Ramayan origin and meaning

Ramayan origin and meaning

A. The word Ramayan has been derived from two words ram and ayan . Ram ramayate means to remain engrossed in one's target. It is with reference to remaining engrossed in Bliss which is derived from spiritual practice. Ayan means the seven regions (saptalokas). The Ramayan preaches how to attain the Final Liberation (Moksha) crossing the seven regions, remaining engrossed in spiritual practice, that is in Bliss.

B. 'In the quote "Samasya ayanam Ramayanam" "ayan" means speed, the path or to go. "Ramayan" is thus that which leads one to The Supreme Lord, Shrirama, inspires or enthuses one or rather endows one with the speed to reach The Lord or shows one the real path in life. It also means that, that which includes the main story of the destruction of the unrighteous Ravan by the righteous Rama is the "Ramayan". Ayan also means shelter. Rama's existence itself is the Ramayan.'

Origin and meaning of Some Names of Rama

1-Rama

This Name was prevalent even before the birth of Rama. as per privious post of Understandin ramayana part-4😃

2-Ramachandra

Rama's original Name is only 'Rama'. He is a descendant of the sun dynasty (suryavanshi). Inspite of being born at twelve noon He was not named with names such as Rambhanu which incorporate a name of the sun. Later from the incident in which as a child He obstinately cried to have the moon (chandra), He was probably named Ramachandra.

Read this story in detail by akhl😃😛 aka avinash

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https://india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1104554

3- Shrirama

When Rama returned with Sita after His victory at Lanka He was called Shrirama. 'Shri' is an adjective used for The Lord. When Rama revealed that He was an incarnation of God, everyone started calling Him Shrirama. In the Valmiki Ramayan Rama is not referred to as God but is called 'The Supreme Man (narapungav)'. [Hanuman is referred to as 'The supreme monkey (kapipungav)'. However by itself the word pungav means a bullock.😊

Human nature

Rama displays emotions of happiness and unhappiness just like human beings. Hence one feels more attracted to Him than to other deities. For instance, after Sita's abduction, Rama became melancholic. However in such circumstances how the God principle in Rama was intact will be clear from the ensuing conversation between Shiva (Shankar) and Parvati, quoted below.

Parvati: Just see how the one whose Name You chant is grieving for His wife like an average mortal.
Shankar: That grief is namesake. He has to do that as He has assumed a human form.
Parvati: Rama is wandering about embracing the trees. That proves He is really pining for Sita.
Shankar: Why don't You experience whether what I said is true or false, Yourself ? Assume the form of Sita and appear before Him. Then observe His behaviour.

Parvati did as Shankar had said. Seeing Her Rama offered obeisance to Her and said, "I have recognised You. You are the Great Illusion (Adimaya)." With this Parvati was convinced that Rama's bereavement was but a superficial display.

what happened next i hope everyone knows as one of the post explained this story in detail 😊, but I am also so confused as this being sati or Parvati😕, someone please come and explain this 😊. I will post this story if i found the link in this forum if nor then myself😊, as the story i know this being sati not parvati😕

Originally posted by: sam1903

thanks rancho for the info..
i liked shri Ram alot among his all names....😛

Originally posted by: jingjing

wow thanx Rajnish bhaiya...great to know all this :-))

Originally posted by: bharat999

thank you rajnish