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Rehabilitate orphans

Sir,

This is in reference to the write up in your paper dated 12 July "Demolition in Haveli Area to greet Musharraf" It is unfortunate that the orphan Ripu and Jaini's house has been demolished to make Musharraf's ancestral Haveli look beautiful. We cannot leave the innocent children on streets for greeting a general who few months ago had led an aggression on our country and now even his visit is becoming suspicious for his dual mindedness. I appeal to the Government that these orphan children who have suffered to this demolition should immediately be rehabilitated without any fail.

Yours etc...
Sapna Mahaldar
Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

Cautious approach

Sir,

Though a landmark in modern history and uprecedented in the recent past, the much hyped about summit at Agra has a very strange angle which is quite hard to explain.

Representing a country which is out and out a terrorist state, one which is neck deep in political and economic problems, one which has not even reached the basic threshold stage of a modern socio-economic nation, one which has absolute disregard for social/democratic rules, customs and norms of Governance, the head of Pakistan has usurped power forcefully and does not represent the true will of its masses. The red carpet royal treatment which was laid out for him would have been justified more for a leader of an industrialised economic power. The only trump card in Pakistan's possession is the ability to create a nuisance for India on her western borders.

India being the 4th largest economy in the universe boasts of being a global (IT) super power and a sociointellectual think Tank, producing one million cars a year, 30 millino tons of steel, 10 billion dollars worth of electric goods every year and having a very sophisticated standing army coupled with the largest Navy in Asia. Pakistan cannot come near any form of comparison in any sector.

Not too long ago, our respected and well meaning Prime Minister made an overture of friendship through Bus diplomacy. He was "Rewarded" by a military incursion at Kargil which was the brain child of the present Leader. How can we expect confidence building measures to be effective when we have lost all confidence.

To sum up, it is very creditable indeed that a positive meeting of minds is arising and might result in defusing tension for both coutries. However, that Kargil episode has taught us a very valuable lesson, that is to proceed with extreme care and caution.

Yours etc...
Chandra Krishan
New Plots Jammu

Keep it up

Sir,

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I read the discourse "Salvation through yoga" written by Swami Ram Saroop published in the Sunday Magazine of Daily Excelsior. It gives a great inspiration to do Yoga in daily life. This will help us to keep physically fit and by doing Yoga regularly as per teachings described in Four Vedas Ramayana, Geeta, Upnishads and as enshrined in the discourse, one can attain the final liberation stage.

Hoping that such discourses written by Swami Ram Saroop will be published in your Sunday Magazine in the near future also. I also request to the Swami Ji to contiune to write such articles on the Yoga so that maximum people can obtain the knowledge of Yoga.

Yours etc...
Subash Gupta
P-2/82 Satwari Officers' Complex,
Jammu Cantt..

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Sir,

The article of Swami Ram Saroop Jee published in the Sunday Magazine date July 8, 2001 in your daily has provided an excellent information. The teachings contained therein have a universal appeal and are absolutely free from Sectarianism or dogmatic touch. The teachings can be read with equal benefit by the followers of all religions and, if followed with reverence, are sure to take them to lofty spiritual heights.

The teaching of Swami Jee, that when a disciplined mind rests in the self alone, then the person, who is free from desire of all objects, is said to be established in Yoga and Yoga means control of mind, a stage when mind will come to rest attaching no importance to the word, will definitely help the mankind to agitate their minds, clear their vision, be away from obstacles like prestige, honour, greed, contact of sences on way to spritual peace and realization of Ultimate Truth.

We the readers of your daily, request for more articles on the teachings of Shri Swami Jee for spiritual knowledge and for mitigating the sorrows and sufferings of mankind.

Yours etc...
Virender K Bakshi
83-Apna Vihar,, Jammu-10