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- International Teleconference on Kashmir emphasised the creation of
a legitimate political and physical space for Kashmiri Hindus [1
Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/t/504ce06eb5eb5850
- Shammi Kapoor passes away, RIP and his spiritual quest [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/t/7ab23babc9852ad4
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Topic: International Teleconference on Kashmir emphasised the creation
of a legitimate political and physical space for Kashmiri Hindus
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/t/504ce06eb5eb5850
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From: "Editor Shehjar" <editor.shehjar@gmail.com>
Date: Aug 14 01:04PM -0400
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/msg/b2c495f13f2663f2
Press Release
Dated August, 14 2011
Event: International Teleconference on Kashmir on August 13, 2011
Emphasised the creation of a legitimate political and physical space
in Kashmir for Kashmiri Hindus
The forced exodus of more than 400,000 Kashmiri Hindus from their
homes in Kashmir and their continued separation from their homeland
remains a blot on free society and a challenging human rights issue.
The Shehjar Publication organized an International teleconference on
August 13th to discuss Kashmir today and analyze the situation for the
Kashmiri Hindu community in the context of South Asia current affairs.
A distinguished panel of speakers presented their views and analyses
and suggested recommendations to deal with the crisis. Participants
from countries all over the world including USA, Canada, UK, India,
China, Australia and U.A.E logged in for the event.
The conference was moderated by Ankit Monga, founding member &
President of Kashmir Hindu Foundation, Inc and Arun Koul Editor of
Shehjar, the single most widely read magazine on Kashmir.
Dr. Richard Benkin, Chicago based human rights activist, Chair and
Co-founder of Human Rights advisory Council to US Congressman made a
case for political advocacy to bring the matter to the immediate
attention of powers that may be. He passionately argued against the
human rights violations that have been systematically perpetrated on
the Kashmiri Pandit community since 1989. "It is a matter of human
rights pure and simple and stopping the atrocities is in the interest
of everyone as it is the result of International Islamic Jihad. What
is important is saving the victims. I believe that you have to target
the US first for two reasons, the first that you will get nowhere with
the Indian Government, will have less success with the UN, Amnesty
International or other International bodies and second no other
country will take up your cause other than the people of this great
nation."
He gave vivid examples of how gross abuses of basic human rights have
been carried out by fundamentalist Muslims in Bangladesh and how vital
it is for the global community to send out a strong message against
this. It is important, therefore, to recognize the identity and nature
of the enemy that faces the Kashmiri Pandit community", he said.
Dr. Subramanium Swamy's statement on Article 370 presented to the
audience explained the need and method to deal with this legal
provision, which creates room for separatists and excludes the
natives.
The President of the Overseas Friends of the BJP, Mr. Harish Dhruv and
Director of the Hindu American Foundation Mr. Samir Kalra explained
how the struggles of the community were part of a larger struggle and
the ongoing actions of their organizations towards a solution. Samir
asked for support of the Kashmiri Hindu community so that the
Resolution 387 introduced by congressman Frank Pallone condemning
extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights
violations against Kashmiri Pandits is passed in the United States
Congress.
Kartikeya Tanna Youth Director, KHF and an Attorney practicing law in
India and New York, took forward from where Dr. Swamy left and
appealed to the global Kashmiri Hindu community to view positive
developments like Fai's arrest, deferral of US military aid to
Pakistan, the election of a Kashmiri Pandit woman in Wusan village and
the Resolution by Rep. Frank Palone as an incentive to take the lead
in addressing concerns on instances of human rights violations,
thereby commencing an honest process in rebuilding the trust and
harmony. "Despite being victims of terrible atrocities since 1989, the
global Kashmiri Hindu community is well-placed to take the lead in
bridging the ideological divide between the two sides on the role of
Article 370 by standing up for Kashmiris belonging to all religions",
he said.
Mr. Subash Razdan former President of NFIA and Chairman, Gandhi
Foundation discussed the implications of Dr. Fai's arrest and asked
the Kashmiri Hindu community to learn lessons from Fai, even in his
moment of adversity; the way he was dedicated and committed to his
cause which was anti to our cause.
Dr. Shakti Bhan, Vice Chairperson Panun Kashmir said that instead of
having a nationalistic approach to the Kashmir problem, the Indian
Government sees it as a vote bank problem. She pointed out that the
appointment of Interlocutors for Kashmir has to be seen in this
perspective. The second point she made was about the return policy of
the Govt. for Kashmiri Hindus under the present conditions in Kashmir.
"They want to point to us that we have to live there under
subjugation. Thank God, that better sense has prevailed and only a few
hundred people from the community have gone back to the valley. I only
hope and pray to God that the lady folk who have gone there for
employment remain safe and secure". She asked if it is possible to
live in an Islamized Kashmir, where even the name of Srinagar has been
changed to Sher-e-Khas, not to speak about the names of Shankracharaya
hill, Hari Parbat, many towns, even lanes and bylanes whose names have
been revised to Islamic ones. "You may as well be living in a middle
Eastern country!" commented Dr. Bhan
Dr. Romesh Raina the General Secretary of AIKS spoke on the topic
regarding how to get reconnected with Kashmir. "Part of our long
journey is indeed the story of our exodus and the idea of living in
the socio-psychological memory of Kashmir. It relies on
re-connectivity with Kashmir. Through post-exodus circumstances and
survival considerations, the emphasis has to be on the creation of a
legitimate political and physical space in Kashmir which no more
exists now as there has been a near total marginalization of the
community from all areas of mainstream political life of the state."
