Onlykashmir.in News Desk
New Delhi: A special conference in Delhi has called for reviving Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of harmony between Shaivism and Sufism. The event, titled “Reviving Sacred Syncretism: Shaivism & Sufism in Kashmir”, was held at the India International Centre and brought together prominent scholars, spiritual leaders, and students.
Jointly organised by Shri Rakesh Sapru of the National Mission for Unity & Brotherhood and Haji Syed Salman Chishty, Chairman of the Chishty Foundation, Ajmer Sharif, the gathering aimed to promote peace, cultural understanding, and interfaith unity in the region.
Speakers included Swami Sushil Goswami Maharaj, Acharya Vivek Muni, Sardar Paramjit Singh Chandok, Marazban Nariman Zaiwala, Dr. A.K. Merchant, and Kashmiri students. Each shared perspectives from their respective faiths, underlining values such as love, non-violence, truth, and unity.
Haji Syed Salman Chishty spoke of Kashmir’s mystics, both Shaivite yogis and Sufi dervishes, as symbols of love and divine remembrance. Acharya Vivek Muni stressed dialogue over conversion, while Sardar Chandok noted the power of music to bridge divides. Other speakers drew parallels between their traditions and Kashmir’s syncretic past.
Kashmiri students actively participated, expressing hope for lasting peace. The conference ended with a joint declaration to continue interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, and unity-focused initiatives in Kashmir.
