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Some Frequently Asked Questions
on Shri Rama Janmabhoomi of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Source: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Nyasa, New Delhi, 2001.
A truth cannot be truth unless it logically and convincingly
answers all possible doubts.The Ram JanmaBhoomi- Babri Masjid (RJB-BM)
issue is looked upon by the ordinary citizens as a political game played
by some Hindu fundamentalists. However, the issues involved are much deeper
than just what is seen on the surface. They have to be understood by all
those who are proud to call themselves responsible citizen of India.
The reason why the Samskriti Raksha Manch has chosen to come out with
this FAQs has been the announcement by the Marg Darshak Mandal informing
the nation that by the 12th March, 2002, all obstacles that are coming
in the way of Temple construction need to be removed because the actual
construction programme will commence on any auspicious date and time after
12th March 2002.
Readers should make a note of the following points also:
A. There was a categorical support of over 99.7 million signatories
to a petition submitted to The President of India on 10th May, 1993, demanding
the construction of a Ram Temple at the Ram Janma Bhoomi site.
B. The Samskriti Raksha Manch has devoted hundreds of hours of research
and intermittent interaction with the Hindu Religious leaders and Organisations
to ensure that the FAQs which follow have the stamp of Truth and authenticity.
C. You may contact samskriti@ayodhya.com
for further comments or questions.
List Of FAQ's :
| 1. |
What
is the significance of Ayodhya the city? |
| 2. |
Was
Shri Rama a person or a mythical figure? |
| 3. |
Why
is Shri Rama called a Maryada Purushottam? |
| 4. |
How
long in antiquity is the belief in Shri Rama? |
| 5. |
Is
there any archaeological evidence to establish the genuineness of
the Shri Rama Jaanmabhoomi site? |
| 6. |
Is
there any proof of destruction of a Mandir in honour of Shri Rama
at Ayodhya in 1528 AD? |
| 7. |
How
can one say that Babar destroyed a Mandir in Ayodhya? |
| 8. |
Was
the Babri structure deliberately built over ruins of a temple in Ayodhya? |
| 9. |
It
is said that the act of destruction by Babar was not a religious one,
but had a political motive? Please comment. |
| 10. |
Has
it never occurred to the Hindu Protagonists that mixing religion with
politics is a lethal mixture for the health of the Nation and that
it should be eschewed totally? |
| 11. |
What
was the significance of Rama Chabootra and Sita-ki-Rasoi? |
| 12. |
If
the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site is so important, why was it not recovered
earlier? |
| 13. |
During
the time of British rule, were there attempts at peaceful recovery
of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site? |
| 14. |
Were
there attempts at a peaceful recovery of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi
site in the post-Independence period? |
| 15. |
Has
the evidence to establish the destruction of the Shri Rama Mandir
in AD 1528 been presented to the Government of India? |
| 16. |
Is
the demand for the return of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site to the
Hindus a forerunner to demand for the return of the thousands of vandalized
temple sites? |
| 17. |
Could
the Babri structure have been moved from the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi
site and built somewhere else? |
| 18. |
Why
has a Rama temple to be built only at the site of the disputed site? |
| 19. |
What
is actually at the root of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi movement? |
| 20. |
What
is the rationale of the people who make a case that there was no destruction
of a temple at Ayodhya while constructing the Babri-Structure? |
| 21. |
Is
the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi a political movement? |
| 22. |
Prime
Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee said that there is no point in
redeeming a 350 years old wrong now. Any comments? |
| 23. |
Will
the Rama Janmabhoomi Movement not create communal hatred and destroy
the Secular fabric of India and make a mockery of the country being
defined as a Secular country in our own Constitution? |
| 24. |
Is
it necessary to correct a wrong done in medieval times, when vandalizing
holy site of the conquered people was a norm? |
| 25. |
Does
the destruction of the Babri structure not mean that the concept that
?two wrongs make a right? is accepted? |
| 26. |
In
destroying the Babri structure, does it not mean that the present-day
Muslims are being asked to pay a price for the mistakes of those who
indulged in vandalism and destruction? |
| 27. |
Has
the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi Movement disturbed the communal atmosphere
in the country? |
| 28. |
Why
are those who oppose the construction of the Mandir at the Shri Rama
Janmabhoomi site called "Babar ki aulad" (descendents of
Babar)? |
| 29. |
Would
the construction of a temple in honour of Shri Rama create a confrontation
with the Government in power? |
| 30. |
What
will be the reaction of the Islamic oil producing countries if the
Shri Rama Janmabhoomi temple is rebuilt? |
| 31. |
Will
the reconstruction of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi temple in any way
affect the position of India vis-ŕ-vis Kashmir? |
| 32. |
Are
Hindu Organisation called fundamentalists in the crude sense? Will
not the reconstruction of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi temple make this
charge valid? |
| 33. |
In
destroying the Babri structure, does it not go against the essence
of tolerance in Hinduism? |
| 34. |
If
the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi Temple were rebuilt, what would be the position
of Hindus in countries where Muslims are in large majority? |
| 35. |
Would
the reconstruction of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi temple make the Christians
in India insecure? |
| 36. |
It
is said that Islam does not sanction breaking of temples. Please comment. |
| 37. |
Can
one make a comparison between Shri Rama Janmabhoomi and Somnath? |
| 38. |
Have
vandalized sites in other parts of the world been sought to be recovered? |
| 39. |
How
will the reconstruction of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi temple affect
the election fortunes of the BJP? |
| 40. |
Why
could not build a temple adjacent to the Babri structure, similar
to the case of Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura and Kashi Vishvanath
in Varanasi? |
| 41. |
Instead
of Shri Rama Janmabhoomi Movement, are there no other important issues
to be tackled by the society? |
| 42. |
Why
not build something other than a temple at the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi,
say a Library? Will this not lead towards a better communal harmony? |
| 43. |
Was
the Babri structure used as a Muslim place of worship in recent years? |
| 44. |
Why
do we need to have a grand temple at the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi in
place of the existing functional temple? |
| 45. |
Since
some of the Dharmagurus are not willing to be associated with the
Rama Janmabhoomi Nyas, how can it be said that the movement is of
the Hindu Samaj? |
| 46. |
Are
the Rama Janmabhoomi Nyas and the VHP trying to exclude some Dharmagurus
from participating in the movement? In effect, are they trying to
hijack the movement? |
| 47. |
What
has happened to the funds collected through the Shila Pujan programme? |
| 48. |
Is
it true that a Harijan laid the foundation stone for the temple? |
| 49. |
What
is the current status of construction? |
| 50. |
Has
the date been announced for the construction of the temple? If so,
what is the plan for mass mobilization? |
| 51. |
You
say that there was neither intention nor any plan to destroy the Babri
structure on December 6, 1992 at Ayodhya. How can you expect anyone
to believe this in the light of what actually happened? |
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