Ram Lala’s Pran Pratishtha: A Religious Celebration and Bharat’s Cultural Revival

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 17th Jan. The restoration of the Shri Ram mandir in Ayodhya, as well as the consecration of Lord Shri Ram’s idol, is more than a religious event; it represents Bharat’s cultural renaissance and ascent. Cultural legacy is our identity in our richly diverse and prosperous country. Bharat is one nation, regardless of religion, language, design, style, or varied cultures and lifestyles. Our soul is one. Our cultural identities bind us together. The construction of Lord Shri Ram’s mandir is an essential step toward strengthening this bond. The magnificent Shri Ram mandir in Ayodhya will help us preserve our shared religious and cultural heritage.

Shri Ram is the inspiration for Bharatiya culture

Shri Ram is an inspirational figure in Bharatiya culture. An ideal king, son, brother, spouse, and friend. Ram’s personality embodies all of the great human traits that we Bharatiyas have revered for generations. That is why Shri Ram is Maryada Purushottam and the focal point of our faith. He is prevalent in our conscious and subconscious minds and has been ingrained in our country’s psyche for quite some time. Ram belongs to everyone and everyone belongs to Ram. Ram is deeply ingrained in our psyche, whether in the East, West, North, or South. Ram can be found in people’s names all over the country, whether in the south as Ramayya, Ramchandran, or Ramanathan, or in the north as Ramsharan, Ram Singh, or Ramdas. Our greetings, from morning Ram-Ram to Jai Siya Ram and Jai Shri Ram, are deeply ingrained in our actions.

A time of national pride

Ram’s message is global and ageless, transcending geographical bounds, and his relevance extends beyond the Bharatiya subcontinent. Ramkatha is still widely practiced in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Even now, envisions of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita are part of the traditional customs in many countries. Today, Ram emerges from our ideas and takes form. As a result, the entire country has taken on the name Rammay. Ram’s idol is being sanctified. Ayodhya is reclaiming its ancient glory and establishing itself in our cultural capital. This is a time of national pride.

An crucial step towards religious unity

Our dedication to Ram’s ideas ensures an altruistic and just government that promotes peace, justice, and equality for all people. That is why the Shri Ram mandir is not just a one-of-a-kind emblem of Bharatiya cultural unity, but also a significant contribution to good government and social harmony. The Mandir is the sole site where people from various classes, castes, and communities can gather and converse, encouraging religious harmony. The story of Shri Ram in the Ramayana has sent a message of unity across all classes and communities, as well as encouraging religious, moral, and truth values in Bharatiya society. As a result, the construction of the Shri Ram mandir has become part of a larger social, political, and religious discussion aimed at strengthening Bharatiya society on religious and cultural levels. Without a doubt, this is a vital step toward societal unity and harmony among all religions and sects.

“Ram does not belong only to Hindus, Ram belongs to everyone”

The attendance of priests from the Valmiki and Ravidas temples in the consecration ceremony on January 22nd January. The names of different places in Ayodhya represent Ram in some other way. The Ayodhya airport will be known as Ayodhyadham airport, a restaurant Mata Shabari, guest home Nishadraj, all these suggest a societal unity, justice, and peace. This is only one example. This city also holds significant significance in Buddhist and Jain traditions. Furthermore, the active engagement of the Muslim population of Ayodhya in the preparations for the construction of the mandir, as well as the assertions by people like Farooq Abdullah that “Ram does not belong only to Hindus; Ram belongs to all,” mark a significant transformation.

Ram Mandir signifies the awakening of Bharat’s sleeping identity and self-confidence

The newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is not only a sign of crores of people’s faith and belief, as well as the renaissance of Bharat, but it is also a symbol of Bharat’s awakening identity and self-confidence. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement promotes Hindu society’s self-realization. This highlights how Hindus can fight and win a five hundred and fifty-year battle to achieve their goals. The construction of a grand and divine Ramlala mandir at Ayodhya is truly the realization of an age-old Bharatiya desire. Ramnagari’s majesty and prestige are regaining popularity after five hundred years. According to Mahant Shri Nritya Gopal Das, chief of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, “With the construction of the mandir, a new sun will rise not only for Ayodhya but for the destiny of entire Bharat.” Without a doubt, this is a joyful and happy moment. Ayodhya is overjoyed as if its beloved had returned.

The sacrifice of so many people will be worthwhile

 

In actuality, there is a distinctive sense of joy in labor done with group consciousness. Today, the entire country is overjoyed. The citizens are ecstatic. The souls of the many persons who have given their lives in the Ram Mandir campaign must be overjoyed, for their sacrifice will now be worthwhile. This will also mark the conclusion of the mandir construction movement, which has worked for nearly three decades to unite every Bharatiya’s awareness.

This fortunate effort will be completed by the movement’s heroes.

It is also a rule of law that the auspicious work of consecration of the idol of Shri Ram in the newly constructed mandir is being done in the presence of the great leader of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, former Deputy Prime Minister and everyone’s respectable Lal Krishna Advani, and the country’s famous Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is a devotee of Ram. He is regarded as one of the Janmabhoomi movement’s heroes. It is generally known that Prime Minister Modi was the charioteer of then-Bharatiya Janata Party President Advani ji’s Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya in 1990, which sparked the mandir movement.

The Ram Mandir will pave the way for Uttar Pradesh’s prosperity

Mandir construction involves not just religious and cultural aspects, but also social and economic factors. The mandir will not only improve social peace but will also promote economic development. Ayodhya is already a Hindu pilgrimage destination, but with the completion of the Shri Ram Mandir, it will gain the same prominence as pilgrimages such as the Amarnath Yatra. In the future, it will be created in Hindu pilgrimage sites such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kamrup, Dwarka, and Shri Jagannath Puri. The crucial issue is that Ayodhya is significant not only for Hindus, but also for Buddhists and Jain believers. In such a setting, Ayodhya will undoubtedly become an international pilgrimage destination. The religious tourism approach would not only encourage faith, but will also create opportunities for prosperity in economically underdeveloped eastern Uttar Pradesh. Thinking positively, Ayodhya has established a path for growth, with the Shri Ram Mandir at its center.

The prideful moment

The creation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir is a source of pride, but it is also worth considering why Hindu society was subjected to atrocities and slavery at the hands of foreign invaders. Foreign invaders undoubtedly capitalized on Hindu society’s lack of unity. It should be acknowledged that prejudice and untouchability have contributed significantly to the weakening of Hindu society. When a mandir is established in the name of Lord Shri Ram, who is acknowledged by all sections of society, it is everyone’s job to pay special attention to uniting Hindu society and removing the remaining ills. It should be guaranteed that Ayodhya becomes a hub for establishing the Bharatiya society in its ideal state.

The Ram Mandir will usher in a new era for Bharat

Undoubtedly, the construction of Shri Ram Mandir is a historical, cultural, and religious event for Bharat, bringing the country closer to togetherness, cultural prosperity, and true religious ideals. The newly erected mandir has provided an unrivalled example of settling Bharat’s cultural and religious problems, inspiring citizens to move forward in mutual harmony in the future. We must have complete faith that the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir would usher in a new era for Bharat, propelling the country ahead in the path of cultural unity, brotherhood and harmony.