In Advance Of The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony, PM Modi Starts An 11-Day "Anushthan"
On January 22, the new idol of Ram Lalla will undergo the pran prathishtha ceremony at the garbh griha, or sanctum sanctorum, of the soon-to-be Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
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New Delhi: The new idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be installed on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that he would begin an 11-day special anushthan (ritual) on this day. Just 11 days remain until the pran prathishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Modi said in an audio message. He considered it an honor to be a part of what he called a "historic" and "auspicious" occasion. I consider myself fortunate to be present for this auspicious event. I am the channel that the Lord has selected to represent all Indians at the installation. In light of this, I am beginning an 11-day unique ritual today. I ask for favors.
This is something I have never felt before in my life. I am experiencing a different kind of devotion. This emotional journey, or bhav yatra, is not so much an expression as it is a realization for me. Its profundity, pervasiveness, and intensity beyond words. You are intelligent enough to comprehend my predicament. I have the chance to realize the ambition that many generations have carried forth," the PM continued.
The scriptures specify guidelines that must be adhered to several days prior to the installation and depict the consecration of a deity's idol as a meticulous and drawn-out procedure. The practice of imbuing an earthly idol with heavenly consciousness is known as Dev Pratishtha. Scriptures also specify guidelines for fasting prior to the ceremony. The PM declared"I am beginning my 11-day ritual from Nashik Dham-Panchavati, which is a blessing in my life. The holy place of Panchavati is where Lord Ram spent a great deal of time."Our scriptures also state that in order to worship God and do Yagya, we must awaken divine consciousness within ourselves. The scriptures have established fasts and stringent guidelines for this, which must be adhered to prior to installation. I am therefore beginning a unique ritual that will last for 11 days starting today, in accordance with the advice I have gotten from several ascetic souls and great men of the spiritual journey, as well as the Yama-Niyams they have proposed."
At the feet of God, I offer prayers on this sacred day. I recall the wisdom of the sagesand ascetics and I pray to the people, who are the form of God, to bless me. so that my thoughts, words, and acts are complete," he stated.
