Lord Rama

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Lord Rama

 

 

The holy Ramayana describes the story of Sri Rama was Lord Guruvayoorappan

Himself incarnate on earth for the destruction of Ravana. He was well

accomplished, beautiful and endowed with royal marks. He was the foremost of

those who were skilled in the use of bows and arrows. He was born of the

Ikshvaku line. He had his sway all over the world. The beautiful slokas of

ramayana came from maharshi Valmiki out of sokam (sorrow).

He had eyes like lotus-petals and a countenance like the full moon. His arms

were long and beautiful. He had broad shoulders. His eyes were red. He had a

deep voice. He had proportionate limbs. His gait was slow and majestic. It was

like that of a lion. He had four lines on his thumb. He had a pointed nose. He

had a high forehead.

His glory and powers were unlimited. He was peerless on earth. He was free from

malice. He was gentle and the protector of his people. He always addressed the

people in gentle words. He never used harsh words even when anybody addressed

him rudely.

He was wise and virtuous. He was effulgent like the sun, in forgiveness like the

earth, in intelligence like Brihaspati, in frame like Vasava, in prowess like

Indra. He observed ascetic vows and honoured saints. He would forget hundreds

of evils done to him but would gratefully remember a single act of kindness,

ever shown.

In the leisure of his martial exercises, he had discussions on the Sastras with

the wise and the aged people. He always followed the right in every walk of his

life and never swerved from his royal duties.

If anybody approached him, he would talk to him first. He was exceedingly

powerful but never haughty. . He conferred honour upon people. He was

worshipped by all. He was well versed in polity and greatly devoted to the

bhaktas.He was a friend of the poor and chastiser of the wicked. He was a

cosmic benefactor. He was well versed in religion, social customs and laws. He

looked after the welfare of his subjects and the people too loved him

immensely. He never indulged in profane and irrelevant talks. He had mastery of

Yajur Veda, Dhanur Veda, the Vedangas, etc. Whenever people put a question to

him he answered them wisely like Brihaspati. He was skilful in the use of arms.

He was honoured by the scholars of the Vedas. He was proficient in philosophy

and poetry.

He never spoke a lie even in extreme danger or peril. He was brave, candid and

modest. He was the source of all good. He always respected, his superiors. He

was free from idleness. He was ever vigilant. He sought no evil. He had perfect

control over anger.

He was ever ready to keep vigilant watch over his own faults. He had aged and

pious Rishies for his guide.

He was an expert rider, a great warrior, a valiant general. He had great skill

in all the military manoeuvres. He was unconquered even by the gods. He was

free from the evil habit of carping.

Sri Rama is an Avatara of Lord Hari. Lakshmana is an Avatara of Adisesha.

Bharata and Satrughna are Avataras of the conch and discus. Sita is an Avatara

of Sri Lakshmi.

Sri Rama possessed red eyes and his arms were sinewy. His steps were like those

of an elephant. He had long arms, broad shoulders and black, curly hair. He was

valiant and glowing with splendour. He was in no way inferior to Indra himself

in battle. He was well versed in holy scriptures and equal to Brihaspati in

wisdom. He was skilled in every science. He was an object of love and reverence

with all people. He had his senses under perfect control. Even his enemies were

pleased to see him. He was the terror of the wicked and the protector of the

virtuous. He was endowed with keen intelligence. He could never be vanquished

by anyone.

He renounced the throne and the pleasures of the senses and the world to fulfil

the words of his father.

If Rama had longed for the throne, it was quite easy for him to get it. He was

very popular. He was the mightiest of heroes. He destroyed the Rakshasas and

bent the tremendous bow of Lord Siva. But he did not show the least physical

force. He gladly accepted what was dictated by the cruel and wicked Kaikeyi.

The throne possessed less fascination for him than the obedience of his

father’s behests. He renounced the kingdom and the comforts of a king. He

gladly accepted exile. The laudable virtues of Sri Rama cannot be adequately

described.

Of all the four brothers Sri Rama was a paragon of virtues. He was not only kind

and affectionate but generous and considerate of feelings for all around him. He

had a splendid physique and winning manners. He had a magnanimous personality.

He was extremely noble, generous, chivalrous and fearless. He was very simple

and absolutely free from ostentation.

Sri Rama’s life was a life of holy obedience, of stainless purity, of matchless

simplicity, laudable contentment, commendable self-sacrifice and remarkable

renunciation. He paid equal respect to his mother and his stepmothers and

revered his Guru.

Sita once told Rama to seek shelter in a safe place and let the forest dwellers

alone as there was much danger there. Rama’s reply revealed his firm

determination to adhere to truth, and to his duty as a king to protect those

who took shelter under him. Sri Rama said, "O Sita, I may even give up life or

you or Lakshmana but can never give up the fulfilment of my word given

particularly to helpless Brahmins. Rama speaks but once and never fails to keep

up his promise."

Sri Rama was happy in adversity, calm in miseries, intrepid in dangers.

Sri Rama was a mighty hero. He was the hero of heroes. Single-handed, he killed

great and renowned warriors like Khara and Dushana. He vanquished the

invincible Vali.

He was an ideal king. He ruled the kingdom in a wonderful way. He was just and

righteous. He was courageous and kind. He was endowed with a gentle and

generous disposition. He was civil and courteous.

His subjects loved him immensely. Not a single man was unhappy during his

regime. He often used to say, "I will do anything and everything to please my

subjects, and, if necessary I can even abandon my dear wife for their sake."

That is the reason why his reign was called "Ramarajya." There were no dacoits

during his regime. All led a virtuous life. Nobody spoke any untruth. Anybody

could leave a bag of gold or jewels even in the main street. No one would touch

it.