Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia - Rama
Rāma or Rama (rāma in IAST, राम (or Sri Rama: श्रीराम) in Devanagari) is the Seventh Avatara of Vishnu. His full na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Rama's Arrow
After Rama weds Sita and the entire royal family and the Ayodhya army begin their journey back, the great rishi Parashurama Bhargava appe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Rama Rajya
Invested as King of Ayodhya and Kosala, Rama begins a 10,000 year reign that is known as Rama Rajya, which is considered to be the time w...   » Read the article

Article - Hare  Rama Dharma: Hare, Rama, Dharma: Hrd Redefined  
Hare, Rama, Dharma or HRD is the driving force of any organisation. Hare drives away your problems, Rama invokes your own radiance and...   » Read the article

Article - Ugadi: Bitter-sweet Pill For Equanimity  
In Karnataka, on the morning of Ugadi, New Year, it is a tradition to eat bevu-bella crushed tender neem leaves and jaggery powder mix...   » Read the article

Article - Rama Nama: Rama Nama Brings Lasting Benefits
Devotion: Rama Nama Brings Lasting Benefits Devotion for the Lord can be likened to the monsoon season. New crops burst forth during the...   » Read the article

Article - Swami Rama Tirtha: Swami Rama Tirtha's View Of Vedanta  
Swami Rama Tirtha rekindled the poetic vision of the Upanishads. His exposition of Vedanta through lectures and talks imparted a trans...   » Read the article

Article - Shri Rama: Prince Of Ayodhya, Prophet Of Peace  
Shri Rama is an avatar of Maha Vishnu . He is the Adi Purush - the Ancient One - who, out of compassion for humankind, descends to ear...   » Read the article

Article - Rama Navami: In Praise Of Rama, Maryada Purusha  
Maryada Purusha , Rama Navami , Rama nama, Rama nama mantra, Rama nama contains the power of all mantras. Just uttering the syllable '...   » Read the article

