Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
The prime minister walked contained in the temple premises with a silver ‘chattar’ (umbrella) positioned on a crimson folded dupatta.
Wearing a golden kurta teamed up with a cream dhoti and patka, he took sankalp’ for the pran pratishtha ceremony and later moved to the sanctum sanctorum for the rituals.
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have been additionally current contained in the sanctorum in the course of the rituals.
Shortly after concluding the ceremony, he addressed a gathering of seers, and celebrities from completely different walks of life.
Listed below are 16 themes from his speech:
A New Period for Ram Lalla
Shortly after concluding the consecration ceremony, PM Modi on Monday mentioned that Ram Lalla must now not stay in a tent and now his new dwelling shall be an impressive temple in Ayodhya.
“Our Ram Lalla will no longer live in a tent. Our Ramlala will now reside in this divine temple. I firmly believe, with immense devotion, that the experience of what has happened will be felt by devotees of Lord Ram in every corner of the country, and the world. This moment is supernatural. This time is the most sacred. This atmosphere, this environment, this energy, this moment… is a blessing from Lord Shri Ram,” the PM mentioned.
“January 22, 2024… this sun has brought a remarkable aura. January 22, 2024, is not just a date on the calendar. It marks the beginning of a new era,” he added.
Breaking the Chains of Slavery
He mentioned {that a} nation rising by breaking the mentality of slavery, a nation drawing braveness from each affliction of the previous, creates a brand new historical past on this method.
“A thousand years from today, people will talk about this date, this moment. And how great is Lord Ram’s grace that we are living in this moment, witnessing it happen,” mentioned the PM.
Lord Ram Will Forgive Us
In search of forgiveness from Lord Ram, PM Modi mentioned there will need to have been some shortcomings in our efforts that we couldn’t accomplish this job for thus many centuries.
“This time is not ordinary. These are indelible lines of memory being etched with everlasting ink on the wheel of time. Friends, we all know that where the work of Ram is done, there Pawanputra Hanuman is definitely present. Therefore, I also pay my respects to the devotee Hanuman and Hanumangarhi. I pay my respects to Mother Janaki, Lakshman Ji, Bharat-Shatrughna, and all. I also pay my respects to the holy city of Ayodhya and the sacred Saryu river. At this moment, I am feeling a divine experience that those divine souls, those divine beings who have blessed this great work are present around us at this time. I offer my grateful respects to all these divine consciousnesses.”
“Today, I also seek forgiveness from Lord Shriram. There must have been some shortcomings in our efforts, our sacrifices, our penance, that we couldn’t accomplish this task for so many centuries. Today, that deficiency has been fulfilled. I believe Lord Ram will surely forgive us today,” mentioned the Prime Minister.
PM Modi Expresses Gratitude to the Judiciary
He mentioned authorized battle over the existence of Lord Ram continued for many years and expressed his gratitude to the judiciary of India for doing justice.
“In India’s Constitution, in its first copy, Lord Ram is present. Even after the advent of the Constitution, legal battles over the existence of Lord Shri Ram continued for decades. I express my gratitude to the judiciary of India, which upheld the dignity of justice. The temple of Lord Ram, synonymous with justice, was also built in a judicial manner,” mentioned PM Modi.
Har Ghar Ram Jyoti
The Prime Minister mentioned that the whole nation is celebrating Diwali right this moment and preparations are being made to mild Ramjyoti in each dwelling.
“Today, in every village, kirtan and sankirtan are being performed together. Today, festivals are being celebrated in temples, and cleanliness campaigns are being conducted. The entire country is celebrating Diwali today. This evening, preparations are being made to light Ramjyoti in every home,” added the PM.
Pilgrimage to Sacred Websites in Final 11 Days
Referring to his go to to Arichal Munai, the place to begin of Ram Setu in Dhanushkodi, he mentioned that the second when Lord Ram got down to cross the ocean was a second that modified the course of time.
“Yesterday, with the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, I was at Arichal Munai, the starting point of Ram Setu in Dhanushkodi. The moment when Lord Ram set out to cross the sea was a moment that changed the course of time. It was my humble attempt to feel the essence of that emotional moment,” he mentioned.
“There, I provided floral homage. There, a perception woke up inside me that simply because the course of time had modified then, equally, the course of time will change once more now and can transfer in an auspicious route.
“During my 11-day fast and ritual, I attempted to touch the places where Lord Ram’s feet had trodden. Whether it be the Panchavati Dham in Nashik, the sacred Triprayar Temple in Kerala, Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh, Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Shri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, or Dhanushkodi,” he added.
“I am fortunate that with this same sacred sentiment, I had the opportunity to journey from the sea to Saryu,” he mentioned
“I have had the privilege of listening to the Ramayana in various languages across the corners of the country, and especially over the last 11 days,” added the PM.
Remembering Contribution, Sacrifices of Numerous Ram Bhakts
On the auspicious event, the Prime Minister additionally remembered numerous devotees who confirmed the head of sacrifice and penance for Lord Ram.
