Please stop destroying the Ram Sethu. It is India's most ancient monument and is very sacred to every Hindu in the world. My mum has told me stories on Ramayan and I have watched videos on it and have seen the scene where the bridge is being built. So many creatures helped the bridge and if you destroy it, so many lives will be destroyed too. The ocean life will be destroyed. The people who live on fishing for food will starve to death. It is a historical and cultural monument for all Hindus and is related to the Ramayan and Ram did exist. So please, please, do not destroy the bridge.
JAI SHREE RAM!!!
Janak Shah, Birmingham, 7 years old
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Monday, 5 November 2007
From Niravsinh Parmar, London
Once Guruji said “Only few people get challenged in their life, those who are challenged must be proud of them and must accept the challenge and convert it into a glorious victory”.
Destruction of shree Ram setu is a challenge from Sonia Maino/Gandhi [A hardliner Catholic Christian] to all Hindus especially us swayamsevaks, the magnitude of this challenge is such that it cannot be let gone unanswered.
We will fight this at all levels, at all fronts, at every place where we are, we will reflect ram setu in everything we do, and we will do anything it takes to save Ram setu. There is only one mission in our life to save Ram setu; we will all participate because bhagwan ram has chosen us all for this divine seva.
We shall start our victorious campaign from this Diwali [it is never too late] we shall bring awareness to Hindu community at large by public advertising at Hindu hot spot’s such as temples and community centre’s. Temples like Watford ISKON, and Neasden Swaminarayan and other’s in England/Europe/USA. We shall organise hoardings/signs of “Save ram setu” and other’s, distribute leaflets. We will alert every Hindu against this barbaric act.
If not you and me there is no one else who is going to fight to save Ram Setu.
There is no reason for us to loose this war, because Bhagwan Ram is on our side, leave everything behind only think of Ram setu 24X7X365.
Victory is resting in Lotus feet of Bhagwan Ram.
Jay Shree Ram
Destruction of shree Ram setu is a challenge from Sonia Maino/Gandhi [A hardliner Catholic Christian] to all Hindus especially us swayamsevaks, the magnitude of this challenge is such that it cannot be let gone unanswered.
We will fight this at all levels, at all fronts, at every place where we are, we will reflect ram setu in everything we do, and we will do anything it takes to save Ram setu. There is only one mission in our life to save Ram setu; we will all participate because bhagwan ram has chosen us all for this divine seva.
We shall start our victorious campaign from this Diwali [it is never too late] we shall bring awareness to Hindu community at large by public advertising at Hindu hot spot’s such as temples and community centre’s. Temples like Watford ISKON, and Neasden Swaminarayan and other’s in England/Europe/USA. We shall organise hoardings/signs of “Save ram setu” and other’s, distribute leaflets. We will alert every Hindu against this barbaric act.
If not you and me there is no one else who is going to fight to save Ram Setu.
There is no reason for us to loose this war, because Bhagwan Ram is on our side, leave everything behind only think of Ram setu 24X7X365.
Victory is resting in Lotus feet of Bhagwan Ram.
Jay Shree Ram
Sunday, 4 November 2007
From Raj Chevli, Bolton
The sethusamudaram is one of the most iconic things I have ever heard about and seen. When looking at the satellite pictures and also on Google earth it looks beautiful especially the way Mother Nature has changed the way it looks over many thousands of years.
This is literally concrete evidence of the Ramayana and how it was never a myth. It is very sentimental to us Hindus - as it should be sentimental to the world as this is real history.
Destroying such an archaeological fact would have a great effect on the future as the story of Ramayana will therefore be looked at as a myth, and the myth will turn into a legend.
I believe the bridge is a part of nature and only nature can erode such history if it is to be eroded. I’m a big believer on nature and how it should not be toyed around with by us humans.
The Indian government with a strong Hindu cultural background should not have even considered destroying such history especially one more priceless and sacred than anything else on earth.
This is literally concrete evidence of the Ramayana and how it was never a myth. It is very sentimental to us Hindus - as it should be sentimental to the world as this is real history.
