Daily Diary (DD) - Day 340 of 2025

1615hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 26 days

Only fared slightly better than yesterday. I got up at 0815hrs having gone to sleep by 2300hrs (11pm). Thus, sleeping 3 hours behind schedule and waking up 5 hours and 15 minutes behind schedule. I know I have to get this right to succeed and I also know that I will succeed. There is no 'if' in my mind, it is 'when'.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 339 of 2025

1052hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 27 days

Slipped up again today in terms of timing, although my various daily routines remain unaffected. The problem is always at the top end viz. the previous evening's sleeping time. Last night, I drifted almost unconsciously on social media and before I knew it, it was beyond midnight! 

I did get up at 0400hrs to visit the outdoors bathroom and could have quite easily begun my day at that point but I fell back asleep thinking I wouldn't have energy to get through the day. I did wake at almost hourly intervals but it wasn't until 0830hrs that I eventually got up, convinced that my rest was complete.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

15

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

81

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

438

Cash in Hand: 74,530

Cash Deposits: 0

Immediate Debts: 200

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (57 days - up to midnight 04/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

20K (Day 53)

1K (Day 54)

1L 39.9K (Day 56)

Total received so far: 2,46,500  

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 338 of 2025

0633hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 28 days

Have now bridged the gap to 3 hours by waking at 0600hrs today. Last night, I was also able to get to sleep by 2200hrs (10pm), thus just a 2 hour gap on that end.

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We are honoured to feature another article from Kuldeep Pandita of Rainawari, Srinagar who lives in exile in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India:

I am placing an essay before your friends as an attempt to convey the oneness of the final goal and similarity in the paths suggested by the awakened men of the valley, for achieving God Realisation within Sufi Islam and Kashmir Shaivism.

This I am sharing for your blog on this date 4th December 2025 CE, such that those who shall read it hence forth or when I am long dead and gone; to be the witness for the cohesive knowledge that this part of the world has once seen, lived and believed in.

#rudranotes

Our land of Paradise "Rishiwar - the people of legend"

The spiritual traditions of Kashmir Shaivism and Sufism share a profound similarity in their descriptions of the journey to God realization. Both paths outline a transformative process, guiding the seeker through multiple stages of consciousness expansion, ultimately leading to unity with the divine.

In Kashmir Shaivism, the journey begins with the Sakala state, where the individual is bound by impurities and limited awareness. This corresponds to the Sufi stage of seeking (Tawba), where the aspirant acknowledges their spiritual hunger and begins the quest for truth. As the seeker progresses, they enter the Pralayākala state, characterized by unawareness, mirroring the Sufi stage of love (Ishq), where the heart is awakened to the divine presence.

The Vijñānākala state, marked by subtle impurities, finds its parallel in the Sufi stage of intuitive knowledge (Ma'rifat), where the seeker gains insight into the nature of reality. The Shuddhavidya state, where unity in diversity is experienced, corresponds to the Sufi stage of independence (Istighna), where the seeker is freed from external influences.

As the journey unfolds, the Ishvara state, with its awareness of I-ness, mirrors the Sufi stage of unity (Tawhid), where the seeker experiences the oneness of God. The Sadashiva state, marked by the desire for creation, finds its parallel in the Sufi stage of astonishment (Hayrat), where the seeker is overwhelmed by the divine presence.

The seventh state in Kashmir Shaivism is the Shiva state, where the individual consciousness expands to encompass the universe and the seeker becomes one with the divine. This corresponds to the Sufi stage of station of annihilation (Fana) leading to permanence (Baqa), where the seeker's ego is dissolved and they are absorbed into the divine essence.

Additionally, Kashmir Shaivism describes the seven states of bliss (Turya) as:

1. Nijananda (Inner bliss)

2. Nirananda (Bliss without object)

3. Parananda (Transcendent bliss)

4. Bhramananda (Bliss of wandering)

5. Mahananda (Great bliss)

6. Cidananda (Bliss of consciousness)

7. Jagadananda (Bliss of the universe)

These states of bliss are also reflected in the Sufi stages, highlighting the shared experience of spiritual ecstasy and union with the divine.

