pndwarka.com
is something more than an addition to several other sites on Dwarka. The first
two syllables pn prefixed with the word dwarka need not necessarily be taken as
PN i.e. Parimal Nathwani. If that were the case (and the intention) then these
syllables would have been placed in capital letters. On the contrary, pn signifies
short form of 'punya nagari' or 'pavitra nagari' (i.e. a righteous town). And
why not, Dwarka has been a righteous town ever since the Lord Krishna chose it
for his seat.
The website is merely an expression of a prayer, a devotion,
the dedication to the Dwarkadheesh. It is furtherance of a publication of our
calendar 2004 with photos of Dwarkadheesh and the old town of Dwarka early this
year. The calendar, although circulated among a limited group, was received well
by the society at large and the feedback received was overwhelming. Prior to that
was 'Bhaj Dwarkesh' audio CD/cassette. The response was encouraging.
But
there was much more than this within that prompted to launch the website. Krishna
as Dwarkadheesh has always been a great epitome. Surdas has sung a lot for 'Bal
Krishna'. Meera called him 'Giridhar Gopal'. Narsimh Mehta prayed him as a 'Kanudo'
(remember 'Kanji taari maa kaheshe pan ame Kanudo kahishun') as well as in 'Adwait'
form ('Jujave Roope Anant Bhase'). Krishna as Shreenathji is also sung and resung.
But Krishna as Dwarkadheesh ? Well ! This website is a tiny limerick, if not even
a sonnet. It is an attempt to pray and worship the Krishna as Dwarkadheesh. It
is an attempt to restore the glory of the golden town that was Dwarka.
Millions
of devotees contribute for the development, day in and day out. Host of organizations
(Reliance, Tata etc) and the Governments extend fullest possible support. We are
committed to do much more than what has been done so far. For the Lord Dwarkadheesh
and for the 'punya nagari' or 'pavitra nagari' (i.e. a righteous town) Dwarka;
and hence pndwarka.com the website.
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