Saturday, June 23, 2012

Professor GD Agarwal (now Swami Gyanswaroop Anand) & swami chidananda saraswatiji maharaj AND GOPI DUTT AAKASH

Yamunaji’s birthday on 16th April 2013

Dear Friends

DATE-March 26 , 2013
Ref No:. DEL/BHARATIYA SANT / YB/00101/13

PRANAM
DIVYA BHARATIYA

Subject:        How to rid Yamuna of pollution
                       ( Yamunaji’s birthday on 16th April 2013 )

Sir,

In pursuit of our zeal to clean up our sacred rivers the Ganga and Yamuna and restore their original glory, we are writing to you again, in the hope that you would consider our humble submission sympathetically and allow (YFF) us to contribute to the cleaning up of these rivers and all the water bodies across India.

This is our considered view that the Ganga and Yamuna are important rivers because of their geographical and religious position in India. Therefore, it is our bounden duty and obligation to rid them of pollution. Since we inherited these majestic rivers in their original glory, it is but natural that we must restore their originality. History beckons us that we must not fail in our duty.

As things stand today, it is very unlikely that we will see a clean and serene Ganga and Yamuna in any foreseeable future, through it may sound a bit pessimistic.

EXISTING PROBLEM

It is a matter of great concern that these rivers continue to be ever polluted. In fact, more polluted than before (Supreme Court) in spite of the best and diligent efforts by the government as well as numerous organizations (religious, spiritual, social etc.) the result is far from satisfactory. Why is it that we have nothing to show for our efforts? How long can we go on removing the debris from Yamuna river’s bed ritualistically? We are afraid, this is an exercise in futility.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

We humbly submit that we need to adopt Mahatma Gandhi’s way. As he showed the world and India, in particular, how the participation and overwhelming support of the mass, can bring a mighty empire to its knees. What I am trying to imply is,

government alone can not do this, public support is crucial. This can be easily done in close co-ordination with YOUTH FRATERNITY FOUNDATION. We have the mass support behind us for our innovative pilot project, and have had successful trial runs in many parts of Delhi. But we lack wherewithal, and the government have wherewithal but overwhelming public support.

Sir, we wish to bring into your kind notice that our country is a religious country, and people can not be stopped from worshipping and offering flowers to deities, stopping them, would be considered sacrilege.

There is an upcoming event Yamunaji’s birthday on 16th April 2013 and YFF is going to use this occasion to spread awareness through mass contact and interaction. We would appreciate if you kindly help us with some grants (monetary assistance) as we would be needing massive manpower and other materials.

Another thing that we wish to inform you is, the Ram Navami, next month, April and our reliable sources have informed us that on 18 and 19 April, 2013 almost 6.5 lakh kg. of worshipping materials and ceremonial flowers will be thrown into the Yamuna. If you co-operate with us, we can take care of this too.

It is, therefore, requested that you may kindly extend your benign blessing and  whole – hearted support to this noble movement.

Hoping that you will consider our humble request sympathetically and oblige us.

Thanking you,
Gopi Dutt Aakash                                                               
( President )                                                                      
ATTACHED :. Humble Request YAMUNA BIRTHDAY CARD.
Please refer your correspondence to
Mr. Ajay Khattri (Joint Secretary)
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Youth Fraternity Foundation (Regd.)
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 Professor GD Agarwal (now Swami Gyanswaroop Anand) 
Swami chidananda saraswatiji maharaj 
AND 
GOPI DUTT AAKASH
RAJ GHAT 18-6-2012

“Save the Yamuna, Stop the Pollution!”

Subject:  YAMUNA MAHOTASAV - 2012

Hon’ble Madam /Sir,

     We would like to apprise you that our organization - Youth Fraternity Foundation – is engaged in dissuading people from throwing flowers and other sacred waste material into the river Yamuna and persuading them not to pollute it. 

     For this purpose, we have developed a system, in consonance with the sentiments of the public, for door-to-door collection, recycling and disposal of the said waste material, which is totally free of cost.

       As part of this mission, we have also been celebrating YAMUNA MAHOTASAV- 2012, in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, since 31st  March, 2012, coinciding with the auspicious Navratri period.

     This festival will continue for 221 days, till 15th  Oct, 2012. 

     Our volunteers daily go to the ITO bridge over the river Yamuna and persuade the people against dumping the said waste material in it. 

     Our volunteers request the people to avoid such a practice and instead avail our alternative collection and recycling system. 

     For this collection and recycling, we have made a specially-designed "kalash" which is a collection-pot for the said sacred waste. 

     We are also collecting the said sacred waste from temples, gurudwaras and mosques, so that this waste neither reaches the river nor ends up in garbage dumps. 

     After collecting the said sacred waste, we separate the plastic and non-biodegradable part, and recycle the organic part which mostly contains flowers, ashes, food items etc, by composting. 

     In order to ensure more public participation in this movement, we also perform street plays in various parts of Delhi. 

     Apart from spreading the message to save the holy river Yamuna from pollution, we are also persuading the ignorant people against indulging in female infanticide.

     It is, therefore, most humbly and respectfully requested that you may kindly extend your benign blessings, whole-hearted support, cooperation and contribution to this noble movement.

     With best regards,
                                                   Yours sincerely,
                                                          (Gopi Dutt Aakash)
                                                          President ,
                                                          Youth Fraternity Foundation  
                                                          Mobile: 98185-92979 
                                                          Email- gopiduttakash@gmail.com