muslim peasants to lot of money. But, he was later arrested for people like Col. Chopra. Shyama was nervous hoarding essential material, and produced in the because she did not know what a Muslim shop court. There he saw Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar in Why No General Upheaval Against Our Plight owner will say about her grandfather, who had a Black Coat as a prosecutor lawyer. He got reputation of being a strong supporter of goose bumps. Pandit ji too recognized the gentle Hindutava and which did not go down well with man, and came near him. Pandit ji advised him n the January issue of Naad the Editor has despite the fact that some Hindus from Kashmir many Muslim politicians of that time. that one can earn money (may not be huge expressed his anguish that “The three boast of the fact that “they don’t believe in Finally, the shop owner started with his amount) honestly too, and that he can help him decades of Kashmiri Hindu genocide has Casteism and hence have no castes”. That is self story about Pandit Dina Nath Fotedar. It seems to get released with very mild sentence provided I not yet woken up the Indians as it seems their delusion. What is the division between Karkun that he was teacher in a school, where Pandit ji he promised to follow the path of honesty lives do not matter to the countrymen”. Before Pandits, Gour and “Buhirs”? happened to be the Principal. One day, the thereafter. The erstwhile Muslim School teacher this Colonel Tej K. Tikoo in his “Kashmir: Its Now coming to the question of behavior of teacher (Muslim shop owner) came late to the was released and in turn he kept his promise to Aborigines and their Exodus” has also remaining of Hindu population in rest of India. school. This angered Dina Nath ji, who was a lead an honest life. He established a successful expressed the same sentiment when he says that We carry the negative baggage of what strict disciplinarian and did not even spare his and honest business in the valley and in other “The indifference of general public [in India Brahmins in different parts of India are Son in law for being late to work when he was parts of the world. towards the forced exodus of Hindus from perceived to have done to the different castes working as a lawyer. He transferred the teacher This was Kashmiryat, where the two Kashmir] cannot be explained”. On the contrary amongst “Other Backward Classes” and (shop owner) to some remote village school. The people did not allow their strong identification I find it pretty simple to understand and explain. “Scheduled Castes” historically. Upper castes Muslim teacher was very disgruntled about it. with their own faiths come in the way of I do not have to take much of your time and and Brahmins in particular are perceived to have He found it very hard to walk through forests and following the basic tenets of morality and space to explain the attitude of Muslims in rest of been responsible for their poor plight. Just have negotiate streamlets to reach the school. He did fairness. This story of Kashmiryat and many India. They are sympathetic to the “cause” of a look at what some thinkers have to say in the not want to continue with this job and ultimately such other stories were lost and became Kashmiri Muslims. Hence they can easily context of caste in India. For example one can resigned from the same. redundant on 19 January 1990, when the last overlook what has been done to Kashmiri Pandits. look at what Jyotirao Phule a social reformer It was the time when the World War II was straw of Kashmiryat was burnt down by those That is evident from their reaction to the virtual from Maharashtra or E.V. Ramaswami in progress. The British Army needed molten who were completely ceased by fanatic mindset abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution by popularly known as Periyar in Tamil Nadu have iron to make cannon balls to be used in the war. and annihilated the existence of Kashmir Pandit the Parliament. That they continue to live in India to say about it. Also what Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, the Many people in the valley engaged in the community from their own ancestral land. after the partition of the country does not matter architect of Indian Constitution has to say. The much and not negate the basic fact that it is they on latter was frustrated to the great extent about the whose behest Pakistan was created by question of caste among Hindus and the practice Sankat Niwaran Chaturthi 12th Feb 2020 Events of the Month Mohammed Ali Jinnah. The territories which of untouchability against the scheduled castes Hora Ashtami 16th Feb 2020 came to constitute the Pakistani State were not i.e. the Dalits that he led his followers into eager and enthusiastic initially for the partition of Buddhism. It should be an eye opener that prior Shivaratri (Herath) 20th Feb 2020 the country and creation of Pakistan. to 1931 Muslim upsurge in Jammu and Kashmir So far as the Hindus in general are Dalits in Jammu Province were not permitted to Dooen Amavasya 23rd Feb 2020 concerned they are from time immemorial enter places of worship, the temples. What divided into different Castes. It is the caste Swami Vivekananad has to say about the Kumar Shashti 29th Feb 2020 which matters to them and not the so called condition of the downtrodden lower caste Teal Ashtami 2nd March 2020 “Hindus”. In fact unlike the concept of Umma historically is also revealing. It is the Brahmins amongst Muslims across the world the notion of who are considered to have legitimized the Purnima (Holi) 9th March 2020 being Hindu is not intrinsic to their perception practice of hereditary division into hierarchy of and understanding of their self identity. Look to castes. A Dalit contemporary of mine in Note Panchak Starts on 22nd Feb 2020 and ends on 27th Feb 2020 the self perception of Hindus in Kashmir. They Jawaharlal Nehru University said once that how Events of the Month perceive themselves to be Brahmins – that is a could not Muslim invaders rule India for caste identity and not religious one. This is centuries when one fourth of the population
38 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 39 Book Review (Dalits) had been reduced into being be explained by the fact that Kashmiri Hindus untouchables. How can we expect this segment who came out of Kashmir prior to 1990 proudly of Indian population to have empathy for our proclaim that they are not migrants thereby plight. To my mind caste has been the biggest meaning that post-1990 migrants happen to be 'ROOM IN OUR HEARTS' bane of Indian society and Hindus in particular. of different stock and inferior people. To put the A Collection of Short Stories The word Hindu has been coined by outsiders whole thing poignantly, I believe, that those of from Middle East for us and not we ourselves. our younger generation who marry outside caste Writer - Dr K L Chowdhury We identify ourselves in terms of caste and keep and produce mixed progeny can expect and Book Review by Tej K Tikoo by and large confined to it. How do we then claim empathy for themselves tomorrow from Dr K L Chowdhury's latest book, Room in Our expect empathy and concern from rest of India others as Hindus. Hearts, hit the stands a few months back. This is a towards Kashmiri Pandits. Vedas had proposed The less said about Liberals like Manish division of people into Varnas in terms of Tiwari of Indian National Congress or third volume of short stories written by the functions in society. There could be movement Dr.Farooq Abdullah of All J&K National renowned doctor-author after his earlier two of individuals across Varnas. But we perverted Conference the better. They are busy in seeking volumes, Faith and Frenzy and Why Don't You the principle into creation of hereditary and consolidating their vote banks amongst Convert, became instant hits. hierarchical endogamous divisions of the Muslims and hold the then Governor Jagmohan Like his earlier two volumes, this collection of society. The ridiculous extent to which we go can responsible for our exodus. short stories is also intense, interesting, comic, ecstatic and tragic. This volume confirms that Dr Chowdhury is not just a doctor- turned- author but MARTYRS OF JIHAD IN KASHMIR also a psychoanalyst, naturopath, psychiatrist, nature-healer and much more-all rolled into one. In February List of Martyrs his brief introduction to the book, Dr Chowdhury Team NAAD pays homage to the martyrs who were brutally killed by Jihadis in Kashmir which eventually led to makes it abundantly clear that his window to the the ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandit's from their Homeland. The list given below is not comprehensive. We world is his clinical chamber where, “…..I see all types of people of every stratum of society- request community members, friends and relatives of victims to share with us the details of martyrs so that a list is the common citizens and the elite, the intelligent and the impaired, the nervous and the constantly updated. Due to the violent & disturbed conditions prevailing in Kashmir during the initial phase of composed.” It is through these people he learns of myriad issues that beset our humanity, militancy, there may be some discrepancies prevailing in the information given below. impacting each one in our own way. And it's on these people and on their accounts that most of SR. NO NAME LOCATION KILLING DATE his stories are based. There is an old saying, repeated often after our brutal displacement from Kashmir. It goes 01 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Thusoo Trehgam, Kupwara 01.02.1990 something like this, “You can throw Pandits out of Kashmir, but you cannot take Kashmir out 02 Sh. Satish Kumar Tikoo Karfali Mohalla, Srinagar 02.02.1990 of a Kashmiri Pandit.” This is precisely true about Dr K L Chowdhury. Having done his education in Kashmir and spent all his pre-exodus life as a medical practitioner there, he was 03 Sh. Tej Krishen Razdan Gawakadal, Srinagar 12.02.1990 exposed to every aspect of Kashmiri life; their religious traditions, social customs, day to day 04 Sh. Rattan Lal Srinagar 13.02.1990 life, inter and intra-community relations, beliefs, etc. etc. Therefore, a large number of his stories in the present volume revolve around Kashmir and Kashmiris; their prejudices, 05 Sh. Lassa Koul Bemina, Srinagar 13.02.1990 superstitions, folklore and the shared commonality between all Kashmiris before exodus. 06 Sh. Anil Bhan Kanikadal, Srinagar 16.02.1990 What makes Dr Chowdhury a superb story-teller is his ability to look beyond what appears on the face of the protagonist; be it a patient, an acquaintance or a casual contact. His 07 Sh. Ashok Qazi Tankipora, Srinagar 23.02.1990 queries help him understand the underlying causes of the ailment. Consequently, he learns of 08 Sh. Moti Singh Kathua 27.02.1990 numerous interesting details. With his command over the language, eye for detail and felicity with words, he narrates these interesting episodes in the most gut-wrenching manner that 09 Sh. Naveen Saproo Habbakadal, Srinagar 27.02.1990 keeps a reader glued to the story with eager anticipation. 10 Sh. P.L.Foteadar Bijebehara, Anantanag 28.02.1990 Some of his stories deal with the significant changes which have come over both the Kashmiri Muslim society as also the displaced Kashmiri Pandits during the last 30 years of 11 Sh. Ashok Kumar 04.02.2000 our exile. In one of his stories, the author brings out the dishonesty of a Muslim family of 12 Sh. Unshoo 04.02.2000 Kashmir which grabbed an apple orchard belonging to a Kashmiri Pandit woman, Veena. The 13 Sh. Veer Ji 04.02.2000 story brings out the helplessness of Veena who is called to the village from Jammu through a
40 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 41 Book Review (Dalits) had been reduced into being be explained by the fact that Kashmiri Hindus untouchables. How can we expect this segment who came out of Kashmir prior to 1990 proudly of Indian population to have empathy for our proclaim that they are not migrants thereby plight. To my mind caste has been the biggest meaning that post-1990 migrants happen to be 'ROOM IN OUR HEARTS' bane of Indian society and Hindus in particular. of different stock and inferior people. To put the A Collection of Short Stories The word Hindu has been coined by outsiders whole thing poignantly, I believe, that those of from Middle East for us and not we ourselves. our younger generation who marry outside caste Writer - Dr K L Chowdhury We identify ourselves in terms of caste and keep and produce mixed progeny can expect and Book Review by Tej K Tikoo by and large confined to it. How do we then claim empathy for themselves tomorrow from Dr K L Chowdhury's latest book, Room in Our expect empathy and concern from rest of India others as Hindus. Hearts, hit the stands a few months back. This is a towards Kashmiri Pandits. Vedas had proposed The less said about Liberals like Manish division of people into Varnas in terms of Tiwari of Indian National Congress or third volume of short stories written by the functions in society. There could be movement Dr.Farooq Abdullah of All J&K National renowned doctor-author after his earlier two of individuals across Varnas. But we perverted Conference the better. They are busy in seeking volumes, Faith and Frenzy and Why Don't You the principle into creation of hereditary and consolidating their vote banks amongst Convert, became instant hits. hierarchical endogamous divisions of the Muslims and hold the then Governor Jagmohan Like his earlier two volumes, this collection of society. The ridiculous extent to which we go can responsible for our exodus. short stories is also intense, interesting, comic, ecstatic and tragic. This volume confirms that Dr Chowdhury is not just a doctor- turned- author but MARTYRS OF JIHAD IN KASHMIR also a psychoanalyst, naturopath, psychiatrist, nature-healer and much more-all rolled into one. In February List of Martyrs his brief introduction to the book, Dr Chowdhury Team NAAD pays homage to the martyrs who were brutally killed by Jihadis in Kashmir which eventually led to makes it abundantly clear that his window to the the ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandit's from their Homeland. The list given below is not comprehensive. We world is his clinical chamber where, “…..I see all types of people of every stratum of society- request community members, friends and relatives of victims to share with us the details of martyrs so that a list is the common citizens and the elite, the intelligent and the impaired, the nervous and the constantly updated. Due to the violent & disturbed conditions prevailing in Kashmir during the initial phase of composed.” It is through these people he learns of myriad issues that beset our humanity, militancy, there may be some discrepancies prevailing in the information given below. impacting each one in our own way. And it's on these people and on their accounts that most of SR. NO NAME LOCATION KILLING DATE his stories are based. There is an old saying, repeated often after our brutal displacement from Kashmir. It goes 01 Sh. Ramesh Kumar Thusoo Trehgam, Kupwara 01.02.1990 something like this, “You can throw Pandits out of Kashmir, but you cannot take Kashmir out 02 Sh. Satish Kumar Tikoo Karfali Mohalla, Srinagar 02.02.1990 of a Kashmiri Pandit.” This is precisely true about Dr K L Chowdhury. Having done his education in Kashmir and spent all his pre-exodus life as a medical practitioner there, he was 03 Sh. Tej Krishen Razdan Gawakadal, Srinagar 12.02.1990 exposed to every aspect of Kashmiri life; their religious traditions, social customs, day to day 04 Sh. Rattan Lal Srinagar 13.02.1990 life, inter and intra-community relations, beliefs, etc. etc. Therefore, a large number of his stories in the present volume revolve around Kashmir and Kashmiris; their prejudices, 05 Sh. Lassa Koul Bemina, Srinagar 13.02.1990 superstitions, folklore and the shared commonality between all Kashmiris before exodus. 06 Sh. Anil Bhan Kanikadal, Srinagar 16.02.1990 What makes Dr Chowdhury a superb story-teller is his ability to look beyond what appears on the face of the protagonist; be it a patient, an acquaintance or a casual contact. His 07 Sh. Ashok Qazi Tankipora, Srinagar 23.02.1990 queries help him understand the underlying causes of the ailment. Consequently, he learns of 08 Sh. Moti Singh Kathua 27.02.1990 numerous interesting details. With his command over the language, eye for detail and felicity with words, he narrates these interesting episodes in the most gut-wrenching manner that 09 Sh. Naveen Saproo Habbakadal, Srinagar 27.02.1990 keeps a reader glued to the story with eager anticipation. 10 Sh. P.L.Foteadar Bijebehara, Anantanag 28.02.1990 Some of his stories deal with the significant changes which have come over both the Kashmiri Muslim society as also the displaced Kashmiri Pandits during the last 30 years of 11 Sh. Ashok Kumar 04.02.2000 our exile. In one of his stories, the author brings out the dishonesty of a Muslim family of 12 Sh. Unshoo 04.02.2000 Kashmir which grabbed an apple orchard belonging to a Kashmiri Pandit woman, Veena. The 13 Sh. Veer Ji 04.02.2000 story brings out the helplessness of Veena who is called to the village from Jammu through a
