Sri Rama's ideal is still relevant to be followed

Madikeri, Mar. 29: The ideal of the noble man Sri Rama is still relevant to be followed, said Bodha Swaroopananda Maharaj, president of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Halasuru, Bangalore.

He was speaking at a program held at Kodandarama Temple in Mallikarjuna Nagar on the occasion of Ram Navami.

From his childhood to the time of his reign in Ayodhya, his character, conduct and religious observance were strong and exemplary for all. In order to fulfill his father's vow, he gave up the royal throne and went into exile. Rama did not blame his stepmother who had forced him into the forest. When his son Bharata came to the forest and requested him to rule, he refused and allowed Bharata to rule. Impressed by this generous attitude of his elder brother, Bharata took his shoes and placed them on the throne and ruled for some time. When his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita followed Rama into exile, he yielded to their love and agreed. He also gave ample opportunity to his enemies like Marica, Ravana, Kumbhakarna etc. to correct their mistakes in the beginning. He killed them only when they ignored it and continued in their wrongdoing. Swamiji said that due to this, Rama became a Sthitapragya.

Knowing that he had atoned for his sins by killing Vali, who was on the path of injustice, Vali, before dying, handed over his son Angada to Rama and requested him to protect him, which is a testament to the character of Rama without enmity. In the kingdom of Rama, he was a generous person who listened to the problems of every common citizen and found solutions without the arrogance of being a king. Although his father had many wives, he did not object to it.

 Rama, who respected his parents, was the only one who was a monogamous man. Thus, Rama, along with the attractiveness of his physical beauty, was a good man with innumerable qualities through his gentle nature and conduct, and was the benefactor of all. Thus, without compromising against injustice and unrighteousness, he defeated the unrighteous through his bravery and courage and became famous as a protector of the people by protecting religion. Rama is remembered even today and forever, said Bodhaswaroopananda Maharaj.

Swami Parahithananda Maharaj of Ponnampet Ramakrishna Sharadashram spoke, and said, May God be in our hearts. May we have faith in God. We should have immense faith. The name of Rama is the path to liberation.

On the stage, Somanathanandapuri Swamiji and G. Rajendra welcomed the guests on behalf of the Ramotsava Committee. Committee President K.M. Ganesh, Nanju Ada, Gopinath, Thimmaiah, Paramesh, Vinod Kumar and Manjunath presented offerings and mementos to the guests.

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