|| Hari Om ||
In the year 2011, our family was planning a visit to Kashmir. However, we felt slightly apprehensive thinking about the tense environment in that region. We went to Dr. Suchitdada’s clinic and my mother, Pratikshaveera sought Dada’s permission for our Kashmir Trip.As usual with his ever smiling face Dada said, “Please go ahead. Just do not be afraid.” He also added that if we went there, even the extremists would have to flee. Since all of us know about his light hearted nature, we laughed. However, at that point in time, we did not realize the deep meaning behind his words. We obtained his permission and stepped out.My parents, my wife and I reached Srinagar on May 24, 2011. Since we had gone there along with a large group of tourists, the arrangements for lunch, etc., were also done at one central place and we were transported in a Shikara to a large houseboat in Daal Lake. We were to then go to a designated place for lunch. Once again, we got into a Shikara...