Destroying such an archaeological fact would have a great effect on the future as the story of Ramayana will therefore be looked at as a myth, and the myth will turn into a legend.
I believe the bridge is a part of nature and only nature can erode such history if it is to be eroded. I’m a big believer on nature and how it should not be toyed around with by us humans.
The Indian government with a strong Hindu cultural background should not have even considered destroying such history especially one more priceless and sacred than anything else on earth.
From Aditya Narain, Birmingham
I believe that destroying the Ram Settu is wrong and it shouldn't be destroyed for something as trivial as ship routes. I feel that a 45 minute cut in journey time can't be better than a loss of a national heritage site that has remained for thousands of years. Moreover, I can't believe that the Indian Government is suggesting this; after all, when other counties find even pottery or utensils underground they stop whatever work they are doing to preserve the memory of their ancestors.
Also, I believe that the cons of knocking down the Ram Settu greatly outweigh the pros. For one, the wildlife around the area will be extremely disrupted and over 4000 species of plants and animals will lose their homes. Moreover, the few jobs that can be gained from destroying the bridge will be lost when local fishermen loose their jobs because the area around the Ram Settu would have been open as international waters.
Furthermore, the Ram Settu cushions the coasts of India and Sri Lanka from tsunamis, and this is extremely important as, if a tsunami took place, many more people would die if the Ram Settu is demolished. I also think that a government of a country with 80% Hindus should listen to the views of everyone and should respect the beliefs of everyone by not questioning the existence of one the major people in our history and in our religion. This subject has caused a lot of protest in India, where many Hindus are angry that the Government is proposing such a thing and the majority of people are against it. I believe that we should reserve India's national heritage!!!
Also, I believe that the cons of knocking down the Ram Settu greatly outweigh the pros. For one, the wildlife around the area will be extremely disrupted and over 4000 species of plants and animals will lose their homes. Moreover, the few jobs that can be gained from destroying the bridge will be lost when local fishermen loose their jobs because the area around the Ram Settu would have been open as international waters.
Furthermore, the Ram Settu cushions the coasts of India and Sri Lanka from tsunamis, and this is extremely important as, if a tsunami took place, many more people would die if the Ram Settu is demolished. I also think that a government of a country with 80% Hindus should listen to the views of everyone and should respect the beliefs of everyone by not questioning the existence of one the major people in our history and in our religion. This subject has caused a lot of protest in India, where many Hindus are angry that the Government is proposing such a thing and the majority of people are against it. I believe that we should reserve India's national heritage!!!
Saturday, 3 November 2007
From Dinesh Bhatti, Coventry
I believe, Shree Ram is the incarnation of the God, Lord Vishnu. Shree Ram came to the Earth to free us from the tyranny of the evil King Ravan ruler of Lanka.
Shree Ram was born in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, to the King Dasrath and Queen Kaushalya. He had three brothers, Bharat, Laxman and Satrugna, and married to the Princes Sita from the Kingdom of Mithila.
Shree Ram was exiled for fourteen years by the King Dasrath under the influence of the King's his second wife Kaikai. As a loyal Prince he left Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman, and lived in the forest as hermits.
During this time, Shree Ram killed many of the King Ravan's henchmen in the forest. The evil King Ravan, in return attacked Shree Ram with treachery and kidnapped Devi Sita to the Island of Lanka.
Shree Ram vowed to find his wife Sita and avenge her abduction by killing Ravan. This he did by building alliance with the monkey King Sugrev, and with the help of Shree Hanuman, the monkeys built a bridge across the Indian Ocean to the Island of Lanka. Shree Ram with the help of Ravan's youngest brother Vibhishan, and the army of King Sugrev launched an attack on Lanka. After killing the King Ravan, Shree Ram gave the Kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishan and returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman.
Shree Ram was born in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, to the King Dasrath and Queen Kaushalya. He had three brothers, Bharat, Laxman and Satrugna, and married to the Princes Sita from the Kingdom of Mithila.
