Expressing admiration for the 11-day Anushthan as a supreme spiritual act, President Droupadi Murmu has penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of the Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya Dham. Having received an invitation from the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust in October 2023, the ceremony is expected to draw representatives from major spiritual and religious sects, creating a diverse gathering reflective of India's cultural tapestry.
President Murmu praised PM Modi for contributing to the nationwide celebration of the grand Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya. A two-page letter expressed Murmu's contemplation on the unique civilisational journey as PM Modi prepares for 'Pran Pratishtha' of Prabhu Shri Ram's idol. Referring to PM's 11-day 'anushthan,' Murmu defined it as a sacred ritual and a supreme spiritual act of sacrifice and submission to Lord Ram.
The president conveyed heartfelt wishes, describing the celebratory atmosphere as an uninhibited expression of India's eternal soul. Murmu emphasises that witnessing the commencement of a new cycle in the resurgence of the nation is a fortunate experience for everyone.
"We all are fortunate to witness the commencement of a new cycle in the resurgence of our nation," she said.
The president highlighted Lord Ram's representation of the best aspects of cultural and spiritual heritage and his influence on history and nation-building.
"Prabhu Shri Ram signifies the best aspects of our cultural and spiritual heritage. Above all, he represents the good, which is in constant battle with evil. His life and principles have influenced many episodes of our history and inspired nation builders," she said.
Lord Ram's message of treating everyone with love and dignity appeals to the intellect of pathbreaking thinkers, noted President Murmu.
"Though my reason and heart long ago realised the highest attribute and name of God as truth, I recognise truth by the name of Rama. ln the darkest hour of my trial, that one name has saved me and is still saving me."
The president appreciated PM Modi's release of benefits under the PM-JANMAN initiative for vulnerable tribal communities.
In fact, as an illustration of this, "you (the prime minister) recently released the first installment of various benefits to the people of vulnerable tribal communities under the PM-JANMAN initiative", she said.
"It was heartening to see you invoke Mata Shabari in your address on that occasion as well. Indeed, she would be doubly happy to see Prabhu Shri Ram's temple as well as the welfare of the people," the president wrote in her letter to Modi.
Meanwhile, PM Modi has also reacted to President's letter and wrote, "Honorable President Droupadi Murmu, Heartfelt gratitude for your best wishes on the auspicious occasion of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. I believe this historic moment not only strengthens India's cultural heritage but also propels our journey of development to new heights."
Murmu commended PM Modi's invocation of Mata Shabari during an address, expressing happiness at the temple's inauguration and the people's welfare.
