At Ram Katha in Cambridge, Morari Bapu urges Indians to proudly embrace Hinduism

Cambridge (UK): Morari Bapu, a well-known spiritual leader and exponent of the Ram Charita Manas, has exhorted Hindus to embrace their Hindu identity with pride and chant the sacred name of Lord Ram.

Morari Bapu, speaking at the momentous Ram Katha event at the University of Cambridge, urged Sanatan Hindu Dharma adherents to overcome their reservations and confidently announce their identity.

“Why is there hesitation to pronounce the name Ram and that you are a Hindu anywhere in the world, wherever there are Indians and whatever field you may be from?” he said.

Morari Bapu drew attention to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Ram Katha on August 15, in which he expressed delight in being both a Hindu and a British citizen, and questioned why others should be hesitant to do the same.

“We are proud to belong to the Hindu Santana Dharma.” So why not? Sunak ji, the present British Prime Minister, said yesterday that he came here as a Hindu. “Why are you all so ashamed of your Hindu identity?” Bapu inquired.

“I felt honoured that Rishi Sunak came to honour us.” He repeated the phrase “Jai Siya Ram” twice. It makes me happy. Why should other Hindus be hesitant if a global leader like him can boldly identify as a Hindu and say Jai Siya Ram twice?”

“Gandhi ji claimed to be a Hindu. “As Swami Vivekananda said, there is this generosity of Hinduism,” he added.

Bapu emphasised that being a Hindu entails being open-minded and accepting of others, and he said that the teachings of Hinduism and Sanatan Dharma extend as far as the boundless sky.

Morari Bapu also emphasised the importance of reciting Lord Ram’s renowned name.

Morari Bapu, a passionate champion for Lord Ram’s teachings and the knowledge found in Ram Charita Manas, stated his view that Lord Ram’s essence cannot be restricted to any one image.

“Our Rama transcends mere boundaries; his divinity knows no bounds,” he adamantly declared.

Morari Bapu, highlighting India’s cultural impact and respect on the global arena, said that he travels the globe sharing the beauty of Indian customs and how the world’s perception of India and its cultural legacy has evolved.

“Through meaningful dialogues and genuine influence, we can truly realise the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the world is one family,” he continued.

Rishi Sunak, the first Hindu and the first person of Indian heritage to become British Prime Minister, shouted Jai Siya Ram twice during his visit to Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha on Indian Independence Day. He also said that he was attending the Ram Katha as a Hindu, not as a prime minister. Prime Minister Sunak expressed his pride in being British and Hindu, recalling his family’s trips to temples and involvement in rites such as havans, pujas, artis, and prasad distribution.