AMN / AYODHYA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that Ram Temple was a symbol of national unity.
Addressing the gathering after Bhoomi Poojan, Mr Modi said, a golden chapter is being written in the history of India and Lord Ram remains in our minds and hearts.
The Prime Minister said that Lord Rama belongs to everyone and his ideals continue to inspire millions across the globe. Mr. Modi said the construction of Ram temple has been a fulfillment of the desire of the people of the country. He added that it will also give a fillip to the local economy.
Bhoomi Pujan for Ram Temple Concluded in Ayodhya
Mr Modi said that Lord Ram has been a source of inspiration for people and it has been reflected in the teachings of Guru Nanak and Sant Kabir. He said, these values stand for no discrimination and as a symbol of unity in diversity.
Prime Minister said that Shree Ram has acted as a guiding light for people, through Valmiki Ramayan in ancient times, through Tulsidas, Kabir and Guru Nanak in medieval times and was also present in the bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi as the power source of ahimsa and satyagrah. Lord Buddha is also associated with Shree Ram, and the city of Ayodhya has been a center of faith of Jains since centuries, he said. Recounting the different Ramayans written in various languages, Prime Minister noted that Shree Ram is the common thread of unity in diversity in the country.
Prime Minister noted that Shree Ram is revered in several countries. He listed out the Ramayans popular in countries such as Indonesia, the country with the maximum Muslim population, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and said that references to Shree Ram are also found in Iran and China and Ram Kathas are popular in several countries. He said that people in all these countries must be feeling glad today, with the start of construction of Ram Mandir.
Inspiration for entire humanity
Prime Minister expressed hope that the temple will serve as an inspiration for the entire humanity for eras to come. He noted that it is important that the message of Shree Ram, Ram Mandir and of our age old tradition reaches out to the entire world. Keeping this in mind, Ram Circuit is being made in the country.
Ram Rajya
Prime Minister recounted the contours of Ram Rajya dreamt by Mahatma Gandhi. He said that the teaching of Shree Ram, which have continued to guide the country, include: no one should be poor or unhappy; men and women should be equally happy; farmers and animal keepers should always be happy; the old, the kids and the doctors should always be protected; it is the duty of all to protect those seeking asylum; homeland is more than heaven; and, the more power a nation has, the greater its capacity to further peace. Prime Minister said that Shree Ram stands for modernity as well as change. The country is progressing, following these ideals of Shree Ram.
The Prime Minister said that Lord Ram represents ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas’. These values are relevant for humanity in every walk of life.