UNDERSTANDING KASHMIR AS IT WAS
Disclaimer: This article is an honest attempt at publicising my understanding of Kashmir and the events which occurred in Kashmir over the centuries. This article is based on the books I read on Kashmir and the documentaries, interviews and cinematograph I watched. I must admit that I posses limited knowledge about Kashmir and may or may not be able to comprehend the Kashmirian emotion to the fullest. I do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual or group of persons. This article has been written by me as a learner and nothing more. Before discussing the events which occurred in Kashmir, it is important to understand what Kashmir is truly about. Kashmir as conceived by the Rishis, Sages and Rulers is a prime centre of knowledge and beauty. It has derived its name from Kashyapa Rishi. Kashmir was initially a lake until Rishi Kashyapa cut a gap in the hills and channelled out this lake so that people could settle there. It was identified as an aesthetic valley of progress an