Lord Rama

Lord Rama

Characteristics :	Morality, Virtue, Ideal son, Ideal king
Other Names :	Shri Ram, Ramachandra, Maryada Purushottama
Principal Scripture :	Ramayana
Consort :	Sita ji
Mula Mantra :	Om Sri Ramaya Namah
Rama Gayatri Mantra :	Aum Dasarathaye Vidmahe Sitavallabhaya Dheemahi Tanno Ramah Prachodayat

Lord Rama

Lord Rama is known as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rama, the perfect avatar of the Supreme Protector Vishnu, has always been popular among the Hindu deities. Rama is the symbol of courtesy and virtue, a man of values and morals. Ramachandra is Maryada Purushottama, which means the perfect man. Lord Rama is considered to have taken birth on the earth to destroy the evil forces of the age.

Lord Rama, in the words of Swami Vivekananda, is "the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king". Rama is widely accepted to be an actual historical figure - a "tribal hero of ancient India" - whose deeds form the great Hindu epic of Ramayana or The Romance of Rama, written by the ancient Sanskrit poet Valmiki. According to the Hindus belief, Rama lived in the Treta Yug. Although historians are of the conviction that Rama was not particularly deified until the 11th century AD. Tulsidas' wonderful version of the Sanskrit epic "Ramayana" into "Ramcharitmanas" greatly enhanced the popularity of Rama as a Hindu god and gave rise to various devotional groups.

Virtues of Rama

Shri Rama was a paragon of virtues. Rama was not only kind and affectionate but generous and considerate of feelings for all around him. Lord Rama had a marvelous physique and captivating manners. Shri Ram had a magnanimous personality. He was extremely noble, generous, chivalrous and fearless. He was very simple and absolutely free from flamboyance.

Lord Rama is considered as a son unequalled in the world, and resembled Dasaratha in each and every aspect of good qualities. He never spoke a lie throughout his life. He always offered respect to the scholars and the elders, people loved him and he adored the people. His body was transcendental and outstanding. He was eloquent, attractive and adjustable to circumstances. He knew the heart of each and every human being on the earth (being omniscient). He had all the conceivable qualities of a king's son and was dear to the people as their own hearts.

Lord Rama was endowed with incredible transcendental qualities. The earth personified adored him, who was possessor of such virtues, who was indomitable, who was brave, and who was the unequalled Lord of all. To put succinctly, Sri Rama's life was a life of holy compliance, of stainless purity, of matchless simplicity, praiseworthy contentment, commendable self-sacrifice and remarkable renunciation.

Legend of Lord Rama

As per the widespread legends, Lord Rama is considered as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took an Avatar to annihilate the demon king Ravana. Rama is known for his stainless personality and matchless simplicity. Shri Ram is one of the popular gods of Hindu religion. He was effulgent like the sun, in forgiveness like the earth, in intelligence like Brihaspati, in frame like Vasava, in prowess like Indra.

Victory of Rama - The Legend

The stories and glorious deeds of Lord Rama are renowned throughout the world. Here we will discuss the story of victory of Rama over Ravana, the demon. According to Ramayana, Diwali celebrates the return of Ram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the eldest son of King Dasharath of Ayodhya, from his 14-year exile with Sita and Lakshman after killing the Ravan, a demon king. The people of Ayodhya lighted the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil lamps) and fireworks to celebrate the return of their king. The legend of Rama says, Lord Rama was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was a great warrior King. His father Dashratha, the King of Ayodhya sent him to exile along with his wife Sita and his younger brother Lakshman, on his wife's (Kaikeyi) insistence. After 14 years of exile, in which he puts an end to the demon Ravana, Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya.

Ravana caged Sita and enforced her to marry him but she didn't agree to this. Lord Rama with the help of Hanuman, Sugreev and Bali and their "Vaanar Sena" attacked Lanka and after a severe battle, got Sitaji released from the control of Ravana. After this victory of Good over Evil, Rama returned to Ayodhya.

According to the legend, people welcomed them by lighting rows of clay lamps in Ayodhya. Great celebrations were held and everyone was happy for Rama to be the King of Ayodhya. This celebration took place on the night of the new moon of Ashwin (October-November). From that day onwards; people celebrate this occasion as the most delightful festival of India and of the Hindu Religion. Even today Diwali celebration means -happiness, fireworks and sweets.

