| Centuries-old wounds are healing, pain is being laid to rest, and long-cherished resolve is being fulfilled today: PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
AYODHYA, Nov 25: Prime Minister Modi addressed the gathering during the saffron flag hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. He began with the chants, "Jai Siyavar Ramchandra, Jai Siyaram." He said that today, Ayodhya witnesses a historic turning point in India's cultural consciousness. The entire nation, and indeed the world, is filled with the spirit of Ram. Every devotee feels an unparalleled sense of satisfaction, boundless gratitude, and immense spiritual joy.
He added, "Centuries-old wounds are being healed, long-standing pain is finding rest, and a centuries-old vow is finally being fulfilled. Today marks the culmination of a 500-year-long yagya, a yajna that remained steadfast in faith and unwavering in belief. The divine energy of the sanctum sanctorum of Shri Ram Temple has now been enshrined in the form of the Dharmadhwaj atop this magnificent temple."
The Prime Minister said, "The Dharmadhwaj is more than a flag; it is a symbol of the renaissance of Indian civilization. Its saffron hue, the glory of the Suryavansh, the Om symbol, and the Kovidara tree inscribed upon it represent the ideals of Ramrajya. This flag embodies determination, struggle, and ultimate success. It is the realization of a dream nurtured for centuries, the culmination of the spiritual efforts of saints, and the devotion of society at large."
For centuries to come, this Dharmadhwaj will uphold the ideals of Lord Ram. It will proclaim that truth alone triumphs over falsehood, that dharma is founded on truth, and that promises must always be kept: "Praan jaaye par vachan na jaaye." It will inspire action and duty, "Karma Pradhan Vishwa Rachi Rakha," and pray for a society free from discrimination, suffering, and hardship, where peace and happiness prevail.
The Prime Minister added, "The Dharmadhwaj signifies the temple's purpose. Even those unable to visit in person can derive spiritual merit. This flag allows a glimpse of Ram Lalla's birthplace from afar, conveying his message and teachings to humanity for generations." PM Modi expressed heartfelt gratitude to millions of devotees, philanthropists, laborers, planners, and architects who contributed to the Ram Temple's construction.
"Ayodhya is the land where ideals are transformed into conduct," he said. This is the city where Shri Ram began his journey. It demonstrated to the world how a person becomes the ideal human through societal values and guidance. When Shri Ram went into exile, he was Prince Ram; upon his return, he emerged as the embodiment of virtue. The wisdom of Maharishi Vashistha, the guidance of Maharishi Vishwamitra and Maharishi Agastya, the friendship of Nishadraj, the devotion of Maa Shabari and Hanuman, and countless others shaped him into the most virtuous man. |
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