Shree Ram was exiled for fourteen years by the King Dasrath under the influence of the King's his second wife Kaikai. As a loyal Prince he left Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman, and lived in the forest as hermits.
During this time, Shree Ram killed many of the King Ravan's henchmen in the forest. The evil King Ravan, in return attacked Shree Ram with treachery and kidnapped Devi Sita to the Island of Lanka.
Shree Ram vowed to find his wife Sita and avenge her abduction by killing Ravan. This he did by building alliance with the monkey King Sugrev, and with the help of Shree Hanuman, the monkeys built a bridge across the Indian Ocean to the Island of Lanka. Shree Ram with the help of Ravan's youngest brother Vibhishan, and the army of King Sugrev launched an attack on Lanka. After killing the King Ravan, Shree Ram gave the Kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishan and returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman.
From Indravadan Gandhi, Coventry
The recent controversy in the media regarding regarding RAM SETHU and Sethusamudram. project linking Gulf of Mannar with Palk Straight has hurt the feelings of millions of Hindus in India and around the world.
The comments by the chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Affidavit filed by the UPA Government in the High Court (withdrawn at later date) challenging the Hindu religion and faith saying that Bliagvan Ram never existed and saying that Ram Sethu is natural build of sand due currents in the Straight over thousands of years.
The Ramayan and Mahabharat are the soul and culture of every Hindu of Bharat, if you take any out of the equation than the Foundation Base of Hindu Culture will collapse. Ram and Krishna are the belief and Faith of every Hindu over thousands of years and this cannot be erased by filing affidavit in court or any adverse comments by any chief ministers. It will only further affirm the beliefs of Hindus.
Ram Sethu is a heritage of Hindu culture, so we call upon the Government of India to immediately cease the destruction of the Holy Ram Sethu bridge between India and Sri Lanka. The bridge is and ancient monument held sacred by over one billion people all around the world. The destruction of this bridge will not only offend our religious sentiment, but will also pose a great risk to the environment, oceanic life and Indian cost line. It will also endanger the livelihood of thousands of fisherman in the local area.
The government of India is entitled to take steps to protect the commercial and trade interest of India. However, such steps should not be at the cost of offending the religious sentiment of Hindus around the world.
So we as Hindus request the Central Government to stop The Sethu Samudram Shipping Canal Project also urge the team to stop all dredging work and withdraw all equipment from the site.
The comments by the chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Affidavit filed by the UPA Government in the High Court (withdrawn at later date) challenging the Hindu religion and faith saying that Bliagvan Ram never existed and saying that Ram Sethu is natural build of sand due currents in the Straight over thousands of years.
The Ramayan and Mahabharat are the soul and culture of every Hindu of Bharat, if you take any out of the equation than the Foundation Base of Hindu Culture will collapse. Ram and Krishna are the belief and Faith of every Hindu over thousands of years and this cannot be erased by filing affidavit in court or any adverse comments by any chief ministers. It will only further affirm the beliefs of Hindus.
Ram Sethu is a heritage of Hindu culture, so we call upon the Government of India to immediately cease the destruction of the Holy Ram Sethu bridge between India and Sri Lanka. The bridge is and ancient monument held sacred by over one billion people all around the world. The destruction of this bridge will not only offend our religious sentiment, but will also pose a great risk to the environment, oceanic life and Indian cost line. It will also endanger the livelihood of thousands of fisherman in the local area.
The government of India is entitled to take steps to protect the commercial and trade interest of India. However, such steps should not be at the cost of offending the religious sentiment of Hindus around the world.
So we as Hindus request the Central Government to stop The Sethu Samudram Shipping Canal Project also urge the team to stop all dredging work and withdraw all equipment from the site.
From Raghav Chandegra, North London
I am writing about why I strongly oppose the destruction of the Ram Setu Bridge. I am astounded by the fact that the government in India have even considered the destroying of the bridge as a possibility. The Ramayan is one of the greatest epics in Hindu dharma, it teaches us essential qualities of leading a good life, and it is a fundamental part of our religion. However many times the Ramayan is read, the reader never loses interest even if they know what happens in the end. There is no need to destroy such a historic and religious bridge, which represents the strength of our Hindu faith for a few economic reasons.
