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The Hindu figure of Rama is often presented as an ideal man, representing the epitome of righteousness, compassion, duty, sacrifice, and leadership, making him an enduring symbol of ethical and moral conduct. [1] Rama's adherence to righteousness, or dharma, is a central aspect of his symbolism as an
A statue of Rama in Ayodhya. Jai Shri Ram [a] (IAST: Jaya Śrī Rāma) is an expression in Indic languages, translating to "Glory to Lord Rama" or "Victory to Lord Rama". [6] The proclamation has been used by Hindus as a symbol of adhering to the Hindu faith, [7] or for projection of varied faith-centered emotions. [8] [9] [10]
The Hare Krishna mantra is composed of three Sanskrit names: Hare, Krishna, and Rama.It is a poetic stanza in anuṣṭubh meter (a quatrain of four lines (pāda) of eight syllables with certain syllable lengths for some of the syllables).
Statues of Rama and Sita. Jai Siya Ram (or Jai Siyaram) is a Hindi expression, translating as "Victory to Sita and Rama". [1] Siya is a regional variant of Sita. [2] Sociologist Jan Breman states that it was used as "a greeting of welcome in the countryside since time immemorial". [3]
A third individual named Rama Jamadagnya is the purported author of hymn 10.110 of the Rigveda in the Hindu tradition. [25] The word Rama appears in ancient literature in reverential terms for three individuals: [25] Parashu-rama, as the sixth avatar of Vishnu. He is linked to the Rama Jamadagnya of the Rigveda fame.
Rama used this weapon to destroy the energy of Bharghava Rama. [41] Kaumodaki: Vishnu: Vishnu's divine mace, which destroyed whole armies and was infallible and without parallel. Krishna slayed the demon Dantavakra with it. Sharanga: Vishnu: Vishnu's bow, also called the Vaishnava dhanush, was used by Rama, then Krishna. Nandaka: Vishnu
Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
Sharanga (Sanskrit: शारङ्ग, romanized: Śāraṅga) also spelt as Saranga, is the celestial bow of the Hindu god Vishnu, [1] primarily associated with his avatar of Rama. [2] In South India, the Sharanga is also simply known as the Kodanda, literally meaning bow. [3] Rama is often praised as Kodandapani, the holder of