Mahatma Gandhi’s Ram Is Not In Ram Mandir

Mahatma Gandhi’s Ram Is Not In Ram Mandir

Context: 

This editorial is based on the news “Gandhi’s Ram is not in the Ram mandirwhich was published in the Hindu. This article highlights Gandhiji’s views and belief on religion.

Relevancy for Prelims: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Gandhiji Views on Religion & Sri Ram. 

Relevancy for Mains: Gandhiji- His Contributions in Religion and Politics.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Views On Sri Ram

Mahatma Gandhi On Religion and Polity

  • Gandhi brought religion into politics, but his religion had its roots in spirituality. 
  • He believed in the path of karma yoga or spiritual realization through social action. 
  • Gandhi aimed to work for the purification of politics and reform formal religion. 
  • He gave new meaning to Rama, Rama-nama and Ramarajya in his discourse. 
  • His own journey of continuous self-purification was by chanting Rama-nama from the depth of his heart in the form of prayer.

Conclusion

For Mahatma Gandhi, Ramarajya refers to a divine raj, the Kingdom of God that signifies truth and righteousness. This was Gandhi’s religion in politics and public life.

Mains Question: For true integration of Indian society around fundamental ideas, merely symbolic Constitutional provisions are not enough. Building genuine inter-community interactions is vital.” Discuss. (10 Marks 150 Words)

 

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