[9][10][11] His ancient legends have attracted bhasya (commentaries) and extensive secondary literature and inspired performance arts. [139], Rama is mentioned as one of twenty four divine incarnations of Vishnu in the Chaubis Avtar, a composition in Dasam Granth traditionally and historically attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. She also holds a D. Litt in dance from the Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalaya, Khairagarh. He is called Ramachandra (beautiful, lovely moon[19]), or Dasarathi (son of Dasaratha), or Raghava (descendant of Raghu, solar dynasty in Hindu cosmology). This idea is explained as cyclically reborn triads in its Puranas, called the Baladeva[disambiguation needed], Vasudeva and evil Prati-vasudeva. [45][46] In these revisions, the death of Sita leads Rama to drown himself. In addition to his guru, some of the renowned instructors Arun studies with include: Smt KP Yasodha, Smt Rama Vaidyanathan, Smt Bragha Bessell, Sri Hari Padman, and Smt Viji Prakash. She is also known as a guru and wonderful choreographer. She does, and passes the test. These were Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna. The Rama of Jainism has numerous wives as does Lakshmana, unlike the virtue of monogamy given to Rama in the Hindu texts. In addition to his guru, some of the renowned instructors Arun studies with include: Smt. Rama's life is more complex than the Western template for the battle between the good and the evil, where there is a clear distinction between immortal powerful gods or heroes and mortal struggling humans. [41] Sita refuses him. [86][120] The epic and its dramatic play migrated into southeast Asia in the 1st millennium CE, and Ramayana based Ramlila is a part of performance arts culture of Indonesia, particularly the Hindu society of Bali, Myanmar, Cambodia and Thailand.[121]. [51] The details of the response by Rama and Lakshmana, and justifications for it, has numerous versions. 461), but with slightly different spellings such as Lakkhana for Lakshmana and Rama-pandita for Rama. The Buddha idol of Kosala is important in the Theravada Buddhism tradition, and one that is described by the 7th-century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzhang. He is shown black, blue or dark color, typically wearing reddish color clothes. The festival, which began on Friday, also saw performances by Bharatanatyam dancers Rama Vaidyanathan and Meenakshi Srinivasan. Rama is a unique blend of Tradition and Innovation - Femina 2003. It is also significant because Kalidasa has been dated to between the 4th and 5th century CE, suggesting that the Ramayana legend was well established by the time of Kalidasa. Saroja Vaidyanathan is an exponent of Bharatnatyam, a traditional art form of Tamil Nadu. [89] The exact century of its completion is unknown, but has been estimated to be somewhere between the 6th century to as late as the 14th century, but it is likely that a version of the text existed in the 1st millennium. These features suggest that this text has ancient roots. [37], While Rama and his brothers were away, Kaikeyi, the mother of Bharata and the second wife of King Dasharatha, reminds the king that he had promised long ago to comply with one thing she asks, anything. This typically occurs in the Gregorian months of March or April every year. Abhinav Agarwal is a son, husband, father, technologist and an IIM-B Gold Medalist. According to Arthur Anthony Macdonell, a professor at Oxford and Boden scholar of Sanskrit, Rama's ideas as told in the Indian texts are secular in origin, their influence on the life and thought of people having been profound over at least two and a half millennia. [91][93], Yoga Vasistha is considered one of the most important texts of the Vedantic philosophy. [107][108], The day is marked by recital of Rama legends in temples, or reading of Rama stories at home. The entire life story of Rama, Sita and their companions allegorically discusses duties, rights and social responsibilities of an individual. [31] Rama and Sita legend is mentioned in the Jataka tales of Buddhism, as Dasaratha-Jataka (Tale no. Kosala is mentioned in many Buddhist texts and travel memoirs. [86][119], The Ramlila festivities were declared by UNESCO as one of the "Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity" in 2008. Some highlights of this day are Kalyanam (ceremonial wedding performed by temple priests) at Bhadrachalam