For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small 6 people make religion a fighting tool. — A.P.J. Abdul Kalam EDITORIAL z Sunday z August 30, 2020 ANOTHER SPELL Shri Raghunath Ji Temple Suicide risk & hough, and for that matter Union Territory of J&K COVID-19 pandemic Tare all set to enter the Unlock Phase-IV from September 1, „PANKAJ KHAJURIA (Western Direction), Shri Uttar Disha Shri Ranbir Sanskrit Research „FAYAZ AHMAD PAUL 2020 but the ordeal of students in J&K who are away from n 16th August 2020, the City of (Northern Direction), Shri Dachhin Institute: Sanskrit is the India's cultural he mental health effects of the coronavirus their schools since mid March this year is likely to continue with Temple, Jammu reopened temples Disha (Southern Direction) Shri language. Sanskrit is the main asset of Tdisease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic almost all of them grappling with snarling internet speed and O for devotees and pilgrims after the Dev and Shri Vijay. It is very interesting . Within the temple premises might be profound and there are suggestions extracting knowledge from whatever content their digital long interval of five months. It was a very to know out of four three directions are there is a Sanskrit Research institute. It that suicide rates will rise, although this is not devices are being able to pull out under the 'archaic 2G' era cur- first kind of attempt where temples have feminine in nature and North direction is was established by Maharaja Ranbir inevitable. Suicide is likely to become a more rently enforced in the UT as reopening of the educational insti- been closed for devotees and pilgrims Masculine in nature. Second circumam- Singh with his wisdom and farsighted- pressing concern as the pandemic spreads and tutions has been deferred till September 30, 2020, as of now. throughout India. Where as they have bulation covers the same but in an open ness. He set up a Sanskrit research insti- has longer-term effects on the general popula- Of course, the extension of date of reopening of schools has been closed on precautionary measure. air. Where as third and fourth circumam- tute and library within the Temple com- tion, the economy, and vulnerable groups. come as a sigh of relief for the almost all the stakeholders Jammu is a city of temple and centre of bulation cover the Shaligrams (Ionic plex. Which is known as Shri Ranbir Preventing suicide therefore needs urgent con- including parents of the wards as new cases of COVID-19 con- people's faiths. There are many cities of Symbols of Lord Ji) and other Sanskrit Research Institute (SRSRI). sideration. The response must capitalize on, but tagion are rising at an alarming rate and have shown no signs India which are famous by name of there Gods' (sculptures). SRSRI has a rich and valuable collection extend beyond, general mental health policies of a let-up. Although, government has allowed several activities respective temples. Kashi Vishawnath at Shaligrams: Shri Raghunath Ji Temple of text books and rare & handwritten and practices. There is some evidence that after September sets in but for the sake of safety of students the Vanarasi, Shri Jagannath at Puri, has a very unique kind of shrine where Sanskrit manuscripts, epic, Tantra, deaths by suicide increased in the USA during advisory remains the same that online teaching should be pre- Akshardham at Gandhi Nagar, etc. 1,25,000 God Vishnu Roop, Shaligrmas Kavya, and many more. Sanskrit. the 1918-19 influenza pandemic and among ferred as far as possible to make sure that transmission of Similarly in Jammu Shri Raghunath Ji are embedded and presented. Maharaja Ranbir Singh paid personal older people in Hong Kong during the 2003 'deadly' infection can be stopped up to the maximum possible Mandir is a centre of attraction for the Scientifically Shaligram is the fossilized attention to Sanskrit research and inter- severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epi- extent. Though, local administrations will come out with their people all around the world. It is one of shell but also known as a symbol of God est of local people. He employed more demic. The current context is different and own guidelines in the days to come but largely the advisory by the largest temple complexes of northern Vishnu Ji. Shaligrams are the centre of than 100 scholars to collect the rare evolving. A wide-ranging interdisciplinary the MHA shall be applied in majority of States and the Union India. The temple is dedicated to Lord attraction of devotees and pilgrims at books and write unpublished new books. response that recognizes how the pandemic Territories including J&K as the same has been drafted after Ram, Ikshvaku (solar) dynasty, the Shri Raghunath Ji Temple. Outer side of In 1883 when Maharaj Swai Mangal might heighten risk and applies knowledge taking feedback from states and UTs and extensive consulta- Dogra's Patron . It is a very unique second Circumambulation Shaligrams is Singh of Alwar visited Jammu, he was about effective suicide prevention approaches is tions held with related central ministries and departments. kind of Temple where we have all Hindu embedded into eight different chambers. surprised to see the interest of Maharaja key. Selective, indicated, and universal interven- "Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will within one complex. It was the only shrine where we have Ranbir Singh. He asked him why he tions are required. continue to remain shut for students up to September 