From the President s Desk

 

Respected Biradari Members

 Namaskar

December has always been a month of deep reflection for us-a time filled with sacred rituals, penance, and the tender nostalgia of our life in our beloved homeland, Kashmir. The worship of Ghar Devta, the offerings with rice and fish, and the observance of Monjhar Tahar reconnect us with our centuries-old devotion to the divine Shakti Asthapans that enriched our cultural and spiritual landscape. These traditions were not merely rituals; they were the threads that wove our collective identity and held our community together in unity, harmony, and shared belonging. Though we continue to celebrate these festivals even today, a profound void remains-the loss of place consciousness, the sacred connection to our land that once nurtured our spirit of coexistence. The forced exodus and genocide scattered us across the country and the world, uprooting us from the ambience that gave us spiritual strength, emotional belonging, and cultural continuity. This prolonged separation from our homeland has left many among us yearning, disheartened, and unsettled. Yet, despite the enormity of our loss, our community has risen from absolute devastation. With resilience and collective determination, we have made significant strides toward resurgence. But the truth remains unaltered no achievement can replace the emptiness we feel. The longing for an honourable return to our homeland, as envisioned in the Margdarshan Resolution, remains the only true balm to our wounds. At our lowest point in 1990, when despair overshadowed every Kashmiri Pandit household, our brethren in Delhi-who had settled there long before the exodus-stood firmly with us. The Kashmiri Samiti Delhi became our first refuge, offering shelter, guidance, and a support system at a time when we were refugees in our own country. Their dedicated members wasted no time in establishing contact with the Government to address our immediate and future needs. The office of the Samiti at Amar Colony stands today as a living testament to our collective trauma-an institution that helped soothe the wounds inflicted by brutal terrorism by becoming our bridge to relief, dignity, and survival. Carrying forward that legacy, we strengthened our commitment to community service by building Kashmir Bhawan-a landmark institution dedicated to shaping the cultural and intellectual future of our community. This Bhawan is not just a building; it is a symbol of resurgence, a home for our artists, writers, scholars, and youth. It embodies our collective aspiration to rebuild what we lost and to preserve what is sacred to us. We reaffirm our unshakeable resolve to fight for the rightful reclamation of our homeland. We shall continue our struggle with dignity, courage, and unwavering determination, without yielding to fear or force, until our community is rehabilitated in Kashmir as per the guidelines of the Margdarshan document. At this crucial juncture, we appeal to all Baradari members to support the final stage of the Kashmir Bhawan construction. We are close to completing this dream project, built brick by brick through the selfless dedication and contributions of our community. A small or large donation from you at this stage will provide the much-needed boost to bring this historic project to completion. Your contribution will not only be a gesture of support but also a reaffirmation of our unity and shared purpose. With your help, we are hopeful of securing the completion certificate by the end of this year. Let us join hands once again, as we always have, to honour our past, strengthen our present, and secure the future of our next generations.

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