Filmmaker & Social Activist Mr. Ashok Pandit and Dr. Anil Kaul,
Director KHF, and trustee KMECT drew on their personal, professional
and social-work experiences to explain ways for Kashmiri Hindus to
individually remain connected with Kashmir as well as the need to find
a collective resolution that will help the entire community to
re-establish a physical presence in the valley. Arman Koul, a 13 year
old had earlier, through a poem articulated why there is no substitute
for a physical presence in the valley.
Noted Kashmiri Scholar, poet & Critic Dr. Rattan Lal Shant, Chairman,
KECSS Dr. B.B. Dhar, Founding member IAKF and past President KOA Dr.
Ashok Raina and current KOA President Mr. Paviter Handoo explained
their work and further steps in saving the language and culture of the
exiled Kashmiri Hindu community.
Panun Kashmir, Kashmiri Hindu Foundation Inc- KHF, Hindu American
Foundation- HAF, Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA), Kashmiri Medical
Emergency & Charitable Trust KMECT, All India Kashmir Samaj -AIKS,
Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society- KECSS, were some of
the organizations which had representation in the panel making the
forum truly representative of the mainstream Kashmiri Hindu community
This conference was made possible due to the efforts of some key
individuals who worked tirelessly behind the scene including Dr. Amrit
Nehru and Rajeev Sumbly.
Editors, the Shehjar Publication
http://www.shehjar.com
We would like to share a comment by one of the participants Saligram
Bhatt about the conference: "Thank you for your great efforts to keep
alive KP cultural heritage, that is of global interest. We need the
scholars in Shehjar to counter the propaganda by persons like G.N.Fai
with ISI funds."
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About Shehjar:
The publication serves the global population of those interested in
Kashmir and in matters regarding Kashmir, particularly those
showcasing the Kashmiri Hindu Culture native to the place. Shehjar is
the single most widely read online magazine on Kashmir and has found
deep and emotional patronage especially within the globally scattered
Kashmiri Hindu community.
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Topic: Shammi Kapoor passes away, RIP and his spiritual quest
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/t/7ab23babc9852ad4
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From: viji <viji123@yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 14 06:04AM -0700
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/unitedhindufront/msg/343af73703bd86d8
I glanced through the comments in the TOI article, just about every
body
mentioned "may his soul rest in peace" when actually it should
be may his
aatma get shanti. We Hindus don't even know how to offer
condolences to
fellow Hindus!
Bhagawan unaki aatma ko shanti de.
Shammi Kapoor
passes away
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Shammi-Kapoor-passes-away/articleshow/9598394.cms
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The
superstar of the 60's muses about his spiritual quest
http://www.lifepositive.com/Mind/holistic-living/shammi-kapoor.asp
I
was 33 years old when my first wife Geeta Bali died. That shook me.
Four
years later, I remarried.
My wife and her family had a guru called
Haidkhan Baba who had
borrowed his name from a tiny place in the Kumaon
region in India,
where he used to tend to a temple. No one knew who he was or
where he
came from. Legend has it that the temple has existed for 400
years.
Every now and then, there appears someone who calls himself
the
Haidkhan Baba.
For the 10 years he was in my life, he showed me a
path. I evolved. I
surrendered to him completely, I did not ask any
questions; I did not
seek any answers. Today, I don't have pretensions. I am
open about
myself. Even talking on this subject would have been
unthinkable
earlier. Now I can admit my age—65; my shortcomings—I am
very
short-tempered, though that's slowly changing: even my
professional
limitations: I was not a great talent.
But God has been
kind. The coming of videos has kept me alive, even
among the present
generation. I do not do any particular spiritual
practice, except for daily
puja.
When Babaji was alive, he took me to Gangotri,
Badrinath,
Yamunotri—grueling pilgrimages I would have never accomplished
without
his strength and support. My mala (a mix of sandalwood and amber)
was
given to me by him as prasad (blessings). It accompanies me wherever
I
go, whether the USA or Russia.
Babaji died in 1984, I buried him
with my own hands. I believe in
reincarnation, though I don't understand it.
Babaji often spoke about
karma.
When some people told him that my
career was facing hurdles, he said:
"He must have hurt someone in his past
life." Hisab kitab barabar hota
hai. Heaven and hell are right
here.
Today I am happy. I'm not plagued by desires—there is no mad urge
to
see a bullfight in Barcelona. I have children, grandchildren; I am
not
filthy rich, but I have enough to keep my grandchildren in
school
uniforms.
Computers are a hobby I picked up eight years ago—I
am now hooked to
the Internet. I think God works on computers. When I think
of him, I
see he is always there for me. I have been preparing
myself,
gradually. When he calls me, I will be ready.
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