40 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 41 COUNSELLING Vijay Kashkari ploy. Here, she is confronted by a hostile assemblage of villagers, including many sporting flowing white beard, the symbol of their pious religiosity. She is bullied into accepting most unfair terms and made to part with her land by those very elders who were supposed to be fair NAAD Education Folio to her. What is even worse, after paying her one installment, the buyer does not pay her any more installments, as agreed upon in the gathering. As she neither has the resources nor the îî AREER OP IONS IN INDIA mostly after higher school or secondary school Career is defined as 'A particular occupation for education, in other words, careers which one can strength to continue pursuing the case, she gives up the fight; receiving only Rs. 3 Lakhs for which one is trained'. We understand it's far- pursue before graduation. Here we aren't dealing her land whose market value is Rs 33 lakhs. Incidentally, this did not happen in 1990, but in reaching impact and its scope, even more, better, with just summer jobs or selling lemonades but we 2010, twenty years after the exodus in 1990. than we have ever realised. This scenario wasn't are viewing a larger picture. Students who wish to Another story recounts the turmoil in which Satish finds himself due to bouts of evident in ancient times, nobody cared about pursue a career immediately after their school can depression and anxiety that he suffers intermittently. Satish is a survivor of Nadimarg. To career, everybody was happy with whatever opt for various professions depending upon their skills and interests. These are convenient and in recapitulate briefly, the Jihadi militants carried out a brutal massacre of Kashmiri Pandits, profession they were pursuing. Industrialization and the growth of education in the global economy, certain sense and cases profitable careers as who had preferred to stay back in the valley after 1989-90 exodus of the community. The made us realise the importance of career and how compared to graduation based careers. Convenient planned murder of 24 Kashmiri Pandits was carried out in the dead of night (2.30 A.M) on 23 one can plan a career. Thus, in times when we could careers aren't necessarily the easiest ones, they March, 2003, thirteen years after the exodus. Those killed included 11 men, 11 women and 2 think of being just a 'doctor', 'Engineer' or a require as much hard work or even more, which children. Satish was one of the lucky (or as Satish would call himself, unlucky) survivors. 'Lawyer', a new breed of careers cropped up in the graduates will pursue. They are convenient in the 21st century. Now, we have more career options sense that they can be achieved after passing out of However, the incident left him scarred for life, with images of that horrible massacre than we ever had before and these choices have school as they don't require graduation. The appearing in front of his eyes, as if the whole macabre event was happening right then. For provided us with unlimited opportunities to choose profitability of an after-school career is based any doctor, Satish would have been another patient, to be treated for manifest symptoms of a career. On the flip side, so many choices perplex largely on an individuals' proficiency. Depending depression and anxiety; but not for Dr Chowdhury. On learning that Satish was a Nadimarg one's mind as to 'What career one should pursue?'. upon this proficiency, one may earn as much as a survivor and an eye witness to those horrible happenings, the doctor speaks to him with To add to the woes of the prospective candidate, graduate or postgraduate professional. various breakthroughs in science and technology Why do students opt for 'After School utmost care, tact and empathy; in the process, gaining his confidence and trust. Gradually, have introduced 'Never Heard of' specializations Careers'? Satish's diffidence is broken and he unburdens himself of all the pent-up emotions that he had and their consequent careers. There are a variety of reasons why many accumulated within himself. Satish shares many personal details with his doctor that helps the The importance of choosing the right career students go for 'After School Careers'. These have latter to cure him of his malady and tell us his tragic story. is the most complicated one. There are professions been explained below : v In another story, the author brings out the deep-rooted fears based on superstitions (or in which are 'In Demand' and those which are 'Not in Poor in Studies: Many people aren't good in Demand'. These 'In Demand' professions are studies even though they have high IQ. Constant the context of some), faith in the supernatural. In 'Nagraj's wish', Dr Chowdhury relates how a lucrative and their opposing counterpart isn't. nagging and embarrassments at school force them series of coincidences were interpreted by the protagonist of the story, Dr Sharma, as a Here, it becomes easy for one to choose a career to pursue a career upon completion of schooling significant message from the almighty, which the former must act upon for his own good. In which is obvious - 'In Demand' ones. For most of rather than hanging a few years more in college for this case, the messenger is a cobra with a raised body and a royally-spread hood, appearing at us, money matters the most when it comes to bearing insults. v Lack or Shortage of Funds: Most of the crucial moments, when the former is in the process of finalizing an important deal. To anyone pursuing a career. However, some of us are passionate about what we do and we follow our students who are eager to earn as early as possible else, the appearance of a cobra, particularly in the rough, rocky and scrubby terrain of Jammu instincts rather than our convictions. And, there are are the ones who go for such careers. The cause of region, might be a normal occurrence; but for Dr Sharma, it was not so. Acting on the message some who will curb their aspired desires to follow their eagerness is the financial constraints which which Dr Sharma interprets according to his own volition, relieves him of what could those which provide more money in the pocket. force them to look for a job rather than study at Such professionals might not become as successful college. otherwise be the harbinger of something unwanted. v Quite a few stories in the book date back to decades before our exodus. These stories as they should be, they might not be as efficient as Experience: There are certain individuals who their job requires them to be and even if they want 'First-hand Job Experience'. The reasons can retain their relevance even today. One such story is a heart-wrenching tale of an unfortunate achieve success, it is achieved at the cost of their be varied, some of which could be planning for a young woman, whom the fate seems to have particularly chosen for receiving cruel blows at real aspirations. Then there are those of us who are greater position upon graduation nationally or regular intervals in her life, right till the end; from pre-exodus days to many years after our in a state of confusion, which careers to choose? internationally. In some cases, it could be simply exodus. The story brings out the base instincts of human nature, as displayed by Dulari's close Who to look for guidance and information? It is because of resume weight age or simply ambitious attitude. relatives. The author rightly says in the beginning of this story, “The tragic tale needs to be here that our role comes into place, as the foremost objective of this section is based on guiding you in v Early Start: People who don't have jobs are told to remind us of destiny's unseen hands twisting and turning our lives at its will, leaving us the best possible way and the cheapest too! mostly looked down upon even when they have with little control over ourselves.” This story is so powerful and tragic that the reader can îî AF ER S OOL AREERS just completed school. It becomes a prestige issue barely prevent his eyes from moistening. After school careers can be referred to those which for many and they want to be known as employed The present volume is a collection of twenty-two short stories, occupying 275 pages in can be followed upon completing one's schooling, rather than being tagged as 'Unemployed'. So a job
42 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 43 COUNSELLING Vijay Kashkari ploy. Here, she is confronted by a hostile assemblage of villagers, including many sporting flowing white beard, the symbol of their pious religiosity. She is bullied into accepting most unfair terms and made to part with her land by those very elders who were supposed to be fair NAAD Education Folio to her. What is even worse, after paying her one installment, the buyer does not pay her any more installments, as agreed upon in the gathering. As she neither has the resources nor the îî AREER OP IONS IN INDIA mostly after higher school or secondary school Career is defined as 'A particular occupation for education, in other words, careers which one can strength to continue pursuing the case, she gives up the fight; receiving only Rs. 3 Lakhs for which one is trained'. We understand it's far- pursue before graduation. Here we aren't dealing her land whose market value is Rs 33 lakhs. Incidentally, this did not happen in 1990, but in reaching impact and its scope, even more, better, with just summer jobs or selling lemonades but we 2010, twenty years after the exodus in 1990. than we have ever realised. This scenario wasn't are viewing a larger picture. Students who wish to Another story recounts the turmoil in which Satish finds himself due to bouts of evident in ancient times, nobody cared about pursue a career immediately after their school can depression and anxiety that he suffers intermittently. Satish is a survivor of Nadimarg. To career, everybody was happy with whatever opt for various professions depending upon their skills and interests. These are convenient and in recapitulate briefly, the Jihadi militants carried out a brutal massacre of Kashmiri Pandits, profession they were pursuing. Industrialization and the growth of education in the global economy, certain sense and cases profitable careers as who had preferred to stay back in the valley after 1989-90 exodus of the community. The made us realise the importance of career and how compared to graduation based careers. Convenient planned murder of 24 Kashmiri Pandits was carried out in the dead of night (2.30 A.M) on 23 one can plan a career. Thus, in times when we could careers aren't necessarily the easiest ones, they March, 2003, thirteen years after the exodus. Those killed included 11 men, 11 women and 2 think of being just a 'doctor', 'Engineer' or a require as much hard work or even more, which children. Satish was one of the lucky (or as Satish would call himself, unlucky) survivors. 'Lawyer', a new breed of careers cropped up in the graduates will pursue. They are convenient in the 21st century. Now, we have more career options sense that they can be achieved after passing out of However, the incident left him scarred for life, with images of that horrible massacre than we ever had before and these choices have school as they don't require graduation. The appearing in front of his eyes, as if the whole macabre event was happening right then. For provided us with unlimited opportunities to choose profitability of an after-school career is based any doctor, Satish would have been another patient, to be treated for manifest symptoms of a career. On the flip side, so many choices perplex largely on an individuals' proficiency. Depending depression and anxiety; but not for Dr Chowdhury. On learning that Satish was a Nadimarg one's mind as to 'What career one should pursue?'. upon this proficiency, one may earn as much as a survivor and an eye witness to those horrible happenings, the doctor speaks to him with To add to the woes of the prospective candidate, graduate or postgraduate professional. various breakthroughs in science and technology Why do students opt for 'After School utmost care, tact and empathy; in the process, gaining his confidence and trust. Gradually, have introduced 'Never Heard of' specializations Careers'? Satish's diffidence is broken and he unburdens himself of all the pent-up emotions that he had and their consequent careers. There are a variety of reasons why many accumulated within himself. Satish shares many personal details with his doctor that helps the The importance of choosing the right career students go for 'After School Careers'. These have latter to cure him of his malady and tell us his tragic story. is the most complicated one. There are professions been explained below : v In another story, the author brings out the deep-rooted fears based on superstitions (or in which are 'In Demand' and those which are 'Not in Poor in Studies: Many people aren't good in Demand'. These 'In Demand' professions are studies even though they have high IQ. Constant the context of some), faith in the supernatural. In 'Nagraj's wish', Dr Chowdhury relates how a lucrative and their opposing counterpart isn't. nagging and embarrassments at school force them series of coincidences were interpreted by the protagonist of the story, Dr Sharma, as a Here, it becomes easy for one to choose a career to pursue a career upon completion of schooling significant message from the almighty, which the former must act upon for his own good. In which is obvious - 'In Demand' ones. For most of rather than hanging a few years more in college for this case, the messenger is a cobra with a raised body and a royally-spread hood, appearing at us, money matters the most when it comes to bearing insults. v Lack or Shortage of Funds: Most of the crucial moments, when the former is in the process of finalizing an important deal. To anyone pursuing a career. However, some of us are passionate about what we do and we follow our students who are eager to earn as early as possible else, the appearance of a cobra, particularly in the rough, rocky and scrubby terrain of Jammu instincts rather than our convictions. And, there are are the ones who go for such careers. The cause of region, might be a normal occurrence; but for Dr Sharma, it was not so. Acting on the message some who will curb their aspired desires to follow their eagerness is the financial constraints which which Dr Sharma interprets according to his own volition, relieves him of what could those which provide more money in the pocket. force them to look for a job rather than study at Such professionals might not become as successful college. otherwise be the harbinger of something unwanted. v Quite a few stories in the book date back to decades before our exodus. These stories as they should be, they might not be as efficient as Experience: There are certain individuals who their job requires them to be and even if they want 'First-hand Job Experience'. The reasons can retain their relevance even today. One such story is a heart-wrenching tale of an unfortunate achieve success, it is achieved at the cost of their be varied, some of which could be planning for a young woman, whom the fate seems to have particularly chosen for receiving cruel blows at real aspirations. Then there are those of us who are greater position upon graduation nationally or regular intervals in her life, right till the end; from pre-exodus days to many years after our in a state of confusion, which careers to choose? internationally. In some cases, it could be simply exodus. The story brings out the base instincts of human nature, as displayed by Dulari's close Who to look for guidance and information? It is because of resume weight age or simply ambitious attitude. relatives. The author rightly says in the beginning of this story, “The tragic tale needs to be here that our role comes into place, as the foremost objective of this section is based on guiding you in v Early Start: People who don't have jobs are told to remind us of destiny's unseen hands twisting and turning our lives at its will, leaving us the best possible way and the cheapest too! mostly looked down upon even when they have with little control over ourselves.” This story is so powerful and tragic that the reader can îî AF ER S OOL AREERS just completed school. It becomes a prestige issue barely prevent his eyes from moistening. After school careers can be referred to those which for many and they want to be known as employed The present volume is a collection of twenty-two short stories, occupying 275 pages in can be followed upon completing one's schooling, rather than being tagged as 'Unemployed'. So a job
42 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 43 immediately after school is the immediate answer îî COMMERCIAL PILOT is a slight change in the past and present. The who are career wary. Computing at all levels is being to the society. v Commercial Pilot is another area where the conventional careers i.e. Doctor, Engineer, done to produce efficiency and effectiveness. A lot of v Enough Education: Candidates who are tired of skills are more important that the qualifications, Teacher and Lawyers, still hold their ground but business and communication is conducted on the studying and feel burdened with the monotonous even though qualification is more of a formality. the IT sector is growing at an enormous pace. Internet as it is fast and convenient. People today regime of education opt for such careers. For them, This is because most pilot academies require high Present and future careers require computerization shop sitting at their homes and organise virtual school education is enough education. They are schooling as a pre-requisite and in the end, it is the as the new technology is superior to it's meetings using It resources. Today Information least bothered about graduation. amount of flight experience which counts the conventional counterpart. For this reason Technology is encompassing all aspects of our v A Sense of Independence: After completing most. Information Technology based careers are here to lives. Its functioning and maintenance are thus school there are many of us who have the view that îî ELECTRICIAN stay. The conventional careers are still the most essential, making the IT careers profitable and they have lived enough with their parents and it's v As long as electrical appliances are being used, pursued as they are 'Need-Based'. popular ones. time to move on. For many of them, it is riddance Electricians will never run out of jobs and However, it is not necessary that the most v Pharmaceuticals : Medicines and other from family chores and freedom from authority. subsequent cash. There are various diplomas and profitable careers will be the most pursued, for related products will always be used as long as They want to explore and carve a niche for training courses which require only basic example not everyone prefers to join politics or be doctors prescribe them. Even if one is not taking a themselves and stand on their feet and be schooling or high schooling to become an a government contractor. People at large, are prescribed medicine, one still takes off-the-shelf independent financially as well as socially. Electrician. dependent on conventional professionals as they medicines. Every day tonnes of medicines are v Source for College Fees: Schooling in various v Disc Jockey: Disc Jockey is another convenient have become an essential part of their lives. produced and those involved in its manufacturing, packaging, distribution etc. will also never run out schools is free but not necessarily in colleges. The and profitable career, especially for those who Society at large requires diseases to be cured, of business as once again this a need-based career. college education can be expensive if it is to be have an 'Ear for Music'. Here the passion becomes children to be educated, construction to be done v Law : Every organisation small or big have studied in a reputed college. This becomes a source a profession as well. Moreover, one can also and legal hassles to deal with. At some point of of motivation for those determined to make it their time or the other and in some cases even more legal advisors to deal with various legal matters. release his/her music album after a considerable Then there are disputes, criminal activities, chosen college. period of experience. often, we require the services of these v Peer Pressure: Sometimes students tend to professionals. So whether the economy is down or offences and a host of other activities for which îî RADIO JOCKEY follow their friends. They observe that certain up, these careers continue to remain unaffected as legal skills are required to resolve them. v Private radio are in vogue with even v students are earning and they aren't. It is here that they are essential for the effective functioning of Food : Food is a basic necessity for the proper educational institutes having their own channels, they indirectly get pressurised into getting a job. In any authority at any level. functioning of the body. Recession or no recession, other cases, they might be teased upon for not the career of a Radio Jockey is both profitable and v Health Care : Healthcare careers have always we need those calories to 'Make it through the day'. having an occupation even if it is part-time. in demand. All one needs is a good voice and a been the most pursued and why not? The first and We cannot ignore hunger for long and snacks have îî COMMON AFTER SCHOOL CAREERS short term course. foremost reason being that these are highly paid become a part of our daily lives. Food industry will îî also remain amongst the most profitable and v Sales Representative : One of the easiest career CALL CENTRE EXECUTIVE and esteemed. A variety of healthcare professions pursued careers. a student can pursue is that of a Sales Representative. v Call centres offers career opportunities for are emerging while some have been established v Accounting : There are something's in life Getting a job of Sales Representative is easy but fresh candidates who have just passed their high themselves as specialised ones. Doctors and other school or senior secondary school. BPO's have which cannot be avoided - death and taxes are the then again it is not an easy career path but if related professionals will never run out of the job two most inevitable things which will catch up pursued with the right attitude and techniques one been setting up their businesses in Asian countries as health is one thing which is going to get affected as it is cost effective. Though some ask for with you, sooner or later. And who keeps an can reach the top level in a matter of time. one day or another courtesy sedentary lifestyles account of these and their consequent activities, îî graduation there are many which need 10+2 pass FREELANCE WRITER and environmental damage. the answer is obvious. Rising costs and recession v If you have mastery over English and penchant out's. v Energy : All the businesses and other activities v makes