Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 13: The first “KP Youth Sammelan” was organized under the patronage of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari by Shree Rama Krishan Mahasammelan Ashram (SRMA), Nagdandi Anantnag, Kashmir.
It was addressed by B.L.Bhat Chairman Administrative Committee, “SRMA”, Nagdandi. The Ashram he explained was founded by Swami Ashokanand Ji Maharaj during 1937 to preserve , promote and propagate “Sanatan Dharma”, the basics of which are tolerance, non-violence, humility, pridelessness, simplicity, steadyness , self control and cleanliness. He advised the youth to remain united , get inspiration from deeds of great souls like Swami Vivekananda, Mananyee Ek Nath Ji,and Swami Ashokanand Ji towards fulfilling the “Spiritually Oriented Service Mission” of Man Making and Nation Building. Being “ambassadors and front runners of the Community” working under all odds in Valley he advised them to additionally work towards revival of “Old Kashmiriyat” .
He requested the District Administration of Anantnag, Kulgam,Shopian, Pulwama, Budgam and other districts to be responsive in mitigating the problems of the Kashmiri Pandits presently living in Valley for provision of basic amenities viz. sanitation , electricity, water and essential supplies besides proper security as per their desired requirements. The meeting was also attended by R.L. Teng, P.N. Raina, R.L. Pandita, Satish Bhat, J.K. Razdan, B.K.Raina, M.K. Kak, Bal Ji Raina, Aditya Pandita, P.L. Raina, Girdhari Lal Bhan Senior VK Life workers, Atul Saha and Kumari Lalita Ji who thanked the youth for participation and remaining connected to roots.