EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 5: His Holiness Shrimad Samyamindra Tirtha Swami ji, Matadhipathi of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, Varansi visited Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra and interacted with the Kashmiri Pandit Community. 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 emphasized that Kashmir has been witness to the barbaric killings of Brahmins and destruction of the culture, heritage and civilization 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 emphasized that Sanjeevani Sharda can play a leading role in this noble effort. Earlier, Swami ji was welcomed with traditional “van won” by women participants of the event. Dwarika Nath Raina Genral Secretary welcomed the guests whereas, Padamshree Dr K. N Pandita while thanking Swami ji for his visit to SSK emphasized on the common ancestry of Sarswat Brahmins and Kashmiri Hindus. The programme was conducted by Dr M. K Bharat. |
