Articles — Rama

Mayateetham Madhavmaadyam Jagdaadi is famous sloka mentioned in Sri Rama stuti. The exact meaning of sloka is given below. Sri Rama, the perfect avatar of the Supreme Protector Vishnu, is an all-time favorite among Hindu deities. Sri Rama is the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king. मायातीतं माधवमाद्यं जगदादि मायाधीशं मोहविनाशं मुनिवंद्यम् ।योगिध्येयं योगविधानं परिपूर्ण वंदे रामं रञ्जितलोकं रमणीयम् ।। Mayateetham Madhavmaadyam Jagdaadi Maayadheesham Mohvinasham Munivandayam । Yogidhyeyam Yogvidvanam Paripoorn Vande Ramam Rajjitlokam Ramneeyam ।। I consistently bow to Śrī Rāma, who is beyond the worldly creations, is slayer of Madhu-demon, is the...

Sri Ram navami celebrates the birth of Sri Ram or Sri Ramachandra. On the ninth day of the first fortnight of Chaitra the birth of Rama is commemorated. The story of Rama was first written by Maharishi Vaalmeeki in about the 4th century B.C. Rama is supposed to have lived during the 8th or 7th century B.C. The epic known as the Ramayana. In some parts of India, it is a nine-day festival, coinciding with the Vasanta Navaratri.The public worship starts with morning ablutions, chanting Vedic mantras dedicated to Vishnu, and offering flowers and fruit to the god. People keep a...

Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Eka Sloki Ramayana is describing all the kandas (chapters) of Ramayana in one stanza. This Sloka says the story of entire Ramayana in brief. It is believed that reading eka Sloki Ramayana with devotion is equal to reading the entire Ramayana.  आदौ राम तपोवनादि गमनं हत्वा मृगं कांचनं । वैदेही हरणं जटायु मरणं सुग्रीव सम्भाषणं ॥ वाली निर्ग्रहणं समुद्र तरणं लंकापुरी दाहनं । पश्चात रावण कुम्बकर्ण हननं एतहि रामायणं ॥इति एकश्लोकि रामायणं सम्पूर्णम् ॥ aadau raama tapovanaadi...

Vande Bodhmayam Nityam Gurum Shankar rupinam ,Yamaashrito hi vakropi chandrah sarvatra vandhyatey is a chaupai taken from Shri Ramcharitmanas. A Shiv shishya or Shiv shisya is a disciple of Lord Shiva who worships Shiva as their Guru teacher, in the Hindu religion. It is mentioned in various texts of Hindus that Lord Shiva works as teacher.   वन्दे बोधमयं नित्यं गुरुं शंकररूपिणम्‌।यमाश्रितो हि वक्रोऽपि चन्द्रः सर्वत्र वन्द्यते॥ Vande Bodhmayam Nityam Gurum Shankar rupinamYamaashrito hi vakropi chandrah sarvatra vandhyatey॥   ज्ञानमय, नित्य, शंकर रूपी गुरु की मैं वन्दना करता हूँ, जिनके आश्रित होने से ही टेढ़ा चन्द्रमा भी सर्वत्र वन्दित होता है॥I worship Lord Shankar, the eternal preceptor, who is all wisdom, and...

Jasu nam bhav bheshaj is a Chaupai taken from Shri Ramcharitmanas. Shri Ramcharitmanas (श्रीरामचरितमानस) is an epic in Awadhi, composed by the 16th-century poet Goswami Tulsidas (c.1532–1623). Every chaupai written in Shri Ramcharitmanas is holy like a mantra. Chaupai is basically a soulful bhajan offered to Shri Rama. Jasu nam bhav bheshaj ,haran ghor tray soolso kripal mohi to par sada raheu anukool ॥ जासु नाम भव भेषज ,हरन घोर त्रय सूलसो कृपाल मोहि तो पर सदा रहउ अनुकूल॥जिनका नाम जन्म-मरण रूपी रोग की (अव्यर्थ) औषध और तीनों भयंकर पीड़ाओं (आधिदैविक, आधिभौतिक और आध्यात्मिक दुःखों) को हरने वाला है, वे कृपालु श्री रामजी मुझ पर...