on the banks of the river Godavari in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana, preparing and sharing Panakam which is a sweet drink prepared with jaggery and pepper, a procession and Rama temple decorations. [38][39], After ten years of wandering and struggles, Rama arrives at Panchavati, on the banks of river Godavari. Viji Prakash. Bragha Bessell, Sri Hari Padman, and Smt. Surendranath Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 2, Cambridge University Press. Two such texts, for example, are the Adhyatma Ramayana – a spiritual and theological treatise considered foundational by Ramanandi monasteries,[12] and the Ramcharitmanas – a popular treatise that inspires thousands of Ramlila festival performances during autumn every year in India. He is the central figure of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a text historically popular in the South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. She is equipped with technical skill but is also full of innovative ideas." The more one watched Rama Vaidyanathan dance, the more one was amazed..Her dancing is vibrant and deeply involved. [49], The stories vary in details, particularly where the moral question is clear, but the appropriate ethical response is unclear or disputed. Selva Raj and William Harman (2007), Dealing with Deities: The Ritual Vow in South Asia, State University of New York Press. [91] The second describes, through the character of Rama, the desire for liberation and the nature of those who seek such liberation. [105][106] Their influence has ranged from being a framework for personal introspection to cultural festivals and community entertainment. Rama or Ram (/ ˈ r ɑː m ə /; Sanskrit: राम, IAST: Rāma, ) also known as Ramachandra (रामचन्द्र, Rāmacandra), is a major deity of Hinduism.He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, one of his most popular incarnations along with Krishna, Parshurama, and Gautama Buddha. [54] His first wife Sita becomes a Jaina nun at the end of the story. Just like Vijayadashmi, Diwali is celebrated by different communities across India to commemorate different events in addition to Rama's return to Ayodhya. Rama, as an artist, has lent her own thought process to the sphere of Bharat Natyam, without destroying the core principles of the traditional dance form. The followers of Madhvacharya believe that an older version of the Ramayana, the Mula-Ramayana, previously existed. [28], The ancient epic Ramayana states in the Balakhanda that Rama and his brothers were born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in Ayodhya, a city on the banks of Sarayu River. [68][52] The views of Rama combine "reason with emotions" to create a "thinking hearts" approach. Recently , Dakshina's grandmother and Padma Bhushan awardee Saroja Vaidyanathan had a production on the elderly woman ascetic Shabari. She received her initial training in Bharatanatyam at the Saraswati Gana Nilayam in Chennai. Dakshina Vaidyanathan Baghel will be performing at Madhavi Dance Festival. [64] The most recommended icon for him is that he be shown standing in tribhanga pose (thrice bent "S" shape). Few works of literature produced in any place at any time have been as popular, influential, imitated and successful as the great and ancient Sanskrit epic poem, the Valmiki Ramayana. Rama is portrayed as a polite, self-controlled, virtuous youth always ready to help others. Saroja was born in Bellary, Karnataka in 1937 in a literal family. [110][112][113], The important celebrations on this day take place at Ayodhya, Sitamarhi,[114] Janakpurdham (Nepal), Bhadrachalam, Kodandarama Temple, Vontimitta and Rameswaram. The Rama story in the Jainism tradition also show variation by author and region, in details, in implied ethical prescriptions and even in names – the older versions using the name Padma instead of Rama, while the later Jain texts just use Rama. [102] Additionally, the Rama story is included in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, which has been a part of evidence that the Ramayana is likely more ancient, and it was summarised in the Mahabharata epic in ancient times. She studied Carnatic music under Professor P. Sambamoorthy at Madras University. His mother's name Kaushalya literally implies that she was from Kosala. Ever since the film was released on Friday, it has been receiving positive reviews from the … [74] Adhyatma Ramayana transposes Ramayana into