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Save Holy Hills of Braj

Historical and Spiritual Importance

There are dozens of sacred hills in the Deeg and Kama Tehsil of District Bharatpur (Raj.) and in the Chhata Tehsil of District Mathura, which are associated with the pastimes of the divine couple Shri Shri Radha Krishna. These hills boast marks, such as footprints, and other relics of divine narratives. Many of these hills are considered to be demigods personified. For example, Nandishwar Parwat in Nand Gaon is considered to be Lord Shiva himself. The four hills in Barsana named Bhramanchal are considered to be the four heads of Lord Brahma. A number of scriptures such as the Shrimad Garg Sanhita, Shrimad Bhagwatam, Shri Braj Bhakti Vilas, have detailed descriptions of these hills and their spiritual importance. As per Srimad Bhagvatam, all the major spiritual mountains including Mainak Parvat, Nar Parvat, Narayan Parvat, Gandhmadan Parvat, Rohitanchal Parvat, wanted to see the transcendental leelas of Radha-Krishna hence the Lord granted them place in Braj.

Nar Parvat

Foot Mark of Lord Krishna

Fisalni Shila

Gandhmadan Parvat

Sacred legends tell of times when Krishna used to play his flute, causing the hills to melt in ecstasy, and thereby the footprints of the Lord used to manifest on hills of Braj. These prints are at innumerable locations. Numerous identified footprints have awnings constructed over them for identification purposes. Several large rocks with great significance lie within these mountains. Khatshila was the rock on which Shri Krishna used to take rest while the cattle grazed on the hills slopes. This rock has been blasted out and ruined to ground. Fisalini Shila – a natural slider where Krishna used to slide with his cowherd friends, now has a visible two inch wide crack.

Charan Pahadi

Gangotri, Badrinath

Goverdhan Hill

Impact of Brutal mining of these holy hills

Mining leaves surface scars wherever it is practiced. Heritage hills of Braj are being brutally destroyed for masonry stone. The current epicenter of all these mining activities is the Kaman Tehsil in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan.

Mining can have dire environmental consequences for both highlands and lowlands of Braj. Moreover, because mountain ecosystems are exceedingly fragile, the degradation of mountain environments can be difficult and often impossible to rectify. The most serious environmental degradation issues in mining are: damage to water quality and quantity; loss of biodiversity and vegetative cover; and the atmospheric effects of pollution and global warming.

The School of Desert Sciences (SDS), Jodhpur, Rajasthan states “Massive unscientific mining has in the process eroded soil, caused extensive water loss, degraded forests, pastures and biodiversity in large parts of Rajasthan. It is the village forests, pales channels, water catchments and grazing grounds, the important community lands have become dumping grounds for mine wastes.”

Blatant acts of Brutal Destruction

Contamination of water by mountain mine wastes can be especially serious because these mountains supply irrigating agriculture. Water pumped or drained from mines maybe highly acidic and polluted with heavy metals and chemicals.

Desertification of Braj

Our heritage hills of Braj act like a big thick wall between the Thar desert of Rajasthan and Braj region (UP, Haryana and Delhi). These hills prevent spreading of the desert to the surrounding region. If this mindless destruction of hills goes on at the current speed, Braj will turn into a desert in no time.

One quarter of the earth's land is threatened by desertification, including the Thar desert, according to estimates by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Patches of degraded land as a result of mining may develop hundreds of kilometers from the nearest desert. But these patches can expand and join together, creating desert-like conditions. Desertification contributes to other environmental crises, such as the loss of biodiversity and global warming.

The livelihoods of over 1 billion people in more than 100 countries are also jeopardized by desertification, as farming and grazing land becomes less productive. The planting of vegetation and fruit trees on the mountains, will produce income for the area.

The mountains of Braj have prevented the desertification of the region. These hills have always given shelter to Brajwasis – the local inhabitants of Braj. They are central to the ecology of the region, in that they ensure appropriate rainfall, leading to a rich harvest round the year and thereby bringing prosperity to the entire Braj region.

Tourism & Economy

Mining is destroying the scenic beauty as a purely tourist attraction. Millions of tourist visit Braj every year.

The destruction of the mountains employees are around 40 people, the preservation of the mountains give jobs to 100’s of people. As the employment rate increases, the life of Brajwasi’s (inhabitants of Braj) will improve for better. The cow based economy of Braj has always been sustained by these mountains. They have traditionally been the pasture lands for the cattle. The livelihood of thousands of Brajwasis is supported by these natural structures.

Destruction Vs Preservation

Shri Ramesh Baba, from Maan Mandir, Gahavarvan, Barsana, has been trying to save the demolition of braj bhoomi over the course of his lifetime. Below is a visible example of his work, and the consequences of preserving a hill, versus, destroying it.

A preserved hill Brahmachal Parvat Gahvarvan, Barsana, Mathura

A destroyed hill Kaama Tehsil Rajasthan

WHY NRI’s must raise their voice in this matter?

People listen to NRI’s

Experience has shown, that thousands of people from India raised their voices to no avail, however, only a few people spoke from USA and Indian government listened to them. This resulted in some positive change. If more NRI’s will raise their voice, we will be able to stop this destruction.

NRI’s Holds Power

Power of dollar. Many saint and leaders from India come to USA to collect the donations. Many Saint and Leader comes to USA for collecting the donations. If they won’t listen or do as NRI’s say, they fear of losing them. It makes them do as NRI’s say to them. Let’s request them to do something to preserve it.

Have more sources

In India only people with a lot of money and power can make a difference, however, in the US, even a simple person can do many things without money or power. More sources and ways are available here. So raise your voice and do something for Our Braj Bhoomi.

Let’s fight for Our Braj Bhoomi

Babashri, Shri Ramesh Baba, from Maan Mandir, Gahavarvan, Barsana (Vrindavan) has been trying to save the destruction of braj bhoomi over the course of his lifetime. The primary goal of his life is to bring back the dignity and “Glory” of Braj bhoomi.

• His great efforts and dedication has shown huge improvements in Braj Bhoomi including bringing back Bhagvan-naam in each village of Braj.
• After fighting non-stop for 45 years, Shri Ramesh Baba saved Gahvarvan, which is planted by Radha Rani’s own hands.
• Babashri leads an 84-kos Braj Yatra (famous as “Radha Rani Braj Yatra”) for 40 days each year to bring awareness to people in order to save Braj. Over 10,000 people from all over the world join him chanting bhagvan naam for 24 hours a day for 40 days non-stop.

How can I help?

Support us by finding the right connection to the powerful people who can stop this mining.

Do you know of any powerful attorney’s in India who can fight our case in Supreme Court?

Contact Environment Group, and Central and State Government in India to stop this.

Do you have connections with the media? Encourage them to develop stories on the annihilation of these mountains.

Ask saints and religious leaders who come in your area to raise their voice too in this matter and spread awareness in masses.

Help us declare Braj Bhoomi as protected zone so that no one can ever think about destroying it again.

Sign online Petition to save Braj.

Donate generously.

Destruction of Hills of Braj - Video    Babashri on Destruction of Braj - Video