Article - Rama Sanehis: Hindu Sects And Cults - Rama Sanehis
Rama Sanehis: The founder of this order was Ramcharan who was born in the year 1718 in a village near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The Rama Saneh...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Prayers: Meditation On Sri Rama - A Hindu Prayer
A Meditation On Sri Rama - a Hindu Prayer.   From Hindu Fasts & Festivals by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama Navami: Encyclopedia - Rama Navami
Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of a Hindu lunar year (or Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami). This day is observed as the marriage day o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Rama
Rama: (Sanskrit) Venerated hero of the Ramayana epic, and one of the two most popular incarnations of Vishnu, along with Krishna. His ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aliya Rama Raya: Encyclopedia - Aliya Rama Raya
Rama Raya, popularly known as "Aliya" Rama Raya, was the progenitor of the "Aravidu" dynasty of Vijayanagara Emperors. This dynasty, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharata Ramayana: Encyclopedia - Bharata Ramayana
Bharata (Sanskrit: भरत, IAST Bharata) was the youngest brother of Lord Rama, and the son of Emperor Dasaratha and Kaikeyi of the So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia - Lakshmana
Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण; IAST Lakṣmaṇa) was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero of the epi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia - Hanuman
In Hinduism, Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान, hanumāna) is a vanara who aided Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) in rescuing his wife, Sit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raghuvamsa: Encyclopedia - Raghuvamsa
Raghuvamsa, in Hindu mythology is believed to be a lineage/race of warrior kings tracing its ancestry to Surya. Kalidasa's famous work, R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement: Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement
Bhakti movements are Hindureligious movements in which the main spiritual practice is the fostering of loving devotion to God, called bha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (born December 16, 1917) is a British author and inventor, most famous for his science-fiction novel 2001: A Sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ananda: Encyclopedia - Ananda
Ananda (Ch:阿難) was one of many principal disciples of the Buddha, a devout attendant and was renowned as the Guardian of the Dharma. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subahu: Encyclopedia - Subahu
Subahu, in Hindu mythology was a demon who tried to interrupt Viswamitras yaga. He was slain by Lord Rama. Other related archivesHindu m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Rama
Rama Lakshmi, the “giver of pleasure” to Lord Narayana.   (See also: Rama , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Parapsychology Dictionary On Rama
Rama: An incarnation of God. The story of His earthly life is told in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. In this story, Rama's dearly belo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama, Sri: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Rama, Sri
Rama, Sri: the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu; the hero-king of the epic Ramayana, who was the model of piety, morality as well as ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Rama
Rama:   Rama: an incarnation of God Vishnu preceding Krishna; the principal hero of the Ramayana   (See also: Rama ,Yog...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama (raama)
rama: rama (raama). Joy, delight. See Rama.   (See also: rama , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Rama
Rama: Rama - the seventh incarnation of Vishnu   (See also: Rama , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Rama (-chandra)
Rama (-chandra) An incarnation of the Supreme Lord as a perfect righteous king, born as the son of Dasharatha and Kaushalya. Rama is a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Rama
Rama (Sanskrit). The seventh avatar or incarnation of Vishnu; the eldest son of King Dasaratha, of the Solar Race. His full name is Ra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rama
Rama (Sanskrit) The seventh avatara or incarnation of Vishnu and the eldest son of King Dasaratha of the solar race. Hero of the Ramay...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Rama
rama: seventh avatar of vishnu and hero of the epic The ramayana   (See also: rama , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sanskrit Dictionary On Rama
Rama: The hero of the Ramayana, regarded by the Hindus as a Divine Incarnation.   (See also: Rama , Sanskrit Dictionary, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Rama
Rama: seventh avatar of Vishnu   (See also: Rama , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Rama
Rama: A very popular hero god who is an avatar of Vishnu, whose story is told in one of the most famous in India - The Ramayana. His w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama (raama)
Rama: Rama (Raama). Avatar of the Thretha-yuga. Hero of the Ramayana; killed the wicked Ravana to rescue his wife Sita, who had bee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Rama
Rama: An incarnation of God-the king of ancient Ayodhya in north-central India. His life is recorded in the ancient epic Ramayana. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Sai Baba Dictionary On Rama
Rama: Rama: Source of Bliss. (RRV-Inner Meaning), the Principle which attracts- and endears through that attraction - the disparate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rendezvous With Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rendezvous With Rama - Design And Geography Of Rama
Rama is, in design, similar to an O'Neill habitat, with a large cylindrical interior that rotates to provide approximately one gee of art...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Rama
Rama: (lit., one who is pleasing, delightful) The seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Rama is seen as the embodiment of dharma and is...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-navami: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Rama-navami
Rama-navami - the appearance day of Sri Rama which occurs on the ninth day of the light lunar fortnight of the month of Caitra (March-...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  rama: Sanskrit Dictionary On  rama
 Rama: the seventh incarnation of Vishnu   (See also:  Rama , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-katha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Rama-katha