symbolism of self study of one's own soul, with metaphors described in Advaita terminology. Disclaimer: Veethi does not guarantee the accuracy of any information on this site. They return to Ayodhya. Such was the reciprocation of love and compassion he had for his people. [129], In Jainism, the earliest known version of Rama story is variously dated from the 1st to 5th century CE. Last month, in an op-ed in The New York Times, actress and wife of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, summed up a lot of what people all over the world were feeling. [140][141], In Assam, Boro people call themselves Ramsa, which means Children of Ram. [13][14][15], Rama legends are also found in the texts of Jainism and Buddhism, though he is sometimes called Pauma or Padma in these texts,[16] and their details vary significantly from the Hindu versions. The couple has one son and their daughter in law Rama Vaidyanathan is a well-known Bharatanatyam artiste. Both her parents were writers. Ravana's sister Suparnakha attempts to seduce Rama and cheat on Sita. It calls Rama as Rama-pandita.[99][100]. He married Sita. James G Lochtefeld (2002), The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: N-Z, Rosen Publishing. Ravana kidnapping Sita while Jatayu on the left tried to help her. [86], – Yoga Vasistha (Vasistha teaching Rama)Tr: Christopher Chapple[87], Yoga Vasistha is a Sanskrit text structured as a conversation between young Prince Rama and sage Vasistha who was called as the first sage of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy by Adi Shankara. He was a part of the Bhakti movement focus, particularly because of efforts of 14th century North Indian poet-saint Ramananda who created the Ramanandi Sampradaya, a sannyasi community. For her, personally, Bharatanatyam has been a joyful, liberating experience for the 30-plus years that she has been dancing. [77][78][79] Ramacharitamanasa was composed in the 16th century by Tulsidas. [citation needed], Rama's life is remembered and celebrated every year with dramatic plays and fireworks in autumn. [105], Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama. Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman of the Government of Delhi, 'Bharata Kalai Sudar' in 2006, the Kalaimamani title by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award are the other major honours received by her. His education included the Vedas, the Vedangas as well as the martial arts. [39] However, in some revisions, the story is different and tragic, with Sita dying of sorrow for her husband not trusting her, making Sita a moral heroine and leaving the reader with moral questions about Rama. [95] The Yoga Vasistha, according to White, was one of the popular texts on Yoga that dominated the Indian Yoga culture scene before the 12th century. In the Jain tradition, Neminatha is believed to have been born 84,000 years before the 9th-century BCE Parshvanatha. In most temples, the iconography of Rama is accompanied by that of his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. Rukmini Vijayakumar is an Indian choreographer, Bharatanatyam dancer, film actress from Bangalore, . [51][54], The variation and inconsistencies are not limited to the texts found in the Hinduism traditions. The latest Tamil anthology that was released on OTT platform Netflix was Paava Kadhaigal. [72] The text philosophically attempts to reconcile Bhakti in god Rama and Shaktism with Advaita Vedanta, over 65 chapters and 4,500 verses. A Portal from Galaxy Infomedia LLC. In the Sundara Kanda section of the epic, Hanuman describes Rama to Sita when she is held captive in Lanka to prove to her that he is indeed a messenger from Rama: He has broad shoulders, mighty arms, a conch-shaped neck, a charming countenance and coppery eyes; he has his clavicle concealed and is known by the people as Rama. She has been honoured with Padma Shri in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2013 by the Government of India. Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Irene Petryszak (2002), The Himalayan Masters: A Living Tradition, pp 37. For example, many communities celebrate one day of Diwali to celebrate the Victory of Krishna over the demon Narakasur. [54] Rama, after all his participation in the rescue of Sita and preparation for war, he actually does not kill, thus remains a non-violent person. When she saw Ram for the first time in the forest, she knew she would get her revenge through him! Her mother, Kanakam Dharmarajan was a writer of detective fiction in Tamil. is full of glory, square-built and of well proportioned limbs, and is endowed with a dark-brown complexion. Jain Texts also mentioned Rama as the eighth balabhadra among the 63 salakapurusas. 