Sri-Rama navami commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his preperous and righteous reign. Ram Rajya (the reign of Rama) has become synonymous with a period of peace and prosperity. The festival Rama-navami occurs in the month of March, at the beginning of summer when the sun has started moving nearer to the northern hemisphere. Celebrations begin with a prayer to the Sun early in the morning. The Sun is considered to be the progenitor of Rama's dynasty which is called the Sun dynasty. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. The hour of the lord's birth is that when the sun is overhead and is at its maximum brilliance. Seeta-Rama wedding is the main event celebrated today. Every year, Kalyanam or a complete ritualistic marriage is performed to this ideal couple – Rama and Sita in all Shri Rama Temples, out of which Bhadrachalam Kalyanotsavam is mentionable.
Greatness of Rama Nama:
The only name that is considered as “Taraka Mantra” is “Rama Nama”. This name has the power to help man cross the ocean of Samsara. It is next to the pranava naada – Om. Rishi Manu shows that the Rama Nama has links to all the other mantras that ever exist. In Syavana Smriti , Syavana says that the Rama Nama is the essence of all the Vedas, Shastras, Itihasas and Puranas. In the philosophy of the Yoga, 'Ra' is considered the 'Mooladhara' (the point of origin of the power of Kundalini) and 'Ma' is the 'Sahasrara' (the destination).Hence, when the Rama Nama is chanted in the right tone and manner, the serpent power rises and hits the head or the 'kapala' Thus, by merely chanting the Rama Nama, one can become a Yogi. The 'Sthala purana' of Kasi says that the deity Kasi Viswanatha initiates Rama Nama to each and every being at the time of their death, in their right ear. In Vishnu Sahasranamam, Lord Siva asks Parvati to chant the Rama Nama all the time. Such is the power of the mere name of the Lord.
Greatness of Rama Nama:
The only name that is considered as “Taraka Mantra” is “Rama Nama”. This name has the power to help man cross the ocean of Samsara. It is next to the pranava naada – Om. Rishi Manu shows that the Rama Nama has links to all the other mantras that ever exist. In Syavana Smriti , Syavana says that the Rama Nama is the essence of all the Vedas, Shastras, Itihasas and Puranas. In the philosophy of the Yoga, 'Ra' is considered the 'Mooladhara' (the point of origin of the power of Kundalini) and 'Ma' is the 'Sahasrara' (the destination).Hence, when the Rama Nama is chanted in the right tone and manner, the serpent power rises and hits the head or the 'kapala' Thus, by merely chanting the Rama Nama, one can become a Yogi. The 'Sthala purana' of Kasi says that the deity Kasi Viswanatha initiates Rama Nama to each and every being at the time of their death, in their right ear. In Vishnu Sahasranamam, Lord Siva asks Parvati to chant the Rama Nama all the time. Such is the power of the mere name of the Lord.
