Ramnavami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, who killed the demon king Ravana. Along with the Vaisnavas, who celebrate it with due solemnity, Ramnavami is celebrated all over the the country on India.
Fasting is the norm of the day, and the general belief is that it is a sin not to fast this day. It is also believed that Lord Rama fulfills wishes of all those who fasts and pray to Him on this day. The fast is broken on midnight, generally with fruits and fruit extracts.
Since Lord Rama is an incarnation of God Vishnu, one of the triplets of hindu mythology, the worship typically comprises vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu,and offerings in form of fruits and flowers to Him. The Hindi speaking belt of country organises satsangs - public gatherings to commemorate the festival. Excerpts from Ramcharitamanas, a book on glory, achievements and powers of Rama, are recited. People of all castes and creed gather together to listen to these scriptures, which may continue well past midnight.
Ramnavami encourages equility and universal brotherhood.
Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, is the focus of attention in this festival. A grand fair continues for two days, and rathyatras, carrying manifestations of Ram, his brother Laxman, His wife Sita, and His greatest devotee Mahavir Hanuman, is taken out from almost all Ram temples. Hanuman is known for is undivided attention to Rama, and tales of his devotion form an important part of the celebration.
The date of Ranavami dates back to the pre-christian era, (as Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world), and mention of Ramnavami is found in the Kalika puran. In olden times, when caste system was prevelant, Ramnavami was one of the festivals that the lower castes were allowed to celebrate.
One the five major vratas of Hindu religion, the fast of Ramnavami is taken to be the sole vrata to attain salvation.
Ramanavami celebrates the birth of Rama or Ramachandra. On the ninth day of the first fortnight of Chaitra the birth of Rama is commemorated. The story of Rama was first written by Vaalmeeki in about the 4th century B.C. Rama is supposed to have lived during the 8th or 7th century B.C. The epic known as the Ramayana. In some parts of India, it is a nine-day festival, coinciding with the Vasanta Navaratri.
The public worship starts with morning ablutions, chanting Vedic mantras dedicated to Vishnu, and offering flowers and fruit to the god. People keep a fast throughout the day, breaking it only at midnight with fruit. In some parts of India, especially Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, public gatherings called satsangs are organised to commemorate the birth of Rama. Excerpts from the Ramacharitamanas, extolling the glory of Rama, are recited. People of all castes and creeds participate in these gatherings to listen to the stories and their explanations offered by the learned.
Ramnavami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, who killed the demon king Ravana. Along with the Vaisnavas, who celebrate it with due solemnity, Ramnavami is celebrated all over the the country on India.
Fasting is the norm of the day, and the general belief is that it is a sin not to fast this day. It is also believed that Lord Rama fulfills wishes of all those who fasts and pray to Him on this day. The fast is broken on midnight, generally with fruits and fruit extracts.
Since Lord Rama is an incarnation of God Vishnu, one of the triplets of hindu mythology, the worship typically comprises vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu,and offerings in form of fruits and flowers to Him. The Hindi speaking belt of country organises satsangs - public gatherings to commemorate the festival. Excerpts from Ramcharitamanas, a book on glory, achievements and powers of Rama, are recited. People of all castes and creed gather together to listen to these scriptures, which may continue well past midnight.
Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, is the focus of attention in this festival. A grand fair continues for two days, and rathyatras, carrying manifestations of Ram, his brother Laxman, His wife Sita, and His greatest devotee Mahavir Hanuman, is taken out from almost all Ram temples. Hanuman is known for is undivided attention to Rama, and tales of his devotion form an important part of the celebration.
The date of Ranavami dates back to the pre-christian era, (as Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world), and mention of Ramnavami is found in the Kalika puran. In olden times, when caste system was prevelant, Ramnavami was one of the festivals that the lower castes were allowed to celebrate.
One the five major vratas of Hindu religion, the fast of Ramnavami is taken to be the sole vrata to attain salvation.
I am giving you three maxims that you have to bear in mind: Service, service, service (Seva, seva, seva). Never forget the duty to serve. For this you have to develop love. To develop love, you have to promote the spirit of sacrifice. Service will become meaningful when it manifests the love that issues from sacrifice. Consider service as conducive to your own spiritual development. Be good, do good.
RAM NAVAMI SMS
Ram Navami quotes sms“Naumi Tithi Madhumaas Punita Shukla Paksh Abhijit Nav Preeta
Madhya Divas ati Sheet Na Ghama Pavan Kaal Lok Vishrama”
evening prayer sms
Psalm 4
Evening Prayer 4 Help
O Lord, U are my defender! When I lie down, I go 2 sleep in peace; you alone, O Lord, keep me perfectly safe.
Ram Navami wishes sms
Lets pray sacred mantras, in the praise of eternal savior: "Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram". Wish you be accompanied with auspiciousness & blessings of Ram Navami
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