Ayodhya, Nov 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Lord Rama is the living embodiment of true religion and duty and in every role, he emphasised most on the duties and wherever his teachings reached it paved the way for welfare of humanity.
Speaking after inaugurating the 41st 'Ramayana Mela' in Ayodhya, Yogi said, "Lord Rama’s name itself is a mantra which fills enthusiasm, will power and positivity in every person. It is our responsibility to establish Lord Rama’s birth place as the most beautiful and developed city in the world."
The Chief Minister and President of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust Mahant Nritya Gopal Das Maharaj released a booklet 'Tulsi Dal' based on Ramayana Mela on the occasion.
Yogi said that the organisation of Ramayana Mela infuses cultural and spiritual energy. "The construction of grand Ram Temple is the matter of pride and inspiration for all countrymen.
Deepotsava has established Ayodhya’s glory at the global stage," he said.
The CM said, "In 2018, on Vivah Panchami, I had visited Maa Janaki temple in Janakpur. At that time, Ayodhya and Janakpur had become the factors of connecting the two mediums of Aryavrat, and now they have become powerful mediums of cultural ties between India and Nepal. May cultural ties reach new heights."
He said, "Many misconceptions were spread during the Ram Janmbhoomi movement. In the last five years, Ayodhya has undergone massive transformation. The organisation of Deepotsava is making Ayodhya return to its glorious form as it was in the 'Treta Yuga."
Yogi said that Ayodhya has its own greatness. "Ramayana shows the path for the welfare of not only humans, but also for all the living beings. While increasing the work of Ayodhya Research Institute, there should be new research on Ramayana," he said.
He said that with the development of Ayodhya, the Panch Kosi, 14 Kosi, 84 Kosi Parikrama will be further expanded, so that during the Parikrama, people are reminded of the struggles of Lord's exile.
"Work is also being done to provide basic facilities to the devotees," Yogi said.
The Chief Minister said, "Ayodhya is going to be connected through waterways. It is our endeavour to have public transport facilities in Saryu and to develop Ayodhya as an export hub. In future, events such as Ramayana Mela should be organised in a grand manner," he added.
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