The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, gas released the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response”, authored by former Secretary to the Government of India Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri, at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi.

Addressing the gathering at the venue on Wednesday( January 21, 2025), the Vice President noted that the book captures the centuries-old struggle to reclaim the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and presents the historical narrative with balance, empathy and scholarly restraint.

Reflecting on the universal appeal of Lord Shri Ram, Shri C.P.Radhakrishnan said that faith in Shri Ram transcends geography, finding expression not only in Ayodhya and Rameswaram but also in places such as Fiji and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

The Vice President said that the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram teach humanity that true greatness lies in virtue and in winning hearts rather than ruling kingdoms. He called upon citizens to strive to follow these timeless ideals in their own lives.

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Concluding his address, Shri C.P.Radhakrishnan congratulated Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri for his work and expressed hope that the book would reach a wide readership.

The event was attended by Shri Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and Chairman of the Executive Council for the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library; Shri Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General of India; Shri Deepak Gupta, former Chairperson, UPSC; Shri Amit Khare, Secretary to the Vice President of India; Shri Shri Ashish Gosain, Har Anand Publications Pvt. Ltd.; and other dignitaries.