rama-katha Sacred narrations of the glories of Lord Ramachandra.   (See also: rama-katha , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-navami: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Rama-navami
Rama-navami Lord Ramachandra’s appearance day.   (See also: Rama-navami , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama Tirtha: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Rama Tirtha
Rama Tirtha: One the key spiritual figures in late nineteenth and early twentieth century India. A former university professor of math...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atma-rama: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Atma-rama (aathma-raama)
Atma-rama: Atma-rama (Aathma-raama). Eternal bliss; Rama in the heart.   (See also: Atma-rama , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-chandra: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama-chandra (raama-chandhra)
Rama-chandra: Rama-chandra (Raama-chandhra). Name for Rama.   (See also: Rama-chandra , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sans...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-katha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama-katha (raama-kathaa)
Rama-katha: Rama-katha (Raama-kathaa). Story of Rama.   (See also: Rama-katha , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao: Encyclopedia Ii - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao - Politics
NTR formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982. Promoting a new movie, he was asked a question by a person in the audience who asked "ay...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shatrughna: Encyclopedia Ii - Shatrughna - Rama's Exile
When Rama is exiled, Shatrughna drags Kaikeyi's wicked maid Manthara, who was responsible for poisoning the queen's mind against Rama, an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-rajya: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama-rajya (raama-raajya)
Rama-rajya: Rama-rajya (Raama-raajya). The kingdom of Rama; the ideal ruler.   (See also: Rama-rajya , Hinduism, Hinduism D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharata Ramayana: Encyclopedia Ii - Bharata Ramayana - Exile Of Rama
The Ramayana relates how Kaikeyi tricked the king into promising to put Bharatha on the throne of Ayodhya and banish Rama into exile. Bh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rama-gita: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Rama-gita (raama-geetha)
Rama-Gita: Rama-Gita (Raama-Geetha). Name for the dialogue Yoga-vasishta.   (See also: Rama-Gita , Hinduism, Hinduism Dicti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - With Rama
Lakshmana is said to be the incarnation of Sheshanaga or the thousand-headed Naga upon whom rests Lord Vishnu in the primordial ocean of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ramayathi Ithi Rama: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ramayathi Ithi Rama
Ramayathi ithi Rama: Ramayathi ithi Rama: He who gives joy is Rama.The joy in the devoted heart is the joy that pleases the Lord. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aliya Rama Raya: Encyclopedia Ii - Aliya Rama Raya - Career
"Aliya" Rama Raya was a son-in-law of the great Vijayanagara Emperor Krishna Deva Raya. The word "Aliya" means "son-in-law" in the Kannad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao: Encyclopedia Ii - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao - Filmmaking
Though widely recognised for his mythological characters, Ramarao is considered one of the greatest actors in Telugu film, and in South I...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Parasu-rama-avatara: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Parasu-rama-avatara
Parasu-rama-avatara (Sanskrit) The avatara or descent of Vishnu known as Rama with the Axe who, according to the purely theological in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv - Rama Rajya
He was invested with full ruling powers by the Viceroy Lord Curzon on August 8, 1902 at a ceremony at Jagan Mohan Palace (now housing the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aliya Rama Raya: Encyclopedia Ii - Aliya Rama Raya - Aravidu Dynasty
In the wake of this disaster, Rama Raya moved to the nearby fortress of Anegundi, across the river Tungabhadra from the capital city. Wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - The Lakshmana Rekha
When Sita asks Rama to fetch the magical, golden deer for her, Rama asks Lakshmana to guard Sita and their home, and to take special care...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shatrughna: Encyclopedia Ii - Shatrughna - The Slaying Of Lavnasura
Although he plays a relatively minor role in the Ramayana, Shatrughna is important to the main story and goal of the epic. His chief expl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aliya Rama Raya: Encyclopedia Ii - Aliya Rama Raya - South India In The Post-vijayanagara Period
The five Bahmani sultanates that had united for the single purpose of laying Vijayanagara waste were soon at odds with each other, and we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharata Ramayana: Encyclopedia Ii - Bharata Ramayana - King Of Ayodhya
After delivering the painful news of their father's death to Rama and Lakshmana, Bharata fights in vain to convince Rama to return, or al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Hanuman In The Ramayana War
Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana epic, focusses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman. While in exile, Rama enlisted the help ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti Movement - Rama Bhakti
The leader of the bhakti movement focusing on the Lord as Rama was Ramananda. Very little is known about him, but he is believed to have ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - After The Ramayana War
After the war, and after reigning for several years, the time arrived for Rama to depart to his heavenly abode. Many of Rama's entourage,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hampi: Encyclopedia Ii - Hampi - History
Image:Hampi by sourabh by indians.jpg Hampi is identified with the mythological Kishkindha, the monkey kingdom which finds mention in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - Birth And Family
Lakshmana is the twin brother of Shatrughna, born in Ayodhya to Sumitra, the second wife of Dasaratha, king of Kosala. Rama is the eldest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Hanumad Ramayana
It is considered that Hanuman originally scripted a version of the Ramayana on clay tablets, recording every detail of Rama's deeds, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - Prowess In War
