Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 27: Dharmic Calendar portraying 12 Shakti Sathals of Kashmir was released at a simple but impressive function by Pir Panchal a socio-cultural organization here, today.
The Calendar has been edited and compiled by Pt. Avtar Krishan Shastri on the name of Krishna Jyotshi.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof B L Zutshi while acclaiming the role of Radio Sharda 90.40 and Vijeshwar Panchang said their contribution in linking the Kashmiri Pandits in exile to their culture, civilization and religion is immense.
He said continuity of civilization is very important as many civilizations which had played a great role in the world earlier ended up. The nations which were famous in past for their rich civilization are nowhere at present. He said “We (Kashmiri Pandits) have great link to our roots and we can’t go astray of our roots’’. He asked Shastri Ji to give some space in Jantri that why Kashmiri Pandits only observe the Ashtami fast every month when this practice is not common among Hindus in other parts of the country.
He said Jantri is a symbol of KPs though the community is part and parcel of Hinduism but it has a distinct culture. He said civilizations are always nursed. Kashmiri Hindus have made a great contribution to Indian culture and ethos which was followed by Bengal. He highlighted the role of great scholar Kashmiri Shaivism, Kshemndra in this regard.
Prof Zutshi also gave great credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in reviving Hindutva is his great contribution. “So far as revival and assertion of Hinduism is concerned nation can’t ignore Modi”, he added.
In his address, president Pir Panchal, Ramesh Hangloo said that situation is quit different now for the community which was over 30 years back when mass exodus took place. He recalled the contribution of Kashmiri scholars to Indian culture, civilization and ethos and said the community should feel proud of it.
Hangloo said the community can’t afford to keep itself aloof from over 6000 year old its rich cultural heritage and it has to be connected with its moorings. He said the younger generation has to play a great role in this regard.
Naina Saproo, a well known singer said that the communities who forgot their culture and civilization no where exist now and asked the community members to take a lesson from this and remain connected to their roots.
Swami Kumar Ji also spoke on the occasion. The vote of thanks was proposed by Avtar Krishan Shastri while stage was conducted by Jitender Jyotshi. Others present included Kiran Wattal, Kuldeep Raina, Dr Sushil Wattal, Jaikirshan Raina, Vijay Kaul etc.
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