The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the inaugural day of the nine-day Ram Katha by Pujya Morari Bapu at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President described Ram Katha as a profound and living medium for disseminating timeless values of morality, compassion, fraternity and humanity, deeply rooted in India’s civilisational ethos.

The Vice-President said that Ram Katha is not merely a narration of a sacred epic but a living philosophy that guides individuals to live with dignity, discipline, devotion and compassion. Referring to the life and ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram, he said these ideals serve as a guiding light for Dharma, which he described as the righteous way of living.

Paying tribute to Pujya Morari Bapu, the Vice-President said that for decades he has carried the sacred tradition of Ram Katha across India and the world, awakening human consciousness and reinforcing universal values of love, service and righteousness. He expressed deep admiration on learning that the present narration marks Pujya Morari Bapu’s 971st Ram Katha.

Referring to the historic Dhwajarohan ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 25 November 2025, the Vice-President said the occasion symbolised the reaffirmation of faith, patience and centuries-old devotion of millions of devotees. He observed that while challenges may arise, Dharma can never be destroyed, and ultimately truth and righteousness prevail. He added that Bhagwan Shri Ram lives not only in temples but in the soul of India.

Highlighting the universality of the Ramayana tradition, the Vice-President said the life and ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram find expression across languages and cultures, from Valmiki’s Sanskrit Ramayana and Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas to Kamban’s Ramayanam in Tamil and numerous other renditions across India and the world. He noted that while languages may differ, the essence of Dharma remains one, uniting diverse traditions through shared values.

The Vice-President said India’s ancient scriptures place great emphasis on world peace, coexistence, harmony and balance, describing them as eternal and universal principles. He referred to texts such as the Ramcharitmanas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Adi Purana and the Jain Agamas as sources of profound spiritual and philosophical wisdom that continue to guide humanity.

(UPDATED ON 17TH JANUARY 2026)