Lakshmana is considered a powerful warrior equal to Rama. In the war against Ravana and his Lankan army of rakshasas, Lakshmana slays tho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Thailand 1768-1932: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Thailand 1768-1932 - Bangkok Period
History of Thailand 1768-1932 - Rama I. Rama I restored most of the social and political system of the Ayutthaya kingdom, promulgating ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hampi: Encyclopedia Ii - Hampi - Pictures
A Hampi monument Hampi Palace ... See also:Hampi, Hampi - History, Hampi - Geography, Hampi - Temples, Hampi - Vitthala temple, Hampi -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmana: Encyclopedia Ii - Lakshmana - Sanjivani
Lakshmana is injured by a mystical weapon fired by Indrajit, which renders him unconscious and appearing to be dead. Rama and the others ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Thailand 1768-1932: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Thailand 1768-1932 - Thonburi Period
In 1767, after dominating southeast Asia for almost 400 years, the Ayutthaya kingdom was brought down by invading Burmese armies, its cap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hampi: Encyclopedia Ii - Hampi - Temples
Hampi has various notable Hindu temples, some of them which are still active places of worship. Some of them are: Achyutaraya Temple Mah...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanuman: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanuman - Presence Of Hanuman
There have been numerous saints who have seen Hanuman in modern times, notably Tulsidas (16th century), Sri Ramdas Swami (17th century), ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Rama, Rama Krishna or Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-86) A Hindu mystic. He was born of a poor Brahman family in Bengal, and his gi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv - Patron Of The Fine Arts
He was a great Connoisseur of both Carnatic and Hindustani Music. He was a great patron of the Fine arts and Mysore became a great centre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti Movement - Origins
The Bhakti Movement was essentially founded in South India and later spread to the North during the late medieval period. The notion of '...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv - Early Years
The Maharaja had his early education and training at the Royal School functiong from the Summer Palace premises (Lokaranjan Palace) under...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv - Mahatma Gandhi And The Maharaja
Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Navajivan dated February 8, 1925: "His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore has taken up spinning .This news cannot bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna Raja Wadiyar Iv - About His Saintly Character
Here is an interesting anecdote to emphasize his noble character. He visited the famous Saint Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi once and sought a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur C. Clarke - Themes, Style, And Influence
Clarke's early published stories would usually feature the extrapolation of a technological innovation or scientific breakthrough that as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur C. Clarke - Biography
Clarke was born in Minehead in Somerset, England, and as a boy enjoyed stargazing and enthusiastically read old American science-fiction ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dussehra: Encyclopedia Ii - Dussehra - The Legend
This day marks the triumph of Lord Rama over Demon king Ravana. On this day, Rama killed Ravana. Rama was asked to go on exile because hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur C. Clarke - Bibliography
A partial list of his (some co-authored) fiction books in chronological order: Prelude to Space (1951) The Sands of Mars (1951) Islands ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur C. Clarke - Themes Style And Influence
Clarke's early published stories would usually feature the extrapolation of a technological innovation or scientific breakthrough that as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur C. Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur C. Clarke - The Adapted Screenplays Of Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey. Clarke's first venture into film was the Stanley Kubrick-directed 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ravana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ravana
Ravana: (Sanskrit) Villain of the Ramayana epic. A legendary king of Sri Lanka, adversary of Rama, eventually defeated by Rama and his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Origins
The name was originally an epitheton of the night, from a root ram "to stop, stay, rest, abide"; hence a meaning of "black, dark-coloured...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - With Vishwamitra
When Rama is around 14-15 years old, he and his brother Lakshmana are taken by Vishwamitra to the forests, with the purpose of killing ra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Avatara
Upon his birth, only a few highly learned and experienced sages know of his true identity as the Avatara of the Supreme Lord Vishnu. Amon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Destruction Of Khara
Rama is asked to help and protect the rishis of the forest who were being terrorized by Khara, a powerful half-brother of Ravana, who had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Destruction Of Khara
Rama is asked to help and protect the rishis of the forest who were being terrorized by Khara, a powerful half-brother of Ravana, who had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - The Kidnapping Of Sita
Surpanaka goes to Lanka, and tells the whole story to Ravana. She suggests that he kidnap Sita and marry her, so that Rama would be insul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Uttara Kanda
The Uttara Kanda, the last book of the Ramayana is the most controversial, and appears to have been a later addition to the original epic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Prince Of Ayodhya
Rama is born in the city of Ayodhya, which is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala. The city and the area are located in the cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Marriage To Sita
Sita Devi is the Avatara of the Goddess Lakshmi, who is the eternal consort and female form of Vishnu. Just as Rama is the manifestation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rama: Encyclopedia Ii - Rama - Modern Portrayal In India
Dussera, the day of Rama's victory over Ravana, and Diwali, his return to Ayodhya are the biggest festivals of the year in India. The Ram...   » Read the article