Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Lord Ram is like a beacon for the entire world. “Lord Ram is the giver of light to the whole world. He is like a beacon for the entire world. From Deep to Deepawali, this is the philosophy of India, this is the thought of India, this is the eternal culture of India,” the Prime Minister added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was on a visit to Ayodhya to inaugurate ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations here, on said the idea of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” is inspired by the values and the rule of Lord Ram.
“The values that Lord Ram instilled in his words, thoughts, governance, and administration are the inspiration for ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, and the basis of ‘Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’, the Prime Minister added.
“In the Amrutkal of independence, will power like that of Lord Ram will take the country to new heights. Lord Ram’s life is the guide to achieve India’s aspirations for the next 25 years even in difficult times,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi offered ‘aarti’ at New Ghat, Saryu River in Ayodhya. Earthen lamps were lit up on the banks of the Saryu river in as part of the Deepotsav celebrations.
On the eve of Deepawali, the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya turned into a sparkling utopia with innumerable diyas. Crackers lit up the skies of Ayodhya. The Ram Janmabhoomi witnessed a laser show as lakhs of earthen lamps lit up the Saryu river.
Prime Minister performed the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram in Ayodhya. Addressing the gathering here, PM Modi said, “Shri Ramlala’s ‘Darshan’ and then ‘Rajyabhishek’ of King Ram, this good fortune is obtained only by the grace of Lord Ram. When Shri Ram is consecrated, the ideals and values of Lord Rama become firm in us. Lord Ram is the inspiration behind Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – he took everyone along, did not leave anyone behind,”
From the teachings of ‘Kartavya Bal’ by Lord Shri Ram, Prime Minister said the country has come up with the ‘Kartavya Path’ to honour his governance and establish India’s identity globally.
“Lord Rama is called Maryada Purushottam. Maryada teaches us to have respect and to give respect. And Maryada is the realization is the duty itself. Ram does not leave anyone behind. Ram does not turn his face out of duty. Ram, therefore, embodies the spirit of India, which believes that our rights are self-evident by our duties. This Deepawali has come at a time when we have completed 75 years of independence. ‘Sankalp Shakti’ of Lord Ram will take India to new heights,” he added.