30. Construction and Vision: The temple Shaligrams in large numbers. Shaligrams spent so much time and money on books. The likely adverse effects of the pandemic on Online, distance learning will continue to be permitted and shall construction was started by Maharaja were transported to Jammu from Maharaja Ranbir Singh replied that he people with mental illness and on population be encouraged", the guidelines issued by the government on Gulab Singh Ji in 1835 and completed in Gandaki river of Nepal by Maharaja considered this amount a better expendi- mental health in general, might be exacerbated August 29 stated however, taking into account the seriousness 1857 in Maharaja Ranbir Singh's tenure. Ranbir Singh. According to the , ture that expenditure on wine, gambling by fear, self-isolation, and physical distancing. of studies of those school children who are in classes 9 and Undoubtedly Maharaja Gulab Singh was no impurity or vice versa can ever be and other luxuries, because it enhance Suicide risk might be increased because of stig- above, the government has given special permission to students a great warrior, soldier and statesman; in found in the presence of the Shaligram religious and intellectual faculties of peo- ma towards individuals with COVID-19 and to visit schools individually and consult their teachers, who have spite of being a great warrior was spiritu- and hence it is considered to be even ple. Maharaja of Alwar was highly their families. Those with psychiatric disorders also been allowed to attend school under some restrictions con- al by nature. He had a great faith in Shri more scared than the holy place (Teerth). impressed and handed over his complete might experience worsening symptoms and oth- taining their number. This permission of consulting teachers by Raghunath Ji and laid down a series of Sculpture (): The concept of Shri library to him (Maharaja Ranbir Singh). ers might develop new mental health problems, visiting schools is subject to nod given by the parents of the Shri Raghunath Ji Mandirs at Raghunath Ji Mandir is based on very By the time of Maharaja Ranbir Singh especially depression, anxiety, and post-trau- interested students. As things are fast limping back to normal- Suchetgarh, Sui-Simbli and Jammu. old Sanskrit manuscript named Sri demise in 1885, the collection comprised matic stress (all associated with increased sui- cy after complete shutdown restrictions were gradually removed During his reign, he also started renova- Ramapurvatapinyupanisad. Therefore more than 6,000 rare manuscripts in cide risk). These mental health problems will be in a phased manner the issue of reopening schools and permit- tion, restoration and construction of sev- the architecture of Shri Raghunath Ji Sanskrit, Dogri and other scripts. experienced by the general population and those ting certain other group activities is quite crucial as far as eral shrines of different faiths including Mandir mainly focused on sculptures. It Shri Raghunath Ji Temple is situated with high levels of exposure to illness caused by spread of corona germs is concerned and therefore govern- several ancient temples that had been has been believed that Shri Raghunath Ji within the heart of Jammu. J&K COVID-19, such as frontline healthcare work- ment's steady pace in taking effective steps while allowing activ- destroyed and neglected. After his demise Mandir has entire Hindu Pantheon. It Dharmarth Trust have been serving it since ers and those who develop the illness. The con- ities which were stopped earlier to contain disease is quite sig- his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh himself also includes eight out of Dashavatara 1846. It is the unique kind of Temple sequences for mental health services are already nificant and needs to supported by one and all. carried forward his vision. (ten incarnation) of God Vishnu Ji, throughout the world where we can pay being felt for example, increased workloads and Design and Vastu: Vastu means science which are as Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, obeisance to all Incarnations (Aavtars) of the need to find new ways of working. Some of architecture. As Shri Raghunath Ji Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, God Vishnu Ji, Shaligrams in such a large services are developing expertise in conducting STOOPING LOW AGAIN Mandir dedicated to Solar dynasty. Solar , and Kalki. The Visionary numbers and many more. No doubt it is psychiatric assessments and delivering inter- means Sun and Sun is one of the main and interesting part is Mandir also has also a centre of attraction of tourists. ventions remotely (e.g. by telephone or digital- he discussion is very old and same but the 'subject' viz parts of Vastu of Shri Raghunath Ji Lord Kalik Murti within the premises Besides this it is also a faith of local people. ly); these new working practices should be TPakistan is shamelessly happy in continuing its brazen Temple. At outer and inner Deodi (Main and it believes that Lord Kalik will take They usually come to pay obeisance at implemented more widely, but with considera- acts of deceit, antagonism and aggression time and again with- Gate) we can easily see the sign of Sun. an aavtaar in Kalyug. Besides this, seven Mandir on routine basis. Either it is Shri tion that not all patients will feel comfortable out pondering for a jiffy that in its acts of abhorrence against At inside the Temple the Lord Shri Ram Maharihis, twelve Jyotirlingas, twelve Ram Navami, Shri Krishna Janamashtmi