In Ayodhya, amidst the aura of devotion and pilgrimage, stands the distinctive "International Shree Sitaram Bank," where currency holds no value and the only transactions are those of spirituality, inner peace, and faith. Established in November 1970 by Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the chief of the Shri Ramjanmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, the bank boasts over 35,000 account holders worldwide who deposit booklets inscribed with the divine name "Sitaram."
Spiritual ledger
Managed by Punit Ram Das Maharaj, the bank requires devotees to write "Sitaram" at least 5 lakh times to open an account, offering passbooks as proof of their spiritual deposits. With 136 branches across India and abroad, the bank diligently maintains the ledger of devotees' offerings.
Spiritual enrichment
Devotees find solace and spiritual fulfillment in the act of writing, chanting, and depositing Lord Ram's name, akin to a form of prayer believed to bestow inner peace and virtue.
Path to liberation
According to belief, writing the name 84 lakh times can lead to 'Moksha' or liberation, inspiring devotees like Jeetu Nagar and Suman Das to diligently practice this spiritual discipline.
Personal testimonies
For Jeetu Nagar and Suman Das, writing and depositing 'Sitaram' booklets at the bank has become their sole form of prayer, offering them solace, strength, and a sense of divine connection.
Continued devotion
Despite initial skepticism from acquaintances, Jeetu Nagar and Suman Das persist in their spiritual practice, affirming its efficacy and the profound sense of fulfillment it brings to their lives.
A historic consecration
The consecration ceremony of the grand temple on January 22, marked by the installation of a new idol of Lord Ram, further heightened the spiritual fervor in Ayodhya, drawing devotees from far and wide to witness the historic event.
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