Thus the festival of diwali is an honour of Rama's victory over Ravana.

Various Names of Lord Rama

Lord Rama is the one of the commonly worshipped gods of the Hindu religion. Shri Ram is recognized as the seventh incarnation (Avatar) of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe. Lord Ram is known for his virtues. Ram is the great lord of Hanuman, the ultimate disciple. Sri Ram is also known as Maryada Purushottam Ram because he is the epitome of righteousness. Lord Rama is considered as the perfect man, due to the fact that he makes a perfect son, a perfect husband, a perfect king and a perfect brother. Lord Rama is known by many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Rama with their meanings:Lord Rama is the one of the commonly worshipped gods of the Hindu religion. Shri Ram is recognized as the seventh incarnation (Avatar) of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe. Lord Ram is known for his virtues. Ram is the great lord of Hanuman, the ultimate disciple. Sri Ram is also known as Maryada Purushottam Ram because he is the epitome of righteousness. Lord Rama is considered as the perfect man, due to the fact that he makes a perfect son, a perfect husband, a perfect king and a perfect brother. Lord Rama is known by many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Rama with their meanings:

Name	Meaning
Om Shri Ramaya Namaha	The Giver of happiness
Om Ramabhadraya Namaha	The Auspicious One
Om Ramachandraya Namaha	Moon like Gentle
Om Shashvataya Namaha	The ever-lasting one
Om Rajivalochanaya Namaha	The Lotus-eyed
Om Shrimate Namaha	The Abode of Lakshmi
Om Rajendraya Namaha	The King of the Kings
Om Raghupungavaya Namaha	The Scion of the Raghu dynasty
Om Janaki Vallabhaya Namaha	The Consort of Janaki
Om Jaitraya Namaha	The Triumphant
Om Jitamitraya Namaha	The Conqueror of His Foes
Om Janardhanaya Namaha	The Refuge of the people
Om Vishvamitra Priyaya Namaha	The Beloved of Sage Vishvamitra
Om Dantaya Namaha	The Unperturbed
Om Sharanatrana Tatparaya Namaha	The One who is Determined To Protect His Devotees
Om Bali Pramathanaya Namaha	The Slayer of Bali
Om Vagmine Namaha	The Spokesman
Om Satyavache Namaha	The Speaker Of Truth
Om Satyavikramaya Namaha	The One who is Truthfully Powerful
Om Satyavrataya Namaha	The One of truthful vows
Om Vratadharaya Namaha	The One who is Practising Penance
Om Sada Hanumadashritaya Namaha	The One who is always served by Hanuman
Om Kausaleyaya Namaha	The Son of Kausalya
Om Kharadhvamsine Namaha	The Slayer of the demon Khara
Om Viradha Vanapanditaya Namah	The Slayer of the demon Viradha
Om Vibhishana Paritratre Namaha	The Protector of Vibhishana
Om Kodanda Khandanaya Namaha	The One who broke the mighty bow
Om Saptatala Prabhedre Namaha	The One who Broke the Seven Tale Trees
Om Dashagriva Shiroharaya Namaha	The Slayer Of Ten-Headed Ravana
Om Jamadagnya Mahadarpaya Namaha	The destroyer of Jamadagni's Son's Arrogance
Om Tatakantakaya Namaha	The Slayer of Tataka
Om Vedanta Saraya Namaha	The Essence of Vedanta
Om Vedatmane Namaha	The Spirit of the Vedas
Om Bhavarogasya Bheshajaya Namaha	The Reliever Of Earthly Ailments
Om Dushanatri Shirohantre Namaha	The Slayer Of Dooshanatrishira
Om Trigunatmakaya Namaha	The Source of the three gunas
Om Trivikramaya Namaha	The Conqueor Of The Three Worlds
Om Trilokatmane Namaha	The Lord Of The Three Worlds
Om Punyacharitra Kirtanaya Namah	The One whose story is a source of merit to those who sing it
Om Triloka Rakshakaya Namaha	The Protector of the three worlds