The Ram Setu is a great Hindu heritage site, and to destroy it would be a direct attack on all Hindus around the world. The reasons for which I oppose the destruction of the bridge are not only religious; there are also huge environmental factors. The wildlife that live around this bride depend on it for protection, and if it was destroyed their lives would be in danger. The Ram Setu acts a barrier against any upcoming tsunamis and destroying this bridge would mean there is greater risk, and their will be a devastating effect on the people in the south of India. The government say that the ships would be able to make a shortcut through this canal that they could build, but only around an hour worth of fuel would be spent, which is very little when we look at the disadvantages of destroying the bridge.
We as Hindus must do our best to prevent the government from destroying this bridge. Let our voices be heard!
Jai Sri Ram!!!
The Ram Setu is a great Hindu heritage site, and to destroy it would be a direct attack on all Hindus around the world. The reasons for which I oppose the destruction of the bridge are not only religious; there are also huge environmental factors. The wildlife that live around this bride depend on it for protection, and if it was destroyed their lives would be in danger. The Ram Setu acts a barrier against any upcoming tsunamis and destroying this bridge would mean there is greater risk, and their will be a devastating effect on the people in the south of India. The government say that the ships would be able to make a shortcut through this canal that they could build, but only around an hour worth of fuel would be spent, which is very little when we look at the disadvantages of destroying the bridge.
We as Hindus must do our best to prevent the government from destroying this bridge. Let our voices be heard!
Jai Sri Ram!!!
From Narottam Joshi, Coventry
It is greatest shame when our leaders for saving their seats are trying to kill the deep seated belief in Shree Ram in millions of Hindus. These so called leaders should first find out where did the word Ram come from in India before destroying the Ramsethu.
They should ask why they themselves say RAM RAM on meeting each other? Why did every Gandhji's bhajan have RAM in it ?
Why did Gandhiji utter Ram Ram as his last words before dying?
Where did the name RAMESHWAR come for the most Southern town in India? Why every third person's name in India has Ram in his name?
India is only in existence because of Shree Ram, otherwise it would have long back converted in Islamic Country after or during the Moghul rule. Why can't these so called leaders understand this?
They should ask why they themselves say RAM RAM on meeting each other? Why did every Gandhji's bhajan have RAM in it ?
Why did Gandhiji utter Ram Ram as his last words before dying?
Where did the name RAMESHWAR come for the most Southern town in India? Why every third person's name in India has Ram in his name?
India is only in existence because of Shree Ram, otherwise it would have long back converted in Islamic Country after or during the Moghul rule. Why can't these so called leaders understand this?
From Ajay Popat, Manchester
I am REALLY CONCERNED at the news of both Tamil Nadu government and central government’s PLAN to destroy “Ram Setu” to make way for a canal project linking India and Sri Lanka.
Ram Setu is an ancient structure and is Indian heritage belonging to ALL the people of INDIA and not just Tamil Nadu’s government to break as they please. I request Indian government to immediately suspend this project till it is re-designed and re-aligned properly to address safety aspects incorporating detailed scientific, technical, strategic reviews with viable alternative plan by constituting a multi-disciplinary expert team to save our ancient structure.
Furthermore I request government of India for protection of this sacred ancient monumental heritage site of the nation and necessary measures to declare it one of the worlds ancient monumental heritage.
India has the longest coastline of 7500 km with the richest underwater cultural and archaeological repository and, according to Maritime expert representing India at UNESCO convention, Dr S. R. Rao SSCP, has violated all international norms and conventions for saving underwater cultural heritage, a mandatory for every maritime member to “list, preserve and protect all underwater cultural sites.
