Author: Shravan Krushna Chaturthi
Publication: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
Date: August 20, 2008
URL: http://www.hindujagruti.org/news/5232.html
Press Release
Support Amarnath Campaign calls worldwide
Hindus to a day of prayer on Sunday, August 24 2008 for the victims of Amarnath
struggle. Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, which falls on the eight
day of Shravan, has been chosen for the purpose. Some may also wish to fast.
The struggle for allotment of land for Shri Amarnath pilgrimage is one of
the greatest challenges that Hindus around the world are facing today. As
we observe the festival of Janmashtami, let us think of the Hindus of Jammu
& Kashmir State who are sacrificing their lives, blood and sweat in the
hope of bringing a bright future for its people. Let us stand in complete
humility and admiration of all those folks - husbands, wives, brothers, sisters,
sons and daughters who had risen to the call of duty to support and defend
our precious Dharma.
Hundreds of maimed and mutilated Hindus languish,
without adequate medical treatment, long-term rehabilitation, meaningful employment,
basic material needs or human comfort. Several bereaved families have lost
their breadwinners, small children their fathers; aged parents their hope
for a secure future.
Amarnath Yatra is a life-long yearning for
every Hindu and of all their pilgrimages it is the toughest and the most arduous.
The Holy Cave of Amarnath is Lord Shiva's abode and it is a precious heritage
of all Hindus in India and the rest of the world. Almost one hundred thousand
pilgrims make the journey every year during the month of Shravan, which is
dedicated to Lord Shiva. As we offer our prayers during this holy month we
urge all Hindus to spend a few moments and ponder about the future of Hindu
Dharma and to educate themselves about the grave dangers our Dharma faces
today.
We encourage all Hindus to remember those
who have suffered in the Amarnath struggle by offering prayers for those who
now, more than ever, need our compassion and our support. Temples and organizations
are encouraged to develop their own awareness campaigns amongst their members.
May the souls of the departed rest in eternal
peace, and may their families receive God's grace and comfort during this
time of grief.
