The Message of the Dharma–Flag at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya || Is Modi Truly Like This, or Does He Only Appear So? || Why Does the Opposition Not Stand With the Nation?
The historic day of 25 November 2025 became immensely significant — not just for India, not only for Hindus — but for the entire world and for all humanity, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma–Flag atop the spire of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and declared:
“The wait of 500 years has finally ended; the sacred offering is now complete — a yajna that never faltered in faith, never diminished in belief.”
After centuries of waiting, struggle, trust, and rays of hope, the moment when the Dharma–Flag fluttered atop the Ram Temple was no longer merely a religious ritual; it became the dawn of India’s civilizational resurgence — a moment whose divine resonance touched the entire world.
The hoisting of the Dharma–Flag holds deep symbolic and inspirational meaning for Sanatan Dharma — affirming its continuity, reinforcing sacred family values, and reminding future generations of the eternal ideals of righteous living. As the Mahabharata proclaims:
This event is extraordinary not because it is a religious ritual, but because it marks the proclamation of a new national paradigm — one that can be clearly defined as:
“Ram is the soul of the nation, and only through the awakening of the soul can the nation rise.”
A line from the Manusmriti resounds today with renewed meaning, and every Hindu must internalize it:
Thus, the hoisting of the Dharma–Flag at the Ram Temple is not merely a religious act; it is a historic moment intertwined with India’s collective consciousness, civilizational journey, and present national discourse. For the first time since independence, the world witnessed India re-establish its Sanatan cultural identity at the center of national consciousness — when the entire nation became Ram–may.
“The name of Ram is not a slogan; it is the life–force of the nation.”
Therefore, this flag-hoisting is not merely the ascent of a flag atop a temple, but a civilizational shift.
In truth, it redefines India’s real secularism. For decades, distancing oneself from Hindu culture and Sanatan identity was considered a badge of secularism. When independent India needed cultural restoration, Nehru played divisive politics over the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple and even barred President Dr. Rajendra Prasad from attending its inauguration. The underlying message was that the ruins left behind by Islamic invaders must remain untouched. It revealed their indifference toward the world’s oldest living civilization and a lack of responsibility toward the Hindu majority.
Yet, ironically, from Nehru and Indira to Rahul — almost every member of the Gandhi family has paid homage at Babur’s tomb in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Modi personally hoisting the Dharma–Flag marks a profound shift — India has now entered an era where civilizational memory is no longer confined to history but has become the driving force of nation-building. The flag fluttering atop the Ram Temple declares that India is placing its ancient, glorious heritage at the very center of its modern national identity.
The Mahabharata repeatedly affirms:
This is precisely what India is announcing to the world today.
PM Modi connected faith with nation-building and public welfare, describing this historic moment as an inspiration for a broader, inclusive, and welfare-oriented vision — one that is timely, necessary, and transformative.
The Congress and much of the opposition boycotting the ceremony was based purely on Muslim appeasement politics — the same old vote-bank arithmetic. But due to rising Hindu awareness and unity, this politics is no longer as effective. It is undeniable that the Ram Temple and Ayodhya have become the epicenter of modern Indian politics, and this flag-hoisting has cemented that status.
This ceremony displayed a remarkable confluence of faith and state power, indicating that in the coming years, India's trajectory will be determined not only by economic progress but also by cultural discourse. This cultural reawakening will strengthen India’s pluralistic structure while enabling India to present its identity on the global stage with clarity and pride.
Internationally, this step gives new direction to the expansion of India’s soft power. Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian philosophy have already shaped India’s global image. Now, the Ram Temple and its symbols will add a new dimension. Cultural symbolism is powerful in geopolitics. The scene in Ayodhya sent a clear message to many nations — India is advancing toward modernity without severing its roots.
The Dharma–Flag at Ayodhya is not only a national festival of faith but also a symbol of the global Ramayana tradition and cultural diplomacy. It strengthens India’s bonds with countries where Ram and the Ramayana are still part of living culture.
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In Indonesia, Ramayana is celebrated widely.
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In Thailand, the Ramakien is the national epic.
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In Cambodia, the royal dance–drama Reamker is famous.
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Janakpur in Nepal is revered as Sita’s birthplace.
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In Laos and Myanmar, local Ramayana traditions shape folk culture.
Thus, the Ram Temple will also become a major engine of tourism and economic growth. Millions of devotees and tourists will visit annually, giving a long-term boost to religious tourism.
The Ram Temple has expanded cultural nationalism, and its role will only deepen in India’s future politics. This will strengthen national unity, integrity, and security. It is in the nation’s interest that Sanatan symbols and cultural events become central to political discourse — helping end the politics of communal appeasement. If the ideals of Ram Rajya can be integrated with modern governance, politics, faith, and development can progress together.
I am glad that — at least outwardly — Prime Minister Modi is signaling a shift toward Hindutva-oriented politics. It is difficult to say whether he no longer cares about electoral compulsions or whether he is under political pressure. But his repeated emphasis on “500 years” — the same phrase he used during Advani’s Rath Yatra days — clearly indicates that he wants to reaffirm that Hindus have never been as important as they are today, and that Hindus hold special significance for him.
But questions remain:
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Then why are Hindu temples still not freed from government control?
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Why no freedom for Hindus to operate Gurukuls independently?
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Why no effective action against Gazwa-e-Hind conspiracies?
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Why no Uniform Civil Code or a strong national anti-conversion law?
The Hindu community often feels satisfied merely by witnessing Modi’s Hindu-friendly statements or public worship rituals — because before him, no Prime Minister even dared to do that in India’s politically hostile, Hindu-averse environment. Even this is a major step — but it is like watering the leaves of a tree instead of its roots.
For too long, symbolism alone cannot satisfy a community or safeguard a civilization. Modi and the BJP must understand this — and so must we. The Congress and other political parties never will.
~~~~~~~~~~shiv Mishra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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