The Inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the Qualities of Shri Ram

Introduction

Hello, friends! Recently on 22nd January, Ram Mandir was inaugurated in Ayodhya In the Praan Prathistha event. Praan means life, Pratistha means establishment. This is the ceremony where an idol is installed inside the temple. For the last few weeks, this ceremony has been discussed exhaustively in the newspapers and media. This aroused many controversies too.

Who Attended and Who Didn't?

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. 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. CPI(M)'s general secretary, Sitaram Yechury said that religion is a personal matter and on the basis of secularism, he rejected this invitation. Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray also 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.

Shankaracharyas' Absence

The Shankaracharyas from four principal mathas did not attend this event. The Shankaracharya in Puri, Nischalananda Saraswati said that this ceremony was not according to Hindu scriptures. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, from the Uttarakhand Matha, explained that bringing life into a body without eyes or head goes against the scriptures. Because of this decision, the Shankaracharyas were relentlessly defamed on social media. However, the allegations made against them were baseless and without evidence.

The Qualities of Shri Ram

Now, let's shift our focus to the qualities of Shri Ram as described in Valmiki's original Ramayana. When Ram was about to become the king, his stepmother demanded that he be exiled to the jungle for 14 years. Despite this harsh treatment, Ram did not get upset or angry. He calmly and peacefully decided to go live in the jungles. He believed in serving the people rather than using power for personal gain. Ram's humility, compassion, and forgiveness are evident in his actions. He did not compromise his morals, values, and principles for the sake of power.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been a topic of discussion and controversy. While some prominent figures attended the event, many declined the invitation for various reasons. The absence of the Shankaracharyas also raised questions about the ceremony's adherence to Hindu scriptures. However, amidst all these discussions, it is important to focus on the qualities of Shri Ram and how they can inspire and change our lives. Ram's humility, compassion, and forgiveness teach us the importance of staying true to our morals and values, even in the face of adversity. Let us strive to learn from the values and principles of Shri Ram, regardless of our religious beliefs or backgrounds.

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