Namokar Mahamantra Ek Anushilan

Author(s): Hukamchand Bharilla
Publisher: Todarmal Granthamala Jaipur

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GREAT HYMN OF OBEISANCE: A CONTEMPLATION
DISCUSSION ON AYODHYA PROBLEM
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organised - must include Hindus, Muslims, Jains - persons from all religions must be there. Most of the Tirthankars of Jains were born in Ayodhya and there are their temples as well. Now, the temple that is now constructed must be of the followers of all religions and should please every Indian soul.
Ram had prohibited all bad tendencies and had triumphed over wicked Ravan, but he had not displaced residents of Lanka from his kingdom, instead he gave them important positions in his kingdom. We must undertake such a job in Ayodhya all together - this is my wish.
Faith is closely related to devotion and affection, therefore we must carry all with us as per the large heart of Ram. It would not be appropriate for the prestige of Ram nor of his devotees that there may be riots in the country in the name of Ram and the country gets divided into many parts; we must maintain the unity of the country and should be able to present this unity before the world as Indian Culture.
Question: If Ram is ingrained in every sinew of the masses then is that Ram dependent on a structure of stones?
Dr. Saheb : What you say is correct. When one of our labourers operates the axe, he utters "Oh Ram Ram exists in every atom, h sides in every heart. But when this question has arisen, then we cannot avoid it by saying that Ram resides in the hearts of all and therefore there is no need of any temple. After all Ram resides in all hearts, is not it; therefore, people construct temple, if he were not in the hearts, who would have constructed the temple.
Question : Bharill Saheb! This is all right that the temple should be constructed keeping in view the dignity of Ram, but how a way would be found to ensure that the feeling of fright in the minds of people belonging to minorities is eliminated?
Dr. Saheb : Neither judiciary nor politicians can find a way. Judiciary is bound by the limitations of laws and it has to see from that point of view - whom did the land belong? In whose name is this? What should be constructed? What should be done? There is no guarantee that its decision would satisfy Indian masses. It is possible that one side might feel satisfied while the other might feel highly agitated.
The decision given by politicians would also be in accordance with their vote bank. Only the religious heads of all religions can find a way out; because they have dedicated themselves for the propagation of the religion after abandoning their homes etc. They must think with broad heart, sit together and find out a solution that would be acceptable to all and which pleases everybody. It is not good if the decision pleases one side and annoys the other side.
I am confident that the entire country would accept in the normal course any decision taken by all religious heads, because the public desires compromise, peace and unity.
In case our religious heads are unable to find a solution, there will be no alternative but to go to the shelter of the court. There the cases last even for one hundred years and no decision is taken. Even if decision is taken, it is not found acceptable to the public. So many riots occur by the time decision is announced. Therefore, only devoted saints - religious heads, can take the right decision.
They must sit with the resolve that they would find a solution that is acceptable to all and it does not hurt anybody. Politicians must not provide guidance to religious heads; but the religious heads must find solution with broad heart and tell the politicians that they have taken the decision and they (politicians) must implement it. This is the correct way.
Question : Bharill Saheb! Would you like to say something about this that both the sides should sit together and ignore all those things which cannot be sorted out mutually. What cannot be solved jointly should be entrusted to arbitrators for their decision, for this no conditions or time limit should be imposed. What is your opinion?
Dr. Saheb : The issue is not of the temple or mosque alone. The question is not of the death of the old lady, the death has sighted the house - this is the problem. The issue is not only that whether temple or mosque should be constructed at that spot. Our Muslim brothers feel that what has happened here today could be repeated at Mathura tomorrow and at Varanasi day after tomorrow. Then is it that all the mosques would get converted into temples? This is the problem and for the solu