Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 5: Shrimad Samyamindra Tirtha Swami Ji, Matadhipathi of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, Varansi today visited Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra and interacted with the members of Kashmiri Pandit community there.
Swami Ji was in Jammu after visiting Kashmir for the first time. While elaborating the lineage of the Sarswat Brahmins from Kashmir, Swami Ji threw light on how Kashmiri Hindus were persecuted during the invasion of Muslim rulers. He emphasised that Kashmir has been witness to the barbaric killings of Brahmins and destruction of the culture, heritage and civilisation of the aboriginal Kashmiri Hindus.
While referring to Kalhana’s Rajtarangini, Swami Ji appreciated the intellect of the Kashmiri Brahmins for keeping the historical past of Kashmir alive. Swami Ji also appealed that all Kashmiri Hindus including Sarswat Brahmins must join their hands for restoration of culture, heritage and civilization of Kashmir and make the younger generation aware about their past glory. Swami Ji emphasised that Sanjeevani Sharda can play a leading role in this noble effort.
Earlier, Swami Ji was welcomed with traditional “Vanwon” (Kashmiri folk lure linked with Vedic and Puranic period) by women participants of the event. Dwarika Nath Raina, general secretary welcomed the guests whereas, Padamshree Dr. K. N. Pandita complimented Swami Ji for his visit to SSK and emphasised on the common ancestry of Sarswat Brahmins and Kashmiri Hindus. The programme was conducted by Dr. M. K. Bharat.
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