Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir: What’s The True Story? Amogh Lila Das reveals | Karishma Mehta | EP 102

“Lord Ram felt the pain of separation from Sita bitterly. He spent months roaming through every nook and corner of the country, desperate to find his wife, and to bring her home. It was for the love he bore in his heart for her that he set out on this journey that we know today as Ramayan!” For more than a century, the controversies around the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya have refused to die down… And now, in a few days, India will witness the inauguration of the newly constructed temple in Ayodhya. But, why was the temple embroiled in controversy for more than a century? Amogh Lila Das ji, the Vice President of ISKCON Dwarka and a spiritual activist, takes us through the cultural and historical context. An esteemed scholar and spiritual leader known for his profound insights, he brings a a unique perspective to the discussion on the implications of the Ram Mandir. Providing a comprehensive view of the historical, social, and spiritual facets of the Ram Mandir, he’s broken down this significant and complex issue for the layman’s understanding. ue. Join us as he takes us through this significant marker of history—from the cultural context of the Ram Mandir to its politicisation, and from the architecture of the new temple to unheard stories from Lord Ram’s childhood and lessons we could learn from him. Don’t miss this episode—it’s a simplified explanation of such a complex facet of our social and political landscape. We also spoke about: . Why the Ram Mandir has been such a huge conversation piece . Lesser known stories about Ram & Ayodhya . Architecture of the new temple . How will the Ram Mandir affect different religious groups? . Have efforts been made to better communication between religious groups? . What can we learn from Ram and Sita's relationship? #rammandir #ayodhya podcast TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Precap 00:43- Welcome 00:59- How does he feel about the Ram Mandir being inaugurated? 01:40- What’s special about Ayodhya? 05:24- The cultural context of the Ram Mandir 07:21- Why were temples attacked in older times? 08:46- The history of how it all began in Ayodhya 10:49- Why did the dispute go on for so long? 13:00- The counter-narrative 14:40- Why was the Ram Mandir embroiled in controversy for so long? 17:13- The architecture of the new Ram Mandir 20:12- The politicisation of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya 22:21- How will the Ram Mandir affect different religious groups? 23:23- Have efforts been made to better communication between religious groups? 24:28- What’s the public perception of this development? 26:48- Leadership lessons we can learn from Lord Ram 34:28- Unheard stories of Lord Ram 38:59- Krishna’s stories 41:48- How did Ram & Sita meet? 49:57- When Ram & Sita were in exile 53:08- The separation of Ram & Sita 58:22- Thank you 58:47- Last thoughts 59:46- Thank you The Humans of Bombay Show, hosted by our CEO and Founder Karishma Mehta, is a Humans of Bombay original where we celebrate real-life heroes. From the single mother who had a baby out of wedlock to a female officer who served the army for 11 years, we want to bring out the extraordinary stories of seemingly ordinary people. India is a melting pot of stories, and with the Humans of Bombay Show, we want to bring these beautiful stories to you and give you a peek into the unique minds of people who have excelled in their fields. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 – 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲! Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram:   / officialhumansofbombay   Uncovered by Humans of Bombay: https://youtube.com/@humansofbombayun... LinkedIn:   / mycompany   Amogh Lila Das Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.am... Facebook:   / amoghlilaprabhu   Karishma Mehta Instagram:   / karimehta05   LinkedIn:   / karishma-mehta-b22151174   About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 9 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith, and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 5M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalog the beat of humanity, one story at a time. Disclaimer: The views expressed in the episode belong solely to the speaker. The expressed views do not represent the opinion of the organisation in any form.