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Maryada Purushottam Sri Rama
The Rama Sahasranama Stotram appears in the Ananda Ramayana written by Sage Valmiki comprising 120 verses. Sri Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is the Maryada Purushottama or the best among men. He was born to free the world from Rakshasas and kill the evil demon Ravana.
Sri Ramachandra is very strict with Himself but very loving and forgiving to others. He is an ideal son, ideal husband, ideal brother, ideal friend, ideal king, and an ideal master. He is an ideal son because he obeyed the orders of his father Dasharath and sacrificed the throne without a second thought. He is an ideal husband because he took the pains to find his consort, Sita. As an ideal brother, he offered the throne to his brother Bharata. Who does that in today’s world?
Sri Rama is the ideal Man-Incarnation of the Supreme
In history, we have seen brothers fighting with each other for the throne. Such a level of detachment can only exist in the Supreme Lord Ramachandra. As an ideal friend, he claimed the throne of Kishkinda for his Vanara friend Sugriva. As an ideal king, he established Rama Rajya which lasted for 11,000 years. During this time, people were healthy, contented, and peaceful.
Sri Rama is an ideal master to Lord Hanuman. Sri Ramachandra did nothing for His own pleasure during all these instances. Sri Rama is always merciful to his devotees. Chanting one Rama Nama itself is so powerful to speak about chanting a thousand names of Sri Rama!
8 Questions from Sanatana Dharma
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Lord Shiva Chants the Sri Rama Mantra
Rama Nama is the favorite mantra of Lord Shiva. He tirelessly says that one Rama Nama is equal to chanting a thousand names of Lord Vishnu. Watch our video on chanting the Sri Rama Rameti mantra to know the benefits. Those who chant the Rama Sahasranama imbibe His qualities of righteousness and adherence to Dharma.
16 qualities make Sri Rama Maryada Purushottama. They are
1) Nobility
2) Bravery
3) Righteousness
4) Gratitude
5) Truthful in words
6) Firmness in vows.
7) Exemplary Character
8) Benefactor of the three worlds
9) High Learning
10) Immense Capability
11) Attractive in appearance
12) Self-restraint
13) Control over Anger
14) Prosperity
15) Freedom from envy
16) Even the devas fear fighting with Him.
Lord Hanuman is near the one who chants the Rama Mantra
If you please Lord Rama with your recitation, he grants some of his qualities to you as prasadam. Dedicated chanting of the Rama Sahasranama wins the heart of Lord Rama. Not only Sri Rama, but even Mother Sita, Hanumanji, and Lakshmanji shall bless you. Pleased by the recitation, Lord Hanuman sits near the reciter. You can’t see him with your naked eyes, but can definitely feel his presence, after at least 41 days of chanting.
Sri Hanumanji Maharaj drives away negative forces with his Gada. I have made a video on the Fraum Beeja mantra of Lord Hanuman and its associated benefits, watch the video too. Lord Rama and Lakshmana assist and guide you as long you live in this material world.
Avoid Being Selfish in Rama Sadhana
If we recite without a selfish motive, Sri Rama secures a place for you in his divine abode Saket where you serve him eternally never to fall back into the pit of Maya. The hold of attachment or Moha recedes. You feel a sudden surge of happiness and bliss shall permeate over your being. Every sadhaka has a war with his inner tendencies and spiritual goals. It becomes hard to prioritize. Through Lord Rama’s grace, you emerge victorious in achieving your spiritual goals
The grip of negative thoughts shall reduce because of the brilliance of Suryavanshi Rama. Watch our video that covers a yogic technique titled How to Deal with Negative Thoughts.
Process of Chanting Sri Rama Sahasranama
Now, I shall cover chanting the Rama Sahasranama
It is ideal to chant Vishnu Tattva mantras in the morning time. Bathe early in the morning and wear clean clothes. Face the east direction and sit on an asana with a photo or idol of Lord Ram and Seeta in front of you. With a pure mind, concentrate on the divine form of Lord Rama. Worship the Lord by showing a dhoop or incense stick.
Offer him fruits, flowers, and water to offer. Then you can start reciting the Sri Rama Sahasranama. Ideally, take a 21 or 41-day Vrata for Chanting the Rama Sahasranama. Never consume non-vegetarian food, onion, or garlic. Avoid any form of Gambling including investing in shares, drinking, or smoking. Ask the Lord to forgive your past sins and then put forth your desire with humility.
If the Lord deems it right, he shall definitely fulfill your wish, if it is in your karma. The Sahasranamam expects you to be as straight and with a character similar to the great Lord Sri Rama. The Sahasranamam shall give you everything from survival to Liberation. This is my guarantee.
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