As a Hindu I have always believed in Lord Ram as incarnation of Lord Vishnu and most ideal person to follow (Purshotam Bhagwan Shri Ram). As Lohana, Raghuvansi, those belonging to the clan Raghuvansi of whom Shri Ram was the ideal king and after his son Lav the clan of Lohana started in Punjab, I see a clear link to Lord Ram as my predecessor and I can not accept an athesit CM of Tamil Nadu and Congress government (Atheist Ambika Soni) denying the existence of my predecessor. It is like asking if there is any pro of Shri Karunadhi’s and smt Soni’s ever had great, great grandparent as there is no proof of their existence since there was no camera invented . This is clearly hurting the sentiment of large number of Hindus around the world but in particularly of Lohanas who believe we are the descendant of Lord Ram.
Finally destroying the bridge may impact local people, animals and only benefit multinational companies who see this as an opportunity to make money. But we have to ask ourselves is it really worth disrupting animal habitat in the region as well as destroying an important part of world history and heritage for small gain as projected by this government? I request Indian Government to STOP DESTROYING INDIAN HERITAGE RAMSETU and DISMISS AMBIKA SONI AND TN CM, Mr KARUNANIDDHI FOR HURTING THE SENTIMENT HINDU WORLD WIDE BY DENYING EXISTENCE OF LORD RAM AND MOST SACRED TEXT OF RAMAYAN.
Ram Setu is an ancient structure and is Indian heritage belonging to ALL the people of INDIA and not just Tamil Nadu’s government to break as they please. I request Indian government to immediately suspend this project till it is re-designed and re-aligned properly to address safety aspects incorporating detailed scientific, technical, strategic reviews with viable alternative plan by constituting a multi-disciplinary expert team to save our ancient structure.
Furthermore I request government of India for protection of this sacred ancient monumental heritage site of the nation and necessary measures to declare it one of the worlds ancient monumental heritage.
India has the longest coastline of 7500 km with the richest underwater cultural and archaeological repository and, according to Maritime expert representing India at UNESCO convention, Dr S. R. Rao SSCP, has violated all international norms and conventions for saving underwater cultural heritage, a mandatory for every maritime member to “list, preserve and protect all underwater cultural sites.
As a Hindu I have always believed in Lord Ram as incarnation of Lord Vishnu and most ideal person to follow (Purshotam Bhagwan Shri Ram). As Lohana, Raghuvansi, those belonging to the clan Raghuvansi of whom Shri Ram was the ideal king and after his son Lav the clan of Lohana started in Punjab, I see a clear link to Lord Ram as my predecessor and I can not accept an athesit CM of Tamil Nadu and Congress government (Atheist Ambika Soni) denying the existence of my predecessor. It is like asking if there is any pro of Shri Karunadhi’s and smt Soni’s ever had great, great grandparent as there is no proof of their existence since there was no camera invented . This is clearly hurting the sentiment of large number of Hindus around the world but in particularly of Lohanas who believe we are the descendant of Lord Ram.
Finally destroying the bridge may impact local people, animals and only benefit multinational companies who see this as an opportunity to make money. But we have to ask ourselves is it really worth disrupting animal habitat in the region as well as destroying an important part of world history and heritage for small gain as projected by this government? I request Indian Government to STOP DESTROYING INDIAN HERITAGE RAMSETU and DISMISS AMBIKA SONI AND TN CM, Mr KARUNANIDDHI FOR HURTING THE SENTIMENT HINDU WORLD WIDE BY DENYING EXISTENCE OF LORD RAM AND MOST SACRED TEXT OF RAMAYAN.
From Deepti, Ashton under Lyne
Regarding the issue about the bridge from Bharat to Lanka, my views on it are that they shouldn't knock it down.
It's an ancient monument that was built by lord Ram and the monkey army, its evidence to back up a part of the ramayana. Also it is the habitat of many types of wildlife. If the bridge is taken away it will destroy so many species of wildlife living there. This is a huge environmental impact.
They are destroying this magnificent bridge because they want to build a shipping canal, why would they want to do that? Lots of people put effort into building the bridge and now they're going to knock it down as if it has no significance?
