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. Valmiki in Ramayana describes Rama as a charming, well built person of a dark complexion (varnam shyaamam) and long arms (Aajana bahu, meaning a person who's middle finger reaches beyond their knee). Ravana was killed due to his own ego that he is superior to every other beings. [86][119], The Ramlila festivities were declared by UNESCO as one of the "Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity" in 2008. [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. [9] His life stories, states Goldman, have inspired "painting, film, sculpture, puppet shows, shadow plays, novels, poems, TV serials and plays". In most temples, the iconography of Rama is accompanied by that of his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. 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]. 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. [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. He states in his memoir that the statue stands in the capital of Kosala then called Shravasti, midst ruins of a large monastery. It is called Rama pattabhisheka, and his rule itself as Rama rajya described to be a just and fair rule. Along with her performances on stage, she has appeared in south indian films such as Bommalattam (2008), Ananda Thandavam (2009) , Bhajarangi (2013), … 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. [51][54], The variation and inconsistencies are not limited to the texts found in the Hinduism traditions. 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. Such was the level of her devotion. [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. © 2009-2020 veethi.com. 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. [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. The cycle of violence escalated, ultimately reaching demon king Ravana, who was the brother of Shurpanakha. I will gather few points from Valmiki Ramayan to validate the fact. [64] The most recommended icon for him is that he be shown standing in tribhanga pose (thrice bent "S" shape). [71], Adhyatma Ramayana is a late medieval Sanskrit text extolling the spiritualism in the story of Ramayana. [110][115][116] In Ayodhya, many take a dip in the sacred river Sarayu and then visit the Rama temple. [76][82][note 3], Tulsidas was inspired by Adhyatma Ramayana, where Rama and other characters of the Valmiki Ramayana along with their attributes (saguna narrative) were transposed into spiritual terms and abstract rendering of an Atma (soul, self, Brahman) without attributes (nirguna reality). [48], Rama's legends vary significantly by the region and across manuscripts. 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. Feminist literature and collaboration with scriptwriters who are experts has inspired many of … A third individual named Rama Jamadagnya is the purported author of hymn 10.110 of the Rigveda in the Hindu tradition. This coincides with one of the four Navratri on the Hindu calendar, in the spring season, namely the Vasantha Navratri. (Maximum 4000 characters), Type all the shown characters Tamil Nadu: Girija Vaidyanathan replaces Rama Mohana Rao as Chief Secretary 2. The primary source of the life of Rama is the Sanskrit epic Ramayana composed by Rishi Valmiki. Her mother, Kanakam Dharmarajan was a writer of detective fiction in Tamil. [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". 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. [9][10][11] His ancient legends have attracted bhasya (commentaries) and extensive secondary literature and inspired performance arts. [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. CHENNAI: Girija Vaidyanathan, a 1981 batch IAS officer, is the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu government. 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. Her son Bharata, and other family members become upset at her demand. According to Paula Richman, there are hundreds of versions of "the story of Rama in India, southeast Asia and beyond". She studied Carnatic music under Professor P. Sambamoorthy at Madras University. 461), but with slightly different spellings such as Lakkhana for Lakshmana and Rama-pandita for Rama. [94] The text, states David Gordon White, served as a reference on Yoga for medieval era Advaita Vedanta scholars. The Buddha idol of Kosala is important in the Theravada Buddhism tradition, and one that is described by the 7th-century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzhang. 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. Surendranath Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 2, Cambridge University Press. One day, a demoness called Shurpanakha saw Rama, became enamored of him, and tried to seduce him. [109] The community organises charitable events and volunteer meals. ", and then provides a spectrum of views within the framework of Indian beliefs such as on karma and dharma. She does, and passes the test. [68] The story of Rama and people in his life raises questions such as "is it appropriate to use evil to respond to evil? is full of glory, square-built and of well proportioned limbs, and is endowed with a dark-brown complexion. [133], Jain texts tell a very different version of the Rama legend than the Hindu texts such as by Valmiki. Lakshmana, the younger brother protective of his family, in turn retaliated by cutting off the nose and ears of Shurpanakha. The festival, which began on Friday, also saw performances by Bharatanatyam dancers Rama Vaidyanathan and Meenakshi Srinivasan. In another context as found in other Vedic texts, the word means "pleasing, delightful, charming, beautiful, lovely". [3][4][5] In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being. [1], The Ramayana mentions an archery contest organised by King Janaka, where Sita and Rama meet. [64], Rama's life story is imbued with symbolism. Rama Vaidyanathan and Company Friday October 13th 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center BUY TICKETS. —Ramayana 6.115, Valmiki(Abridged, Translator: Roderick Hindery)[66], As a person, Rama personifies the characteristics of an ideal person (purushottama). Rama Vaidyanathan performs along with others during the Gudi Samabaralu event held at the Dharmapuri temple in Hyderabad. [31] Rama and Sita legend is mentioned in the Jataka tales of Buddhism, as Dasaratha-Jataka (Tale no. [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. 6th December 7292 B.C.(Vartak,P.V. Rama Vaidyanathan celebrates Bharatanatyam. STD Codes | IFSC Codes | Jobs in India | India Events | India Complaints | FAQ's | Ramlila is particularly notable in historically important Hindu cities of Ayodhya, Varanasi, Vrindavan, Almora, Satna and Madhubani – cities in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. 