The convergence of these mystical paths serves as a testament to the universal nature of spiritual seeking. Despite cultural and linguistic differences, the journey to God realization remains a shared human experience, transcending boundaries and uniting seekers across traditions.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

15

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

81

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

428

Cash in Hand: 74,990

Cash Deposits: 0

Immediate Debts: 200

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (56 days - up to midnight 03/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

20K (Day 53)

1K (Day 54)

1L 39.9K (Day 56)

Total received so far: 2,46,500 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 337 of 2025

0928hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 29 days

Still stuck at 0700hrs despite getting to sleep by 2300hrs (11pm) last night. So, I've narrowed the gap on one end to 3 hours but on the waking up side, I am still 4 hours behind.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

15

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

408

Cash in Hand: 140

Cash Deposits: 1,44,875

Immediate Debts: 31,200

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (55 days - up to midnight 02/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

20K (Day 53)

1K (Day 54)

Total received so far: 106,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 336 of 2025

1220hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 30 days

This improved routine of sleeping near midnight and waking at 0700hrs is of course comparatively better than before but it remains 4 hours behind the optimum level. I need to work harder at getting it right, especially by 2000hrs (8pm) in the evening.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

408

Cash in Hand: 370

Cash Deposits: 5,000

Immediate Debts: 31,000

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (54 days - up to midnight 01/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

20K (Day 53)

1K (Day 54)

Total received so far: 106,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 335 of 2025

1238hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 31 days

Despite sleeping at around midnight, I did get up at 0700hrs. Just that 4 hours gap remains to be bridged.

We will get there, imminently.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

388

Cash in Hand: 420

Cash Deposits: 30,000

Immediate Debts: 56,000

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (53 days - up to midnight 30/11/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

20K (Day 53)

Total received so far: 105,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 334 of 2025

0334hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 32 days

This isn't the improvement that it may look like. This is an inadvertent night without rest. In simple terms, I haven't slept yet. Some guests arrived yesterday beyond the 2000hrs watershed and their commitment to travel all the way from the heights of Rawalakot in this winter, carries heavy merit.

Lets see what transpires over the next few hours.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

385

Cash in Hand: 70

Cash Deposits: 30,000

Immediate Debts: 55,400

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (52 days - up to midnight 29/11/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

Total received so far: 85,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 333 of 2025

1211hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 33 days

I made good progress in these past 24 hours. I ensured that I got to bed at 2000hrs sharp! Yes I couldn't fall asleep for many an hour and I was awake at 0300hrs but couldn't quite get up till 0700hrs. At least I've bridged the gap to 4 hours and I feel fresh too. Not getting up after 2000hrs last night under any pretext has helped immensely.

Let's see if I can make further improvements tomorrow.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

379

Cash in Hand: 7,680

Immediate Debts: 55,200

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (51 days - up to midnight 28/11/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

15K (Day 51)

Total received so far: 85,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 332 of 2025

1334hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 34 days

I almost made an hour improvement this morning, waking at 0800hrs but not getting up till 0900hrs, still agonisingly 6 hours behind schedule.

I know I will break this too.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

371

Cash in Hand: 9,310

Immediate Debts: 56,590

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (50 days - up to midnight 27/11/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

Total received so far: 70,600 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 331 of 2025

0946hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 35 days

Still trying to overcome that first battle of the day, which is usually lost the night before. Just as last night didn't close till beyond 0200hrs this morning, barely an hour before I was supposed to wake up. I did get up at 0845hrs this morning, almost like clockwork, as it is an identical time to yesterday morning. 

I'm still almost 6 hours behind schedule with only 35 days to a possible end!

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Israr Ahmed vs Pakistan (Its Army & Agencies)

We have covered various aspects of this case over the past couple of years. Israr Ahmed has been abducted twice and was severely tortured on the first occasion, simply for expressing his views on social media, as he is entitled to in his right to exercise self determination. Like India, it is extremely conniving for Pakistan to attempt to control that very public opinion which could deliver it legitimacy, if not for their devious attempts to suffocate that very opinion they depend on, in the context of UN resolutions and international law.

