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New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on September 29, 2019, said that the epics like Ramayana reminds about ones pious duty to perform in the larger interest of the society and the country. He asked everyone take a small step on a daily and regular basis on issues of common good such as controlling pollution, saving water or preserving the environment, and others to make the world a better place.
“The Ram Rajya is waiting to be realised. Our smallest contribution will help in realising the ideal Ram Rajya – a truly enlightened ethical democratic society,” Naidu said. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s Dance Drama ‘SHRIRAM’ in New Delhi, the Vice President described the Ramayana as a heritage of the entire mankind and called for efforts to preserve, propagate, and deepen people’s understanding of this immortal epic. “As we know, tradition is best preserved through constant re-creation,” he said.
Stating that the epic of Ramayana reminds people of their duty towards the world, society, and family, Naidu said that the epic also defines the relationship of human beings with each other and with mother earth, nature, birds, and animals.
Talking about the core values of the Ramayana and its essence, the Vice President said that Ramleela was not meant only to recall and recreate the episodes in Lord Rama’s life and enjoy the taste of different Rasas that the performance would give the audience, but it makes people actually realise the message that life story of Rama and Sita has for all humanity.
Stating that Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram and Yogeshwer Krishna were the two characters, who for ages have guided mankind to a life of valor, virtues and spirituality, Naidu said that Shri Ram, in all the stages and roles of his life on the earth, his thoughts and actions sought to establish the path of righteousness by carrying out the duties and setting standards of conduct, according to a PIB release.
Chairman, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Deepak Singh, Director, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Shobha Deepak Singh, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.