I’m grateful to the Lord for being alive ...says cricketer Harbhajan Singh

I’m grateful to the Lord for being alive

...says cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who is stranded among thousands in Uttaranchal

    Floods and landslides in Uttaranchal have rendered thousands homeless and ruined the homes and properties of many more. Cricketer Harbhajan Singh witnessed the devastation first-hand, as he was stuck on his way to Hemkund Saheb Gurudwara. His pilgrimage was obviously cut short and he was rescued by the soldiers of Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), but the episode seems to have turned Bhajji into a philosophical person.
    Over our telephone conversation, one can detect a hint of sadness in his voice and of not having been able to complete his pilgrimage. He says, “It’s all Babaji’s directive... jab bulayenge, chala jaaunga,” adding, “I cannot thank God enough for the blessing called life! I really am grateful to the Lord for being alive.”
    The cricketer, who had been staying at the ITBPF mess in Joshimath, can’t stop praising the soldiers on their rescue operations. “The officers and jawans of the ITBPF are doing a selfless job along with the Army, and that too with a smile. In the face of so much suffering, it is so reassuring to be rescued by people who are sensitive to pain and have a humane touch,” he says.
    Bhajji has also been helping out those affected. He modestly notes, “I have met thousands of people in Joshimath and many have either lost their family members or their entire lifetime of savings. But, they still have faith and hope. I have just tried to reach out to them, to share their pain. I’m praying for all those who have suffered! I find solace while reaching out to the homeless and suffering!”

Harbhajan Singh