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. the ornament of virtuous persons is their conduct. [151], Important Rama temples include:[citation needed], This article is about the Hindu god Rama, Râm, Ramachandra. Some Vaishnava Hindus visit a temple, others pray within their home, and some participate in a bhajan or kirtan with music as a part of puja and aarti. [103], Rama's story has had a major socio-cultural and inspirational influence across South Asia and Southeast Asia.[9][104]. According to Sheldon Pollock, the figure of Rama incorporates more ancient "morphemes of Indian myths", such as the mythical legends of Bali and Namuci. [91] The first book presents Rama's frustration with the nature of life, human suffering and disdain for the world. 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. Dakshina Vaidyanathan is a third generation Bharatanatyam dancer. [140][141], In Assam, Boro people call themselves Ramsa, which means Children of Ram. Her mother, Kanakam Dharmarajan was a writer of detective fiction in Tamil. [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. [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. [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. [117] It is observed through thousands[13] of Rama-related performance arts and dance events, that are staged during the festival of Navratri in India. [105], Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama. Rama wins the contest, whereby Janaka agrees to the marriage of Sita and Rama. Here is the list of top Sabhas in Chennai and their schedules to serve as your guide to go sabha-hopping this Margazhi season:. For example, like other Hindu poet-saints of the Bhakti movement before the 16th century, Tulsidas in. 461) provides a version of the Rama story. [97], Another historically and chronologically important text is Raghuvamsa authored by Kalidasa. Ravana is killed by Rama 15th November 7292 B.C.Rama returns to Ayodhya. Both her parents were writers. These features suggest that this text has ancient roots. This idea is explained as cyclically reborn triads in its Puranas, called the Baladeva[disambiguation needed], Vasudeva and evil Prati-vasudeva. His education included the Vedas, the Vedangas as well as the martial arts. A noble soul will ever exercise compassion [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. [40] Meanwhile, Ravana harasses Sita to be his wife, queen or goddess. Saroja was conferred the Padma Shri in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2013 by the Government of India. Their struggles now reach new heights. She has also authored many books including The Classical Dances of India, Bharatanatyam – An In-Depth Study, Carnataka Sangeetham, and The Science of Bharatanatyam. Ravana kidnapping Sita while Jatayu on the left tried to help her. 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. Use at your own risk. The latest Tamil anthology that was released on OTT platform Netflix was Paava Kadhaigal. 9) - Duration: 2:35. The Music Academy. [1] Sita introduces Rama's brothers to her sister and her two cousins, and they all get married. (...) ‘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" A Portal from Galaxy Infomedia LLC. Rama ultimately reaches Lanka, fights in a war that has many ups and downs, but ultimately Rama prevails, kills Ravana and forces of evil, and rescues his wife Sita. [27], Rama was born on the ninth day of the lunar month Chaitra (March–April), a day celebrated across India as Ram Navami. The region has numerous Rama temples and is an important Vaishnava pilgrimage site. In the order, she will be 45th Chief Secretary of the State. He married Sita. She is also known as a guru and wonderful choreographer. [51][52] For example, when demoness Shurpanakha disguises as a woman to seduce Rama, then stalks and harasses Rama's wife Sita after Rama refuses her, Lakshmana is faced with the question of appropriate ethical response. Rama is considered a maryada purushottama or the best of upholders of Dharma. 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. [118] After the enactment of the legendary war between Good and Evil, the Ramlila celebrations climax in the Dussehra (Dasara, Vijayadashami) night festivities where the giant grotesque effigies of Evil such as of demon Ravana are burnt, typically with fireworks. [22], Additional names of Rama include Ramavijaya (Javanese), Phreah Ream (Khmer), Phra Ram (Lao and Thai), Megat Seri Rama (Malay), Raja Bantugan (Maranao), Ramudu (Telugu), Ramar (Tamil). Though born in a royal family, their life is described in the Hindu texts as one challenged by unexpected changes such as an exile into impoverished and difficult circumstances, ethical questions and moral dilemmas. Even though she’s from Delhi, Rama calls Chennai her home. Later she studied Bharatnatyam under Kattumannar Muthukumaran Pillai of Thanjavur. Saroja Vaidyanathan is an exponent of Bharatnatyam, a traditional art form of Tamil Nadu. His mother's name Kaushalya literally implies that she was from Kosala. They return to Ayodhya. Ravana's sister Suparnakha attempts to seduce Rama and cheat on Sita. He is the central figure of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a text historically popular in the South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. 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 … [63], Rama iconography shares elements of Vishnu avatars, but has several distinctive elements. For example, King Chulalongkorn (1853-1910) is also known as Rama V, while King Vajiralongkorn who succeeded to the throne in 2016 is called Rama X. He is called Ramachandra (beautiful, lovely moon[19]), or Dasarathi (son of Dasaratha), or Raghava (descendant of Raghu, solar dynasty in Hindu cosmology). 2:35. She is considered as one of the best interpreters of the ancient art form of Bharata Natyam. Rama Vaidyanathan trained under the legendary Yamini Krishnamurthy and Guru Saroja vaidyanathan. Ever since the film was released on Friday, it has been receiving positive reviews from the … Travel Guide | Colleges | Schools | Members | PIN Codes | 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. [1] The extant manuscripts of the text describes their education and training as young princes, but this is brief. [60][61] According to John Brockington, a professor of Sanskrit at Oxford known for his publications on the Ramayana, the original text was likely composed and transmitted orally in more ancient times, and modern scholars have suggested various centuries in the 1st millennium BCE. [29][30] The Jain versions of the Ramayana, such as the Paumacariya (literally deeds of Padma) by Vimalasuri, also mention the details of the early life of Rama. 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