“I will not marry until Ayodhya Ram Temple is built,” story of Kar Sevak who sacrificed his life for the cause

Religion and cultural values play a big role in Indian society, and on this basis, many people dedicate their lives to these values. There is a true story that teaches us through the life of a saint that sometimes for some reason a person abandons all his constitutional and social commitments. In 1992, at the age of 22, Bhojpali Baba went to Ayodhya with his friends for a Kar sevak and took a pledge not to marry until the Ram temple was built in Ayodhya.

Kar sevak-turned-saint, Ravindra Gupta, also known as Bhojpali Baba, who had taken a vow not to marry till the Ram temple was built in Ayodhya, was buried at the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla (infant). Received an invitation to attend. In Ram temple in Ayodhya. In 1992, at the age of 22, Bhojpali Baba went to Ayodhya with his friends for a Kar sevak and took a vow not to marry until the Ram temple was built in Ayodhya.

Ravindra Gupta who is now known as Bhojpali Baba. This journey of becoming a monk from a Kar sevak has been challenging. Ravindra Gupta has also completed Narmada Parikrama five times on the banks of the holy river. Asked about his vow to remain celibate until the Ram temple was built, he laughed and said, “At that time, no one thought it would take so long.” Now his age is about 50 years. When Gupta was asked about his vow of celibacy, he said that he would like to spend the rest of his life praying.

At the time of Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan, he said, ‘I am very happy that the day has come and when the construction of Ram Mandir will be completed. Right now I am in a village near Betul. When Bhoomi Pujan takes place in Ayodhya, we will hoist the national flag and perform aarti and worship of Lord Ram.

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