Well, I think it does. STOP IT NOW!!
It's an ancient monument that was built by lord Ram and the monkey army, its evidence to back up a part of the ramayana. Also it is the habitat of many types of wildlife. If the bridge is taken away it will destroy so many species of wildlife living there. This is a huge environmental impact.
They are destroying this magnificent bridge because they want to build a shipping canal, why would they want to do that? Lots of people put effort into building the bridge and now they're going to knock it down as if it has no significance?
Well, I think it does. STOP IT NOW!!
From Shiva Bhagat, Ashton under Lyne
I think that Ram is an brave, kind, generous human. I think that when he had a battle after crossing into Lanka over the Ram Setu with Ravan to save Sita was realy good. And the end was really good where he could finally be with Sita. Hanuman and other vanars made bridge with Ram's name on the stone so that it did not sink. We should save this bridge for us to go and see when I visit India.
From Jayesh Joshi, Ashton under Lyne
Most of our folk tales are based on facts and now to discover the bridge built by Ram is a proof that the folk tales is a fact.
When discoveries such as these are made in the world they are handled with much care , like the Pyramids. On the same basis Rams Bridge should also be handled with care as it is living proof of the past.
The bridge should be left as it is so that future generation can see the Ram existed and is not just a folk tale. This bridge symbolises Ram and and thus civilisation existed over 7000 years ago. We can learn from this bridge that if it was possible to build such a bridge 7000 years ago then with the knowledge from veda what can we achieve today?
Jai Shree Krishna
When discoveries such as these are made in the world they are handled with much care , like the Pyramids. On the same basis Rams Bridge should also be handled with care as it is living proof of the past.
The bridge should be left as it is so that future generation can see the Ram existed and is not just a folk tale. This bridge symbolises Ram and and thus civilisation existed over 7000 years ago. We can learn from this bridge that if it was possible to build such a bridge 7000 years ago then with the knowledge from veda what can we achieve today?
Jai Shree Krishna
From Tushar Joshi, Ashton under Lyne
I think That the Setubanda Should Not Be Destroyed Because It is A Religious Landmark.
From Alpa Mistry, Bradford
OM JAI SHRI RAM
My views: Ram and Ramayana live in the hearts of every Hindu, in India, as well as across the world. RAM SETU is not only historical for all Hindus but also very sacred. As the Ramayana teaches us that in order to get Sita back Ram had to get tocross the sea to reach Lanka. With the help of the animal kingdom of the Vanaras, Ram built the bridge RAM SETU. After building the bridge Ram crossed the sea, reached Lanka, fought, killed Ravan and got Sita back. The thought of destroying this sacred bridge is very disrespectful to allHindus.
And to declare a statement that,Ram and Ramayana never existed is not only disrespectful but very hurtful. The Ram Sethu land formation is an example of such a sacred symbol, and to create canal between Sri Lanka and itself for the sake of new business is not really justified in my view. Taking this bridge away is going to cause more controversy. There will more cost than benefit. Millions of rupees will go into the building of the canal. It will attract international fishermen driving out the local fishermen and the local industries, destroying local communities en masse.
There are non-economic costs. The bridge is a sacred place of worship and pilgrimage to millions of people. It will be a major offence to the Hindus. There will be huge environmental cost through mass industrialisation and pollution created by it. Natural resources will be exploited, the habitat destroyed and ecosystems changed forever bringing the risks of natural disasters like the tsunami.
The destruction of the natural habitat will kill the ancient way of life. The region is home to some 400 endangered marine species including many fish, turtles, and dolphins.These species will be destroyed with the dredging and heavy traffic. Talking of traffic, what happens when one of these huge cargo ships or oil tankers has an accident and releases toxic waste into the sea? What happens to the more than 4000 species that exist along the Ram Sethu and the local shoreline and communities that depend on the seas for their existence? What happens to the area used for dumping the estimated 62 millions tonnes of silt that need to be excavated for this project?
