JAMMU, INDIA, May 4, 2003: Upset by the 13-year-long bloodshed and recent Nadimarg carnage in the Kashmir Valley, Swami Gurmeet Singh, a young saint from Taran Tarn District of Punjab, has started his pada yatra (pilgrimage by foot) from Kashmir Valley to Kanyakumari to deliver the message of brotherhood and love among his fellow countrymen. Talking to reporters, Swamiji said his pada yatra is part of an international peace mission. He said, “I undertook my pada yatra from the famous Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar district of Kashmir Valley on April 6, and people of all communities including, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs wished me success in my mission. Love is a strong weapon and it can even mold militants to shun the violence and work for brotherhood. Kashmiri people are peace loving and the present problems will end once they are treated with love. The love is the only weapon which will end the hatred and help in restoration of ultimate peace.” Swami estimates it will take him about 16 to 17 months to complete the pada yatra.
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