companies desperate for more cost-saving for creative writing you are the appropriate Sportsperson: Excelling in a sport and require energy and who can imagine a life without measures and checks expenses. candidate for becoming a freelance writer. With especially those which are a magnet for money is electricity. With rising need for energy and v Government Contracting : Not everyone is experience, one can work with various in itself a career for which even an illiterate can alternate sources of energy, there is ample scope aware of this career and even those who are aware publications and earn a good amount for just one carve out a future. Sports are a skill which mostly for engineers and other specialists who deal with find it too boring. But like it or not Government piece of work. It is not essential that you have a doesn't require academic capabilities. energy. That is why this technological field is Contractors earn a lot and a single project is degree in English or journalism to become a v Though one can get a job after completing counted amongst the most profitable. enough to make their years financially, easy. All Freelance Writer. school it isn't essential that one should necessarily v Education : Careers are themselves based on the civic amenities are always needed and so is its îî ANIMATOR acquire these just because they can be or because education and if you don't have the proper maintenance. Bridges, roads, construction etc. v The booming animation industry is the hotspot they are available. qualifications you will end up unemployed or have to be done and contracting your work out for for those desirous of becoming an animator. Jobs at this level of education will not fetch as underpaid. Education empowers us in many ways government functions is a very secure career. Though basic computer knowledge is a must, it is much money as a higher education degree would. and the only way to get empowered is through v Politics : Politics is not the most popular but it not necessary to have a college degree to pursue There are exceptions to this fact but largely it is a schools. Apart from the children, there are adults is amongst the most profitable. Call a 'Dirty this career. All you need is vivid imagination and universally applicable fact. So it is always wise to who want to pursue their leftover studies or those Game' or whatever, politicians will always be the ability to apply it to the required medium. go for higher education as it will not only provide a who seek higher education. Teachers, lecturers', around. The government is in fact run by them and v Graphic Artist : This is also another creative high level of income, high stature but also a high trainers etc. will thus be always required to educate even if there is a recession, Public officials still career path for artistically inclined individuals. level of intellect as well. the public. continue to earn a good sum of money. Even after Graphic artists need a good visualisation and îî MOST PROFITABLE & POPULAR CAREER OPTIONS v Information Technology: Information retirement, they continue to get the pension. creativity to portray their clients need. When it comes to the most profitable careers, there Technology is the new 'Buzz Word' amongst those Feedback: [email protected]
44 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 45 immediately after school is the immediate answer îî COMMERCIAL PILOT is a slight change in the past and present. The who are career wary. Computing at all levels is being to the society. v Commercial Pilot is another area where the conventional careers i.e. Doctor, Engineer, done to produce efficiency and effectiveness. A lot of v Enough Education: Candidates who are tired of skills are more important that the qualifications, Teacher and Lawyers, still hold their ground but business and communication is conducted on the studying and feel burdened with the monotonous even though qualification is more of a formality. the IT sector is growing at an enormous pace. Internet as it is fast and convenient. People today regime of education opt for such careers. For them, This is because most pilot academies require high Present and future careers require computerization shop sitting at their homes and organise virtual school education is enough education. They are schooling as a pre-requisite and in the end, it is the as the new technology is superior to it's meetings using It resources. Today Information least bothered about graduation. amount of flight experience which counts the conventional counterpart. For this reason Technology is encompassing all aspects of our v A Sense of Independence: After completing most. Information Technology based careers are here to lives. Its functioning and maintenance are thus school there are many of us who have the view that îî ELECTRICIAN stay. The conventional careers are still the most essential, making the IT careers profitable and they have lived enough with their parents and it's v As long as electrical appliances are being used, pursued as they are 'Need-Based'. popular ones. time to move on. For many of them, it is riddance Electricians will never run out of jobs and However, it is not necessary that the most v Pharmaceuticals : Medicines and other from family chores and freedom from authority. subsequent cash. There are various diplomas and profitable careers will be the most pursued, for related products will always be used as long as They want to explore and carve a niche for training courses which require only basic example not everyone prefers to join politics or be doctors prescribe them. Even if one is not taking a themselves and stand on their feet and be schooling or high schooling to become an a government contractor. People at large, are prescribed medicine, one still takes off-the-shelf independent financially as well as socially. Electrician. dependent on conventional professionals as they medicines. Every day tonnes of medicines are v Source for College Fees: Schooling in various v Disc Jockey: Disc Jockey is another convenient have become an essential part of their lives. produced and those involved in its manufacturing, packaging, distribution etc. will also never run out schools is free but not necessarily in colleges. The and profitable career, especially for those who Society at large requires diseases to be cured, of business as once again this a need-based career. college education can be expensive if it is to be have an 'Ear for Music'. Here the passion becomes children to be educated, construction to be done v Law : Every organisation small or big have studied in a reputed college. This becomes a source a profession as well. Moreover, one can also and legal hassles to deal with. At some point of of motivation for those determined to make it their time or the other and in some cases even more legal advisors to deal with various legal matters. release his/her music album after a considerable Then there are disputes, criminal activities, chosen college. period of experience. often, we require the services of these v Peer Pressure: Sometimes students tend to professionals. So whether the economy is down or offences and a host of other activities for which îî RADIO JOCKEY follow their friends. They observe that certain up, these careers continue to remain unaffected as legal skills are required to resolve them. v Private radio are in vogue with even v students are earning and they aren't. It is here that they are essential for the effective functioning of Food : Food is a basic necessity for the proper educational institutes having their own channels, they indirectly get pressurised into getting a job. In any authority at any level. functioning of the body. Recession or no recession, other cases, they might be teased upon for not the career of a Radio Jockey is both profitable and v Health Care : Healthcare careers have always we need those calories to 'Make it through the day'. having an occupation even if it is part-time. in demand. All one needs is a good voice and a been the most pursued and why not? The first and We cannot ignore hunger for long and snacks have îî COMMON AFTER SCHOOL CAREERS short term course. foremost reason being that these are highly paid become a part of our daily lives. Food industry will îî also remain amongst the most profitable and v Sales Representative : One of the easiest career CALL CENTRE EXECUTIVE and esteemed. A variety of healthcare professions pursued careers. a student can pursue is that of a Sales Representative. v Call centres offers career opportunities for are emerging while some have been established v Accounting : There are something's in life Getting a job of Sales Representative is easy but fresh candidates who have just passed their high themselves as specialised ones. Doctors and other school or senior secondary school. BPO's have which cannot be avoided - death and taxes are the then again it is not an easy career path but if related professionals will never run out of the job two most inevitable things which will catch up pursued with the right attitude and techniques one been setting up their businesses in Asian countries as health is one thing which is going to get affected as it is cost effective. Though some ask for with you, sooner or later. And who keeps an can reach the top level in a matter of time. one day or another courtesy sedentary lifestyles account of these and their consequent activities, îî graduation there are many which need 10+2 pass FREELANCE WRITER and environmental damage. the answer is obvious. Rising costs and recession v If you have mastery over English and penchant out's. v Energy : All the businesses and other activities v makes companies desperate for more cost-saving for creative writing you are the appropriate Sportsperson: Excelling in a sport and require energy and who can imagine a life without measures and checks expenses. candidate for becoming a freelance writer. With especially those which are a magnet for money is electricity. With rising need for energy and v Government Contracting : Not everyone is experience, one can work with various in itself a career for which even an illiterate can alternate sources of energy, there is ample scope aware of this career and even those who are aware publications and earn a good amount for just one carve out a future. Sports are a skill which mostly for engineers and other specialists who deal with find it too boring. But like it or not Government piece of work. It is not essential that you have a doesn't require academic capabilities. energy. That is why this technological field is Contractors earn a lot and a single project is degree in English or journalism to become a v Though one can get a job after completing counted amongst the most profitable. enough to make their years financially, easy. All Freelance Writer. school it isn't essential that one should necessarily v Education : Careers are themselves based on the civic amenities are always needed and so is its îî ANIMATOR acquire these just because they can be or because education and if you don't have the proper maintenance. Bridges, roads, construction etc. v The booming animation industry is the hotspot they are available. qualifications you will end up unemployed or have to be done and contracting your work out for for those desirous of becoming an animator. Jobs at this level of education will not fetch as underpaid. Education empowers us in many ways government functions is a very secure career. Though basic computer knowledge is a must, it is much money as a higher education degree would. and the only way to get empowered is through v Politics : Politics is not the most popular but it not necessary to have a college degree to pursue There are exceptions to this fact but largely it is a schools. Apart from the children, there are adults is amongst the most profitable. Call a 'Dirty this career. All you need is vivid imagination and universally applicable fact. So it is always wise to who want to pursue their leftover studies or those Game' or whatever, politicians will always be the ability to apply it to the required medium. go for higher education as it will not only provide a who seek higher education. Teachers, lecturers', around. The government is in fact run by them and v Graphic Artist : This is also another creative high level of income, high stature but also a high trainers etc. will thus be always required to educate even if there is a recession, Public officials still career path for artistically inclined individuals. level of intellect as well. the public. continue to earn a good sum of money. Even after Graphic artists need a good visualisation and îî MOST PROFITABLE & POPULAR CAREER OPTIONS v Information Technology: Information retirement, they continue to get the pension. creativity to portray their clients need. When it comes to the most profitable careers, there Technology is the new 'Buzz Word' amongst those Feedback: [email protected]
44 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 45 organization giving details of source of income The President was authorised to take & expenditure. A healthy debate followed where suitable action on the above based decisions. large number of members participated. It was AIKS Trust concluded to make AIKS publications, NAAD Members were informed of the discussion at the & Vaakh, viable with active support of affiliates th Executive Committee meeting held on 14 July, through donations, advertisements, increase in 2018 regarding this issue. Many Senior membership both individual & organizations Executive members, including S/Shri. M K etc. They supported creation of a corpus fund by Kaw, former President AIKS, A N Kaul 'Sahib', AIKS to strengthen its sustainability and B B Dhar, C L Gadoo, had expressed in this suggested ways & means be found to achieve meeting that AIKS Trust was formed by AIKS this objective. AIKS AGM 2019: Report way back in 1993 and had paid the seed money Shakti Nagar Project for its formation at that stage. For many years Background about this decades old project was AIKS Trust was part of AIKS but efforts were he AGM which was originally scheduled our community has worked hard and survived st presented. The legal agreement executed in made many years back to separate the two to be held on 21 December 2019 had to with dignity. For our return the GoI must take November 2006 between AIKS & Kashur bodies. It was reiterated that AIKS Trust should Tbe postponed due to the uncertain responsibility to ensure no further exodus. The Sumchar (KS) was explained, whereby the be brought back under the fold of AIKS so that situation prevailing in Delhi at that time and was tag 'Migrant' has been attributed to us wrongly st project is operated through a Joint Management confusion existing in the minds of the finally held on 1 February 2020 at Jawahar Lal whereas we are IPD's or refugees in our own Committee (JMC) formed as per terms & community on this account be set to rest. Nehru National Youth Centre, New Delhi. land. condition of the agreement. This JMC is On the demand of some members, the The meeting commenced with a one He then proceeded to give historical reconstituted whenever there is change in participants were informed about the sequence minute silence when members stood to pay background about formation of AIKS, which is leadership either at AIKS or KS. of events after Sh. M K Kaw relinquished his homage to a large number of Community a loose confederation of affiliates where AIKS Following change in leadership, a meeting responsibility. Members expressed members, AIKS Life Members and National main role is to provide strategic direction based was held on 24th November 2018, where several dissatisfaction at the sudden closure of leaders who, left their mortal frame for Vaikunth on feedback received from affiliates. He members of both organisations met at AIKS Remedial Classes midway which were helping since the last AGM. These were Prof. O N Koul, mentioned about AIKS performing multiple office. It was here that KS raised several issues needy students of Jagti Township, who Prof. B N Kalla, Sh. M L Hashia, Prof. M K programmes to keep KP aspirations alive. concerning the existing agreement signed by otherwise travelled to Jammu City for tuitions. Teng, Sh. A N Kaul Sahib, Sh. A K Dewani, Sh. He brought the attention of the audience to both organizations. Since many core issues were They sought to know reason for abrupt stoppage. M K Kaw, Sh. M L Koul, Sh. Mohan Lal Sar, Sh. an inherent weakness in the AIKS structure raised, AIKS sought a written note from KS The members taking into consideration the Anant Kumar, Sh. Atal Behari Bajpai, Sh. emanating from lack of any physical asset with about their concerns which would have to be basic purpose for which AIKS Trust was formed Madan Lal Khurana, Sh. Arun Jaitley, Smt. the organisation. Though creating an asset like presented at AGM for consideration. and its journey since inception, unanimously Sushma Swaraj, Sh. George Fernandes and Sh. land & building would have been easier in years The change desired by KS being very approved and authorised President AIKS to take Manohar Parikar. gone by when eminent KPs were holding very substantive in nature, they impact the basic all necessary steps to seek merger of AIKS Trust The General Secretary then proceeded with powerful positions, he said that AIKS is still tenants of the existing agreement. with the parent body AIKS. Thus, they said, the the meeting as per the Agenda. taking steps to find means to create a revenue A comparative note was placed before the objectives for which the Trust was established Confirmation of the minutes of Last AGM hold generating asset. members attending the AGM, which highlight would be fulfilled. th on 10 December 2017 Activity report by Gen Sec terms of the existing agreement and proposed Approval of New Life Members changes sought by KS were circulated in simple The minutes were read and adopted after Next the General Secretary read out report of A list of 60 members who have sought new life terms to make it understood. confirmation. activities undertaken since last AGM. The text membership of AIKS was tabled and this was After detailed deliberations on the issue, of the said report is carried elsewhere in this approved. AIKS welcomes these members and Opening remarks of President, Col. Tej K Tikoo the members passed the following resolutions: edition of the publication. seeks their active participation. While welcoming those who were participating, ‘RESOLVED’ that the changes proposed particularly those who travelled from outside Approval of Audited Accounts by managing committee of KS dilute the basic Changes in the Constitution of AIKS NCR, he felt sad for those who could not The Treasurer, Sh. Sanjay Sapru next presented essence of the agreement of 6th Nov 2006 The proposed changes sought to be made were participate due to some difficulties encountered the audited report and balance sheet for the years entered between AIKS & KS. These changes are tabled and following conclusions were made: by them. He emphasised that KP community 2017-18 & 2018-19 which were adopted after unacceptable and therefore, rejected. 1. Vice Presidents : Number of Vice Presidents must maintain focus on our land of ancestors, approved. Further ‘RESOLVED’ that KS will currently limited to 15 will be modified and will Kashmir, despite the low emotional connect of The body also approved reappointment of immediately provide names of their new be decided by the President as required. A the younger generation who were born after Auditors M/s KS Gupta & Co. whose term nominees to AIKS, so that JMC is constituted as minimum of one Vice President will be from our 1990. We must compel the Government to take expired and are eligible for reappointment. per terms of existing agreement, dated 06th Nov overseas affiliates. us back and maintain the momentum on for our The treasurer then made a PPT 2006, to carry forward the project to attain the 2. Senior Vice President: AIKS shall have one return, he opined. Despite Government apathy presentation on the financial health of your basic objectives for which KS was established. “Senior Vice President” at all times.