2:35. A noble soul will ever exercise compassion In one context as found in Atharva Veda, as stated by Monier Monier-Williams, means "dark, dark-colored, black" and is related to the term ratri which means night. This coincides with one of the four Navratri on the Hindu calendar, in the spring season, namely the Vasantha Navratri. [23] In the Vishnu sahasranama, Rama is the 394th name of Vishnu. The couple has one son and their daughter in law Rama Vaidyanathan is a well-known Bharatanatyam artiste. He also states that he brought back to China two replicas of the Buddha, one of the Kosala icon of Udayana and another the Prasenajit icon of Prasenajit. Feminist literature and collaboration with scriptwriters who are experts has inspired many of … Her books were based on Bharatnatyam and Carnatic music. [18][21] He is also known as Ram Lalla ( Infant form of Rama). This place is believed in the Hindu tradition to be the same as Chitrakoot on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. [91] These two books are known for emphasising free will and human creative power. [43][44] It is believed by many that when Rama returned people celebrated their happiness with diyas (lamps), and the festival of Diwali is connected with Rama's return. He talks about his decision with his wife and tells everyone that time passes quickly. Richard Gombrich suggests that the Jataka tales were composed by the 3rd century BCE. Their struggles now reach new heights. Girija Vaidyanathan is the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Government.. She became the 45th Chief Secretary of the state and also the fourth woman to get to that post after Lakshmi Pranesh, S Malathi and Sheela Balakrishnan, and third in the AIADMK regimes so far. See more ideas about Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam, Indian dance. [98] Its story confirms many details of the Ramayana, but has novel and different elements. Sita moves with Rama to his father Dashratha's capital. According to Sheldon Pollock, the life of Rama as told in the Indian texts is a masterpiece that offers a framework to represent, conceptualise and comprehend the world and the nature of life. With 30-odd years in the industry, eminent dancer Rama Vaidyanathan comes across as an affable and a no-nonsense personality. According to Hasmukh Dhirajlal Sankalia, an Indian archaeologist, who specialised in Proto- and Ancient Indian history, this is all "pure speculation". He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, one of his most popular incarnations along with Krishna, Parshurama, and Gautama Buddha. [32], Dasharatha was the king of Kosala, and a part of the solar dynasty of Iksvakus. In some parts of India, Rama's return to Ayodhya and his coronation is the main reason for celebrating Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. This Jaina text credited to Vimalasuri shows no signs of distinction between Digambara-Svetambara (sects of Jainism), and is in a combination of Marathi and Sauraseni languages. CHENNAI: Girija Vaidyanathan, a 1981 batch IAS officer, is the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu government. It was here that the annual Margazhi Kutcheri Season began in Chennai. [18], The Vishnu avatar named Rama is also known by other names. [124], The Ramayana was translated from Sanskrit into old Javanese around 860 CE, while the performance arts culture most likely developed from the oral tradition inspired by the Tamil and Bengali versions of Rama-based dance and plays. [90], The Yoga Vasistha text consists of six books. He states in his memoir that the statue stands in the capital of Kosala then called Shravasti, midst ruins of a large monastery. [72][74][84] According to Kapoor, Rama's life story in the Ramacharitamanasa combines mythology, philosophy, and religious beliefs into a story of life, a code of ethics, a treatise on universal human values. [6], Rama was born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in Ayodhya, the ruler of the Kingdom of Kosala. [38] During the exile, Rama meets one of his devotee, Shabari who happened to love him so much that when Rama asked something to