In a momentous occasion at New Delhi’s Vice President Enclave, C.P. Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, inaugurated ‘Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response’ penned by retired secretary Surendra Kumar Pachauri. The book meticulously narrates the arduous path to restoring Ram’s sacred site.
During his speech, Radhakrishnan appreciated the work’s poised, humane, and intellectual narrative of the age-old crusade, free from distortions. He framed the Ayodhya Ram Mandir as a cornerstone in India’s heritage continuum, harmonizing belief, annals, statute, and ballot with grace.
Singular in reverence among countless shrines, the Janmabhoomi temple reigns supreme, he averred. ‘Shri Ram is India’s essence, dharma’s vitality—truth prevails eternally, righteousness endures,’ he affirmed. Citing Gandhi’s Ram Rajya, he portrayed it as synonymous with equity, uniformity, and respect.
The tortuous litigation evoked sorrow, but illuminated democratic depth. ‘Unthinkable elsewhere, India’s evidence-driven resolution despite mass devotion underscores its democratic primacy,’ he stated. The transformative 2019 Supreme Court proclamation actualized visions for multitudes, forging a legacy and reinstating societal honor.
Radhakrishnan illuminated historiography’s demands for poise and authenticity. Pachauri’s narrative brilliantly captures the campaign’s soul, chronicling recent battles to educate progeny amid historical lapses. Archaeological evidences of prior edifices fortified the decree, igniting widespread acclaim and the trust’s over ₹3,000 crore worldwide fundraising feat.
Anecdotally, he mentioned his mother’s 1990s stone consecration involvement. Extolling PM Modi’s guidance, he viewed the temple’s renaissance as emblematic of advanced governance and civilizational poise, the flag hoisting a poignant national milestone. Ram’s borderless allure—from holy Indian realms to Fiji and Angkor Wat—teaches pinnacle virtue in character and conquest of souls. Urging adoption of these principles, he blessed Pachauri, envisioning the book’s extensive readership.