46 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 47 organization giving details of source of income The President was authorised to take & expenditure. A healthy debate followed where suitable action on the above based decisions. large number of members participated. It was AIKS Trust concluded to make AIKS publications, NAAD Members were informed of the discussion at the & Vaakh, viable with active support of affiliates th Executive Committee meeting held on 14 July, through donations, advertisements, increase in 2018 regarding this issue. Many Senior membership both individual & organizations Executive members, including S/Shri. M K etc. They supported creation of a corpus fund by Kaw, former President AIKS, A N Kaul 'Sahib', AIKS to strengthen its sustainability and B B Dhar, C L Gadoo, had expressed in this suggested ways & means be found to achieve meeting that AIKS Trust was formed by AIKS this objective. AIKS AGM 2019: Report way back in 1993 and had paid the seed money Shakti Nagar Project for its formation at that stage. For many years Background about this decades old project was AIKS Trust was part of AIKS but efforts were he AGM which was originally scheduled our community has worked hard and survived st presented. The legal agreement executed in made many years back to separate the two to be held on 21 December 2019 had to with dignity. For our return the GoI must take November 2006 between AIKS & Kashur bodies. It was reiterated that AIKS Trust should Tbe postponed due to the uncertain responsibility to ensure no further exodus. The Sumchar (KS) was explained, whereby the be brought back under the fold of AIKS so that situation prevailing in Delhi at that time and was tag 'Migrant' has been attributed to us wrongly st project is operated through a Joint Management confusion existing in the minds of the finally held on 1 February 2020 at Jawahar Lal whereas we are IPD's or refugees in our own Committee (JMC) formed as per terms & community on this account be set to rest. Nehru National Youth Centre, New Delhi. land. condition of the agreement. This JMC is On the demand of some members, the The meeting commenced with a one He then proceeded to give historical reconstituted whenever there is change in participants were informed about the sequence minute silence when members stood to pay background about formation of AIKS, which is leadership either at AIKS or KS. of events after Sh. M K Kaw relinquished his homage to a large number of Community a loose confederation of affiliates where AIKS Following change in leadership, a meeting responsibility. Members expressed members, AIKS Life Members and National main role is to provide strategic direction based was held on 24th November 2018, where several dissatisfaction at the sudden closure of leaders who, left their mortal frame for Vaikunth on feedback received from affiliates. He members of both organisations met at AIKS Remedial Classes midway which were helping since the last AGM. These were Prof. O N Koul, mentioned about AIKS performing multiple office. It was here that KS raised several issues needy students of Jagti Township, who Prof. B N Kalla, Sh. M L Hashia, Prof. M K programmes to keep KP aspirations alive. concerning the existing agreement signed by otherwise travelled to Jammu City for tuitions. Teng, Sh. A N Kaul Sahib, Sh. A K Dewani, Sh. He brought the attention of the audience to both organizations. Since many core issues were They sought to know reason for abrupt stoppage. M K Kaw, Sh. M L Koul, Sh. Mohan Lal Sar, Sh. an inherent weakness in the AIKS structure raised, AIKS sought a written note from KS The members taking into consideration the Anant Kumar, Sh. Atal Behari Bajpai, Sh. emanating from lack of any physical asset with about their concerns which would have to be basic purpose for which AIKS Trust was formed Madan Lal Khurana, Sh. Arun Jaitley, Smt. the organisation. Though creating an asset like presented at AGM for consideration. and its journey since inception, unanimously Sushma Swaraj, Sh. George Fernandes and Sh. land & building would have been easier in years The change desired by KS being very approved and authorised President AIKS to take Manohar Parikar. gone by when eminent KPs were holding very substantive in nature, they impact the basic all necessary steps to seek merger of AIKS Trust The General Secretary then proceeded with powerful positions, he said that AIKS is still tenants of the existing agreement. with the parent body AIKS. Thus, they said, the the meeting as per the Agenda. taking steps to find means to create a revenue A comparative note was placed before the objectives for which the Trust was established Confirmation of the minutes of Last AGM hold generating asset. members attending the AGM, which highlight would be fulfilled. th on 10 December 2017 Activity report by Gen Sec terms of the existing agreement and proposed Approval of New Life Members changes sought by KS were circulated in simple The minutes were read and adopted after Next the General Secretary read out report of A list of 60 members who have sought new life terms to make it understood. confirmation. activities undertaken since last AGM. The text membership of AIKS was tabled and this was After detailed deliberations on the issue, of the said report is carried elsewhere in this approved. AIKS welcomes these members and Opening remarks of President, Col. Tej K Tikoo the members passed the following resolutions: edition of the publication. seeks their active participation. While welcoming those who were participating, ‘RESOLVED’ that the changes proposed particularly those who travelled from outside Approval of Audited Accounts by managing committee of KS dilute the basic Changes in the Constitution of AIKS NCR, he felt sad for those who could not The Treasurer, Sh. Sanjay Sapru next presented essence of the agreement of 6th Nov 2006 The proposed changes sought to be made were participate due to some difficulties encountered the audited report and balance sheet for the years entered between AIKS & KS. These changes are tabled and following conclusions were made: by them. He emphasised that KP community 2017-18 & 2018-19 which were adopted after unacceptable and therefore, rejected. 1. Vice Presidents : Number of Vice Presidents must maintain focus on our land of ancestors, approved. Further ‘RESOLVED’ that KS will currently limited to 15 will be modified and will Kashmir, despite the low emotional connect of The body also approved reappointment of immediately provide names of their new be decided by the President as required. A the younger generation who were born after Auditors M/s KS Gupta & Co. whose term nominees to AIKS, so that JMC is constituted as minimum of one Vice President will be from our 1990. We must compel the Government to take expired and are eligible for reappointment. per terms of existing agreement, dated 06th Nov overseas affiliates. us back and maintain the momentum on for our The treasurer then made a PPT 2006, to carry forward the project to attain the 2. Senior Vice President: AIKS shall have one return, he opined. Despite Government apathy presentation on the financial health of your basic objectives for which KS was established. “Senior Vice President” at all times.
46 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 47 3. Secretaries: There will be two joint here, President AIKS stated that KS was willing Secretaries in place of three. to extend all help keeping in view the sentiments 4. Secretary Youth Wing: There will be only expressed by members attending AGM. one Youth Wing Secretary for Global Youth Dr. Umesh Moza Coordination (GenNext). He suggested all rates for Naad, affiliate fee, 5. Secretary Women Wing: There will be only membership fee for Life members & Patrons be one Secretary Woman Wing to cover global increased. His suggestion was supported but activities. Life membership was decided at Rs. 5000/- 6. Clause 10: The present condition of holding only. AGM alongwith the election to the post of President AIKS, has been found to be out of sync Sh. R k Kaul General Secretary Report Presented at with time and suffers from great flaws. AIKS was doing social service at good level. He Therefore clause 10 will have to be recast. proposed that free Naad should be stopped for Annual General Body Meeting Suitable changes will be incorporated in both Life & Patron members and should be paid st the election process as existing in the by them like others. on 01 February 2020 constitution of AIKS. The President shall be elected by the use of ballot papers to be put into a Sh. A K Wattal ballot box on the date/time/venue to be decided He favoured call to make AIKS a socio political Hon'ble Members of General Body, advocates, comprising of Sh. P.N Raina, Sh. P.N by the Returning Officer. organisation and revise constitution I am pleased to present the General Goja, Sh. Virender Bhat and Sh. Kashmiri Lal Secretary's report covering the period since last Bhat (Nodal Officer for the case) was formed. The president was authorised to form a accordingly. He recalled that all affiliates had th committee to suggest election process and voluntarily joined AIKS and they must support GBM held on 10 December 2017 for your kind During the course of the hearing, the court secure approval as per rules. consideration. passed an order seeking status report from J&K it all ways for it to be the apex organisation. He Before presenting the details, I would like Govt, pertaining to the distress sale and Suggestions & Comments demanded all affiliates to mention their being to commemorate enormous contribution made encroachments of their properties in the Valley. Almost all the members actively participated in affiliates of AIKS on their letter head as done by by the stalwarts of AIKS to the growth and During review of the case on 17th December the proceedings. Main comments made are Ambala Sabha. progress of the organization and consolidating 2018, it was reported that no response had been recorded below: He also pointed out to anomalies in rules of its role as the apex organization of the received from the State Govt in response to the PM Scholarships provided to J&K students and community, across the globe. order passed by them. On the request of the Dr. S K Handoo State, more time was granted for the reply. To enhance corpus amount, he agreed that AIKS wanted these scholarships to be provided to all During the period under review, the main activities of AIKS are reported as follows: Keeping in view the callous and insensitive need to develop revenue generating assets for wards of the community studying in J&K or attitude of the Divisional Commission of sustainability of organisation. He suggested outside of it. He wanted resolution of issues 1. Civil Writ Petition of AIKS Kashmir for not filing the report despite being approaching Govt authorities for suitable land related to Shakti Nagar and AIKS Trust. You are aware that AIKS had filed a petition given several opportunities, the Hon'ble Court preferably in NCR. His other suggestions were against the Govt of India and others in Supreme Dr. Shakun Malik passed an order on 06 May, 2019, with a fine of to prepare global directory of the community, Court of India under Article 32 of the Rs. 20,000/-, giving a final chance for She spoke at length about KoA working amendment to the AIKS constitution to make it constitution in the year 2006. The Supreme submission of the details. socio political organisation and affiliates mechanism and their contribution to community Court heard the petition on several occasion. Ultimately, the Divisional Commissioner, authorise AIKS to give political statement on in field of education and health. KoA was However, the case dragged on for a decade. Kashmir, submitted a reply in May, 2019, behalf of community. He suggested digital established in 1980 as a social organisation and In 2016, the bench consisting of Chief wherein they provided district-wise details of upload of all records electronically. Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice Mrs. R. Bhanumati complaints/grievances, received and redressed, has elected president every two years and th Dr. M K Kaul focuses on transparency. and Justice U.U. Lalit on 4 March, 2016 passed encroachments made and number of alienations He suggested young writers should be She explained how KoA youth members an order to transfer the petition to Jammu Bench that have been executed. Complete details were of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief published in October 2019 issue of Naad. encouraged to write for Naad. Further he presently over 500 in numbers, are currently suggested that funds should be raised by Justice of the High Court was requested to create According to the information submitted to advocating against disinformation about an appropriate bench so that the same is the court, large chunks of land are lying un enlisting advertisements, sponsors and Kashmir and India post revocation of article supported increasing membership. disposed of expeditiously. alienated in the names of Kashmiri Pandit 370. She also spoke about desire of KP youth On Shakti Nagar his view was that KS was To plead the case, AIKS requested owners even now. a daughter organisation of AIKS and appealed from USA to participate in social work as interns prominent lawyers at Jammu to take up this case. Our lawyers are analyzing the details for joint working by both KS & AIKS. He in USA and in Jammu. It is heartening to state that some prominent submitted by Divisional Commissioner, desired that the two organisations should sit M K Pajan lawyers offered their services spontaneously Kashmir, to the court to decide on the future together to sort out problems, if any. Intervening General Secretary, AIKS and voluntarily. Consequently a team of senior course of action.
48 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 49 3. Secretaries: There will be two joint here, President AIKS stated that KS was willing Secretaries in place of three. to extend all help keeping in view the sentiments 4. Secretary Youth Wing: There will be only expressed by members attending AGM. one Youth Wing Secretary for Global Youth Dr. Umesh Moza Coordination (GenNext). He suggested all rates for Naad, affiliate fee, 5. Secretary Women Wing: There will be only membership fee for Life members & Patrons be one Secretary Woman Wing to cover global increased. His suggestion was supported but activities. Life membership was decided at Rs. 5000/- 6. Clause 10: The present condition of holding only. AGM alongwith the election to the post of President AIKS, has been found to be out of sync Sh. R k Kaul General Secretary Report Presented at with time and suffers from great flaws. AIKS was doing social service at good level. He Therefore clause 10 will have to be recast. proposed that free Naad should be stopped for Annual General Body Meeting Suitable changes will be incorporated in both Life & Patron members and should be paid st the election process as existing in the by them like others. on 01 February 2020 constitution of AIKS. The President shall be elected by the use of ballot papers to be put into a Sh. A K Wattal ballot box on the date/time/venue to be decided He favoured call to make AIKS a socio political Hon'ble Members of General Body, advocates, comprising of Sh. P.N Raina, Sh. P.N by the Returning Officer. organisation and revise constitution I am pleased to present the General Goja, Sh. Virender Bhat and Sh. Kashmiri Lal Secretary's report covering the period since last Bhat (Nodal Officer for the case) was formed. The president was authorised to form a accordingly. He recalled that all affiliates had th committee to suggest election process and voluntarily joined AIKS and they must support GBM held on 10 December 2017 for your kind During the course of the hearing, the court secure approval as per rules. consideration. passed an order seeking status report from J&K it all ways for it to be the apex organisation. He Before presenting the details, I would like Govt, pertaining to the distress sale and Suggestions & Comments demanded all affiliates to mention their being to commemorate enormous contribution made encroachments of their properties in the Valley. Almost all the members actively participated in affiliates of AIKS on their letter head as done by by the stalwarts of AIKS to the growth and During review of the case on 17th December the proceedings. Main comments made are Ambala Sabha. progress of the organization and consolidating 2018, it was reported that no response had been recorded below: He also pointed out to anomalies in rules of its role as the apex organization of the received from the State Govt in response to the PM Scholarships provided to J&K students and community, across the globe. order passed by them. On the request of the Dr. S K Handoo State, more time was granted for the reply. To enhance corpus amount, he agreed that AIKS wanted these scholarships to be provided to all During the period under review, the main activities of AIKS are reported as follows: Keeping in view the callous and insensitive need to develop revenue generating assets for wards of the community studying in J&K or attitude of the Divisional Commission of sustainability of organisation. He suggested outside of it. He wanted resolution of issues 1. Civil Writ Petition of AIKS Kashmir for not filing the report despite being approaching Govt authorities for suitable land related to Shakti Nagar and AIKS Trust. You are aware that AIKS had filed a petition given several opportunities, the Hon'ble Court preferably in NCR. His other suggestions were against the Govt of India and others in Supreme Dr. Shakun Malik passed an order on 06 May, 2019, with a fine of to prepare global directory of the community, Court of India under Article 32 of the Rs. 20,000/-, giving a final chance for She spoke at length about KoA working amendment to the AIKS constitution to make it constitution in the year 2006. The Supreme submission of the details. socio political organisation and affiliates mechanism and their contribution to community Court heard the petition on several occasion. Ultimately, the Divisional Commissioner, authorise AIKS to give political statement on in field of education and health. KoA was However, the case dragged on for a decade. Kashmir, submitted a reply in May, 2019, behalf of community. He suggested digital established in 1980 as a social organisation and In 2016, the bench consisting of Chief wherein they provided district-wise details of upload of all records electronically. Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice Mrs. R. Bhanumati complaints/grievances, received and redressed, has elected president every two years and th Dr. M K Kaul focuses on transparency. and Justice U.U. Lalit on 4 March, 2016 passed encroachments made and number of alienations He suggested young writers should be She explained how KoA youth members an order to transfer the petition to Jammu Bench that have been executed. Complete details were of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief published in October 2019 issue of Naad. encouraged to write for Naad. Further he presently over 500 in numbers, are currently suggested that funds should be raised by Justice of the High Court was requested to create According to the information submitted to advocating against disinformation about an appropriate bench so that the same is the court, large chunks of land are lying un enlisting advertisements, sponsors and Kashmir and India post revocation of article supported increasing membership. disposed of expeditiously. alienated in the names of Kashmiri Pandit 370. She also spoke about desire of KP youth On Shakti Nagar his view was that KS was To plead the case, AIKS requested owners even now. a daughter organisation of AIKS and appealed from USA to participate in social work as interns prominent lawyers at Jammu to take up this case. Our lawyers are analyzing the details for joint working by both KS & AIKS. He in USA and in Jammu. It is heartening to state that some prominent submitted by Divisional Commissioner, desired that the two organisations should sit M K Pajan lawyers offered their services spontaneously Kashmir, to the court to decide on the future together to sort out problems, if any. Intervening General Secretary, AIKS and voluntarily. Consequently a team of senior course of action.