Taan bhoosuta mukti mudaarahaasan Sanskrit sloka is unique in itself, which convey both the Stories of Rama and Krishna in a Single verse, in a palindrome format. The sloka was written by the scholar Dyvagyna Surya Pandita in the 14th Century, is a marvelous example of palindromic verses. You read straight, you get Ramayana. Read it in the reverse order, you will get Sri Krishna’s Life Story This Sloka when read forward relate to Rama and the Ramayana, and when read in reverse, it relates to Krishna and the Mahabharata. एक अद्भुत श्लोक सीधे पढ़ने पर श्री राम का वंदन करता हैं और उल्टा पढ़ने पर श्री...

'Api swarnamayi lanka na me' is a famous sloka told by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana showing importance of Patriotism and love for country. Patriotism is a natural and probably the most important factor in the country’s success, because if people are the patriots, they work hard for the development of their country, protection of its historical heritage and improvement of the love towards the culture of the nation.  अपि स्वर्णमयी लङका न मे लक्ष्मण रोचते ।जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी ॥ Api swarnamayi lanka na me Lakshman rochatejanani janmabhoomishch swargaadapi gasriyasi Sri Rama says to Lakshmana ,” Even though this Lanka is made...

The Ramayana is not just a story which happened long ago, It has a philosophical, spiritual significance and a deep truth in it. The "Ramayana," one of India’s best-known epic, tells of the divine heritage and noble deeds of Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu. Rama’s piety and martial prowess make him an ideal son, brother, husband, and ruler. The Ramayana is an ancient Hindu text about Rama, an incarnation of the God Vishnu. It tells the story of the righteous prince Rama and his rescue of his wife Sita after her abduction by the demon king Ravana. आरती श्री रामायण जी...

Sloka Yatra Yatra Raghunatha keeranam is dedicated to Sri Hanumana which means Wherever the praises of Lord Rama are sung, there you can definitely see Lord Hanumana with his hands folded and bowing to Him; thus is his devotion for Rama.  यत्र यत्र रघुनाथकीर्तनं तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकांजलिम् | वाष्पवारिपरिपूर्णालोचनं मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम् || yatra yatra raghunatha keertanamtatra tatra kruthamasthakanjalem | pashpavari paripurna lochanammaruthim namatha rakshasanthagam || Sri Maruthi (Son of Wind God), the terror to demons (Rakshasas) is present wherever praise of Sri Rama is sung, with joyous tears in His eyes and folded hands over His head. To Him we offer...

Sloka Ramo Viraamo Virajo Margo Neyo Nayo-anayaH is mentioned in Shri Vishnu sahasranamam (Sloka 43) . The meaning of the above Sanskrit versions is that Rama is the one who keeps the entire living beings happy, the one in whose memory Yogis always revel (take pleasure) in the bliss of Brahman.   रामो विरामो विरजो मार्गो नेयो नयो-अनयः । वीरः शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठ: धर्मो धर्मविदुत्तमः ।। Ramo Viraamo Virajo Margo Neyo Nayo-anayaH Veerah Shaktimataam Shresshtah Dharmo Dharmaviduttamah The meaning of the above Sanskrit versions is that Rama is the one who keeps the entire living beings happy, the one in whose memory Yogis...

According to Hindu Mythology Rama( राम ) is the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and a king of Ayodhya. Rama is also the protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which narrates his idealistic ideas and his greatness. Rama is one of the many popular figures and deities in Hinduism, specifically Vaishnavism and Vaishnava religious scriptures in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Along with Krishna, Rama is considered to be one of the most important avatars of Vishnu. In a few Rama-centric sects, he is considered the Supreme Being, rather than an avatar. Born as the eldest son of Kausalya...

According to Hindu Mythology Rama( राम ) is the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and a king of Ayodhya. Rama is also the protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which narrates his idealistic ideas and his greatness. Rama is one of the many popular figures and deities in Hinduism, specifically Vaishnavism and Vaishnava religious scriptures in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Along with Krishna, Rama is considered to be one of the most important avatars of Vishnu. In a few Rama-centric sects, he is considered the Supreme Being, rather than an avatar. Born as the eldest son of Kausalya...

Jaise Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko mil jaaye taruvar ki chaya is a wonderful bhajan dedicated to Sri Ram. This bhajan was sung by the Sharma brothers, and also featured in the Hindi movie Parinay. In this bhajan the devotee is saying ' Just as the body burning in the sun’s heat Gets shade from a tree That same joy my heart  has got when I came to your refuge, my Rama '.  जैसे सूरज की गर्मी से जलते जैसे सूरज की गर्मी से जलते हुए तन कोमिल जाये तरुवर की छाया ऐसा ही सुख मेरे मन को मिला है,मैं जब से शरण तेरी...

