The power of the Ramayana

Abstract

One of the beautiful explanations that underline the inner significance of the Ramayana is provided by Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The name of Rama has exceptional power. The three syllables (rama) stands for fire, light and tranquility or Agni, Sun and the Moon. By chanting the name of Rama, sins are extinguished, darkness is lifted and emotional turbulence is replaced by and calm.

It is also said that when we chant the name of Rama, we are worshipping both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. This is Ra is taken from Om Namo Narayanaya! (dedicated to Mahavishnu), while Ma is taken from On Nama Shivaya! (dedicated to Lord Shiva). The name Rama therefore suggests non-dualism as the supreme truth: there is no Vishnu without Shiva and no Shiva without Vishnu.

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