Washington, DC [US], January 11 (ANI): Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday condemned the latest assaults on Hindu temples within the US, saying such incidents shouldn’t be tolerated.
“We must always not tolerate any form of phobia, Hindu phobia. The religions are about love, serving to one another and doing good issues for one another. And these assaults on Hindu temples–I strongly condemn them and we should not tolerate that. I serve on the Homeland Safety Committee and I’m talking with my committee members about serving to spiritual organisations do higher means. Present them the funds and assets they should defend the spiritual organisations and assist them battle any form of Hindu phobia, any form of hatred that we see,” Thanedar stated.
Talking with ANI on the ‘Ramayana throughout Asia and Past’ occasion on the US Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thanedar additionally weighed in on the opening of Ram Mandir on January 22, terming it as ‘historic’.
He added that the development of temple is a proud second for each Indian.
“I feel it means quite a bit. It is historic and it is a pleasure for each Indian to see that temple constructed. I’ve seen photos of it and they’re spectacular. By means of the Ramayana epic, we convey individuals collectively. This can be a cultural bond that we now have with likeminded individuals and now we see Ramayana has been appreciated all around the Asia-Pacific area with 15 completely different international locations. It’s practiced and the Ramayana brings it to us. It is greater than epic. It’s the worth system. I grew up in a Hindu household, learning Ramayana and singing verses from Ramayana. So that’s only a second nature to me,” the Congressman stated.
Thailand’s ambassador to the US, Tanee Sangrat, stated the opening of Ram Mandir is a ‘delight’ for the individuals of many international locations and cekebrations are already underway because the occasion attracts close to.
“It’s the delight of individuals not solely in Thailand however with many international locations throughout Southeast Asia and throughout Asia Pacific that our frequent tradition is being celebrated and the approaching house of the Rama,” the Thai envoy stated.
“It is a wonderful event for me to come back and share our tradition collectively on the Ramayana, which is the nice story that we share within the Asia-Pacific area. Additionally it is a wonderful alternative to alternate our views with the diplomatic core, with the members of the group, congress and employees concerning the story that everyone knows too properly about good and evil,” he added.
HinduACTion’s landmark occasion — ‘Ramayana Throughout Asia and Past — at Capitol Hill on Wednesday noticed a singular gathering of distinguished diplomats and US lawmakers, underscoring the significance of cultural heritage in modern geopolitics.
The occasion was attended by the Ambassadors of Thailand to the U.S. Tanee Sangratand India’s Ambassador to the U.S., together with U.S. Congressmen Jim Baird (R-IN), Max Miller (R-OH), and Shri Thanedar (D-MI). Key embassy employees from Bangladesh and Guyana, in addition to representatives from the workplaces of Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs (D-CA), additionally marked their presence.
The focal message of the convention was the mixing of the Ramayana’s teachings in immediately’s governance. The esteemed members applauded HinduACTion for his or her foresight in highlighting the necessity for a deeper comprehension of the Indo-Pacific area’s civilizational qualities and values. This perception is instrumental for American policymakers to develop nuanced relationships with the 16 nations within the area.
Suppose tank members from Sri Lanka additionally contributed their views on the need of strengthened Indian cooperation within the Indian Ocean, anchored in shared historic values and beliefs.
In a poignant handle, the Thai Ambassador spoke of the Ramayana’s everlasting affect on Thai society and its philosophical significance. Equally, the Indian Ambassador emphasised the Ramayana’s position in fostering morally sound geopolitical practices.
A cultural dance efficiency of the Ramayana fantastically complemented the backdrop of exhibition panels, illustrating the epic’s interpretation throughout varied Indo-Pacific nations. A big spotlight was the participation of members of the Afghan Hazara group, who shared their experiences in safeguarding Buddhist and Hindu monuments in Afghanistan from the Taliban.
In a gesture of cultural appreciation, every dignitary was honoured with a Tibetan scarf by HinduACTion, symbolising the occasion’s spirit of unity and respect for numerous traditions.
HinduACTion is a non-profit group based mostly in Washington, DC devoted to empowering American pluralism by integrating STEM, meditation, and yoga with Hindu civilizational knowledge for inclusive insurance policies, media accuracy, and group engagement. (ANI)