48 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 49 At the same time, AIKS made efforts to Nagrota, Jammu where veteran poet Sh. Prem 26th October 1947 when Maharaja Hari Singh, 'Sahib' was honoured at the occasion. A compile details of properties left behind by Nath Shad was the chief guest and those who the ruler of the princely state of Jammu & memento was presented to former President Sh. community members during 1989-90 participated included Prof. AN Sadhu, Sh Kashmir, signed the instrument of accession in Vijay Aima on the occasion. The Executive complying with provisions of distress sale under Santosh Shah Nadan, Sh. MK Bangroo and the Union of India. On the occasion the public Body debated on some issues. (Details were 1997 Act and sought such information from large number of stalwarts and number of function was attended by special invitees which published in Naad) community members. There was positive children who were made aware of the necessity included the renowned Member of Rajya Sabha, 5. Membership Fee of Affiliates. response from community against our appeal of preserving their identity through the Dr. Subramanian Swamy, former Rajya Sabha The Executive Committee has approved and the information collected will be utilised at preservation of their language and culture. On Member and well known columnist Sh. Balbir revision in the membership fee of AIKS various forums in future including the court the occasion Sh. Brij Nath Betab made Punj and Kashmir's son of soil, Lt. Gen. P S affiliates in their meeting held on 14 Jul 2018 at case. introductory remarks and gave detailed idea of Mehta (Retd.) New Delhi as the rates had not been revised for I would also like to place on record the how to preserve our mother tongue. c) Balidan Divas st th long period of time. Revised rates are as sincere efforts put in by our Vice Presidents at On 21 February 2019, the day was Kashmiri Pandits observe martyr's day on 14 follows:- Jammu Sh AK Raina and Sh Vijay Kashkari observed at a function at Kashyap Rishi September every year globally to pay homage to maintaining close follow with our team of Bhawan, Sec 34, Noida, which was attended by those who laid their lives battling terrorism in Affiliates with membership Rs 500/- lawyers and providing them guidance from time many writers, linguists and people keenly Kashmir. This annual event was held by AIKS less than 100 members to time. connected with the preservation and promotion with other organizations in 2018 and 2019 at Membership between Rs 1000/- 2. Revocation of Article 370 and 35A of of Kashmiri Language as our mother tongue. Shaheed Bal Krishen Ganjoo Memorial Park at Speakers recalled the efforts made through New Delhi, where hundreds of community men, 101 to 200 Constitution publications about our displacement from women & children congregated to remember the Membership between Rs 2000/- The Govt of India took the bold decision to Kashmir in the form of poetry, short stories, Martyr's, security forces and civilians who laid 201 to 500 neutralize Article 370 and article 35A of the novels, biographies etc. it was also recalled that down their lives while fighting the menace of Membership exceeding 501 Rs 3000/- Constitution of India, alongwith bifurcation of conscious effort was made by certain vested terrorism. Children of the community sang Jammu & Kashmir State into two Union elements to marginalize the Kashmiri bhajans and recited patriotic songs. Overseas affiliates Rs 4000/- Territories, Union Territory of Jammu & Language, literature and culture and promote It is pertinent to mention that several The revised affiliation fee is put up for Kashmir (with Legislature) and Union Territory Urdu. The efforts made by AIKS by creating affiliates of AIKS also paid homage to the of Ladakh (without Legislature). CKLLC, chaired by Late. Prof Omkar Koul, martyrs in their respective states on this day. approval before the general body. A number of individuals have approached were applauded and publication of VAAKH, This included Mumbai, Lucknow, Ambala, 6. AIKS Delegation Visits Jammu the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India to set aside Special Editions on “Poems of Lal Ded” and Hyderabad, Pune, Amritsar, Jalandhar, A delegation led by Col. Tej K Tikoo visited the August 6, 2019, order of Govt of India, to Nund Reshi” and “Kashmiri Cultural Reader” Chandigarh & Faridabad. Jammu during last week of December 2018 and nullify Article 370 & 35A of the Indian came for special mention. Dr. Mohan Lal Sar, a On Balidan Divas 2019, a special edition of met several organizations as listed : Constitution. The Apex Court has decided to renowned writer was the Chief guest of the Naad was released by AIKS at the v Met Trustees of Sharika Foundation Trust refer the matter to the Constitution Bench. function. The famous writer, producer and commemoration venue, the B K Ganjoo Park. (SFT) at Roop Nagar where they were apprised AIKS has sought intervention in the matter broadcaster Shri. A K Rehbar was felicitated by d) Holocaust Day 2019 of the work being done by them in the field of to dismiss writ petition challenging the offering shawls and bouquets by the President KP Community in exile observed Holocaust medical assistance, educational needs of constitutional validity of the 2019 order and the AIKS, Col. (Retd.) Tej K Tikoo and KMWA, Sh. Day on 19th January as it was on this day in 1990 children, computer training of needy students, 2019 Act. The application filed through Kamal Hak. The others who spoke on the that Lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits began to leave marriage of orphan girls and provision of soft Advocate Anatha Narain MG has been admitted occasion were Sh. Arvind Shah, Sh. Onkar Nath their mother land following Jihadi onslaught on skill to young children. The team appreciated in the SC, where the matter came up for hearing Shabnam, Sh. Roshan Lal Koul and Sh. B. N. the community. the work done by SFT who also handle on 10 December, 2019. We are closely following Koul Deep Ji. A peaceful protest was held by AIKS distribution of scholarships for two AIKS up the matter. The second session was of poetic jointly with JKVM and RIK where a large affiliates viz. KoA, USA, who provide annual 3. Important Events held during this Period : symposium in which poets rendered the poems gathering turned up at Rajghat to highlight the scholarship exceeding 300 students and KSS in Koshur language. The poets who presented atrocities perpetrated on us 29 years back a) International Mother Tongue Day Faridabad providing 40 scholarship to the their poems included S/Sh. Sunita Kher, through placards and posters. This annual event is celebrated by the Centre of needy students on merit-cum-means basis. Narendar Safaya, Roshan Lal Roshan, BL Koul On the same day at AIKS Headquarter at R Both these organizations work according to a Kashmiri Language, Literature and Culture K Puram in a solemn function homage was paid st Deep and Onkar Nath Shabnam and anchored MoU executed by them with SFT. (CKLLC) of AIKS on 21 February every year to by Smt Sunita Raina Pandita. All the to the martyrs who lost their lives during that v Visited Amar Balidan Trust to study the coincide with the preservation of Mother Tongue participants were presented with mementos by period by offering prayers in front of their various social works performed by them. The celebrated world over on this day. It is pertinent AIKS. photos & by lighting candles. team was impressed by the kind of work to mention that the UNO decided in 1999 to b) Vilay Divas 2018 4. AIKS Holds Executive Body Meeting undertaken. celebrate IMT Day globally. Jointly with JKVM, AIKS celebrated Vilay The meeting was held on 14th July 2018 where v At Jagati the team visited several centres IMT Day 2018 was organised at an Divas on 26th October 2018 at Rajinder Bhawan, 24 members attended the meeting. Sh. A N Kaul including Orzu Gym, Mahilla Mandal, a impressive function in Navin Public School at DDU Marg, New Delhi, to commemorate the
50 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 51 At the same time, AIKS made efforts to Nagrota, Jammu where veteran poet Sh. Prem 26th October 1947 when Maharaja Hari Singh, 'Sahib' was honoured at the occasion. A compile details of properties left behind by Nath Shad was the chief guest and those who the ruler of the princely state of Jammu & memento was presented to former President Sh. community members during 1989-90 participated included Prof. AN Sadhu, Sh Kashmir, signed the instrument of accession in Vijay Aima on the occasion. The Executive complying with provisions of distress sale under Santosh Shah Nadan, Sh. MK Bangroo and the Union of India. On the occasion the public Body debated on some issues. (Details were 1997 Act and sought such information from large number of stalwarts and number of function was attended by special invitees which published in Naad) community members. There was positive children who were made aware of the necessity included the renowned Member of Rajya Sabha, 5. Membership Fee of Affiliates. response from community against our appeal of preserving their identity through the Dr. Subramanian Swamy, former Rajya Sabha The Executive Committee has approved and the information collected will be utilised at preservation of their language and culture. On Member and well known columnist Sh. Balbir revision in the membership fee of AIKS various forums in future including the court the occasion Sh. Brij Nath Betab made Punj and Kashmir's son of soil, Lt. Gen. P S affiliates in their meeting held on 14 Jul 2018 at case. introductory remarks and gave detailed idea of Mehta (Retd.) New Delhi as the rates had not been revised for I would also like to place on record the how to preserve our mother tongue. c) Balidan Divas st th long period of time. Revised rates are as sincere efforts put in by our Vice Presidents at On 21 February 2019, the day was Kashmiri Pandits observe martyr's day on 14 follows:- Jammu Sh AK Raina and Sh Vijay Kashkari observed at a function at Kashyap Rishi September every year globally to pay homage to maintaining close follow with our team of Bhawan, Sec 34, Noida, which was attended by those who laid their lives battling terrorism in Affiliates with membership Rs 500/- lawyers and providing them guidance from time many writers, linguists and people keenly Kashmir. This annual event was held by AIKS less than 100 members to time. connected with the preservation and promotion with other organizations in 2018 and 2019 at Membership between Rs 1000/- 2. Revocation of Article 370 and 35A of of Kashmiri Language as our mother tongue. Shaheed Bal Krishen Ganjoo Memorial Park at Speakers recalled the efforts made through New Delhi, where hundreds of community men, 101 to 200 Constitution publications about our displacement from women & children congregated to remember the Membership between Rs 2000/- The Govt of India took the bold decision to Kashmir in the form of poetry, short stories, Martyr's, security forces and civilians who laid 201 to 500 neutralize Article 370 and article 35A of the novels, biographies etc. it was also recalled that down their lives while fighting the menace of Membership exceeding 501 Rs 3000/- Constitution of India, alongwith bifurcation of conscious effort was made by certain vested terrorism. Children of the community sang Jammu & Kashmir State into two Union elements to marginalize the Kashmiri bhajans and recited patriotic songs. Overseas affiliates Rs 4000/- Territories, Union Territory of Jammu & Language, literature and culture and promote It is pertinent to mention that several The revised affiliation fee is put up for Kashmir (with Legislature) and Union Territory Urdu. The efforts made by AIKS by creating affiliates of AIKS also paid homage to the of Ladakh (without Legislature). CKLLC, chaired by Late. Prof Omkar Koul, martyrs in their respective states on this day. approval before the general body. A number of individuals have approached were applauded and publication of VAAKH, This included Mumbai, Lucknow, Ambala, 6. AIKS Delegation Visits Jammu the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India to set aside Special Editions on “Poems of Lal Ded” and Hyderabad, Pune, Amritsar, Jalandhar, A delegation led by Col. Tej K Tikoo visited the August 6, 2019, order of Govt of India, to Nund Reshi” and “Kashmiri Cultural Reader” Chandigarh & Faridabad. Jammu during last week of December 2018 and nullify Article 370 & 35A of the Indian came for special mention. Dr. Mohan Lal Sar, a On Balidan Divas 2019, a special edition of met several organizations as listed : Constitution. The Apex Court has decided to renowned writer was the Chief guest of the Naad was released by AIKS at the v Met Trustees of Sharika Foundation Trust refer the matter to the Constitution Bench. function. The famous writer, producer and commemoration venue, the B K Ganjoo Park. (SFT) at Roop Nagar where they were apprised AIKS has sought intervention in the matter broadcaster Shri. A K Rehbar was felicitated by d) Holocaust Day 2019 of the work being done by them in the field of to dismiss writ petition challenging the offering shawls and bouquets by the President KP Community in exile observed Holocaust medical assistance, educational needs of constitutional validity of the 2019 order and the AIKS, Col. (Retd.) Tej K Tikoo and KMWA, Sh. Day on 19th January as it was on this day in 1990 children, computer training of needy students, 2019 Act. The application filed through Kamal Hak. The others who spoke on the that Lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits began to leave marriage of orphan girls and provision of soft Advocate Anatha Narain MG has been admitted occasion were Sh. Arvind Shah, Sh. Onkar Nath their mother land following Jihadi onslaught on skill to young children. The team appreciated in the SC, where the matter came up for hearing Shabnam, Sh. Roshan Lal Koul and Sh. B. N. the community. the work done by SFT who also handle on 10 December, 2019. We are closely following Koul Deep Ji. A peaceful protest was held by AIKS distribution of scholarships for two AIKS up the matter. The second session was of poetic jointly with JKVM and RIK where a large affiliates viz. KoA, USA, who provide annual 3. Important Events held during this Period : symposium in which poets rendered the poems gathering turned up at Rajghat to highlight the scholarship exceeding 300 students and KSS in Koshur language. The poets who presented atrocities perpetrated on us 29 years back a) International Mother Tongue Day Faridabad providing 40 scholarship to the their poems included S/Sh. Sunita Kher, through placards and posters. This annual event is celebrated by the Centre of needy students on merit-cum-means basis. Narendar Safaya, Roshan Lal Roshan, BL Koul On the same day at AIKS Headquarter at R Both these organizations work according to a Kashmiri Language, Literature and Culture K Puram in a solemn function homage was paid st Deep and Onkar Nath Shabnam and anchored MoU executed by them with SFT. (CKLLC) of AIKS on 21 February every year to by Smt Sunita Raina Pandita. All the to the martyrs who lost their lives during that v Visited Amar Balidan Trust to study the coincide with the preservation of Mother Tongue participants were presented with mementos by period by offering prayers in front of their various social works performed by them. The celebrated world over on this day. It is pertinent AIKS. photos & by lighting candles. team was impressed by the kind of work to mention that the UNO decided in 1999 to b) Vilay Divas 2018 4. AIKS Holds Executive Body Meeting undertaken. celebrate IMT Day globally. Jointly with JKVM, AIKS celebrated Vilay The meeting was held on 14th July 2018 where v At Jagati the team visited several centres IMT Day 2018 was organised at an Divas on 26th October 2018 at Rajinder Bhawan, 24 members attended the meeting. Sh. A N Kaul including Orzu Gym, Mahilla Mandal, a impressive function in Navin Public School at DDU Marg, New Delhi, to commemorate the
50 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 51 woman group working for upliftment of 9. AIKS President as Community Speaker on Chetna inception. Enormous difficulty was encountered towards the cause of the displaced community. woman and children and Helpline Humanity. Divas to locate old records prior to 2006, when During the day-long conclave over 30 Team also attended the remedial classes being Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust (PNBMT), accounts were not computerized at the bank delegates spoke on multiple issues facing the run by AIKS Trust at Govt. Senior Secondary which observes Chetna Divas in memory of level. community. The meeting ended with passage of School premises for the benefit of students of Martyr Prem Nath Bhat on 27th December every After reconciliation the outstanding a resolution adopted unanimously. Key points classes 9th & 10th. year. On the occasion a community leader payment works out to Rs 1,49,334/-. The are:- speaks about the community issues. On 27-12- reasons for this outstanding amount is largely as 7. AIKS Gen Next Holds Meeting at Jammu i. The Government must immediately 2018, the community speaker was AIKS follows:- The young executive members of AIKS held a constitute a Commission of Enquiry th President Col. Tej K Tikoo. He spoke at length (a) For period 01 July 2013 till 30 Jun 2017 we meeting at Jammu Press Club on 24 December headed by a sitting judge of the Supreme about the community issues on the occasion have deposited rent @ Rs 1539/- 2018 which was attended by over 25 youth Court of India to probe into the before a mammoth gathering. (rate prior to this date) against enhanced activists, experienced professionals, journalist circumstances and fix responsibility for rent of Rs 3330/-. and youth leaders. They deliberated on critical 10. Registration with Registrar of Newspapers (RNI) ethnic cleansing of the entire Kashmiri (b) For period 01 Jul 2017 till 30 Sep 2017 aspects of KP community as seen through vision for Naad. Pandit religious minority community from against we continued to deposit @ Rs of youth, a first of its kind interaction. We would like to report that the requisite license the valley in early 1989-90. It must 1539/- against enhanced new rate of Rs Sh. Ajay Bharti, BJP State VP suggested fee for RNI registration for Naad had not been recognize the exodus and ethnic cleansing 4230/-. AIKS to enroll more youth and collect all KP paid from 2014 onwards and great efforts had to of Kashmiri Pandits was Genocide. (c) Rent levied at market rate for the excess organizations under one fold so that our voice is be made to regularize the registration. Arrears ii. Taking into consideration the violence let period premises was occupied by AIKS. clear and strong. amounting to Rs 6000/- was paid for updating loose by Pakistan-sponsored, separatists- (b) R K Puram : This premises was awarded Those who participated included Sarpach the registration, now valid upto 31 Dec 2021. supported and religiously motivated to us on 21 Sep 2017, but could be physically Sogam Ajay Raina, Sh. Veer Saraf, Dr. Samita In the absence of RNI registration, we terrorists in the valley, the only option occupied by us only on 07 Dec 2017 as the Bhat, Sh Kamal Warikoo, Dr Mahesh Kaul and could not avail of the concessional postal available/acceptable for our rehabilitation premises was under repair/maintenance with many more. AIKS presented their views & charges and the postal authorities cancelled our in Kashmir is to create a single unit CPWD. perspective through active participation of Sh. postal license with effect from Apr 2018. As a settlement of all Kashmiri Pandits. This Rent has been paid for the period from 07 Dalip Kaul, Vice president and leading CA, Dr result, we had to post NAAD on payment of full city should be self-sufficient in terms of Dec 2017 till 24 May 2019 as the allotment Manorma Bakshi Social activist and Head postal charges (Rs 9/- per issue on an average th overall infrastructure, economic avenues, expired on 24 May 2019. women wing AIKS, Social activist Sh Sanjay against concessional charges of less than Rs 1/-) adequate land, decent accommodation, We have made number of representations Sapru, Treasurer AIKS and activist Sh Sunil till the postal concession was reinstated in Aug educational institutions, medical care, to the Ministry of Urban Development for Koul AIKS Secretary. 2019, after RNI registration could be obtained. th recreation centers, commercial As a consequence, we had to incur granting us extension beyond 24 May 2019. infrastructures, etc. 8. Prominent KP's Meeting at Jammu expenditure of Rs 37,500/- towards extra postal The deptt. has not accepted rent beyond this iii. Since political empowerment is an A full-day interactive meeting with community charges for the period Apr 2018 to Aug 2019. date. Observation made by the Dept based on instrument of protecting and promoting the th leaders was held by AIKS on 25 December 11. Office Premises Sanctioned to AIKS. our representation for extension has been replied identity of a minority community within 2018, which was presided by Col. Tej K Tikoo (a) Sarojini Nagar : As is well known, we had on 05 Nov 2019 and correspondence for the body politic, a statutory provision to (Retd.). This meeting with prominent leaders, to vacate the premises at D-90 Sarojini Nagar regularization is being followed up and we hope that effect should be institutionalized. the desired extension shall be granted. opinion builders, journalists & Social workers consequent to the vacation notice received from AIKS demands adequate reservations for However, this may be contingent upon clearing was held to understand the prevailing Directorate of Estate, Ministry of Urban the community, both in the State Assembly, perspective of the exiled community. About 50 old dues mentioned above. Development, as Sarojini Nagar was to be Parliament and in the local bodies. members participated in this interactive meet. For the information of members, we have a demolished. In lieu of this premises, the iv. To preserve the ethno-religious identity of Main issues which came up for discussion liability towards rent beyond 24 May 2019 at Rs Department sanctioned us an alternative this minuscule minority, we call upon the included the need to create institutions, centers 4230/- per month at current lease rent. government, both Central and the State, to of learning, countering the wrong narrative accommodation at 244, Sector-3, R K Puram from 21 Sep 2017. (As reported in last AGM) 12. AIKS Conclave Held in New Delhi initiate necessary steps to grant 'Minority relating to our exodus, rightful claim on our Status' to the displaced KP's. motherland, our dwindling population, problem We had to face a lot of hardship in In order to assess the impact of changing faced by our youth employed in the valley under settlement of the accounts with the concerned situation in India, and its neighbourhood, which v. AIKS notes with concern that the members department for this premises on account of the have a direct impact on our community, AIKS of KP community who had braved to stay PM package, etc. th The members resolved to address problems following disputes :- held a day long conclave at KECSS Hall on 16 on in the Valley, have lived a miserable life which have cropped up as a result of changed Reconciliation of accounts had not been March 2019 which was attended by a galaxy of under the fear of gun. Their social and circumstances, with the passage of time. done since initial allotment made on 22 Nov participants across NCT. In the meeting, AIKS economic retrieval is, therefore, integral to Preservation of our culture & temples/shrines 1993. The staff of AIKS office (Hony. Capt V S also took into consideration the past demands the restitution of the community in the and the need to engage with community and Rawat) had to put in extra ordinary efforts for made to various agencies, both at state and entirety in Kashmir. Similarly, those of our government for our return and rehabilitation. the past nine months to get entries verified, since central level, and reiterated its commitment community members who are staying in
