Bapu, known for promoting Ramayana for more than six decades, has once again proved himself by doing a wonderful job.
He has donated a total of Rs 18.6 crore. This huge amount of aid was collected with contributions of Rs 11.30 crore from India, Rs 3.21 crore from the UK and Europe as well as Rs 4.10 crore from the US, Canada and many other countries.
In August 2020, during difficult times like COVID-19, an online story took place in Pithoria, Gujarat. During that time Morari Bapu had appealed to the public.
In that appeal, Morari Bapu expressed his deep desire to contribute to the construction of Ram temple, which emerged from his inner self. In return this generous amount of money was collected.
Bapu became the biggest donor by contributing Rs 18.6 crore for Ram temple in Ayodhya.
For the consecration of Lord Ram’s life, Ram’s city in Ayodhya has been decorated with flowers and lights. Morari Bapu will do Ram Katha in Ayodhya from 24 February to 3 March this year.
Morari Bapu said, “We had already handed over approximately Rs 11.3 crore to the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in just 15 days. The remaining amount which has been raised from abroad has been given the necessary clearance certificate.
And when I will do the Katha in February this year, the outstanding amount will be given to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Trust. The total donation amounts to Rs 18.6 crore.”
Morari Bapu told that Champat Rai, General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, had come to meet him during a Ram Katha going on in Barsana in October 2023.
“Shri Champat Rai ji invited me to the inauguration ceremony of Ram temple and the consecration of the idol on January 22, 2024. He had also invited me to do Katha in Ayodhya from 24th February to 03rd March after the consecration of Ram Lala.”
Morari Bapu has expressed his desire to establish afresh the three sacred texts – Vedas, Valmiki Ramayana and Ramcharit Manas of Goswami Tulsidas – in the new Ram temple in Ayodhya. “It is not that I have been asked, but I feel that Vedas, Valmiki ji’s Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas ji’s Ram Charit Manas should be kept in the Ram temple in Ayodhya,” he said.
Inauguration of Ram temple “moment of happiness”
After 64 years of penance by narrating Ram Katha, chanting Ram Naam and doing Ram Kama, respected Morari Bapu expressed his excitement at the inauguration of Ram Temple and said, “My heart is filled with joy because Ram Temple is going to be built.
These days, joy is running through my veins, my heart is beating with happiness.” Morari Bapu who is famous for his enduring call for a peaceful resolution of the Ayodhya dispute and his unwavering faith in the construction of Ram temple. He has repeatedly said in the past, “Lord Ram does not belong to any one sect or any one country, he belongs to the entire world.”
During his Ram Katha in Ayodhya in 2018, Morari Bapu had said that “Ram temple will be built on the foundation of acceptance and dialogue.” We have to lay these two bricks in the foundation.”
life dedicated to ram
Morari Bapu’s spiritual journey began at the age of 14 by narrating Ram Katha under a banyan tree in Talgajarda. Over the years, they have expanded their reach considerably.
He took Katha globally with the first Katha reading in Nairobi, Kenya in 1976. Recently, he completed a tour by traveling by train for 18 days and reciting Ram Katha in all the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Having left his mark all over the world for 64 years, Morari Bapu has conducted a total of 930 Ram Kathas (791 in India and 139 abroad). Each Katha conveys the message of ‘Truth, Love and Compassion’, focusing on a chosen couplet over the nine days.
Non-Commercial Approach and Philanthropy:
Morari Bapu takes a non-commercial approach towards his stories. He does not take a single penny or any kind of dakshina for doing Ram Katha. Apart from this, free vegetarian food is also provided at all Katha functions.
Bapu believes in reaching out to all sections of society, accepting alms from the most deprived. His philanthropy extends to various social causes, reaching out to victims of extreme poverty and social exclusion, and contributing to environmental protection.
Regular contributions to accident victims, war-torn areas like Ukraine and disaster affected areas like Kedarnath flood, Bhuj earthquake and Latur earthquake, shows his commitment towards humanitarian causes.
In line with his inclusive philosophy, he has also organized events for sex workers and transgenders.