INTRODUCTION :
Lord Rama is an important god in Hinduism. He was born in Treta Yuga. He was the king of Ayodhya, and ruled several thousands of years along with his brothers in a proper manner. LIFE Rama was born in the month Chaitrai (March–April), which is celebrated in India as Ram Navami. Rama was born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in Ayodhya. His brothers were Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. He was married to Sita.
He suffered several hardships in his life. Once he went to forest, through the plan made by his step mother Kaikeyi. And at another time, his wife sita was kidnapped by the demon Lanka King Ravana. Later, he rescued his wife sita, with the help of the Vanara king, Sugriva and his army, and with the great help of Lord Hanuman. The entire life story of Rama, Sita and their companions discusses the duties, rights and responsibilities of an individual. His sons were Lava and Kusa. The epic Ramayana was written by the Great Rishi “VALMIKI”, and based on that, it was written again by the great tamil poet Kambar, and also by several scholars. And later, it was translated in many languages. Lord Rama is very famous among Vaishnavites. He is the main person of the great epic Ramayana. Lord Rama was also mentioned in Jainism and Buddhism texts.
IMPORTANCE :
The importance of Rama can be said in a broad manner. By uttering his name itself, will reduce our sins, and give many beneficial results to us. Lord Hanuman has gained much power, through Lord Rama’s mantra. It is a common practice among hindus, to write Lord Rama’s mantra (SRI RAMAJAYAM and JAI SREE RAM) in a note book, and also by chanting it several times. Even in several hindu texts, there was a mention made about the importance of uttering RAMA MANTRA. It is also known that the great saints like Sri Bhadrachala Ramadas, Guru Raghavendra Swamy and Saint Thiyagaraja were devoted their life towards worshipping Lord Rama.
CONCLUSION :
Let us worship Lord Rama and chant his mantra “JAI SREE RAM”, and be blessed.
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