The Ramayana and Mahabahrat are historical facts written in terms of stories and passed down to generations. THERE IS AMPLE PROOF BESIDES the satellite pictures prove the existence ofRam built bridge. This has recently been endorsed by the famous Sunitha Williams, Indian origin NASA astronaut. What more evidence is needed? Why is it that Hindus and their faith are always taken for granted, abused and insulted whereever and whenever?
In my view Ram was living then, and still lives on. He exists in everyHindu heart.
JAI SHRI RAM
My views: Ram and Ramayana live in the hearts of every Hindu, in India, as well as across the world. RAM SETU is not only historical for all Hindus but also very sacred. As the Ramayana teaches us that in order to get Sita back Ram had to get tocross the sea to reach Lanka. With the help of the animal kingdom of the Vanaras, Ram built the bridge RAM SETU. After building the bridge Ram crossed the sea, reached Lanka, fought, killed Ravan and got Sita back. The thought of destroying this sacred bridge is very disrespectful to allHindus.
And to declare a statement that,Ram and Ramayana never existed is not only disrespectful but very hurtful. The Ram Sethu land formation is an example of such a sacred symbol, and to create canal between Sri Lanka and itself for the sake of new business is not really justified in my view. Taking this bridge away is going to cause more controversy. There will more cost than benefit. Millions of rupees will go into the building of the canal. It will attract international fishermen driving out the local fishermen and the local industries, destroying local communities en masse.
There are non-economic costs. The bridge is a sacred place of worship and pilgrimage to millions of people. It will be a major offence to the Hindus. There will be huge environmental cost through mass industrialisation and pollution created by it. Natural resources will be exploited, the habitat destroyed and ecosystems changed forever bringing the risks of natural disasters like the tsunami.
The destruction of the natural habitat will kill the ancient way of life. The region is home to some 400 endangered marine species including many fish, turtles, and dolphins.These species will be destroyed with the dredging and heavy traffic. Talking of traffic, what happens when one of these huge cargo ships or oil tankers has an accident and releases toxic waste into the sea? What happens to the more than 4000 species that exist along the Ram Sethu and the local shoreline and communities that depend on the seas for their existence? What happens to the area used for dumping the estimated 62 millions tonnes of silt that need to be excavated for this project?
The Ramayana and Mahabahrat are historical facts written in terms of stories and passed down to generations. THERE IS AMPLE PROOF BESIDES the satellite pictures prove the existence ofRam built bridge. This has recently been endorsed by the famous Sunitha Williams, Indian origin NASA astronaut. What more evidence is needed? Why is it that Hindus and their faith are always taken for granted, abused and insulted whereever and whenever?
In my view Ram was living then, and still lives on. He exists in everyHindu heart.
JAI SHRI RAM
From Meera, Sona and Mohit, NW England
Namaste
We do not think the bridge should be destroyed because NASA has taken pictures of the Adam's Bridge between India and Sri Lanka. They have corroborated what we Indians have been telling since time immemorial that the Adam's bridge is actually the Ram Setu, built by Lord Rama's faithful 'vaanar' soldiers. They say that the structure is man-made and dates back to about 1,700,000 years. This is a historical structure which is like a symbol of our religion.
It is ironical that a government which changes the metro rail route to protect the Qutub Minar, built with the material of destroyed temples, stops a corridor to protect the Taj Mahal's surroundings and spends crores of rupees to showcase ancient potteries and jewellery in heavily guarded museums, is destroying a unique symbol of national identity and an icon well preserved in our minds since ages. Even a child knows that a bridge was built by the friends of Lord Rama using floating stones and Rama's army marched over it to Lanka to rescue Sita and destroy the evil regime of Ravana.
The Ram Setu should not be destroyed as it provides evidence for our religion and is a historical landmark which which has a lot of importance, it is not just a normal bridge.