with such interactions and they may present India, everytime the rogue nation falls to another level in accompanied by his wife Ji (Janaki) months of Vikram samvat, Dharm Raja or locals folks of Dogras like Bachh Dua, implications for privacy. Making evidence-based stooping low and getting exposed for its ill intentions to infest and brother Lakshman and sanctorum is and many more Murtis are there. Dubri, local people participate and cele- online resources and interventions freely avail- trouble in Valley and elsewhere by sending terror mongers on covered with gold plates. Within the sanc- Within the temple premises there is a brate each and every festival and ritual able at scale could benefit population mental Indian soil by age old tactics of truce violations and making torum one can easily feel the presence of Natraj ji Mata Baglamukhi Ji Mandir. It with full enthusiasm and fervour. It is also health. tunnels along borders. In this regard, Indian Border Security Sun at the Top of Shri Raghunath Ji. As also consists of 30" lead crystal a power house of Sanskrit research, schol- People in suicidal crises require special atten- Force has detected another tunnel along India-Pak border in per ritual four circumambulation Shivlingas. Besides of Murtis within the ars from across the world usually visit and tion. Some might not seek help, fearing that Samba sector which could have been a major cause of dent for (Clockwise Parikarma) belongs to God Temple complex there are also Samadhis study & research on Sanskrit and Vedas. It services are overwhelmed and that attending India as the 'causeway' was capable of aiding terrorists trained Vishnu Ji and His incarnations. So do of Maharajas and Raja of Jammu is a farsightedness of Maharajas of Jammu face-to-face appointments might put them at and motivated by Pakistan at its launching pads to infiltrate Shri Raghunath Ji have four circumam- Kashmir. It includes Maharaja Gulab and Kashmir that today we have such a risk. Others may seek help from voluntary sec- into our side and carry out subversive activities. The tunnel bulations. The first circumambulation Singh with Golden foil of temple, precious and holy shrine within Jammu. tor crisis helplines which might be stretched was detected after BSF launched a major drive to plug in loop- encompasses Shri Jai, Shri Rahu, Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh, where as it has a Next time when you will be at Jammu, pay beyond capacity due to surges in calls and holes along borders after escalation of border tension with Ketu, Shri Shani, Shri Purav Disha magnificent Shivlingas of 36 quintals a visit at Shri Raghunath Ji Temple. reductions in volunteers. Mental health services China in Eastern Ladakh with Pakistan brazenly supporting (Eastern direction), Shri Pacchim Disha and Raja Amar Singh Samadhi. Jai Shri Raghunth Ji! should develop clear remote assessment and the Dragon in its expansionist game plan. Though, efforts of care pathways for people who are suicidal, and alert BSF troops once again failed the evil designs of Pakistan, staff training to support new ways of working. which is providing logistics to terrorists to spread violence and Helplines will require support to maintain or unrest in India but this doesn't mean that the job of our secu- Keeping ourselves enlightened in lockdown increase their volunteer workforce, and offer rity men is over. Rather this is an alarming sign about „ABID HUSSAIN RATHER for their companies and offices. In this remain indoors nowadays due to lock- more flexible methods of working. Digital train- Pakistan's dangerous plans to continue with its dirty game and he year of 2020 has been unpre- pandemic situation internet has been down. Students who are preparing for ing resources would enable those who have not therefore the security grid near the border and the hinterland dictable, unexpectable, discomfort- proved to be a blessing. Though it has not various competitive examinations can previously worked with people who are suicidal is required to be fortified like never before while ensuring that Table and perturbable. It has frozen been able to completely replace the actual avail the opportunity to give a boost to to take active roles in mental health services and enemy nation never ever dares to think about carrying out any our progress and development. It has mode of work culture but it has helped us their knowledge through these webinars. helplines. Evidence-based online interventions such nefarious activity in future. shattered the strongest economies of the to a larger extent to cope up with the lock- It is costless to attend these webinars as and applications should be made available to world. Millions of people have lost their down and minimize our losses due to it. we don't need to pay any fee for partici- support people who are suicidal. jobs across the globe. Educational institu- As all the educational institutions have pating in most of these webinars neither Loss of employment and financial stressors tions, business centers, entertainment been closed from last six months, the we need to travel to a particular venue. are well-recognized risk factors for suicide. OFF ‘D’ Anandmayi Ma: hubs, tourist destination have been closed teachers have shifted to virtual methods Rather we can participate in these webi- Governments should provide financial safety CUFF Everything due to the pandemic. The lockdown due to of teaching using different platforms. nars from our homes by using our smart- nets (e.g food, housing, and