eat she offered her ber, a fruit. [9] His life stories, states Goldman, have inspired "painting, film, sculpture, puppet shows, shadow plays, novels, poems, TV serials and plays". KP Yasodha, Smt Rama Vaidyanathan, Smt. It mentions that Ayodhya was not the capital in the time of Rama's son named Kusha, but that he later returned to it and made it the capital again. [37][42], The return of Rama to Ayodhya is celebrated with his coronation. Second, he emphasises through what he says and what he does a union of "self-consciousness and action" to create an "ethics of character". Saroja was born in Bellary, Karnataka in 1937 in a literal family. [110][115][116] In Ayodhya, many take a dip in the sacred river Sarayu and then visit the Rama temple. It illustrates dharma and dharmic living through model characters. [147] Traditional scholarship holds that his disciples included later Bhakti movement poet-saints such as Kabir, Ravidas, Bhagat Pipa and others. Like major epics and religious stories around the world, it has been of vital relevance because it "tells the culture what it is". By the time she was three, Dakshina Vaidyanathan Baghel had decided that she wanted to be a dancer. [137][note 4] The 2nd-century BCE stone relief carvings on Bharhut stupa, as told in the Dasaratha-Jataka, is the earliest known non-textual evidence of Rama story being prevalent in ancient India. They travel south, meet Sugriva, marshall an army of monkeys, and attract dedicated commanders such as Hanuman who is a minister of Sugriva. In some instances, Hanuman is also included either near them or in the temple premises. 9) - Duration: 2:35. Third, Rama's life combines the ethics with the aesthetics of living. Rama also adds, such as in section 4.38 of the Ramayana, that one must also introspect and never neglect what one's proper duties, appropriate responsibilities, true interests, and legitimate pleasures are.[36]. [citation needed], Versions of the Ramayana exist in most major Indian languages; examples that elaborate on the life, deeds and divine philosophies of Rama include the epic poem Ramavataram, and the following vernacular versions of Rama's life story:[69], The epic is found across India, in different languages and cultural traditions. Ravana is enraged. Today, she will perform in the city and conclude the three-day-long Bharatanatyam festival "Divinity Series", which has been organised by Bharatanatyam exponent Jyotsana Shourie along with husband Deepak Shourie. [127][128] Thai kings, continuing into the contemporary era, have been called Rama, a name inspired by Rama of Ramakien – the local version of Sanskrit Ramayana, according to Constance Jones and James Ryan. The cycle of violence escalated, ultimately reaching demon king Ravana, who was the brother of Shurpanakha. Neelam Upadhyaya is the talented film actress who appears mainly in Tamil and Telugu film industry, she has started her acting career with the Telugu film called Mr.7 and later on acted in many films in the industry. Ravana was killed due to his own ego that he is superior to every other beings. [145][146] This Rama-inspired movement has championed social reforms, accepting members without discriminating anyone by gender, class, caste or religion since the time of Ramananda who accepted Muslims wishing to leave Islam. [134], The Dasaratha-Jataka (Tale no. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | About Us | Advertise | Login | Contact Us Through death, he joins her in afterlife. Malini Nair hailing from Kerala is trained in the kalamandalam style of Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattom.Her Guru Kalamandalam Padma Sasikumar is the artistic director of "Natyalaya" located in Trivandrum,Kerala.With an engineering background Malini Nair finds dancing and choreographing fulfilling to her life.In 2008 January, she established "Sowparnika Dance Academy" and since then she … The kingdom of Kosala is also mentioned in Buddhist and Jaina texts, as one of the sixteen Maha janapadas of ancient India, and as an important center of pilgrimage for Jains and Buddhists. A superior being does not render evil for evil, The Music Academy. In some Advaita Vedanta inspired texts, Rama connotes the metaphysical concept of Supreme Brahman who is the eternally blissful spiritual Self (Atman, soul) in whom yogis delight nondualistically. Her mother, Kanakam Dharmarajan was a writer of detective fiction in Tamil. In Brockington's view, "based on the language, style and content of the work, a date of roughly the fifth century BCE is the most reasonable estimate".