“Today, in this historic moment, the country is also remembering those personalities whose efforts and dedication have made this auspicious day possible. Many people have shown the pinnacle of sacrifice and penance in the work of Ram. We are all indebted to those countless devotees of Ram, those countless volunteers, and those countless saints and sages,” he mentioned.
Ram Mandir Exhibits Our Future Will Be Extra Stunning than Our Previous
PM Modi mentioned right this moment’s event just isn’t solely a second of celebration but additionally a second that signifies the maturity of Indian society.
“For us, this occasion is not only about victory, but also about humility. The history of the world is a witness that many nations get entangled in their own history. Whenever such countries have tried to unravel the tangled knots of their history, they have faced great difficulties in achieving success. In fact, many times the situations have become more challenging than before. However, the way our country has untangled this knot of history with seriousness and sensitivity, it indicates that our future is going to be much more beautiful than our past,” mentioned the PM.
Message to These Who Did Concern Mongering
Hitting out on the concern mongers, the PM mentioned that there was a time when some individuals mentioned that if the Ram temple is constructed, it is going to result in unrest.
“Such people failed to understand the purity of India’s social sentiment. The construction of this temple of Ramlalla is also a symbol of peace, patience, harmony, and coordination in Indian society,” he mentioned.
“We’re seeing that this development just isn’t igniting any fireplace, however reasonably it’s giving delivery to power. The Ram temple has introduced inspiration for each part of society to maneuver in the direction of a brighter future.
“Today, I call upon those people… Feel it, rethink your perspective,” he mentioned.
“Ram is not fire, Ram is energy. Ram is not a dispute, Ram is the solution. Ram is not only ours, Ram is for everyone. Ram is not just the present, Ram is eternal,” he additional added.
Ram Temple is the Temple of Nationwide Consciousness
He mentioned Ram Temple isn’t just a divine temple however a logo of India’s imaginative and prescient, philosophy, and route. It’s a temple of nationwide consciousness within the type of Ram, he added.
“Ram is the faith of India, the foundation of India.
Ram is the thought of India, the law of India.
Ram is the consciousness of India, the contemplation of India.
Ram is the prestige of India, the might of India.
Ram is the flow, Ram is the influence.
Ram is the norm, and Ram is the policy.
Ram is the permanence, and Ram is the continuity.
Ram is vast, Ram is expansive.
Ram is all-encompassing, Ram is the universe, the soul of the universe. And therefore, when Ram is established, its impact lasts not just for years or centuries. Its impact is for thousands of years,” mentioned PM Modi.
Ram Lalla Embodies the Concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
He mentioned the institution of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya can also be an embodiment of the thought of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
“Today, as the whole world is connected with the life-infusing ceremony of the Ram temple, we are witnessing the omnipresence of Ram. The celebration in India is echoed in many countries. Today’s celebration in Ayodhya has also become a festival of those global traditions of the Ramayana. This establishment of Ram Lalla is also an embodiment of the idea of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’,” mentioned the PM.
“Today in Ayodhya, not just the idol of Shri Ram has been infused with life. It is also the life-infusion of unbreakable faith in Indian culture as represented by Shri Ram. It is the life-infusion of human values and supreme ideals. The entire world needs these values and ideals today. We have been repeating the resolution of ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’ for centuries. Today, this resolution has taken a concrete shape in the form of the Ram temple,” he added.
The Influence of Shri Ram’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’
He mentioned when Lord Ram got here in Treta Yuga, Ram Rajya was established for 1000’s of years.
“When Shri Ram’s kingdom is established , its impact lasts not just for years or centuries. Its impact is for thousands of years. Ram was established in his kingdom for ten thousand years. That means Ram Rajya was established for thousands of years. When Ram came in Treta Yuga, Ram Rajya was established for thousands of years. For thousands of years, Ram guided the world,” mentioned the PM.
“The generations a thousand years from now will remember our nation-building efforts of today. Therefore, I say – Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai. We have to lay the foundation for India of the next thousand years, starting from this sacred time,” PM Modi added.
Step In the direction of Nation Constructing
“Moving beyond the construction of the temple, now all of us citizens, from this moment, pledge to build a capable, magnificent, and divine India. The thoughts of Ram should be in ‘Manas’ as well as in the public psyche – this is the step towards nation-building,” mentioned PM Modi.
A Name to the Youth of India
“I tell the youth of my country. You have the inspiration of thousands of years of tradition in front of you. You represent the generation of India… that is hoisting the flag on the moon, that is successfully conducting Mission Aditya by traveling 15 lakh kilometers to the Sun, that is waving the flag of Tejas in the sky and Vikrant in the sea. You have to write the new dawn of India while being proud of your heritage,” mentioned the PM.
Rise of ‘Viksit Bharat’
He mentioned grand Ram temple shall be a witness to the rise of an impressive India, to the event of India!
“This temple teaches us that if the goal is proven true, if the goal is born out of collective and organized strength, then achieving that goal is not impossible,” mentioned PM Modi.
That is India’s Time
“This is India’s time, and India is now moving forward. We have reached here after centuries of waiting. We all have been waiting for this era, this period of time. Now, we will not stop. We will reach the heights of development,” mentioned the PM.
With inputs from businesses