Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the ceremony held on Thursday on the occasion of the 87th birthday of Gopal Das Ji Maharaj, president of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust and Mahant Nritya of Maniram Das Cantonment. Yogi highlighted the cultural, spiritual and environmental importance of Ayodhya during this period.
He said that on the strong foundation of Sanatan Dharma, the resolve of developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is realizing and the efforts of the government of ‘double engine’ are returning to Tretayugin Vaibhav in Ayodhya. According to a statement, the Chief Minister said in his address that today is a very overwhelmed and blissful. He said, “It is my good fortune that I got an opportunity to attend the birthday ceremony of Pujya Mahant Nritya Gopal Das ji. I wish for his longevity and healthy life. ”
He said that due to the divine practice and blessings of revered saints, India is moving as a new India. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is busy in realizing the resolve of India without stopping and Digy developed. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of Ram temple movement and Pran Pratishtha. He said that after waiting for 500 years, on 22 January 2024 last year, the life of Shri Ram Lala was fulfilled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and today the work of the life prestige of Devas in Ramdarbar and Ram temple has also been completed. He said that the construction of a grand temple on Ram Janmabhoomi is a symbol of the strong foundation of Sanatan Dharma. Referring to the beautification of Kashi, Mahakal, Kedarpuri and Somnath temples, he said that the strong foundation of Sanatan Dharma rests on these temples.
A strong and grand India is being built on this foundation. The Chief Minister also mentioned the glorious history of Maniramdas Cantonment. He said that from the 18th century to the 21st century, this camp has a history of 300 years of rigorous practice. He said that Sakshat Mata Janaki appeared to the saint of this tradition, due to which this tradition flourished. He said that the Ram Janmabhoomi movement under the leadership of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was successful and today Ayodhya is developing as the beautiful city in the world.
The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the ‘double engine’ government and said that Tretayugin Vaibhav is returning to Ayodhya and Ayodhya with the wide roads and garden-garden mentioned in Ramayana is coming true today. He said that earlier bullets were fired on the devotees in Ayodhya, but today there is a grand welcome to the devotees. Referring to the development works of Ayodhya, he said that today Ayodhya, the capital of Suryavansh, has become the first solar city in the country. He said that earlier there used to be a moss on Rama’s Paidi, but now the water of Saryu remains clean, five lakh devotees can take a bath in Ram’s Paidi together, a new chain of ghats has been established from Naya Ghat to Guptar Ghat. Highlighting the importance of Ganga Dussehra and World Environment Day, the Chief Minister said that on this day, the austerity of Maharaja Bhagiratha, as a result of the penance of Maharaja Bhagiratha, had descended on the Devanadi Ganga Dhardham.
He said, “Maa Ganga is a factor of our liberation and devotion.” She referred to the efforts being made for environmental protection and said that special efforts have been made to keep Saryu’s water clean in Ayodhya. The Chief Minister informed about the modern development works of Ayodhya. He said that an international airport has been built in Ayodhya in the name of Maharishi Valmiki, a restaurant in the name of Mata Shabri, passenger restroom in the name of Nishadraj and temples of Maharishi Vasistha, Vishwamitra and Tulsidas are being constructed. He said that the Deities of all divine personalities are being established in the Ram Janmabhoomi campus. Referring to the installation of the grand statue of Giddharaj Jatayu, he said that the species of vultures are ending due to food and environmental changes. He said, “Vultures are beneficial for humanity. Jatayu took on Ravana at the time of the abduction of Mother Sita. That is why his grand statue has been installed on Ram Janmabhoomi. ”He also mentioned the establishment of Jatayu Conservation Center in Gorakhpur. The Chief Minister praised the beautification of Hanumangarhi and the construction of Hanumat Mandapam. He said that Hanumangarhi has taken a grand form today, for this, “Special gratitude to all saints” associated with the temple. He said that with the blessings of revered saints, all the devotees who come to Ayodhya are calming their religious pipasa.