We do not think the bridge should be destroyed because NASA has taken pictures of the Adam's Bridge between India and Sri Lanka. They have corroborated what we Indians have been telling since time immemorial that the Adam's bridge is actually the Ram Setu, built by Lord Rama's faithful 'vaanar' soldiers. They say that the structure is man-made and dates back to about 1,700,000 years. This is a historical structure which is like a symbol of our religion.
It is ironical that a government which changes the metro rail route to protect the Qutub Minar, built with the material of destroyed temples, stops a corridor to protect the Taj Mahal's surroundings and spends crores of rupees to showcase ancient potteries and jewellery in heavily guarded museums, is destroying a unique symbol of national identity and an icon well preserved in our minds since ages. Even a child knows that a bridge was built by the friends of Lord Rama using floating stones and Rama's army marched over it to Lanka to rescue Sita and destroy the evil regime of Ravana.
The Ram Setu should not be destroyed as it provides evidence for our religion and is a historical landmark which which has a lot of importance, it is not just a normal bridge.
From Mitesh Mistry, NW England
I think they shouldn't destroy the setu because it is what Ram created, and we all believe in Ram and the Ramayan so we should respect it. The setu is a major part of the Ramayan. And Ram, Lakshman and all the army wouldn't have crossed over to Lanka without it.
From Sunit Patel, NW England
Namaste.
Being a British Hindu I have been brought up with the stories of the brave Lord Ram, Lakshman and his ever loyal and most trusted friend Hanuman to save the Princess Sita from the demon Raavan. In order for Lord Ram to reach Lanka he and his army had to build a bridge, from the southern tip of India to Lanka. The bridge was built by stones where the name Ram was written to help support the weight of the army. This small part from the Ramayana, one of our greatest Hindu texts, has been heard not just by Hindus from India and around the world but by many other people of different faiths. Even in most schools the story is taught.
When I first heard about the bridge a few years ago I was most intrigued. To see pictures from a NASA space shuttle of the bridge helped not only me but many others to solidify the existence of an event that happened in India’s history.
Why destroy such an important part of our history? To improve the trade transportation between the two countries thus improving the economy. Yes it does have its advantages but improving the economy can be done in other ways.
Lord Krishna’s Dwarka, which is now underwater had once existed too. Circular shaped objects have been found underwater and these signify soldiers who belonged to the army of Krishna. This is again solid proof of the existence of a great being who once existed. Would we want to destroy this too?
The Lord Buddha statues that towered high above any person, were found in Afghanistan where Islamic extremists destroyed it by shooting missiles. This event was on world news and clearly upset many people including myself. Would we want a repeat of such an event?
Destroying the bridge could have its environmental impacts. The animal and sea life habitat could have its effects on the future to come, as everything has to eventually balance out.
Being a British Hindu I have been brought up with the stories of the brave Lord Ram, Lakshman and his ever loyal and most trusted friend Hanuman to save the Princess Sita from the demon Raavan. In order for Lord Ram to reach Lanka he and his army had to build a bridge, from the southern tip of India to Lanka. The bridge was built by stones where the name Ram was written to help support the weight of the army. This small part from the Ramayana, one of our greatest Hindu texts, has been heard not just by Hindus from India and around the world but by many other people of different faiths. Even in most schools the story is taught.
When I first heard about the bridge a few years ago I was most intrigued. To see pictures from a NASA space shuttle of the bridge helped not only me but many others to solidify the existence of an event that happened in India’s history.
Why destroy such an important part of our history? To improve the trade transportation between the two countries thus improving the economy. Yes it does have its advantages but improving the economy can be done in other ways.
Lord Krishna’s Dwarka, which is now underwater had once existed too. Circular shaped objects have been found underwater and these signify soldiers who belonged to the army of Krishna. This is again solid proof of the existence of a great being who once existed. Would we want to destroy this too?
The Lord Buddha statues that towered high above any person, were found in Afghanistan where Islamic extremists destroyed it by shooting missiles. This event was on world news and clearly upset many people including myself. Would we want a repeat of such an event?
Destroying the bridge could have its environmental impacts. The animal and sea life habitat could have its effects on the future to come, as everything has to eventually balance out.
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