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram is a famous bhajan on Sri Krishna. It explains that is you are not getting darshana of god then fault lies somewhere in your bhakti and not in lord. Achyutam means immortal – living forever and Keshavam is also another name of Sri Krishna – who has long and beautiful hair.  अच्युतम केशवं कृष्ण दामोदरं, राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं ||  अच्युतम केशवं कृष्ण दामोदरं, राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं ||  Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham कौन कहता है भगवान आते नहीं, तुम मीरा के जैसे बुलाते नहीं | अच्युतम...

Paayo ji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo is a very popular Hindu Devotional Songs by Meera bai who is a biggest devotee of Lord Krishna. In this Bhakti Bhajan, Meera bai is thanking lord by giving her Krishna who is an avatar of Lord Rama.  A lady saint called Meera bai, a devotee of Lord Krishna, could not make progress without a Guru. So she went to a cobbler (a person who makes shoes), and he became her Guru, and then she sang the song, 'Payoji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo' (meaning: today I got the most precious wealth). So Meera in this...

Shri Hanumatprokta Mantrarajatmak Ramstav Stotram is in Sanskrit language. Shri Hanumatprokta Mantrarajatmak Ramstav Stotram is a beautiful creation of Sri Hanuman. Sri Hanuman is a great devotee of Lord Rama. Hanuman in this Ramstav says that I bow to God Ram who formed a military of monkeys and bears. King of the monkeys was Sugriva. God Ram defeated Ravana with the help of this army of monkeys and bears. Hanuman says that I bow to God Ram who had given kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishana as Vibhishana surrendered to him. Vibhishana told Rama he is surrendering and joining his army. Sri Hanuman says...

Significance of Rama Mantra - Sri Rama Rama Rameti. Goddess Parvathi asks the Lord, which is the easiest way to recite this prayer. God tells that for the learned (pundits) it is enough to repeat the name of Rama. It is also called the Rama Mantra. Rama Mantra - Sri Rama Rama Rameti sloka which when recited gives the same effect as reciting the whole of Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra.  श्री राम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥ Shri Rama Rama Rameti, Rame Rame Manorame;Sahasrenama tattulyam, Rama Nama VarananeMeaning:1: By meditating on "Rama Rama Rama" (the Name of...

Shri Rama Ashtakam ( श्री रामाष्टकम् ) was composed by Sage Vyasa in Sanskrit. Rishi Vyasa says in this Rama Ashtakam that he worships Rama since Sri Rama removes all the sins of the devotees. Sri Rama always makes his devotees happy. He removes fear of his devotees. The teachings of Lord Rama reminds us that sorrow and joy, fear and anger, gain and loss, life and death, indeed everything that happens, is due to the action of fate. Sri Ram's life and journey is one of perfect adherence to dharma despite harsh tests of life and time. He is pictured as the...

Shri Ram Chalisa is a prayer dedicated to Lord Ram. In Hinduism, Lord Rama is referred to as 'Maryada Purushottam', which means, the Lord of Virtue. Lord Rama is believed to be the central figure of the Ramayana - one of the two great epics of India. He is also the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Below given is Shri Ram Chalisa in Hindi . One should chant this regularly for unlimited benefits. श्री राम चालीसा (Shri Ram Chalisa in Hindi) श्री रघुवीर भक्त हितकारी। सुन लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥निशिदिन ध्यान धरै जो कोई। ता सम भक्त और नहिं होई॥1॥ ध्यान धरे शिवजी मन...

Sri Ram Raksha Stotra is most powerful protective shield. Sri Ram Raksha Stotra was originally composed in the Sanskrit language and is one of the most popular Hindu devotional prayer that is addressed to Lord Sri Ram Chandra. Lord shiva ordered sage Budha kausika to create the most powerful protecting shield or kavach for devotees and sage Budha kausika under the advice of lord Shiva wrote Sri Ram Raksha Stotra. There is a reference to this divine hymn in Rig-Veda. 'Ram Raksha' literally means 'Protection from Lord Sri Rama (to us)'. Sri Ram Raksha Stotra is also called Rama-Kavach, a shield of...