Comments on: Sri Ram: An Ideal King, by Ramesh Chitnis

By: abhijeet

abhijeet — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:16:56 +0000

The essential tale of Rama has also spread across South East Asia, and evolved into unique renditions of the epic – incorporating local history, folktales, religious values as well as unique features from the languages and literary discourse. The Kakawin Ramayana of Java, Indonesia, the Ramakavaca of Bali, Hikayat Seri Rama of Malaysia, Maradia Lawana of the Philippines, Ramakien of Thailand (which calls him Phra Ram) are great works with many unique characteristics and differences in accounts and portrayals of the legend of Rama. The legends of Rama are witnessed in elaborate illustration at the Wat Phra Kaew temple in Bangkok. The national epic of Myanmar, Yama Zatdaw is essentially the Burmese Ramayana, where Rama is named Yama. In the Reamker of Cambodia, Rama is known as Preah Ream. In the Pra Lak Pra Lam of Laos, Buddha is regarded as an incarnation of Rama.

By: abhijeet

abhijeet — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:14:32 +0000

Rama’s day and time of birth, as well as marriage to Sita are celebrated by Hindus across the world as Rama Navami. People normally perform marriage celebration for small statues of Rama and Sita in their houses and at the end of the day the idols are taken in a procession on the streets. Procession of idols in the evening that is accompanied with play of water and colours. For the occasion, Hindus are supposed to fast (or restrict themselves to a specific diet). Temples are decorated and readings of the Ramayana take place. Along with Rama, people also pray to Sita, Lakshmana and Hanumana.
The occasion of victory over Ravana and the rakshasas is celebrated as the 10-day Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. The Ram Leela is publicly performed in many villages, towns and cities in India. Rama’s return to Ayodhya and his coronation are celebrated as Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. The latter two are the most important and popular festivals in India and for Hindus across the world. In Malaysia, Diwali is known as Hari Deepavali, and is celebrated during the seventh month of the Hindu solar calendar. It is a federal public holiday. In many respects it resembles the traditions followed in the Indian subcontinent. In Nepal, Diwali is known as Tihar and celebrated during the October/November period. Here, though the festival is celebrated for five days, the traditions vary from those followed in India. On the first day, cows are worshipped and given offerings. On the second day, dogs are revered and offered special food. On the third day, celebrations follow the same pattern as in India, with lights and lamps and much social activity. On the fourth day Yama, the Lord of Death, is worshipped and appeased. On the fifth and final day, brothers sisters meets . In Guyana, Diwali is marked as a special occasion and celebrated with a lot of fanfare. It is observed as a national holiday in this part of the world and some ministers of the Government also take part in the celebrations publicly.

By: arish

arish — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:38:47 +0000

shirsagar is ocean of infinite potential

By: prashant

prashant — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:12:44 +0000

i love shri ram ..

jai shri ram ..

By: The lastest messenger

The lastest messenger — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:59:50 +0000

Because Lord Vishnu’s odor is Sun flower.
To correctly worship Lord Vishnu one must use Sun Flower, not Merry Gold.
And it’s true that this Great Lord plays sitar. I heard that once.
So no chant is better than worship this great Lord with sitar music!

And another secret is that Lord Vishnu is always very busy at night.

By: Arvind

Arvind — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:13:46 +0000

Being a teenager,Few months ago i was not much into dharma,bhakti and all…But as we all kwow evry thing has it`s tim & place & incidents changes our attitudes and belifs..so as it happned with me and now i am a strong biliver of God,Lord Vishnu.I am spellbound by The almighty Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva.
as our Shankar Dev once said”THERE IS NO GAIN WATARING THE LEAVES OF A TREE.WE HAVE TO WATER THE ROOTS”.So worship Lord VISHNU and we will get salvasion

By: Arvind

Arvind — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:12:56 +0000

By: The lastest messenger

The lastest messenger — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:40:49 +0000

In the past few years, I had seen 7 Gods twice, and Shri Vishnu alone once.
For many thousand years Hindu people believe that only Shri Vishnu stays on Ksheer Saagar. But in fact, all 7 Gods sit on the Lotus which floats on Ksheer Saagar(wrong name but I don’t know how to correct yet). Ksheer Saagar is full of golden cosmic substance not a cosmic energy with plenty of wave running wild in all dirction.
This is one of the major difference betwenn 7 Gods and any demigod (Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Milarepa, Mataji etc.) who only sits on lotus.

By: RVChitnis

RVChitnis — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:04:36 +0000

Ksheer Sagar IS Ocean of milk.

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Samudra manthan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Hinduism, Samudra manthan (Devanagari: समुद्र मंथन) or The churning of the ocean of milk is one of the most famous episodes in the Puranas and is celebrated in a major way every twelve years in the festival known as Kumbha Mela. The story appears in the Bhagavata Purana, the Mahabharata and the Vishnu Purana.
Samudra Manthan is also known as —
Samudra manthanam — Manthanam is the Sanskrit equivalent of Manthan meaning ‘to churn’.
Sagar manthan — Sagar is another word for Samudra, both meaning an ocean or large water body.
Kshirsagar manthan — Kshirsagar means the ocean of milk. Kshirsagar = Kshir (milk) + Sagar (ocean).

By: The lastest messenger

The lastest messenger — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:40:50 +0000

Ksheer Saagar is not an Ocean of Milk. But it’s a result of …… reaction.
All the seven Gods has Ksheer Saagar as a personal vehicle whenever they are on Earth.

By: S.Manoj Kumar

S.Manoj Kumar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:33:21 +0000

Jai Shri Ram

By: sanket

sanket — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:26:34 +0000

By: sarika chandra

sarika chandra — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:38:23 +0000

i believe in god, he turns imposible to possilble. just have true faith in god

By: dattu

dattu — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:08:37 +0000

sri maha vishnu

By: Bikram Das

Bikram Das — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:02:06 +0000