Post both his abductions, a detailed video statement was provided by him to JKA PUBLIC AGENCY. Both videos are embedded here for background context:

Video Statement 1 (31/12/2023):

 

Video Statement 2 (14/10/2025):

Israr's post in aftermath of his (11th) court appearance today:

The FaceBook post above may also be accessed here.

We intimated to the judge M Farooq Rasheed (who we understand has served most of his legal career in Lahore, Pakistan) that it is intolerable that the very people who supposedly charged (and assisted) in bringing this case to court, have been absent from most of the court dates (11 so far). That the accused - Israr Ahmed - should be provided a lawyer by the court - at the court's expense - given that there appears to be no incentive or fear of punishment for any of the State witnesses in this case. Of course, primary grounds remain unaffordability.

The judge said that he didn't think such funds were available in AJK, although he knew there were such funds in Lahore, Pakistan. I explained that there are and I had exercised this facility in the district courts of Hattian Bala (now referred to as Jhelum Valley).

Reference: Court Decision 18/03/2016  

To help our masses understand the nature of such cases, later in the day we made a video in Pahaari, explaining the rationale behind targeting social media activists like Israr Ahmed and how they are dragged into court cases where the State's witnesses do not even bother turning up to give evidence, while the 'accused' is forced to disrupt his daily livelihood and appear indefinitely in court (Israr Ahmed has now appeared in court 11 times so far): 

The FaceBook video above can also be accessed here.

As we get into the nitty gritty of this case, we'll begin with an example of the evidence presented to the court of Israr Ahmed's alleged crimes against the State. The following is a social media statement criticising India but it appears that Pakistan has also been disturbed by it:

Scenes inside Dadyaal police station whereby the public had effectively laid siege, an hour or so after he was abducted, on the 19th of May 2025. Their demand: That Israr Ahmed be handed over to them. Reporting is being done by Safeer Kashmiri:

 

The FaceBook video above may also be accessed here.

Nazim Kashmiri (local Dadyaal representative of Israr Ahmed's party JKLF) explaining (in the following video) that the local police is claiming that they have no knowledge of the whereabouts of Israr. Here, Nazim is intimating that they are giving the police appropriate time to trace the whereabouts of Israr, while they - the public - continue to lay siege to the  police station:

The FaceBook video above may also be accessed here

After many hours of laying siege to the police station by the public, the police were still not forthcoming about Israr Ahmed's whereabouts and thus the public moved on to step 2. They proceeded to Plaak (where the main road between Kotli and Mirpur intersects with the junction of Dadyaal) where they blocked the road indefinitely to traffic:

The FaceBook video above can be accessed here.

The road block from another angle (Plaak bridge leading towards Dadyaal city:

The FaceBook video above can also be accessed here

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The following YouTube video short in which Tucker Carlson is being frank about Benjamin Netanyahu, prompted me to write a note about the 'individual', which follows below:

If an individual has rights, we all have rights. We don't have to qualify as a 'group' to have rights. 

AJK leftists tend to shun the individual and even reject the 'agency' of the individual to influence change in society. 

The 'collective' in the context of AJK is the territory and its people. That is the only organisational format that we can use to measure our efforts, that can bring change in this territory. 

That organisational format can only be reflected and executed in the shape of a people's government. 

(Addressing all the failed attempts at transitioning from autocracy to democracy) 

That is why all our energies must coalesce (each of our inputs should be measured in terms of time, effort, expertise and finance), as we all are limited as 'individuals' and what we do in tandem with each other is what could be described to the world as a practical example of exercising self determination.

Every country in the world respects other countries that are organised. 

The currency of exchange used by the world to recognise and transact with each other are countries, not ideologies. 

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #EVR222727112025  

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 

14

Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:

186

Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:

80

Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):

359

Cash in Hand: 50

Immediate Debts: 81,540

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (49 days - up to midnight 26/11/2025):

3K (Day 6)

5K (Day 15) 

5K (Day 17) 

0.2K (Day 20) 

1K (Day 21) 

1K (Day 22) 

0.3K (Day 24) 

3K (Day 25)

1K (Day 26) 

4K (Day 33) 

5K (Day 38) 

1K (Day 42)

2K (Day 44)

1K (Day 45)

4K (Day 46)

3.9K (Day 47)

30.2K (Day 49)

Total received so far: 70,600 

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