By: Eram Fatima, Asstt. Editor-ICN
For the first time in the History, an Urdu Ramkatha will be staged.In India, millions and millions of people not only worship Ram, but also admire and emulate him as a great role model.
NEW DELHI, Sunday, September 01 A book by Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Imam-E-Hind- Ram (play) was released in a program named, Imam e Hind Ram-sabke Ram, organized at the Constitution Club of India.
Joining the function as cheif guest, Arif Muhammad Khan, ex-minister and newly appointed Governor said that Culture isn’t associated with faith, rather it is associated with environment, climate, culture and the geographical conditions.
He further added that Kabir’s Ram was in every particle and Balmiki’s Ram was a Maryada Purushottam. All of these are tied to a chord and we should strengthen this chord.Stressing upon cultural unity he said, ‘When God decied to create humans, almighty didn’t put souls in the idol of Muslims, rather soul was infused into all human beings’.
He added that Ram is alive in every single person of this nation. Either you remember him as Lord or as an Avatar or as a Maryada Purushottam, the king of Ayodhya, he is the center of devotion for millions. Ram cannot be separated from the soil of India and he is an integral part of our culture, he added. Urdu Ramkatha by Adabi Cocktail and Dialogue Initiative is an initiative thats first of its kind and we dont find it in Urdu.
Speaking as a special invitee, T.V Kattimani, VC of Indira Gandhi Tribal University, said that people often claim tribals aren’t Hindus. He said Ram , Sita and Lakshman are present in every tribal language and its a proof that we are Hindus.
Dr. Mahesh Sharma, former member Rajya Sabha and a thinker in his presidential address said that it is not right to ask the religion of Ram. Ram is present in every nook and corner of India. He is in every person and he belongs to everybody. This is why attempts like Imam e Hind should continue, he stressed.
Professor Bismillah, present as a critic said that Ramlila is played in 14 nations, so Dr. Aleems’s Ramkatha should not only be staged in India but also in entire world.
Dr Aleem, natrated the chapter of Bharat Milap on this occassion. Dr. Rakesh, a trustee of dialogue Initiative said that despite diversity, Ram is accepted in all castes, cultures and communities of India. Urdu couplets Imam e Hind by famous poet Allama Iqbal is a great example of this notion..
Atul Gangwar of Adabi Cocktail confirmed that the organization is planning to organize this play across India. Mushtaq Kak, a famous director has been assigned the task of successfully implementing the project.
