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LUCKNOW l MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 l Pages 12 l 3.00 RNI NO. UPENG/2020/04393 l Vol 1 l Issue No. 59 MATH OF THE NATH Vishal Srivastav racing the footprints, the role of the Gorakhnath Math in Ram Temple movement, dates back to time im- memorial. It was during the British era in 1935 that Mahant Digvijay Nath of the Math, rolled out the movement for the Temple. Nath’s T tireless efforts resulted in success after 14 years when in 1949, Lord Ram’s idol was consecrated in Ayodhya. Digvijay Nath was present at the Math at that very moment. The reins of the Math were then handed over to Mahant Avaidyanath, who in 1984, formed the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mukti Yagya Samiti, to bring everyone, rooting for Ram Temple, at one platform. In February, 1986, when the court ordered opening of lock of the Babri Masjid, Avaidyanath was pre- sent in Ayodhya. The Ram Temple movement gained a significant momentum when Yogi Adityanath, a fresh gradu- ate, renouncing his family life, became a monk with Nath Panth in 1992. He was a disciple of Ma- hant Avaidyanath. Adityanath soon proved his mettle and further ignited the fire for Ram Temple where it had either been doused or was never erupted. Soon, in 1996, Adityanath was heading the Gorakhnath Math. He held scores of meetings at the Math for Ram Temple. The basic agendas dis- cussed during the meetings were banning cow slaughter, uniform civil code, anti-conversion cam- paigns and so on. In the mid 90s when the Temple movement had reached a tipping point and then began to decline, it was Yogi Adityanath who plugged the holes and held the forte in Eastern Ut- tar Pradesh and never let the fire douse. Of the many unsung heroes who contributed in the Ram Temple movement, Yogi Adityanath’s prominence with which he led from the front rac- ing against time, shall always be inscribed in gold in history books. In whatever magnanimity the world will witness the Ram Temple in days to come, there would al- ways be a special flower from the Gorakhnath Math in Lord Ram’s feet. —PHOTO BY SUMIT KUMAR Promoted by Vrion Global Pvt. Ltd.PERSPECTIVE www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 02 IN-DEPTH WOOING VOTERS 2021: HOPE AND CAUTION WITH A FREE JOB PALLAVI olitics has come to dominate the SINGH Covid-19 vaccination drive set to The writer is life coach, interpersonal begin on January 16. Kerala, Ta- skills trainer & storyteller, and has mil Nadu, and West Bengal have 18 years of work experience in the P services and hospitality industry tried to out-step the BJP with the promise of a free vaccine for all the people in their respective states. Maharashtra, Delhi, ust like the morning dew, this and Rajasthan have asked the Centre to ad- new year brings with it fresh, minister vaccines for free. It all started with crisp new hope! Hope that eve- Nirmala Sitharaman promising a free vac- ryone around us will be in bet- cine for everyone in Bihar while campaigning ter health this year, hope that for votes in the state. The other states wanted life goes back to what was con- to know why just Bihar, why not people of sidered normal, hope that eve- other states. The latest directive from the Cen- J ryone’s work/ business will tre is that about three crore healthcare and pick up again. This is indeed frontline workers including policemen and the time for us to take stock of safai karamcharis, will get the job for free. the year gone by and to venture For West Bengal CM Banerjee this has come out towards normalcy albeit as a chance to woo voters with the promise of cautiously. a free vaccine for all the 10 crore people of the However, to move forward, state. Did she expect the BJP to make a Bihar- towards new experiences and like promise to voters of the state which goes travel, we must screen and to the polls a few months from now? “I am clean unnecessary travel bag- happy to announce that our government is gage (makes the journey ahead making arrangements to facilitate the admin- so much lighter!). Insecurities istration of the #Covid 19 vaccine to all the and worries when excessive people of the state without any cost,” Banerjee are akin to unnecessary bag- said. Kerala, TN announced free vaccines for gage in my opinion which cannot overemphasise the im- being checked for temperature all last year, as did Puducherry. The terms of needs to be put away. Today, I portance of following all gov- and oxygen levels and being assembly in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, want my article to speak to ernment stated guidelines for made to wash hands upon en- and Puducherry is ending between May and those, whose lives have been safety at work, keeping social try into premises. In some June this year. Will voters bite the bait? crippled due to the Covid pan- distance, wearing your mask, places shoes are also provided demic, who have a higher level clean hands, etc. Curfew tim- by the workplace. See what is of anxiety due to covid, who ing ought to be respected as required at your home and think ten times before stepping well. My article is in no way The year gone by has your office. Make sure people WHEN RAJ BHAWAN out of their houses. meant to undermine any of the follow the rules. Many of us have had family well-stated often repeated pre- made many of us fear Be Covid prepared while members get extremely sick, cautionary steps that are a req- for dear life. While travelling: Carry linen and PLAYS POLITICS land up in hospitals, ICU’s uisite and in fact indeed are caution is still toiletries and basic medica- emember the hush-hush manner and in some cases more than the “New normal”.My article necessary so is tion while on the go with fam- in which Maharashtra Governor Staying one family member is affect- is meant for those amongst us ily. If for nothing else, per- working and going out Bhagat Singh Koshiyari revoked cautious is the ed. It’s a very difficult situa- who are emotionally suffering haps for your mind to worry R the President’s rule at 5.47 am and new normal, tion for people, who are al- and panicking or in a constant in small dozes were a little less! then hurriedly administered the perhaps forever. ready suffering from a dan- dilemma while planning there required for the sake A story about the fear I oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis? Koshi- gerous disease or are in the day to day activity. “To go or of work and for penned down for this arti- yari was checkmated by the strongman of However, as a higher risk bracket. Every not to go” or “ To invite or not cle: There were two friends. Maharashtra politics - Sharad Pawar - who famous person movement outside the safety To invite” or “ To employ or family, friends, and One called brave and the other forged an unthinkable alliance between Shiv once said “ He of one’s home is a monumen- not To employ”. personal wellbeing fear. One day fear told brave” Sena, Congress, and NCP. who is not tal decision. While each one of us have brave brave” to jump from this This was not the first time when a BJP-ap- everyday Staying cautious is the new our own unique way to deal rooftop to the next one” brave pointed governor chose to behave like a politi- conquering normal, perhaps forever. and heal when faced with chal- replied,” I will but after you”. cian instead of being apolitical as mandated some fear has However, as a famous person lenges and problems. I would No one ended up jumping be- by the Constitution. The Raj Bhawan is play- once said “ He who is not eve- like to share tips that might cause fear was always fearful ing a controversial role in West Bengal and not learned the ryday conquering some fear remind you to do what you al- and he never jumped. Puducherry, where Chief Minister V. Naraya- secret of life”. By has not learned the secret of ready know is important ly, weekly outings in advance. What none of them realized nasamy is staging a protest against the Lieu- all means, be life”. By all means, be cau- Things such as where you are was that on the other roof there tenant-Governor Kiran Bedi and has demand- cautious but if tious but if you are that small STEPPING OUT AGAIN: going and how are all very im- was a plethora of opportunities ed her recall for asking him not to hold New you are that minority of overly cautious THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND portant considering that the and experiences just waiting to Year revelry. She called it arbitrary and small minority people whose entire life has Build good health: When the virus is still out there. The vac- enrich their lives. But alas! against rules. This is the second time that the come to a standstill, I urge foundation is strong, chances cines are out but will take They were left on their 30 by 30 two are on a collision course. of overly you to look out on the streets of things going horribly wrong some time to reach everyone.