The Ideal King - Seventh Avatar of Vishnu
Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and the central figure of the epic Ramayana. He is revered as the ideal man (Maryada Purushottama) who perfectly embodied dharma (righteousness). Rama was the prince of Ayodhya, son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya.
Rama's wife Sita was abducted by the demon king Ravana. With the help of Hanuman and the Vanara army, Rama defeated Ravana and rescued Sita. He is worshipped as the epitome of virtue, honor, and devotion. His name "Rama" means "one who pleases."
The epic story of Rama, written by Sage Valmiki:
Birth, education, marriage to Sita after breaking Shiva's bow
Exile to forest for 14 years due to Kaikeyi's boon
Sita's abduction by Ravana
Alliance with Sugriva and Hanuman
Hanuman's journey to Lanka and finding Sita
Battle with Ravana, victory, return to Ayodhya
Rama's reign, Sita's departure, Rama's departure from earth
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
ஓம் ஸ்ரீ ராமாய நம:
"Om, Salutations to Lord Rama"
ॐ रां रामाय नमः
ஓம் ராம் ராமாய நம:
Rama Bija Mantra - "Ram" is the seed syllable
Rama Gayatri
ॐ दशरथये विद्महे सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि तन्नो रामः प्रचोदयात्
ஓம் தசரதயே வித்மஹே ஸீதாவல்லபாய தீமஹி
Gayatri dedicated to Lord Rama
Rama Raksha Stotram
Protective hymn composed by Budha Kaushika - recited for protection
Birthplace of Rama
Where Rama worshipped Shiva
During exile period
Major Rama temple
Vishnu as Rama