I think many of the devotees will agree with me that they were ignorant of Yamuna's absence in Vrindavan. Whenever we visit Sri Vrindavan Dham we make sure to go for Vrindavan Parikrama. And as we pass through the stretch overlooking Yamuna we just walk on thinking about the bad condition she is in. But never thought of the solution for the problem.
One fine day I got a SMS that a rally is being organised by Bhaktivedanta Hospital Youth Forum at Girgaum Chowpatty and I thought of checking it out after the sunday feast lecture.
After walking with the rally and hearing one of the organisers speak about the seriousness of the condition of Yamuna today, I was amazed to know that there was no Yamuna river at all in Vrindavan.
The apathy of the demon crazy rulers is the main reason behind this and the only solution is to show them the strength of numbers. Therefore I made up my mind to attend all the rallies organised for Yamuna maiya.
There was a similar rally organised by ISKCON JUHU in and around Juhu area the next sunday. There was an ecstatic kirtan leading the rally. Enthusiastic devotees from all over Mumbai were part of the rally with slogans and banner in their hands. Information pamphlets were being distributed to all the onlookers. In the end celebrities were invited to show their support for the cause and they obliged by pledging for the same. Some media people also turned up to cover the news in the local media.
I can't do much but can always serve Yamuna Maiya by "tan, man & dhan".
I request everybody to please gain information about the plight of Yamuna as much as you can and try to spread the awareness among everyone you know.
Hare Krishna,
Jai Yamuna Maiya
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