Prayagraj,

5 January (H.S.): People come here for the Maha Kumbh Mela with the spirit of

giving. This is the belief of Hindu society, which makes me realize that

whatever I have belongs to God, nothing is ours. That's why when King Harsh

used to come here; he used to donate everything he had. He even gave away his

clothes. His sister used to bring clothes from home, and then he used to wear

them and go from here, said Dr. Krishna Gopal, co-sarkaryavah secretary of Rashtriya

Swayamsevak Sangh.

At the inauguration of 'Netra

Kumbh' on Sunday at Bajrang Das Marg, Sector 6 of Mahakumbh area, he expressed happiness over such a big event.

He said that there are about 250 organizations

working together in this Netra Kumbh. There are many people who have feelings

of Hindutva. There is potential in our country. He also said that there is a

problem, lack of practice of working together, which is now gradually being

removed.

Dr. Krishna Gopal said that about one crore people in our country are

visually impaired. Due to lack of treatment they become more distressed. This

step taken by Saksham for such people is commendable. He said that when our

body becomes perfect, it can be useful to others. Due to lack of proper

operation here, there is lack of awareness among the people. If awareness comes

then not even a single person in India will be visually impaired. He further

said that during the last Netra Kumbh, about 11,000 people did not take their

spectacles due to some reason. After Kumbh, glasses were dispatched and

delivered to their addresses. He said that in our India, the spirit of ‘Sarve

Bhavantu Sukhinah’ prevails in everyone. This feeling is present in all

animals, birds, earth, rivers etc. In the end he said that gradually all the

problems in the country will be solved together. All people should set such an

example for the Hindu society which is inspiring for others.

Mahamandaleshwar

Avadheshanand Giri said that God has two eyes, the Sun and the Moon. Sun is the

lord of intellect and Moon is the lord of mind. Whatever we have, we should

donate. He said that the operations of the patients seen in Netra Kumbh across

the country will be free. Those who come here from far away places, if their

need arises, it will be fulfilled. Such arrangements have been made in Netra

Kumbh. In the end he said that I am very happy with such a program. While

presiding over the program, National President of Saksham Govind Raj said that

eyes have a huge contribution in the development of human life. If the eyes are

good then life remains dynamic. Economic prosperity increases. Otherwise life

becomes dark. Saksham's National Organization Minister Chandrashekhar said that

during Netra Kumbh, the target has been set to provide free eye treatment to

about five lakh eye patients and distribution of three lakh spectacles. He said

that about 1.25 crore people in the country are victims of complete blindness

or some kind of serious eye disease. A large number of these people are unable

to see due to a defect in the cornea. Due to lack of money, they are not able

to get proper treatment. All arrangements are free for such people. Patients

will be provided operation facilities in a hospital located near their home.

Not only this, OPD will be conducted for diseases other than eyes as well.

Before this, the main speakers were Dr. Krishna Gopal, Co-Sarkaryavah of RSS,

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri, National President of Saksham Govind

Raj, Organization Minister Chandrashekhar, Director of ISKCON Gaurang Das

Prabhu. Praveen Bhai Vasani inaugurated 'Netra Kumbh' by lighting the lamp. On

this occasion, General Secretary of Netra Kumbh Organizing Committee Sarvagya

Ram Mishra, Kavindra Pratap Singh, Dr. SP Singh, National General Secretary of

Saksham Umesh Pandhare, National Vice President of Saksham Dr. Kamalakant, Dr.

Kamlakar Singh, Dr. SP Singh, Media Coordinator of the Organizing Committee Dr.

Kirtika. Aggarwal and other officials were present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi