Hoshiarpur: On the occasion of 'World Water Day 2026,' a grand event titled the 'Neer Sanrakshan Abhiyan' (Water Conservation Campaign) was organized at the Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan's Gautam Nagar Ashram in Hoshiarpur, under the aegis of the Sansthan's nature conservation program, 'Sanrakshan.' Speaking on this occasion, Swami Sajjananand Ji—a disciple of His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji—presented the significance of water from both spiritual and religious perspectives. He stated that in our Vedas and scriptures, water has been accorded the status of a 'Deity' (Varuna Dev). He further explained that water is not merely a resource; rather, it is the life-sustaining force among the five fundamental elements (*Panch-tattvas*)—a force without which the very existence of creation is inconceivable.
Swami Ji underscored the fact that events such as the River Ganges flowing forth from the matted locks of Lord Shiva, or Lord Krishna enacting His divine *leelas* (play) on the banks of the River Yamuna, symbolize the profound reverence and sanctity accorded to water sources within our culture. Consequently, the wasteful depletion of water is not merely a social transgression, but also an unrighteous act committed against nature.
Giving a practical dimension to this campaign, Sadhvi Shankarpreeta Bharti Ji elaborated in detail upon the various activities of the 'Neer Sanrakshan Abhiyan' and outlined effective measures for conserving water. She explained that the primary objective of the 'Sanrakshan' program is to enlighten the masses that, in order to avert a future water crisis, we must initiate changes in our daily habits today itself.
Sadhvi Ji offered several crucial suggestions to curb water wastage, such as bathing using a bucket and mug instead of a shower, recycling water used in the kitchen and garden, adopting rainwater harvesting techniques, and promptly repairing leaking taps.
She inspired the youth and children to become 'Water Heroes,' emphasizing that it is spiritual awakening alone that instills within us a sense of responsibility towards the environment. The event concluded with the Sansthan's volunteers taking a collective pledge to conserve water, thereby conveying a powerful message to society: "Only if we save water today, will there be a tomorrow."