Om Dhanvine Namaha	The wielder of the bow
Om Dandakaranya Kartanaya Namaha	The Dweller in the Dandaka forest
Om Ahalya Shapashamanaya Namaha	The Reliever of Ahalya's curse
Om Pitru Bhaktaya Namaha	The Worshipper of father Dasaratha
Om Vara Pradaya Namaha	The giver of boons
Om Jitendriyaya Namaha	The Conqueror of the senses
Om Jitakrodhaya Namaha	The Conqueror of anger
Om Jitamitraya Namaha	The One who wins over friends
Om Jagad Gurave Namaha	The Guru of the world
Om Riksha Vanara Sanghatine Namaha	The Saviour Of Boars And Monkeys
Om Chitrakuta Samashrayaya Namaha	The Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta Hill
Om Jayanta Trana Varadaya Namaha	The Lord who blessed Jayanta
Om Sumitra Putra Sevitaya Namaha	The Lord who is served by Sumitra's son (Lakshmana)
Om Sarva Devadhi Devaya Namaha	The Lord of all the gods
Om Mritavanara Jivanaya Namaha	The reviver of dead monkeys
Om Mayamaricha Hantre Namaha	The Destroyer of the demon Maricha
Om Mahadevaya Namaha	The Great Lord
Om Mahabhujaya Namaha	The Lord of mighty arms
Om Sarvadeva Stutaya Namaha	The Lord who is praised by all the gods
Om Saumyaya Namaha	The Calm One
Om Brahmanyaya Namaha	The Absolute Reality
Om Muni Samstutaya Namaha	The Lord who is praised by sages
Om Mahayogine Namaha	The Great Yogi
Om Mahadaraya Namaha	The Noble One
Om Sugrivepsita Rajyadaye Namaha	The Lord who returned the kingdom to Sugriva
Om Sarva Punyadhi Kaphalaya Namaha	The Giver of fruits of pious work, good karmas
Om Smrita Sarvagha Nashanaya Namaha	The Remover of all afflictions
Om Adipurushaya Namaha	The Primal Being
Om Paramapurushaya Namaha	The Supreme Being
Om Mahapurushaya Namaha	The Great Being
Om Punyodayaya Namaha	The Source of all blessings
Om Dayasaraya Namaha	The Embodiment of compassion
Om Purana Purushottamaya Namaha	The Most Ancient Person
Om Smita Vaktraya Namaha	The One who smiling speaks
Om Mita Bhashine Namaha	The One of moderate speech
Om Purva Bhashine Namaha	The One who rarely speaks
Om Raghavaya Namaha	The scion of the Raghu dynasty
Om Ananta Gunagambhiraya Namaha	The Lord of infinite majestic qualities
Om Dhirodatta Gunottamaya Namaha	The Lord of Valorous qualities
Om Maya Manusha Charitraya Namaha	The Lord who incarnated as a man through His maya
Om Mahadevadi Pujitaya Namaha	The Lord who is worshiped by Lord Shiva
Om Setukrite Namaha	The builder of the bridge
Om Sarva Tirthamayaya Namaha	The Lord who is the sum of all holy places
Om Haraye Namaha	The Destroyer
Om Shyamangaya Namaha	The Dark-complexioned One
Om Sundaraya Namaha	The Beautiful One
Om Shooraya Namaha	The Valiant
Om Pitavasase Namaha	The Lord clad in yellow raiment
Om Dhanurdharaya Namaha	The Bearer of the bow
Om Sarva Yajnadhipaya Namaha	The Lord of sacrifice
Om Yajvine Namaha	The Sacrificer
Om Jaramarana Varjitaya Namaha	The Conqueror of birth and death
Om Vibhishana Pratishthatre Namaha	The Lord who crowned Vibhishana on the throne
Om Sarvabharana Varjitaya Namaha	The Lord who relinquished all adornment
Om Paramatmane Namaha	The Supreme Self
Om Parabrahmane Namaha	The Supreme Godhead
Om Sachidananda Vigrahaya Namaha	The Form of Eternal Bliss
Om Parasmai Jyotishe Namaha	The Supreme Light
Om Parasmai Dhamne Namaha	The Supreme Abode
Om Parakashaya Namaha	The Supreme Space
Om Paratparaya Namaha	The Supreme beyond the highest
Om Pareshaya Namaha	The Supreme Lord
Om Parakaya Namaha	The Uplifter Of The Poor
Om Paraya Namaha	The Supreme Being
Om Sarva Devatmakaya Namaha	The Lord who is the Source of all gods
Om Parasmai Namaha	The Supreme Lord