Celebrating the birth of Sri
Rama ~ Sree Rama Navami 2025
* அங்கணெடு
மதிள்புடைசூழ் அயோத்தியென்னும் அணிநகரத்து
உலகு
அனைத்தும் விளக்கும் சோதி*
Today is Sree Rama
Navami, the birth day of Bhagwan Sree Ramachandra Murthi. Rāmāyaṇa is the first poem (Ādi
Kāvya) in the world, composed eons ago, adapted by people speaking
multiple languages. It is handed down from generation to generation orally and
through written versions on palm leaves. Bhagawān, Ṛishi and self-realized
Vālmeeki, gave us the entire life-story of Rāma, in
enchanting narrative.
The Ghaghara River, also known as the Karnali River in Nepal,
Mapcha Tsangpo in Tibet, and as the _________
River in the lower Ghaghara of India's Awadh, is a perennial
trans-boundary river that originates in the northern slopes of the Himalayas in
the Tibetan Plateau, cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sharda
River at Brahmaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghara River, a major
left-bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 km (315 mi), it is the
longest river in Nepal. The total length of the Ghaghara up to its confluence
with the Ganges at Revelganj in Bihar is 1,080 km (670 mi). It is the largest tributary of the Ganges by
volume and the second largest by length after Yamuna. Do you know this river ?
This earth, in all its entirety and fullness has been under the
care of many successful kings starting from Prajāpati. This glorious ithihasa
purana known as Rāmāyaṇa
emerged from the descendants of the dynasty of great king Ikshwāku. The
mighty King Dasaratha conducted yagna for begetting progeny. Six seasons
after completion of the Yajña, on the twelfth month after completion, on
the ninth day of the Caitra month, when the five planets were in high position,
as the Moon and Bṛihaspati
were rising along with the star (Punarvasu) that was presided over by Aditi in
the Karkātaka Lagna, Kousalyā gave birth to a son by name Rāma, who would
enhance the stature and reputation of the Ikshwāku dynasty, with auspicious
features, boding splendid fortunes, endowed with half as many aspects,
qualities and powers of Emperuman Sriman Narayana.
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Thiruvallikkeni Sri Ramar
பண்ணையும் ஆயமும், திரளும்
பாங்கரும்,
கண் அகன் திருநகர் களிப்புக்
கைம்மிகுந்து,
எண்ணெயும், களபமும், இழுதும்,
நானமும்,
சுண்ணமும், தூவினார் - வீதிதோறுமே.
நற்பண்புகள் அனைத்துக்கும் சிகரம் ஸ்ரீராமபிரான். அற்புதமான
நகரம் திரு அயோத்தி. தசரத சக்ரவர்த்திக்கு இக்ஷ்வாகு குலத்தனமாம் இராமனும்
இலக்குவண பரத சத்ருக்கணனும் பிறந்த செய்தியை அரசவை காவலர்கள் யானைமீதேறி
முரசறைந்து அறிவித்தனர். மக்கள் அளக்கமுடியாத இன்பம் கொண்டனர்.
जगुः
कलं च गन्धर्वा ननृतुश्चाप्सरोगणाः ।
देवदुन्दुभयो नेदुः पुष्पवृष्टिश्च खाच्च्युता ।
उत्सवश्च महानासीत् अयोध्यायां जनाकुलः ।
रथ्याश्च जनसम्बाधा नटनर्तकसङ्कुलाः ।
गायनैश्च विराविण्यो वादनैश्च तथाऽपरैः ॥
Sage Valmiki in his Ramakavya describes the moment of birth as
: at that moment, Gandharvas sang melodiously, Apsaras danced with
joy, celestial drums were sounded, flowers showered from the sky. Ayōdhyā
became festive with people moving all around. Major pathways were clogged with
boisterous crowds entertained by singers, musicians, dancers, actors and the
like. After eleven days passed, Vasishṭha performed the naming ceremony for the new borns with delight.
He named the great eldest son as Rāma, the son of Kaikēyee as
Bharata and the sons of Sumitrā as Lakshmaṇa and Ṡatrughna.
All of them learned the Vēdas and became knowledgeable in all subjects. They
were endowed with all the desirable qualities. They learned to share with
everyone and care about everybody. Those tigers among men were earnestly
and equally interested in the study of Vēdas and in learning the skill of
archery and in seeking and following the guidance of their parents.
பெண்கள் கூட்டத்திலும், ஆண்கள் கூட்டத்திலும் இடமகன்ற
அந்த அழகிய அயோத்தி மாநகரத்திலே, களிப்பு உவகை உற்று, மகிழ்ச்சி மேலிட்டு
- ; எண்ணெயும் கலவைச் சாந்து, வெண்ணெய் புனுகு வகைகளையும்; பரிமளப்
பொடி வகைகளையும்; மக்கள் ஆனந்தத்தில் ஒவ்வொரு வீதியிலும் தூவினார்கள். இராஜ்யத்துக்கு
அழகு வாரிசுகள் பிறந்த மகிழ்ச்சியால் வீதிதோறும்
மக்கள் மகிழ்ச்சியைக் கொண்டாடினர். ‘’எண்ணெய் சுண்ணம் எதிரெதிர்
தூவிட’’ என பெரியாழ்வார் இதனை விவரிக்கிறார். .
