In Hindu tradition, our entire environment is regarded as sacred and there are specific instances which provide important symbols for this. Witness the reverence Hinduism has for the great rivers, for example, the sacred Ganga river for their life giving and life sustaining qualities, the mountains with life giving forces and provide protection. Indeed the whole land is regarded as the mother in addition to regard for million of plants and animals.
The RAMA Sethu land formation (also known as Adams bridge) linking southern India to northern Sri Lanka is an example of such sacred symbol which is revered in Hindu tradition as the bridge constructed by Lord RAMA and his army to cross into Lanka and defeat the demon Ravana.
India has recently revived the idea of having the Sethusamodram canal built between itself and Sri Lanka .This means digging a big hole through the RAMA Sethu Bridge and effectively destroying it. All for saving a day in travel time. Damage is being done to our enviroment, increasing pollution, and destruction of natural habitats.
It will destroy the faith of Hindus as we celebrate Diwali and know that Ram Rajia existed.
I beg you not to destroy RAMA Sethu.
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Yes I agree, this Sethu shouldn't be broken - how can we break something which is not ours?...it is built by Shri Ram & we have no right to break it. India whose majority of population is Hindus cannot take such a drastic step ruining the aincent & religious heritage of India. Has the government lost its mind? Have they sold their principles & do they want to destroy their religion? This is injustice & we can't tolerate it, we have to raise our voices. India is a democracy & we have a right to voice our opinions & we should!!!...we have to save our ancient heritage!!! This is a kind of a proof that Ramayan took place, to those who call this a myth! I would like to do something about it like a protest or something to save our Sethu as I'll be going to India...I think we should do something than just voicing our opinions here on the internet which won't even be heard!!!...or our Sethu...our ancient heritage will be lost forever!!!...& we won't be able to do anything & then we all will feel guilty about it!!!
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