[62]. [citation needed], Upon Rama's accession as king, rumours emerge that Sita may have gone willingly when she was with Ravana; Sita protests that her capture was forced. Janabai believed in the form while Lalded believed in the formless. Other than the celebration of Rama's life with dance and music, Hindu temples built in southeast Asia such as the Prambanan near Yogyakarta (Java), and at the Panataran near Blitar (East Java), show extensive reliefs depicting Rama's life. Rama and Sita live happily together in Ayodhya, have twin sons named Luv and Kush, in the Ramayana and other major texts. [59], The composition of Rama's epic story, the Ramayana, in its current form is usually dated between 7th and 4th century BCE. Dasharatha remembers and agrees to do so. Rama Vaidyanathan trained under the legendary Yamini Krishnamurthy and Guru Saroja vaidyanathan. All Rights Reserved. His siblings included Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. [49][50] The versions vary by region reflecting local preoccupations and histories, and these cannot be called "divergences or different tellings" from the "real" version, rather all the versions of Rama story are real and true in their own meanings to the local cultural tradition, according to scholars such as Richman and Ramanujan. Travel Guide | Colleges | Schools | Members | PIN Codes | This text is notable because the poetry in the text is exquisite and called a Mahakavya in the Indian tradition, and has attracted many scholarly commentaries. [142], Rama is a revered Vaishanava deity, one who is worshipped privately at home or in temples. When her husband was transferred to Delhi in 1972, she also reached capital city where she started an institution, Ganesh Natyalaya in 1974. [7] Of all their travails, the most notable is the kidnapping of Sita by demon-king Ravana, followed by the determined and epic efforts of Rama and Lakshmana to gain her freedom and destroy the evil Ravana against great odds. [18] The word also appears in ancient Upanishads and Aranyakas layer of Vedic literature, as well as music and other post-Vedic literature, but in qualifying context of something or someone who is "charming, beautiful, lovely" or "darkness, night". It inspires the audience to view their own lives from a spiritual plane, encouraging the virtuous to keep going, and comforting those oppressed with a healing balm. A student of Yamini Krisnamurthy and her own mother-in-law, Saroja Vaidyanathan, both widely acclaimed dancers, Rama is an accomplished choreographer credited with the introduction of … Shoorpanakha was devastated and ran away to the forests India from Lanka. [20], Rama as a first name appears in the Vedic literature, associated with two patronymic names – Margaveya and Aupatasvini – representing different individuals. [66], Rama's life and comments emphasise that one must pursue and live life fully, that all three life aims are equally important: virtue (dharma), desires (kama), and legitimate acquisition of wealth (artha). Awards and honours. Dec 26, 2019 - Explore Kao Lee Yang's board "Dancespirations" on Pinterest. [63], Rama iconography shares elements of Vishnu avatars, but has several distinctive elements. ‘We are adjusting to a new normal where faces are concealed by masks, but it’s forcing us to look into one another’s eyes—sometimes filled … Continue reading "Eye to Eye" [54] Padmapurana mentions Rama as a contemporary of Munisuvrata, 20th tirthankara of Jainism. Rama Vaidyanathan performs during her Bharathanatyam performance as part of the Soorya Festival held at Co-bank tower in Thiruvananthapuram. Rama Vaidyanathan celebrates Bharatanatyam. [97], Another historically and chronologically important text is Raghuvamsa authored by Kalidasa. One day, a demoness called Shurpanakha saw Rama, became enamored of him, and tried to seduce him. V. … [71], Adhyatma Ramayana is a late medieval Sanskrit text extolling the spiritualism in the story of Ramayana. [99][100][101], The chapter 4 of Vishnu Purana, chapter 112 of Padma Purana, chapter 143 of Garuda Purana and chapters 5 through 11 of Agni Purana also summarise the life story of Rama. sfn error: multiple targets (4×): CITEREFJames_G._Lochtefeld2002 (. She gave up her career soon after marriage as she received bad response from public. At the end of this Dasaratha-Jataka discourse, the Buddhist text declares that the Buddha in his prior rebirth was Rama: The Master having ended this discourse, declared the Truths, and identified the Birth (...): 'At that time, the king Suddhodana was king Dasaratha, Mahamaya was the mother, Rahula's mother was Sita, Ananda was Bharata, and I myself was Rama-Pandita. 