62 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 53 woman group working for upliftment of 9. AIKS President as Community Speaker on Chetna inception. Enormous difficulty was encountered towards the cause of the displaced community. woman and children and Helpline Humanity. Divas to locate old records prior to 2006, when During the day-long conclave over 30 Team also attended the remedial classes being Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust (PNBMT), accounts were not computerized at the bank delegates spoke on multiple issues facing the run by AIKS Trust at Govt. Senior Secondary which observes Chetna Divas in memory of level. community. The meeting ended with passage of School premises for the benefit of students of Martyr Prem Nath Bhat on 27th December every After reconciliation the outstanding a resolution adopted unanimously. Key points classes 9th & 10th. year. On the occasion a community leader payment works out to Rs 1,49,334/-. The are:- speaks about the community issues. On 27-12- reasons for this outstanding amount is largely as 7. AIKS Gen Next Holds Meeting at Jammu i. The Government must immediately 2018, the community speaker was AIKS follows:- The young executive members of AIKS held a constitute a Commission of Enquiry th President Col. Tej K Tikoo. He spoke at length (a) For period 01 July 2013 till 30 Jun 2017 we meeting at Jammu Press Club on 24 December headed by a sitting judge of the Supreme about the community issues on the occasion have deposited rent @ Rs 1539/- 2018 which was attended by over 25 youth Court of India to probe into the before a mammoth gathering. (rate prior to this date) against enhanced activists, experienced professionals, journalist circumstances and fix responsibility for rent of Rs 3330/-. and youth leaders. They deliberated on critical 10. Registration with Registrar of Newspapers (RNI) ethnic cleansing of the entire Kashmiri (b) For period 01 Jul 2017 till 30 Sep 2017 aspects of KP community as seen through vision for Naad. Pandit religious minority community from against we continued to deposit @ Rs of youth, a first of its kind interaction. We would like to report that the requisite license the valley in early 1989-90. It must 1539/- against enhanced new rate of Rs Sh. Ajay Bharti, BJP State VP suggested fee for RNI registration for Naad had not been recognize the exodus and ethnic cleansing 4230/-. AIKS to enroll more youth and collect all KP paid from 2014 onwards and great efforts had to of Kashmiri Pandits was Genocide. (c) Rent levied at market rate for the excess organizations under one fold so that our voice is be made to regularize the registration. Arrears ii. Taking into consideration the violence let period premises was occupied by AIKS. clear and strong. amounting to Rs 6000/- was paid for updating loose by Pakistan-sponsored, separatists- (b) R K Puram : This premises was awarded Those who participated included Sarpach the registration, now valid upto 31 Dec 2021. supported and religiously motivated to us on 21 Sep 2017, but could be physically Sogam Ajay Raina, Sh. Veer Saraf, Dr. Samita In the absence of RNI registration, we terrorists in the valley, the only option occupied by us only on 07 Dec 2017 as the Bhat, Sh Kamal Warikoo, Dr Mahesh Kaul and could not avail of the concessional postal available/acceptable for our rehabilitation premises was under repair/maintenance with many more. AIKS presented their views & charges and the postal authorities cancelled our in Kashmir is to create a single unit CPWD. perspective through active participation of Sh. postal license with effect from Apr 2018. As a settlement of all Kashmiri Pandits. This Rent has been paid for the period from 07 Dalip Kaul, Vice president and leading CA, Dr result, we had to post NAAD on payment of full city should be self-sufficient in terms of Dec 2017 till 24 May 2019 as the allotment Manorma Bakshi Social activist and Head postal charges (Rs 9/- per issue on an average th overall infrastructure, economic avenues, expired on 24 May 2019. women wing AIKS, Social activist Sh Sanjay against concessional charges of less than Rs 1/-) adequate land, decent accommodation, We have made number of representations Sapru, Treasurer AIKS and activist Sh Sunil till the postal concession was reinstated in Aug educational institutions, medical care, to the Ministry of Urban Development for Koul AIKS Secretary. 2019, after RNI registration could be obtained. th recreation centers, commercial As a consequence, we had to incur granting us extension beyond 24 May 2019. infrastructures, etc. 8. Prominent KP's Meeting at Jammu expenditure of Rs 37,500/- towards extra postal The deptt. has not accepted rent beyond this iii. Since political empowerment is an A full-day interactive meeting with community charges for the period Apr 2018 to Aug 2019. date. Observation made by the Dept based on instrument of protecting and promoting the th leaders was held by AIKS on 25 December 11. Office Premises Sanctioned to AIKS. our representation for extension has been replied identity of a minority community within 2018, which was presided by Col. Tej K Tikoo (a) Sarojini Nagar : As is well known, we had on 05 Nov 2019 and correspondence for the body politic, a statutory provision to (Retd.). This meeting with prominent leaders, to vacate the premises at D-90 Sarojini Nagar regularization is being followed up and we hope that effect should be institutionalized. the desired extension shall be granted. opinion builders, journalists & Social workers consequent to the vacation notice received from AIKS demands adequate reservations for However, this may be contingent upon clearing was held to understand the prevailing Directorate of Estate, Ministry of Urban the community, both in the State Assembly, perspective of the exiled community. About 50 old dues mentioned above. Development, as Sarojini Nagar was to be Parliament and in the local bodies. members participated in this interactive meet. For the information of members, we have a demolished. In lieu of this premises, the iv. To preserve the ethno-religious identity of Main issues which came up for discussion liability towards rent beyond 24 May 2019 at Rs Department sanctioned us an alternative this minuscule minority, we call upon the included the need to create institutions, centers 4230/- per month at current lease rent. government, both Central and the State, to of learning, countering the wrong narrative accommodation at 244, Sector-3, R K Puram from 21 Sep 2017. (As reported in last AGM) 12. AIKS Conclave Held in New Delhi initiate necessary steps to grant 'Minority relating to our exodus, rightful claim on our Status' to the displaced KP's. motherland, our dwindling population, problem We had to face a lot of hardship in In order to assess the impact of changing faced by our youth employed in the valley under settlement of the accounts with the concerned situation in India, and its neighbourhood, which v. AIKS notes with concern that the members department for this premises on account of the have a direct impact on our community, AIKS of KP community who had braved to stay PM package, etc. th The members resolved to address problems following disputes :- held a day long conclave at KECSS Hall on 16 on in the Valley, have lived a miserable life which have cropped up as a result of changed Reconciliation of accounts had not been March 2019 which was attended by a galaxy of under the fear of gun. Their social and circumstances, with the passage of time. done since initial allotment made on 22 Nov participants across NCT. In the meeting, AIKS economic retrieval is, therefore, integral to Preservation of our culture & temples/shrines 1993. The staff of AIKS office (Hony. Capt V S also took into consideration the past demands the restitution of the community in the and the need to engage with community and Rawat) had to put in extra ordinary efforts for made to various agencies, both at state and entirety in Kashmir. Similarly, those of our government for our return and rehabilitation. the past nine months to get entries verified, since central level, and reiterated its commitment community members who are staying in
62 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 53 Kashmir in various camps, as part of PM and would remain in touch with the community & Kashmir. The delegation gave a formal by Indian Diaspora in 2002, portrays Hinduism Employment package, are living in very to address them. introduction of AIKS, presented a copy of vision in the media & textbooks in correct manner to difficult conditions. Their terms and document. He was apprised of various remove certain misgivings which have creep conditions of service are also draconian. b) Meeting with Chief Election Commissioner developments in J&K State and the delegation into the American narrative about India & AIKS demands that their living conditions A delegation of AIKS met the members of the emphasized on political empowerment to Hinduism. be ameliorated and service conditions Election Commissioner of India on 15th March protect & preserve the unique ethnic identity of AIKS & HAF, after several meetings, improved by deleting discriminatory 2019, to convey the community's concern on the the displaced community, the dignified announced a formal relationship with each other. clauses. voting rights in respective constituencies in measures to be taken for employees engaged in With this relationship AIKS is confident that the vi. We call upon the government to take urgent Kashmir, specific issues discussed were : PM package & passage of Temple & Shrine bill. joint efforts in various fields, particularly those steps to protect and preserve the age-old v Withdrawal of Form 'M' as it was Sh. Khanna assured the delegation that he will concerning Kashmir & Kashmiri Pandits, will heritage of the community handed down in cumbersome take our demands to the highest level in the party. be in our best interest & both organisations will the shape of temples, Shrines and all v Relief disbursing centers in Jammu, Delhi, e) Meeting with Additional Secretary MHA work jointly in future. AIKS, with its wide- religious institutions/symbols. The bill Udhampur etc. be designated as voting booths A joint delegation of All India Kashmiri Samaj spread presence, will serve as a window to the seeking to do that remained pending in the for registered relief holders and/or permitted and JKVM met Sh. Gyanesh Kumar, the HAF as far as issues dealing with Kashmir & Legislative Assembly for various reasons to vote through secure postal ballots. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, KP's are concerned. and subsequently lapsed. The bill will have v Self attested affidavit be accepted as Govt of India, on 9 Oct 2019 in his office. 16. Meeting with AKPCC bonafide document for registration as a voter. The meeting essentially focused on to be re-introduced whenever the assembly An interaction was held between AIKS and KP v State Election Commissioner and embassies conveying our appreciation to the Union Govt is re-constituted. Coordination Committee of Ghaziabad, be entrusted to enroll & casting of votes by for taking the bold decision on 05, Aug 2019, th vii. AIKS supports Prem Nath Bhat Memorial previously called 'Samut' at Vaishali on 26 Kashmir displaced persons. which rendered Art 370 & 35A in-effective. Trust (PNBMT) in its laudable efforts to September 2019, where the new executive team v Special enrollment drive for persons who The delegation broadly brought to the have this bill passed in the Assembly of AKPCC team shared their views with AIKS. moved to Kashmir under PM package be notice of the Additional Secretary our numerous despite many obstacles that the bill has The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere to launched. concerns, including our rehabilitation in encountered. evolve a joint working mechanism between the The Election Commissioner was Kashmir and passage of temples & Shrines Bill, two organizations and more such meetings will viii. Our court case (Writ Petition (Civil) No. requested to treat matter urgently so as to etc, etc. follow. 534 of 2006) has come up for hearing at the implement decisions before 2019 Lok Sabha The Additional Secretary on his part Hon'ble Supreme Court of India as also at Election. briefed us on the changed scenarios post-5 Aug 17. AIKS Holds Round Table Conference (RTC) the J&K State High Court. AIKS, through c) Meeting with Interlocutor, Sh. Dineshwar Sharma announcements. A day long RTC was held on 28th September its dedicated & brilliant team of lawyers, AIKS delegation called on Sh. Dineshwar It may be mentioned that the meeting 2019 at New Delhi to formulate the community will continue to fight the case with renewed th Sharma on 10 July 2019 at his official touched a large number of issues broadly, response to the Abrogation of Article 370 & 35A vigor and determination. th chambers. without going into specifics. by the GoI on 5 August 2019. The points submitted by the delegation 14. KoA President Visits AIKS In a largely attended meeting attended by 13. Meetings with Leaders were discussed and all enquiries raised by about 60 members included community President KoA Dr. Shakun Malik, an affiliate of a) Meeting with Home Minister Interlocutor were replied to his satisfaction. Key th AIKS, met at the AIKS office on 15 Sept 2019. organizations, prominent community members AIKS lead a delegation comprising members issues for immediate action from the Both the organizations discussed the emerging & thinkers spread across the country. All from AIKS, JKVM & RIK and affiliate units of government are listed below : geo-political situation, post the abrogation of participants agreed that GoI had taken very bold AIKS and met Home Minister of India, Sh. Raj v Safety and dignified facilities for article 370 & 35A of the Indian Constitution. decision on August 05 this year. Nath Singh in Sept 2018, the meeting was also employees under PM package. Both organizations decided to strengthen their A number of issues were discussed which attended by MoS, Home Affair, Sh. Hansraj Ahir v Passage of Temples/Shrines Bill & their existing bonds and work together to counter the included resettlement, our IDP status, a & Union Secretary, Sh. Rajiv Gamba. restoration. incorrect narrative regarding recent commission to enquire into the circumstances of A copy of the memorandum sent to Hon'ble v Political empowerment to protect & developments in India, concerning Jammu & our exodus, compensation for the loss that our Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi on preserve our identity. th Kashmir, and to counter the disinformation community has suffered, implementation of 14 Sept 2018, on the occasion of Balidan Divas, v Revival of Kashmir Valley heritage campaign launched by vested interests globally was presented to him. centers. PM's package in full, enacting Temples & about our exodus from Kashmir in 1989-90. The demands projected in the v Creation of a center of Excellence at Jagti Shrines Bill and AIKS petition in High Court Further they agreed to enhance the involvement memorandum were explained in the context of Township to mainstream our Youth. Jammu. of youth & mobilize them to work for the genocide & subsequent exodus and the v Rehabilitation of community in valley in It was heartening to note that people had community matter & preservation of our culture importance of ensuring that KP's are resettled in “Satellite Township” come from far off places like, Mumbai, Jammu, & heritage. Vadodra, Hyderabad, apart from NCR. The Kashmir in an honorable manner was reiterated. d) Meeting with Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna In his reply Sh. Raj Nath Singh said that the meeting concluded with a resolve to continue AIKS delegation met Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna, 15. AIKS Establishes Formal relation with HAF government was seized of the issues raised by us National Vice President, BJP, Incharge, Jammu Hindu American Forum (HAF) formed in USA with such consultation in smaller groups to
