Chandigarh, November 7 - Haryana Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said that this holy place of Shri Devi Talab in Jalandhar is not just a temple, it is the centre of our faith, culture and glorious traditions. The Kar Sewa of the holy tank is not just about removing soil or deepening the pond. It is a living example of our great Sikh and Sanatan tradition of service, dedication and community.
Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said this while addressing the Sewadars involved in the inauguration program of Kar Sewa at Shri Devi Talab Temple in Jalandhar (Punjab).
**Bringing back the old and natural sanctity of the tank is our common goal
He said that the reconstruction and purification of this holy tank is the service of God in the present, which makes us realize our responsibility towards humanity. Bringing back the old and natural sanctity of this tank is our common goal. Punjab and Haryana share the same culture and the same glorious history. Our relations are not only geographical, but also spiritual and blood.
**There is no religion greater than service
Shri Naib Singh Saini said that Kar Sewa teaches us that there is no religion greater than service. Those who have resolved to invest their labor, time and resources in this pious work without any expectation. He appealed to the youth to participate in this Kar Sewa with utmost enthusiasm. This Shramdaan will connect you with your roots and teach you the lesson of collective responsibility. The sacred work for which we have gathered today is not just cleaning a lake, it is the worship of our mother earth and our invaluable water resources.
**Purity of water is the essence of life
The Chief Minister said that water is life, and purity of water is the essence of life. We Indians have been worshipping nature since time immemorial. For us, rivers, mountains, trees and water, all this is the land of God. Today, when the whole world is struggling with climate change and environmental crisis, this Kar Seva reminds us that the solution will not come from any foreign lab, but will come from our own tradition and collective service.
**Youth Shramdaan, awareness and work of new changes
He said that the youth are the future of the country, in whom there is the most energy, enthusiasm and technical knowledge. He appealed to the youth to contribute that the spiritual peace and pride that will come from working in the soil by doing Shramdaan, awareness and making new changes cannot be found from anything else, spreading awareness by becoming a digital servant and working and new thinking can modernize this ancient pilgrimage.
**Kar Sewa becomes an example of dedication and unity
Shri Saini told the people of Jalandhar that this Sarovar is the identity of your city. After the Kar Sewa is completed, your real responsibility will start. You should keep an eye on the cleanliness of the Sarovar every day. Stop those who throw puja materials or other garbage in the Sarovar.
With the cooperation of the temple committee, local people, make strict rules to maintain the sanctity of the Sarovar and ensure their compliance. Let us all resolve together that this Kar Sewa should not remain just a project, but should become an example of dedication and unity. This lake has to be made so magnificent and sacred that it becomes a source of inspiration for devotees from all over the world.