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
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
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.
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.