Significance of Ramayana

Abstract

One of the most beautiful explanations that underline the inner significance of the Ramayana was provided again by the late Sathya Sai Baba. The name of Rama has exceptional power. The three syllables (rama) stands for fire, light and tranquility or Agni, Sun and the Moon. By chanting the name of Rama, sins are extinguished, darkness is lifted and emotional turbulence is replaced by and calm. Invoking the name of Rama is to invoke both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The Ra is taken from Om Namo Narayanaya! (dedicated to Mahavishnu), while Ma is taken from Om Namah Shivaya! (dedicated to Lord Shiva). The name Rama therefore suggests non-dualism as the supreme truth: there is no Vishnu without Shiva and no Shiva without Vishnu. According to Sri Sathya Sai, the King Dasaratha symbolises us. All of us are given ten senses, including five of action and five of perception. The capital city of Ayodhya signifies a place where no enemy can enter. This means the human body. Permission from the mind is needed to enter the body.

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