54 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 55 Kashmir in various camps, as part of PM and would remain in touch with the community & Kashmir. The delegation gave a formal by Indian Diaspora in 2002, portrays Hinduism Employment package, are living in very to address them. introduction of AIKS, presented a copy of vision in the media & textbooks in correct manner to difficult conditions. Their terms and document. He was apprised of various remove certain misgivings which have creep conditions of service are also draconian. b) Meeting with Chief Election Commissioner developments in J&K State and the delegation into the American narrative about India & AIKS demands that their living conditions A delegation of AIKS met the members of the emphasized on political empowerment to Hinduism. be ameliorated and service conditions Election Commissioner of India on 15th March protect & preserve the unique ethnic identity of AIKS & HAF, after several meetings, improved by deleting discriminatory 2019, to convey the community's concern on the the displaced community, the dignified announced a formal relationship with each other. clauses. voting rights in respective constituencies in measures to be taken for employees engaged in With this relationship AIKS is confident that the vi. We call upon the government to take urgent Kashmir, specific issues discussed were : PM package & passage of Temple & Shrine bill. joint efforts in various fields, particularly those steps to protect and preserve the age-old v Withdrawal of Form 'M' as it was Sh. Khanna assured the delegation that he will concerning Kashmir & Kashmiri Pandits, will heritage of the community handed down in cumbersome take our demands to the highest level in the party. be in our best interest & both organisations will the shape of temples, Shrines and all v Relief disbursing centers in Jammu, Delhi, e) Meeting with Additional Secretary MHA work jointly in future. AIKS, with its wide- religious institutions/symbols. The bill Udhampur etc. be designated as voting booths A joint delegation of All India Kashmiri Samaj spread presence, will serve as a window to the seeking to do that remained pending in the for registered relief holders and/or permitted and JKVM met Sh. Gyanesh Kumar, the HAF as far as issues dealing with Kashmir & Legislative Assembly for various reasons to vote through secure postal ballots. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, KP's are concerned. and subsequently lapsed. The bill will have v Self attested affidavit be accepted as Govt of India, on 9 Oct 2019 in his office. 16. Meeting with AKPCC bonafide document for registration as a voter. The meeting essentially focused on to be re-introduced whenever the assembly An interaction was held between AIKS and KP v State Election Commissioner and embassies conveying our appreciation to the Union Govt is re-constituted. Coordination Committee of Ghaziabad, be entrusted to enroll & casting of votes by for taking the bold decision on 05, Aug 2019, th vii. AIKS supports Prem Nath Bhat Memorial previously called 'Samut' at Vaishali on 26 Kashmir displaced persons. which rendered Art 370 & 35A in-effective. Trust (PNBMT) in its laudable efforts to September 2019, where the new executive team v Special enrollment drive for persons who The delegation broadly brought to the have this bill passed in the Assembly of AKPCC team shared their views with AIKS. moved to Kashmir under PM package be notice of the Additional Secretary our numerous despite many obstacles that the bill has The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere to launched. concerns, including our rehabilitation in encountered. evolve a joint working mechanism between the The Election Commissioner was Kashmir and passage of temples & Shrines Bill, two organizations and more such meetings will viii. Our court case (Writ Petition (Civil) No. requested to treat matter urgently so as to etc, etc. follow. 534 of 2006) has come up for hearing at the implement decisions before 2019 Lok Sabha The Additional Secretary on his part Hon'ble Supreme Court of India as also at Election. briefed us on the changed scenarios post-5 Aug 17. AIKS Holds Round Table Conference (RTC) the J&K State High Court. AIKS, through c) Meeting with Interlocutor, Sh. Dineshwar Sharma announcements. A day long RTC was held on 28th September its dedicated & brilliant team of lawyers, AIKS delegation called on Sh. Dineshwar It may be mentioned that the meeting 2019 at New Delhi to formulate the community will continue to fight the case with renewed th Sharma on 10 July 2019 at his official touched a large number of issues broadly, response to the Abrogation of Article 370 & 35A vigor and determination. th chambers. without going into specifics. by the GoI on 5 August 2019. The points submitted by the delegation 14. KoA President Visits AIKS In a largely attended meeting attended by 13. Meetings with Leaders were discussed and all enquiries raised by about 60 members included community President KoA Dr. Shakun Malik, an affiliate of a) Meeting with Home Minister Interlocutor were replied to his satisfaction. Key th AIKS, met at the AIKS office on 15 Sept 2019. organizations, prominent community members AIKS lead a delegation comprising members issues for immediate action from the Both the organizations discussed the emerging & thinkers spread across the country. All from AIKS, JKVM & RIK and affiliate units of government are listed below : geo-political situation, post the abrogation of participants agreed that GoI had taken very bold AIKS and met Home Minister of India, Sh. Raj v Safety and dignified facilities for article 370 & 35A of the Indian Constitution. decision on August 05 this year. Nath Singh in Sept 2018, the meeting was also employees under PM package. Both organizations decided to strengthen their A number of issues were discussed which attended by MoS, Home Affair, Sh. Hansraj Ahir v Passage of Temples/Shrines Bill & their existing bonds and work together to counter the included resettlement, our IDP status, a & Union Secretary, Sh. Rajiv Gamba. restoration. incorrect narrative regarding recent commission to enquire into the circumstances of A copy of the memorandum sent to Hon'ble v Political empowerment to protect & developments in India, concerning Jammu & our exodus, compensation for the loss that our Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi on preserve our identity. th Kashmir, and to counter the disinformation community has suffered, implementation of 14 Sept 2018, on the occasion of Balidan Divas, v Revival of Kashmir Valley heritage campaign launched by vested interests globally was presented to him. centers. PM's package in full, enacting Temples & about our exodus from Kashmir in 1989-90. The demands projected in the v Creation of a center of Excellence at Jagti Shrines Bill and AIKS petition in High Court Further they agreed to enhance the involvement memorandum were explained in the context of Township to mainstream our Youth. Jammu. of youth & mobilize them to work for the genocide & subsequent exodus and the v Rehabilitation of community in valley in It was heartening to note that people had community matter & preservation of our culture importance of ensuring that KP's are resettled in “Satellite Township” come from far off places like, Mumbai, Jammu, & heritage. Vadodra, Hyderabad, apart from NCR. The Kashmir in an honorable manner was reiterated. d) Meeting with Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna In his reply Sh. Raj Nath Singh said that the meeting concluded with a resolve to continue AIKS delegation met Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna, 15. AIKS Establishes Formal relation with HAF government was seized of the issues raised by us National Vice President, BJP, Incharge, Jammu Hindu American Forum (HAF) formed in USA with such consultation in smaller groups to
54 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 55 maintain the momentum. AIKS stands taken on April 7, 2019. The daylong celebration Apart from Col Tej K Tikoo, President who mention that Vaakh has a unique place as it is one during AIKS Conclave held were reiterated. included Jhanki of Mata, hawan, cultural was guest of honour, Sh Vijay Kashkari, Vice of its kinds around the globe being published in 18. AIKS Joins KSS Celebrations programmes etc. On this day a bust of President AIKS attended the function. Kashmiri Language. a) AIKS & KSS Felicitates Sh. Jeevan Zutshi: Padmashri J N Kaul, Papa Ji, was unveiled in It is pertinent to mention that Kashir Sabha, Regarding Naad we would like to inform At a function KSS & AIKS jointly felicitated Sh. presence of Col. Tej K Tikoo, President AIKS, was formed by nearly 200 families who landed you that our subscribers were not receiving their Jeevan Zutshi, a veteran community crusader Dr. S K Handoo & NCR fraternity. in Ambala at the time of exodus from Kashmir in copy of Naad due to inefficient postal service. and social activist from USA at Sharika Bhawan, The dignitaries unveiled the perspective 1990 and purchased a plot of land where they Accordingly we were forced to send Naad Faridabad on 9th September 2018. Col. Tej K picture of project SUMIRAN memorial cum established a Mata Mrityunjey Temple. Now through courier service and recover part of the Tikoo in his address reiterated the commitment Prayer Hall and first issue of Sharda Tarangini they have commenced construction of a additional cost from subscribers. Most of our of the community for the rights of the diaspora and Annual Calendar. Dharamshala to provide accommodation to care subscribers agreed to such payments and we also living in the different parts of the world. In his D) KSS Celebrates Abrogation of Article 370 takers of our community folk who come to PGI enhanced the cost per copy from Rs. 30/- to Rs. address Dr. S K Handoo praised the contribution & 35 A: Our affiliate organisation KSS, Chandigarh with their patients for treatment. 50/- to offset other cost increases. of Jeevan Ji in his running awareness campaign Faridabad celebrated the abrogation of Article Sh Anil Vij, Home Minister of Haryana, We request the members of this august body through his work & the film “The Last Smile” 370 & 35 A from constitution of India at a who graced the occasion and laid the foundation to help the organisation in its effort of increasing which is about the ill effects of dietary function attended by Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Stone of the Dharamshalla, donated a sum of Rs subscriber base both for Naad & Vaakh. supplements sold as OTC items. The film was Minister of State, Sh. Mool Chand, MLA, State 10.00 Lakhs for the project. 23. Nagjee Admission Alerts & Job screened and highly appreciated by the audience. of Haryana and Prominent members, 21. AIKS Press Releases Opportunities It is pertinent to mention that the film “The Last community leaders & thinkers. A large number Reacting to various developments from time to Through this column in Naad and over internet, Smile” has received awards worldwide. of eminent members spoke on the occasion time AIKS expressed their opinion through AIKS is helping students who receive academic B) Maa Sharika Sammaan of KSS : Maa including Sh. Vijay Kashkari, Vice President, press releases & communiqués as and when notifications from various colleges and Sharika Sammaan was instituted by KSS in the AIKS The audience was later enthralled by required; such releases were a natural universities, in a timely manner. We place on year 2003 by the then President, KSS Sh. J N community singers Smt. Sushma Kalla, Sh. expression from AIKS, be there in the form of record the stupendous efforts put in by Sh. Vijay Kaul as a biennial sammaan. Coinciding with Dalip Langoo & Sh. Sanjeev Gautam Raina. protests against Pulwama attack, Banning of Kashkari in this regard. It will be pertinent to 10th Nirvan Diwas of the late Sh. J N Kaul, Songs dedicated to the nation, in memory of JKLF, Anantnag attack, Statements by Hurriyat inform that Sh. Vijay Kashkari was awarded Papaji,the Sammaan was conferred on martyrs and security forces were sung. Leadership, Abrogation of article 370 & 35A or amateur Journalist award by PNBMT for his distinguished members of our Biradari on 16th 19. AIKS attends KPL 8 at Gurugram. the resounding landslide victory of BJP in contribution as amateur Journalist & in December 2018 at Sharika Bhawan. These Col Tej K Tikoo, President, alongwith Sh Vijay General Elections. particular for Naad. distinguished members are selected through a Kashkari, VP of AIKS participated in final of 22. AIKS Publication Naad & Vaakh Before I close my presentation, I would proper process based on their contribution in place on record the enormous support received KPL 8 tournament organised by KKS Gurugram The readership of AIKS Publications has various fields.At a glittering ceremony, the by me from my colleagues, Hony Capt. VS on 20 Oct 2019. The tournament involved huge been appreciative about the timely publication awards were awarded for the years 2011, 2013, Rawat. & Ms. Bharti Kaul who helped me and organizational effort as the tournament of both Naad & Vaakh. We would like to place 2015 & 2017 to 17 eminent individuals and 3 th th other office bases in discharging our duties as extended from 18 to 20 October involving 36 on record the efforts made by the editorial institutions for their services. Those we received best as possible. teams spread over senior category, Ladies board of Naad lead by former Editor-in-Chief, the award were Dr. Agnishekhar, Smt. Brij sections & Children teams including 2 teams Kishori Zutshi, Prof Chaman Lal Sapru, Late Sh. Col. Tej K Tikoo and the current Editor-in- 24. New Life Members from Valley & 6 from Jammu. Matches were Chief, Sh. Sunil Raina for Naad and Sh. Roop The following members were added and their Vijay Malla, Sh. Mohit Raina, Late Dr. played in 14 Cricket grounds and with final held Badrinath Kalla, Sh Ashok Pandit, Smt. Kailash Krishen Bhat for Vaakh. It is pertinent to names are circulated for adoption: at TERI ground. Alongside a cultural night was Mehra Sadhu, Sh Krishen Lal Langoo, Sh. held on 19 Oct 2019 at Apparael House Chaman Lal Kaul, Sh. Sunil Fotedar, Sh. A N Gurugram so that the community remains Sh Rattan Kumar Kaul Sh Surinder Sadhu Sh B L Kaul “Deep” Kaul 'Sahib', Smt. Sunita Raina Pandita, Smt. connected to its cultural heritage. Sh Neelmani Malla Group Captain Jatinder Kaul Sh Puneet Dhar Lakshmi Kaul, Prof. Brij Nath koul, Smt. AIKS would like to convey its deep sense of Sushma Kalla & Sh. Prithvi Nath Kaul 'Sayal' in Sh Pradeep Peshin Sh Vikram Kaul Sh Rajesh Raina appreciation for the conduct of the tournament individual category & KMECT, Radio Sharda & successfully. Dr Utpal Kaul Sh Anil Kaul Ashok Kumar Kaul Paramhansa Yogananda Charitable Trust in Institutional category.AIKS places on record its 20. AIKS delegation visits Kashir Sabha, Sh Sumit Sapru Sh O N Kaul Smt Vandana Ganjoo deep appreciation to KSS for honouring Ambala. Dr S K Handoo Sh Sudhir Shah Sh Vijay Kumar Ganjoo prominent persons and institutions who have Kashir Sabha Ambala had invited AIKS team to Sh Siban Krishan Khazanchi Sh Vir Jee Dullu Sh Narinder Kumar Safaya been contributing for the welfare of KP their important function at Ambala on 12th community globally. January 2020 on the occasion of the foundation Sh Kapil Bhat Kumar M Tiku Sh Ashok Dudha C) Navreh at Hari Parvat: The grand Navreh laying ceremony of a Dharamshala at the site Prof P N Kaul Smt Gurpreet Sapru Sh Rajinder Raina get together was held at Hari Parvat in Anantpur owned by the Sabha.
56 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 57 maintain the momentum. AIKS stands taken on April 7, 2019. The daylong celebration Apart from Col Tej K Tikoo, President who mention that Vaakh has a unique place as it is one during AIKS Conclave held were reiterated. included Jhanki of Mata, hawan, cultural was guest of honour, Sh Vijay Kashkari, Vice of its kinds around the globe being published in 18. AIKS Joins KSS Celebrations programmes etc. On this day a bust of President AIKS attended the function. Kashmiri Language. a) AIKS & KSS Felicitates Sh. Jeevan Zutshi: Padmashri J N Kaul, Papa Ji, was unveiled in It is pertinent to mention that Kashir Sabha, Regarding Naad we would like to inform At a function KSS & AIKS jointly felicitated Sh. presence of Col. Tej K Tikoo, President AIKS, was formed by nearly 200 families who landed you that our subscribers were not receiving their Jeevan Zutshi, a veteran community crusader Dr. S K Handoo & NCR fraternity. in Ambala at the time of exodus from Kashmir in copy of Naad due to inefficient postal service. and social activist from USA at Sharika Bhawan, The dignitaries unveiled the perspective 1990 and purchased a plot of land where they Accordingly we were forced to send Naad Faridabad on 9th September 2018. Col. Tej K picture of project SUMIRAN memorial cum established a Mata Mrityunjey Temple. Now through courier service and recover part of the Tikoo in his address reiterated the commitment Prayer Hall and first issue of Sharda Tarangini they have commenced construction of a additional cost from subscribers. Most of our of the community for the rights of the diaspora and Annual Calendar. Dharamshala to provide accommodation to care subscribers agreed to such payments and we also living in the different parts of the world. In his D) KSS Celebrates Abrogation of Article 370 takers of our community folk who come to PGI enhanced the cost per copy from Rs. 30/- to Rs. address Dr. S K Handoo praised the contribution & 35 A: Our affiliate organisation KSS, Chandigarh with their patients for treatment. 50/- to offset other cost increases. of Jeevan Ji in his running awareness campaign Faridabad celebrated the abrogation of Article Sh Anil Vij, Home Minister of Haryana, We request the members of this august body through his work & the film “The Last Smile” 370 & 35 A from constitution of India at a who graced the occasion and laid the foundation to help the organisation in its effort of increasing which is about the ill effects of dietary function attended by Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Stone of the Dharamshalla, donated a sum of Rs subscriber base both for Naad & Vaakh. supplements sold as OTC items. The film was Minister of State, Sh. Mool Chand, MLA, State 10.00 Lakhs for the project. 23. Nagjee Admission Alerts & Job screened and highly appreciated by the audience. of Haryana and Prominent members, 21. AIKS Press Releases Opportunities It is pertinent to mention that the film “The Last community leaders & thinkers. A large number Reacting to various developments from time to Through this column in Naad and over internet, Smile” has received awards worldwide. of eminent members spoke on the occasion time AIKS expressed their opinion through AIKS is helping students who receive academic B) Maa Sharika Sammaan of KSS : Maa including Sh. Vijay Kashkari, Vice President, press releases & communiqués as and when notifications from various colleges and Sharika Sammaan was instituted by KSS in the AIKS The audience was later enthralled by required; such releases were a natural universities, in a timely manner. We place on year 2003 by the then President, KSS Sh. J N community singers Smt. Sushma Kalla, Sh. expression from AIKS, be there in the form of record the stupendous efforts put in by Sh. Vijay Kaul as a biennial sammaan. Coinciding with Dalip Langoo & Sh. Sanjeev Gautam Raina. protests against Pulwama attack, Banning of Kashkari in this regard. It will be pertinent to 10th Nirvan Diwas of the late Sh. J N Kaul, Songs dedicated to the nation, in memory of JKLF, Anantnag attack, Statements by Hurriyat inform that Sh. Vijay Kashkari was awarded Papaji,the Sammaan was conferred on martyrs and security forces were sung. Leadership, Abrogation of article 370 & 35A or amateur Journalist award by PNBMT for his distinguished members of our Biradari on 16th 19. AIKS attends KPL 8 at Gurugram. the resounding landslide victory of BJP in contribution as amateur Journalist & in December 2018 at Sharika Bhawan. These Col Tej K Tikoo, President, alongwith Sh Vijay General Elections. particular for Naad. distinguished members are selected through a Kashkari, VP of AIKS participated in final of 22. AIKS Publication Naad & Vaakh Before I close my presentation, I would proper process based on their contribution in place on record the enormous support received KPL 8 tournament organised by KKS Gurugram The readership of AIKS Publications has various fields.At a glittering ceremony, the by me from my colleagues, Hony Capt. VS on 20 Oct 2019. The tournament involved huge been appreciative about the timely publication awards were awarded for the years 2011, 2013, Rawat. & Ms. Bharti Kaul who helped me and organizational effort as the tournament of both Naad & Vaakh. We would like to place 2015 & 2017 to 17 eminent individuals and 3 th th other office bases in discharging our duties as extended from 18 to 20 October involving 36 on record the efforts made by the editorial institutions for their services. Those we received best as possible. teams spread over senior category, Ladies board of Naad lead by former Editor-in-Chief, the award were Dr. Agnishekhar, Smt. Brij sections & Children teams including 2 teams Kishori Zutshi, Prof Chaman Lal Sapru, Late Sh. Col. Tej K Tikoo and the current Editor-in- 24. New Life Members from Valley & 6 from Jammu. Matches were Chief, Sh. Sunil Raina for Naad and Sh. Roop The following members were added and their Vijay Malla, Sh. Mohit Raina, Late Dr. played in 14 Cricket grounds and with final held Badrinath Kalla, Sh Ashok Pandit, Smt. Kailash Krishen Bhat for Vaakh. It is pertinent to names are circulated for adoption: at TERI ground. Alongside a cultural night was Mehra Sadhu, Sh Krishen Lal Langoo, Sh. held on 19 Oct 2019 at Apparael House Chaman Lal Kaul, Sh. Sunil Fotedar, Sh. A N Gurugram so that the community remains Sh Rattan Kumar Kaul Sh Surinder Sadhu Sh B L Kaul “Deep” Kaul 'Sahib', Smt. Sunita Raina Pandita, Smt. connected to its cultural heritage. Sh Neelmani Malla Group Captain Jatinder Kaul Sh Puneet Dhar Lakshmi Kaul, Prof. Brij Nath koul, Smt. AIKS would like to convey its deep sense of Sushma Kalla & Sh. Prithvi Nath Kaul 'Sayal' in Sh Pradeep Peshin Sh Vikram Kaul Sh Rajesh Raina appreciation for the conduct of the tournament individual category & KMECT, Radio Sharda & successfully. Dr Utpal Kaul Sh Anil Kaul Ashok Kumar Kaul Paramhansa Yogananda Charitable Trust in Institutional category.AIKS places on record its 20. AIKS delegation visits Kashir Sabha, Sh Sumit Sapru Sh O N Kaul Smt Vandana Ganjoo deep appreciation to KSS for honouring Ambala. Dr S K Handoo Sh Sudhir Shah Sh Vijay Kumar Ganjoo prominent persons and institutions who have Kashir Sabha Ambala had invited AIKS team to Sh Siban Krishan Khazanchi Sh Vir Jee Dullu Sh Narinder Kumar Safaya been contributing for the welfare of KP their important function at Ambala on 12th community globally. January 2020 on the occasion of the foundation Sh Kapil Bhat Kumar M Tiku Sh Ashok Dudha C) Navreh at Hari Parvat: The grand Navreh laying ceremony of a Dharamshala at the site Prof P N Kaul Smt Gurpreet Sapru Sh Rajinder Raina get together was held at Hari Parvat in Anantpur owned by the Sabha.
