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Sanskrit & Tamil Spiritual Names & MeaningsRama or Ramachandra was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu
means "all-pervading" and he is the preserver of the entire
Universe. That is why he incarnates on earth when unrighteousness
prevails here. Rama means the blissful or delightful one. He was
born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya. He is revered as an
ideal king and husband. His life story is told by the sage Valmiki
in the 24,000 verses of the epic story, the Ramayana. He is the
hero of this epic. He is normally shown standing, having two arms
holding a bow. Usually his wife, Sita, stands by his right side
holding a blue lotus. Rama is known as the dharma purusha, the human
embodiment of righteousness and an ideal that we can all strive
to reach. His every action, word and thought show his great commitment
to dharma. He is also an ideal son, husband, brother, friend and
king, the embodiment of morality who is unwilling to compromise.
Even though he was banished by his father to live in the forest
for 14 years, he bore his pain and hardship with equanimity, ready
to give his life to help others. His life story teaches what dharma
really is and, as King of Ayodhya, he created an ideal country where
the people lived in happiness and prosperity. Rama is today also
considered as a saviour and a friend. In North India, when a dead
body is carried for cremation, the bearers of the body repeat Ram
nam satya hai! (Rama's name is truth!). His great qualities are
gentleness, fidelity and steadiness of mind. The name of Lord Rama
is said to save his devotees from the cycle of birth and death (Rama
Nama Tarakam).
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