Episode 14- Ram-Mandir, Democracy and Secularism

5th August was indeed a historic day. As a result of probably the most controversial decision in this century for India, the Ram-Mandir construction began. But so began, the endless chatter around the decision. The country has been literally divided into two factions. One of them in outright support of the decision and the construction of the temple in Ayodhya, and the other one, the smaller, claiming this decision to be unfair, and going as far to say that this decision marks the death of democracy and secularism in the country.
Although this issue is a highly polarising and sensitive one, but it needs to be addressed. For those who are in favour and those who are against, Who is Ram? What is the significance of Ram Mandir? Is this decision aligned with the constitution and democratic rights? Is it okay to be for or against it? What is the main purpose of the Ram-Mandir and what does it represent and stand for? This episode discusses all the aspects related to this decision in the light of teachings of saints and vedanta.