Etymology of Lord Rama

As per Monier Monier-Williams, in post-Vedic times, three Ramas were celebrated. In the Vedas, two Ramas are mentioned that is with the patronymics the Aupatasvini and Mārgaveya. On the other hand, In Rigvedic hymn, another Rama is mentioned with the patronymic Jāmadagnya is the supposed author. 1. Rāmachandra is the son of Dasharatha who belongs […]

Indian Literary Sources related to Lord Rama

Lord Sri Rama

The popular epic Ramayana composed by the Rishi Valmiki is regarded as the main source of the life and journey of Lord Rama. He is mentioned as Vishnu’s seventh avatar in the Vishnu Purana, in the Bhagavata Purana, adhyayas 10 & 11 and ninth skandha. The story of the Ramayana is added with the slaying […]