On Lord Rama….

The meaning and significance the name “Rama”

The name “Rama” has a unique spiritual significance. “Ra” represents the Paramaathma, “Ma”represents the individual soul and “Aa” brings the two together. The Divine Name thus demonstrates the unifying principle. (SSS VOL XXV P-68)

Rama’s control over senses…

Rama and Lakshmana set out to go round the city. As they were going, it seemed as if they were illuminating every place where they went. Everywhere people looked at them without a wink. Children playing on the streets rushed towards on seeing them and lovingly clasped their hands. “Uncles! Wherefrom have you come! Please visit our homes”, cried all the children. Every one was attached by the brothers. Ladies going on the roads were keen to see the beautiful eyes of the two brothers. They scattered flowers in front of them hoping that Rama would look at them. But, Rama never looked at women. He went on with his head bowed. This was one of the lessons taught by Rama. True devotees calls for control over the senses (the eyes, the ears, speech etc..) Because Rama had control over senses, he could win the hand of Sita (daughter of the Earth). If we wish to control the external world, we have to control our vision. One who has no control over his vision becomes a slave to the world. Such profound lessons can be gathered from illustrious story of Rama. (SS May ’97-p116)

The meaning and significance of the word “Ayodhya”

Valmiki wrote Ramayana while Rama was still reigning over the kingdom. Rama was ruling over Ayodhya at that time. What does Ayodhya signify? It symbolises the place which cannot be penetrated by evil forces and which is invincible. That place is the heart. That is the place where Rama resides.

What is needed today is to make every human heart an Ayodhya. It should be free from any kind of pollution. It should be pure and firm. Then there will be room in it for the story of Rama to enter. (SS May, 97 – p 114)

About the “Rama Principle”

The world is based on three entities. Fire, the Sun and the Moon. No one can deny the existence of these three. “Hethu Krisaanu Bhaanu Himakarathe.” Krisaanu means the Fire principle. Bhaanu refers to the Sun and Himakara refers to the Moon. The combination of these three attracts and sustains all beings in the world. They give pleasure, provoke wonder and also delude men. Because they give pleasure, three are called “Rama”. In the word “Rama”, there are three sounds: Ra, Aa, Ma. “Ra” refers to Agni (Fire). “Aa” refers to the Sun and “Ma” refers to the Moon. The combination of these three entities represents the “Rama Principle”.

About Rama Rajya

Rama Rajya is the rein of morality, of truth and virtues. Rama Rajya means that which engenders happiness. There should be no ill-will towards anybody. No one should be harmed. That is Rama Rajya. When such feelings arise among, Rama Rajya will come into existence of its own accord.

Significance of Rama Rajya in the present scenario

When we speak of establishing Rama Rajya, let not Bharatiyas imagine that it is relevant only to Bharat. The whole world needs the advent of Rama Rajya. What this means is the rulers should have three qualities. They are: Sathpravarthana (Rightesouness), Sadhalochana (good counsel), Sadhguna (good qualities). There should be a combination of all the three. Today good counsel is a rarity. As for good qualities, the less said the better. High souled persons, who represents harmony in thought, word and deed, should fill the seats of power. There should be no place for the wicked who think one thing, speak another thing and act in a different way.