Qualities of Shri Ram and the Inauguration of Ram Mandir

Introduction

Greetings, companions! On the auspicious day of 22nd January, the grand inauguration of Ram Mandir took place in Ayodhya during the esteemed Praan Prathistha ceremony. Praan symbolizes life, while Pratistha signifies the establishment. This sacred ritual involves the installation of an idol within the temple premises. Over the past few weeks, extensive discussions regarding this ceremony have taken place in various newspapers and media outlets, giving rise to numerous controversies.

The Inauguration Ceremony

Who went to this inauguration ceremony, who didn't, and why didn't they go? The senior leaders of the BJP, LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have been the biggest leaders of the Ram Mandir Agitation Movement since the 1990s. But he did not attend this grand inauguration. The general secretary of the Ram Temple Trust told the reporters that considering his age, he was told not to come to this inauguration. But on the other hand, Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt were given special invitations. Among the political parties, many individuals got the invitation but they rejected it for various reasons.

Like CPI(M)'s general secretary, Sitaram Yechury said that religion is a personal matter. He said that the Indian constitution and the Supreme Court has clearly stated that the government cannot be affiliated with any particular religion. So, on the basis of secularism, he rejected this invitation. Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray, who got the invitation just two days before the event, through speed post, rejected it and his party member Sanjay Raut said that though BJP worships Ram, they rule like Ravan. Many leaders of the Congress Party were invited but they rejected the invitation saying that the temple being inaugurated even though it is only partially completed. Their main reason behind rejecting the invitation was that BJP was politicising the event. They were using Ram's name for elections and politics.

The Shankaracharya in Puri, Nischalananda Saraswati said that this ceremony was not according to Hindu scriptures. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, from the Uttarakhand Matha, explained this thing. Since he could not see the violations of the scriptures, he did not attend the ceremony. But because of this one decision, the IT cell on social media tried to defame him relentlessly.

The Qualities of Shri Ram

In this video, let's also discuss the qualities of Shri Ram and how it can change your life. And it doesn't matter whether you are a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or even an Atheist. Let's take a look at some of the qualities displayed by Shri Ram in Ramayana.

Humility and Forgiveness

When Ram was about to become the king, everyone was happy in Ayodhya. But Rama's stepmother, Kaikeyi demanded that instead of Ram, her son Bharat should be the king. And Ram would be exiled to the jungle for 14 years. What was Shri Ram's reaction to this? Even though Kaikeyi's words were very harsh, Ram was not upset to hear this. He was not sad about this. Ram did not even get upset here. Compare this to other rulers throughout history who would do anything to gain power, even kill their own siblings. Ram, on the other hand, calmly and peacefully decided to go live in the jungle.

Compassion and Service

For Shri Ram, being on the throne did not mean that the world would be at his feet. To him, power meant that he could serve the people. He said, "O queen, I am not concerned with wealth. I want to be like a sage, abiding in righteousness alone. I want to receive the world hospitably."

Importance of Morality

Ram's decision to go into exile was not driven by a desire for power, but by his commitment to righteousness. He prioritized his moral values over personal gain. This is a valuable lesson for all of us to remember. The winner is not the one who compromises their morals to gain power, but the one who upholds their principles even in the face of adversity.

Conclusion

The inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been a highly discussed event. Various political and religious leaders have expressed their opinions on the ceremony. However, it is important to focus on the qualities of Shri Ram and learn from his example. His humility, forgiveness, compassion, and commitment to morality are qualities that can inspire and positively impact our lives, regardless of our religious beliefs. Let us strive to embody these qualities and make the world a better place.