Today (6th Apr 2025) is the holy day of
Sree Rama Navami – the day on which Lord Sri Ramachandramurthy, the
supreme avatar of Maryada Purush was born in the blessed land of
Ayodhya. Lord Rama descended on earth for the purpose of upholding
righteousness and rewarding virtue.
Mentioned in the 2nd para – the Ghaghara River, also known as the Karnali
River is River Sarayu !!
largest tributary of the Ganges by volume and
the second largest by length after Yamuna.
Lower Ghaghara is popularly known as Sarayu in India, especially while
it flows through the city of Ayodhya. Ayodhya,
the birthplace of Lord Rama, is situated on the banks of the river Sarayu. The Sarayu river symbolizes spiritual merit, purification, and
liberation.
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Awadh, known in British
historical texts as Avadh or Oudh, is a historical region in northern India,
now constituting the northeastern portion of Uttar Pradesh. It is roughly
synonymous with the ancient Kosala region of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain scriptures.
Sadly over the centuries, Islamic dynastics pillaged and ransacked this holy
place and ruled in these places with Faizabad serving as capital for some
time. Later, the capital was relocated to Lucknow,
which is now the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The British conquered Awadh in 1856,
infuriated Indians and was recognised as a factor causing the Indian Rebellion
(1857-58), the biggest Indian uprising against British rule. The word Awadh is inherited from the Sanskrit
word Ayodhya meaning "not to be warred against, irresistible”
After centuries of dispute and court cases – now stands a very
majestic temple at the very place where Sree Ramapiran was born – the Rama
Janmabhoomi. There
is only one by name Sri Rama, born in the lineage of Ikshwaku. He is
totally balanced, one in complete control of His words, thoughts and deeds; a
man of great valour ~ a person of steadfast character and radiant countenance
– Lord Sree Rama
The Greatest of Ithihasa purana ‘Sri Ramayanam’ is the
undiluted history of the Greatest Person who descended on this Universe, on the
banks of river Sarayu, in a prosperous country called ‘Koshala’. In the
immortal Ramayana, there are learning of life ….. For the Universe, Sri Rama
and Sita are the Ideal persons. Sri Rama is all pervading principle of
Truth, character, steadfastness, sincerity, valour, skill, correctness, just,
compassionate, righteous and more.
On the day of Sri Rama Navami, there will the purappadu of Sri
Rama in Hanumantha vahanam later in the evening. Mere
chanting of His name [Sri Rama Namam] will bring us all good things and
prosperity.
श्री राम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥
Meditate again
and again the divine name of Rama - mind gets absorbed in the divine
consciousness of Rama, it is transcendental and is capable of relieving all
evils, giving us all prosperity.
Sree Ram Navami 2025 holds special meaning for millions of
devotees across the globe. This year, the festival not only marks the birth of
Lord Rama, but it also comes at a time when the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya
nears its completion—an event long awaited and deeply symbolic for many. With
the temple’s stunning architecture almost ready, the celebrations are expected
to be more heartfelt, grand, and spiritually enriching than ever before. Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the bright half
(Shukla Paksha) of the Chaitra month, and in North India, the auspicious time for worship, known as the
Madhyahna Muhurat, is expected between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM IST. However, timings can differ based on geographical location,
and the sampradhayam. What makes this year even more historic is
the recent installation of the majestic Shikhar (pinnacle) at the Ram Temple in
Ayodhya. A special consecration ceremony was held on April 3, 2025, to honor
the main spire and six others within the temple complex. This moment marks a
major milestone in a dream that’s been cherished for generations. Naturally,
Ayodhya is expected to see record pilgrim turnout and vibrant, large-scale
celebrations this Ram Navami.
Devotees celebrate Ram Navami through fasting, prayers, and
devotional singing. Many choose fasting until the midday puja, offering flowers,
fruits, and sweets to Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman.
Recitations from the Ramayana ithihasa, Divyaprabandha pasuram, slogas, aarti,
and the sharing of prasad are integral parts of the rituals. Across towns and
cities, processions known as Shobha Yatras and dramatic performances of Ram
Leela bring communities together in joyful devotion.
Uthsavam for the Maryada Purush ~ Emperor of Kosala Kingdom is
now on at Thiruvallikkeni and other divyadesams. Today evening
there would be grand Hanumantha vahana purappadu.
~adiyen Srinivasadhasan.
Mamandur Veeravalli Srinivasan Sampathkumar
6.4.2025
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