unemployment sup- the pandemic has badly hit each and every Akin to cessation in teaching learning phones installed with different online ports). Consideration must be given not only to devotee once asked comes from one aspect of life in every corner of the world. process, there has been a prohibition on meeting applications like Zoom Meetings, individual's current situations but also their AAnandmayi Ma: "To The story of our country is not different. the organization of different conferences, Cisco Webex Meetings etc. But the first futures. For example, many young people have what caste do you belong and light Though the graph is again slowly trend- seminars and workshops due to the fear of and foremost requirement is to register had their education interrupted and are anx- where is your home?" She Seeing her own body as a ing towards positive notes but it has dras- Covid-19 spread. So there has been a shift ourselves for different webinars organized ious about their prospects. Educational institu- responded, "From your luminous figure expand infi- tically affected the people of every field towards online conferences (web confer- by different institutions and organiza- tions must seek alternative ways to deliver cur- worldly standpoint this body nitely in all directions, she here. According to government reports, ences), online meetings (web meetings) tions across the country. Everyday a num- ricula and governments need to be prepared to belongs to East Bengal and is was left completely wonder- due to pandemic the India's growth in the and online seminars (webinars). Webinar ber of webinars are conducted and we can offer them financial support if necessary. Active by caste; but if you struck. The quality of this fourth quarter of 2020 fiscal went down is simply an occasion when a group of participate in different webinars each day labour market programmes will also be crucial. think beyond these artificial Divine Light was so magnifi- to 3.1 per cent. During the lockdown people go online at the same time using depending upon the availability and flexi- The pandemic could adversely affect other distinctions, you will under- cent that she could find no almost 140 million people lost their jobs some online platform to study or discuss bility of our time. We can get information known precipitants of suicide. For example, stand that this body is a words to express its ethereal in our country. According to UNICEF, something. In simpler terms webinar is a regarding the organization of various domestic violence and alcohol consumption member of one human fami- beauty. She simultaneously Covid-19 and lockdown in India have seminar conducted online. It allows us to national and international webinars from might increase during lockdown. Public health ly". Consciousness is present saw other forms of light impacted 247 million children enrolled in host a virtual meeting without the need to many sources like websites of different responses must ensure that those facing inter- in all. Anandmayi Ma's emanate from the Divine elementary and secondary education. The find a suitable physical venue. Various institutions. There are various groups, personal violence are supported and that safe approach transcended all Light which appeared in dif- loss in other sectors is not different. organizations and institutions are organ- pages and channels on different social drinking messages are communicated. Social barriers of caste and religion, ferent hues-sometimes There has been a break off in teaching izing webinars on different subjects, dif- sites mainly on Facebook, WhatsApp, isolation, entrapment, and loneliness contribute and endeared her to all. Little bluish, sometimes yellowish learning, knowledge acquiring and ferent motifs and different topics almost YouTube and Instagram which give infor- to suicide risk and are likely to increase during wonder that wherever she and at other times crimson. research activities across the whole coun- everyday using different social platforms mation regarding webinars. the pandemic, particularly for bereaved individ- went, people from different Seeing these lights of great try. like Zoom Meetings, Google Meet, Cisco Besides acquiring knowledge and enlight- uals. Providing community support for those walks of life thronged just to brilliance, she lost body-con- Stakeholders, intellectuals and resource Webex Meetings etc. They invite different ening ourselves from these webinars; the living alone and encouraging families and have a glimpse of her. sciousness and experienced a persons from different fields have come resource persons and experts to deliver organizers of these webinars award e - cer- friends to check in is helpful. Easily accessible Anandmayi Ma taught pro- dazzling luminosity encom- up with new ideas and thoughts, new con- their speeches on different issues. These tificates to the participants which can help for bereaved individuals is crucial. Access found spiritual truths in sim- passing the entire universe. cepts, new opinions and new models to webinars can be very fruitful and benefi- prove profitable to a person in future to means is a major risk factor for suicide. In ple language, devoid of jar- She saw the entire cosmos cope up with the lockdown and minimize cial during lockdown period. They can course of time. So it is prudent to take part the current environment, certain lethal means gon and complexity, which an within the infinitude of her the loss. In some arenas people are being abet us keeping ourselves