0 0 1 ... Rama Vaidyanathan is one of India's leading classical dancers. (Maximum 4000 characters), Type all the shown characters Her son Bharata, and other family members become upset at her demand. [149][150] The temple remains important to Rama devotees in the contemporary times, with devotees and monks gathering there on dates such as Rama Navami. Saroja was married to an IAS officer, Vaidyanathan. [80][81][76] The popular text is notable for synthesising the epic story in a Bhakti movement framework, wherein the original legends and ideas morph in an expression of spiritual bhakti (devotional love) for a personal god. Now, Two Cousins, Nalini And Girija, Head The Bureaucracy Of Kerala And Tamil Nadu The two officers belong to the 1981 batch of IAS. [109] The community organises charitable events and volunteer meals. The legends found about Rama, state Mallory and Adams, have "many of the elements found in the later Welsh tales such as. [18][19] The word is sometimes used as a suffix in different Indian languages and religions, such as Pali in Buddhist texts, where -rama adds the sense of "pleasing to the mind, lovely" to the composite word. [48], Rama's legends vary significantly by the region and across manuscripts. [126], In the 14th century, the Ayutthaya Kingdom and its capital Ayuttaya was named after the Hindu holy city of Ayodhya, with the official religion of the state being Theravada Buddhism. [18] The word Rama appears in ancient literature in reverential terms for three individuals:[18], The name Rama appears repeatedly in Hindu texts, for many different scholars and kings in mythical stories. [75] This was also translated by Thunchath Ezhuthachan to Malayalam, which lead the foundation of the language itself. Distortions, Errors, Misrepresentations – Devdutt Pattanaik’s Mahabharata By Abhinav Agarwal Rathayatras, the chariot processions, also known as Shobha yatras of Rama, Sita, his brother Lakshmana and Hanuman, are taken out at several places. In this season of … The ancient sage Valmiki used these morphemes in his Ramayana similes as in sections 3.27, 3.59, 3.73, 5.19 and 29.28. [131][132] Rama, Lakshmana and evil Ravana are the eighth triad, with Rama being the reborn Baladeva, and Lakshmana as the reborn Vasudeva. In another context as found in other Vedic texts, the word means "pleasing, delightful, charming, beautiful, lovely". The festival is a part of the spring Navratri, and falls on the ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra month in the traditional Hindu calendar. The festival is an occasion for moral reflection for many Hindus. [25][note 1], This summary is a traditional legendary account, based on literary details from the Ramayana and other historic mythology-containing texts of Buddhism and Jainism. [40] Meanwhile, Ravana harasses Sita to be his wife, queen or goddess. —Ramayana 6.115, Valmiki(Abridged, Translator: Roderick Hindery)[66], As a person, Rama personifies the characteristics of an ideal person (purushottama). Rama Vaidyanathan and Company Friday October 13th 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center BUY TICKETS. [46] He had within him all the desirable virtues that any individual would seek to aspire, and he fulfils all his moral obligations. [15] The "staging of the Ramayana based on the Ramacharitmanas" was inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity. Rama, along with his younger brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, exiled to the forest. (Photo: T Mallikarjun) A magical night of … The region has numerous Rama temples and is an important Vaishnava pilgrimage site. Padma Shri in 2002 and the play follows Ramayana or more commonly the Ramcharitmanas she Carnatic! Different spellings such as Lakkhana for Lakshmana and wife Sita becomes a Jaina monk then successfully attains followed! ) provides a version of the solar dynasty of Iksvakus and human creative power Muthukumaran of! Vaidyanathan, a text historically popular in the Jain version, Lakshmana ( Vasudeva ) is the central of... 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