56 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 57 Col Raj Kumar Mirakhur Sh Neelu Dhar Sh Kuldeep Drabu Sh Sunil Kaul Brig M K Ganju Sh Rajinder Tikoo Smt Meenakshi Kaul Sh Sanjay Kaul Sh Sanjay Dhar Sh Siddharth Ganjoo Dr Anoop Bangroo Sh Sameer Bhat Sh Anil Tikoo Dr Vibha Zarabi Sh Shiban Khaibri Mrs Sinead Kachroo Sh Opinder Kumar Saproo Smt Lakshmi Kaul Dr Rajinder Kachroo Sh Surindra Munshi Sh Virender Kumar Bhat Smt Tushima Tikoo Sh Shaan Sapru Sh Sunil Raina Sh Rajeev Raina Dr K L Chowdhury Brig Punam Bali Sh Anil Kaw Sh Susheel Raina Sh Deepak Mirza Sh Vimal Kaul Sh R L Shant Dr Etee Bahadur With this I conclude my report and thank you for patient hearing.
M K Pajan General Secretary, AIKS
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58 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 59 Col Raj Kumar Mirakhur Sh Neelu Dhar Sh Kuldeep Drabu Sh Sunil Kaul Brig M K Ganju Sh Rajinder Tikoo Smt Meenakshi Kaul Sh Sanjay Kaul Sh Sanjay Dhar Sh Siddharth Ganjoo Dr Anoop Bangroo Sh Sameer Bhat Sh Anil Tikoo Dr Vibha Zarabi Sh Shiban Khaibri Mrs Sinead Kachroo Sh Opinder Kumar Saproo Smt Lakshmi Kaul Dr Rajinder Kachroo Sh Surindra Munshi Sh Virender Kumar Bhat Smt Tushima Tikoo Sh Shaan Sapru Sh Sunil Raina Sh Rajeev Raina Dr K L Chowdhury Brig Punam Bali Sh Anil Kaw Sh Susheel Raina Sh Deepak Mirza Sh Vimal Kaul Sh R L Shant Dr Etee Bahadur With this I conclude my report and thank you for patient hearing.
M K Pajan General Secretary, AIKS
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Seeking Alliance for Our Daughter born 2/1/1991 at Jammu, B.Tech (IT) M. Tech (computer Science ) Presently Working as Assistant Professor In Engineering College (NCR). Previously Worked At MNC Cognizant Pune. Interested May please send Tekni / Kulwali on Mob/What's App- 9419209499 vvvvv We are looking for MEDICO MATCH with MD/MS/DN working in DELHI – NCR match for our Daughter, beautiful & tall , Born-June 87 / Ht.- 167 Cm qualified as MD in Obs. & Gynae. & Specialization in IVF & working as IVF Consultant with Hospital in GURGAON. Interested may please contact on e-mail at: [email protected] Mob. +91 9873452557 / 9414012557. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born on 13th July 1991, 11.40 AM at Jammu. Parents are presently living in Roop Nagar, Jammu. Height 5’11”, Qualified as BE in Computer Science. Working as Application Developer in Dhyey Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. at Vadodara, Gujrat. Interested may contact on MB- 941914151, Email id: [email protected] for Tekni & Biodata. vvvvv Seeking suitable alliance for our son, born at Srinagar on 23rd July, 1988 at 11.59 AM, 173 CMS. He is pursuing his own business at Valsad, Gujarat having a decent annual income in seven figures. The family is currently based in Faridabad. Interested may please contact for further details on email: [email protected] or Mobile/WhatsApp: 9810847376 vvvvv Suitable alliance invited for our son Akshit, born 10 December 1991, 1410hrs at Jammu, Height 166cms, B. Tech (software Engineering) from Delhi College of Engineering, MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering from USA, Presently Working With Intel Oregon, USA, Interested may please Contact Bharat Peer mail Id - [email protected]/8146625401, Anita peer / 9872967824 vvvvv Looking for suitable qualified good looking alliance for our son slightly Manglik born on 22 Oct.1990 at 3.50PM at Jammu, Height 169cm, Qualification BTech. EC, working as business analyst engineer in HSBC Bank, Pune. Interested may contact on mobile nos 7827427686, 8851887320 or [email protected] vvvvv Suitable Alliance invited for our Daughter Born on 14th November 1992 at 14.55 Hours at New Delhi, Height 164 cm, Qualification BBA (General) & MBA (Media Management). Presently working at Gurgaon. Interested may respond with Biodata, Tekin & Kulawali at [email protected] or Call on Mobile : 9810096064 vvvvv
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Seeking Alliance for Our Daughter born 2/1/1991 at Jammu, B.Tech (IT) M. Tech (computer Science ) Presently Working as Assistant Professor In Engineering College (NCR). Previously Worked At MNC Cognizant Pune. Interested May please send Tekni / Kulwali on Mob/What's App- 9419209499 vvvvv We are looking for MEDICO MATCH with MD/MS/DN working in DELHI – NCR match for our Daughter, beautiful & tall , Born-June 87 / Ht.- 167 Cm qualified as MD in Obs. & Gynae. & Specialization in IVF & working as IVF Consultant with Hospital in GURGAON. Interested may please contact on e-mail at: [email protected] Mob. +91 9873452557 / 9414012557. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born on 13th July 1991, 11.40 AM at Jammu. Parents are presently living in Roop Nagar, Jammu. Height 5’11”, Qualified as BE in Computer Science. Working as Application Developer in Dhyey Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. at Vadodara, Gujrat. Interested may contact on MB- 941914151, Email id: [email protected] for Tekni & Biodata. vvvvv Seeking suitable alliance for our son, born at Srinagar on 23rd July, 1988 at 11.59 AM, 173 CMS. He is pursuing his own business at Valsad, Gujarat having a decent annual income in seven figures. The family is currently based in Faridabad. Interested may please contact for further details on email: [email protected] or Mobile/WhatsApp: 9810847376 vvvvv Suitable alliance invited for our son Akshit, born 10 December 1991, 1410hrs at Jammu, Height 166cms, B. Tech (software Engineering) from Delhi College of Engineering, MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering from USA, Presently Working With Intel Oregon, USA, Interested may please Contact Bharat Peer mail Id - [email protected]/8146625401, Anita peer / 9872967824 vvvvv Looking for suitable qualified good looking alliance for our son slightly Manglik born on 22 Oct.1990 at 3.50PM at Jammu, Height 169cm, Qualification BTech. EC, working as business analyst engineer in HSBC Bank, Pune. Interested may contact on mobile nos 7827427686, 8851887320 or [email protected] vvvvv Suitable Alliance invited for our Daughter Born on 14th November 1992 at 14.55 Hours at New Delhi, Height 164 cm, Qualification BBA (General) & MBA (Media Management). Presently working at Gurgaon. Interested may respond with Biodata, Tekin & Kulawali at [email protected] or Call on Mobile : 9810096064 vvvvv
62 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 63 We invite a suitable alliance, from respectable families, for our daughter, MBBS, currently studying for MS [Ophthalmology] second year. Our daughter is 1992 born and is 163 cms. tall. The boy should be an India based doctor [MD/MS]. Those interested may please respond with a tekni and a short bio-data on [email protected]. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born, 7th September 1991 (11.02AM) at Jammu, height (178cms). B.E (C.S.E). Presently working in MNC AS Team Leader in Gurugram (Haryana), earning handsome salary. Interested person may contact on MB- 8826008555. Email- [email protected]. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born, 2nd January 1991 (6.30PM) at Jammu, height (5’.11”). B.Tech (C.S.E) computer Science from VTU Bangalore, Karnataka University. Presently working as Senior Business Development specialist in Sales in Net Surion (USA) MNC at Bangalore, earning handsome salary. Parents are settled in Jammu & Pune. Interested person may contact on MB- 7006171324, 9055272134, 8717090264. Email- [email protected] vvvvv Seeking a suitable alliance for our daughter born on Aug 30, 1992 at 3.37 AM at Jammu. She is 180 cms tall. She has done B.Com & M.Com from H. L. College of commerce, Ahmedabad. Additional. Qualification Data Scientist. Presently working as Business Analyst in Tatvic Analytics, Ahmedabad. Interested may send tekni & kulawali on email id- [email protected], Mob: 9419147374. vvvvv Suitable alliance invited for our son Bipin Wanchoo born on 22nd June 1990 at 08.15 AM in Jammu. Height 5'.9". Studied B.E from University of Mumbai. Working as a senior Consultant with Capgemini in Pune, earning handsome salary. Parents living in Jammu. Interested may contact with full Kulavali at [email protected] & MB- 7006410298/7889971482 vvvvv Suitable alliance for our daughter born on December 9, 1991 in Faridabad (Time: 9.58 AM). She is 5'.7" tall and has had done BBA from IP university, Delhi. She is an Asst. Manager Talent acquisition (Recruitment) in NCR. Parents belong from Habba Kadal Srinagar. Presently living in Faridabad. Interested may send CV & Kulawali along with snaps of the boy on our email id- [email protected]. You can also contact us on mob: 8447956643. vvvvv Suitable alliance is invited for my daughter who is legally separated, issueless, born on 22.4.1986 at 10.25 hours at Srinagar. She is BE (CSE) from MIET Jammu, through Jammu University and M.Tech (IT) through Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. She is working as an Executive in a Govt. of India Enterprises, and presently posted at Jammu. Job transferable anywhere in India. The previous marriage lasted for a very brief time due to certain peculiar circumstances which ultimately lead to legal separation. Interested may kindly send their tekni and Kulawali per return mail to R K Raina on email id [email protected] or phone 7006003635 or can WhatsApp the details on 9419264309. vvvvv
64 NAAD îî FEBRUARY 2020 Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) Magha-Phalguna 2076 / 5094 (Saptarishi) VOL. XXX l NO. 02 65 We invite a suitable alliance, from respectable families, for our daughter, MBBS, currently studying for MS [Ophthalmology] second year. Our daughter is 1992 born and is 163 cms. tall. The boy should be an India based doctor [MD/MS]. Those interested may please respond with a tekni and a short bio-data on [email protected]. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born, 7th September 1991 (11.02AM) at Jammu, height (178cms). B.E (C.S.E). Presently working in MNC AS Team Leader in Gurugram (Haryana), earning handsome salary. Interested person may contact on MB- 8826008555. Email- [email protected]. vvvvv Looking for a Suitable Match for our Son Born, 2nd January 1991 (6.30PM) at Jammu, height (5’.11”). B.Tech (C.S.E) computer Science from VTU Bangalore, Karnataka University. Presently working as Senior Business Development specialist in Sales in Net Surion (USA) MNC at Bangalore, earning handsome salary. Parents are settled in Jammu & Pune. Interested person may contact on MB- 7006171324, 9055272134, 8717090264. Email- [email protected] vvvvv Seeking a suitable alliance for our daughter born on Aug 30, 1992 at 3.37 AM at Jammu. She is 180 cms tall. She has done B.Com & M.Com from H. L. College of commerce, Ahmedabad. Additional. Qualification Data Scientist. Presently working as Business Analyst in Tatvic Analytics, Ahmedabad. Interested may send tekni & kulawali on email id- [email protected], Mob: 9419147374. vvvvv Suitable alliance invited for our son Bipin Wanchoo born on 22nd June 1990 at 08.15 AM in Jammu. Height 5'.9". Studied B.E from University of Mumbai. Working as a senior Consultant with Capgemini in Pune, earning handsome salary. Parents living in Jammu. Interested may contact with full Kulavali at [email protected] & MB- 7006410298/7889971482 vvvvv Suitable alliance for our daughter born on December 9, 1991 in Faridabad (Time: 9.58 AM). She is 5'.7" tall and has had done BBA from IP university, Delhi. She is an Asst. Manager Talent acquisition (Recruitment) in NCR. Parents belong from Habba Kadal Srinagar. Presently living in Faridabad. Interested may send CV & Kulawali along with snaps of the boy on our email id- [email protected]. You can also contact us on mob: 8447956643. vvvvv Suitable alliance is invited for my daughter who is legally separated, issueless, born on 22.4.1986 at 10.25 hours at Srinagar. She is BE (CSE) from MIET Jammu, through Jammu University and M.Tech (IT) through Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. She is working as an Executive in a Govt. of India Enterprises, and presently posted at Jammu. Job transferable anywhere in India. The previous marriage lasted for a very brief time due to certain peculiar circumstances which ultimately lead to legal separation. Interested may kindly send their tekni and Kulawali per return mail to R K Raina on email id [email protected] or phone 7006003635 or can WhatsApp the details on 9419264309. vvvvv
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Dr. A.N. Kaul Adalati Smt. Kamla Kaul Adalati (Dec.25 1919- Feb 5, 2004) (July 1923- Feb.5, 2004)
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- Dr. O. N. Kaul &, Dr. Ratna Kaul, Sanjay & Neeta Kaul, Anil & Anjali Kaul, Daughter & Son-in-law- Dr..Usha & Er. Rattan Raina Grand Children-Dr. Neeraj & Dr. Seema Kaul, Dr. Shweta & Dr. Birendra, Neeti & Deepak Kaul (Karihaloo), Eng. Amit & Dr. Aniya Raina, Aditya & Ankit Kaul Great Grand Children- Varun & Vansh, Himaank & Abheek, Saatvik & Shloka, Ayaana & Ayraan, Arya , Pamposh & Priyanka , Kashish & Devyansh Sisters & Brothers-in-law- Jaikishori Dhar, A. N. Kaul Sahib, Santosh & B.N.Dhar (Patel) Brother's Family- Susheela Kaul, Alka & Ravi Thusoo, Ashish & Bharati Kaul, Archana & Pankaj Dusaj In-laws- Smt. Somawati Kaw, Shri BrijNath Sadhu, Kishni Sadhu, Rita &R.K.Sadhu, Shanta Kothidar, Lakshmi & R.L. Munshi, Raj & M. K. Kaw
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