enlightened in in these webinars for our enlightenment, (e.g., firearms, pesticides, and analgesics) average person could easily being. This was the supra- asked to work in shifts. Virtual modes, these pandemic conditions. So it is benig- awareness and apprising. In the end, our might be more readily available, stockpiled in understand. These were causal state where wherever possible, are being used to nant for students, teachers, research sole purpose of participation in these webi- homes. Retailers selling such products should based on direct experience of Consciousness in its purest, replace the real ones to minimize social scholars as well as people from other nars should not be only to receive certifi- be especially vigilant when dealing with dis- Truth in deep meditation and undifferentiated and eternal gatherings. Some people are working fields to participate in these webinars to cates, rather our inclination should be tressed individuals. were not from books. Even as form is cognized. through online modes from their homes keep themselves up to date as most of us more towards edification of ourselves. a child, Ma showed signs of Realisation then dawned being highly evolved spiritu- upon Ma that the wondrous ly values, the governmental impact on the environment, first Corona-centric Doha collection in Hindi. Dr. Manav ally; the moment she heard universe of myriad diversi- etc. told that soon after the release, his poetry work will be the Divine Name being ties, despite being unreal, YOUR COLUMN Dr. Manav clarified that suddenly one day a couplet in the hands of the readers. chanted, she would sponta- appears to be real because of was written looking at the coronary form of Corona, Dr. Satywan Saurabh, neously slip into a spiritual the movement of mind which was like this, 'Unclaimed corpses somewhere, and Research Scholar in Political Science, Delhi trance for hours together. which keeps fluctuating. In Badal Gaya Dastur: First coffins somewhere. Scattered evidence of severe disaster. University With the intuitive knowl- contrast, that which After this, the writing process of Doha started and edge that she gained, she remains unchanged and Corona-centric Doha collection about two hundred couplets were ready, then a plan for Boost e-office system declared that everything that eternal is the Supreme the publication of the book was also made. Dear Editor, one perceives is because of Truth; and to realise this in Hindi The title of the collection is taken from Dr. Manav's The South Western Railway zone has set an example to Divine Light, that the outer Truth is the supreme calling Dear Editor, last offering of couplets' Apne Sab Lagne Lge, Jo The become an e-office. The digital file movement tripled in light originates from an inner of every human being. Mere Utilizing the corona period, Dr. Ramnivas Manav, a Dil Se Dur. Pal Mein Ghr Pariwar Ke, Badal Gaya the past four months amid COVID pandemic. SWR's e- light, and that the light of the intellectual inquiry, accord- senior poet and well-known Doha writer of Hindi, has Dastur. He said that in this era of Corona is a witness to files created by users standing at 3,623 rose to 14,069. Self is the same in all. ing to Ma, is not enough to written a Doha collection titled 'Badal Gaya Dastur'. the great disaster and I am very satisfied that I have During this time, 803 new e-office users were regis- "Whether one worships know the Truth; one has to This is Dr. Manav's fourth Doha collection and his 54th been able to pronounce it - 'Kovid Ka Prakop Kahin, tered. This is a brilliant move towards Digital India. Christ, Krishna, Rama or make sustained effort over a book to be published which will be in the hands of read- Kahin Yudh Ka Shor, Sakshi Bna Vinash Ka, Yah The e-office system minimises human and physical con- , one actually worships prolonged period to get the ers soon after release.Dr Manav has told that in this Unmaadi Daur. While giving information about Corona- tact at the workplace, replacing manual filing systems, that one Light which per- desired results. Through corona-centric poetic work, the coronation of corona, centric poetic works, Dr. Manav said that till now only 2 saving operational costs and reducing the carbon foot- vades all things". regular practice of medita- China's role in the spread of corona, problems of lock- books have been reported one 'Lockdown' by Oslo print. The need of the hour is that all departments and During an informal interac- tion combined with chanting down, displacement of workers, the politics being done Norwegian Migrant poet Dr. Sureshchandra Shukla and the state governments should also establish the e-office tion with devotees she spoke of the Divine Name, the in the name of corona, the business outlook have been 2nd 'Corona Vikral' of Acharya Bhagwat Dubey of system. This will also help in ending red-tapism from of a mystical experience seeker should endeavour to outlined. Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh. the Government offices and common people shall receive which culminated in realisa- delve deep into the inner- And there has been a poignant portrayal of subjects 'Lockdown' is a collection of poems and 'Corona Vikral' services in time. tion of the eternal Self. most chambers of her being. such as the economic exploitation of patients, the rise of includes ghazals and songs in addition to couplets. Amit Singh Kushwaha, deposits, the role of corona heroes, the prestige of fami- Hence 'Badal Gaya Dastur' can be considered as the Satna (M.P.).