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Lord Ram, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. He is considered the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who incarnated on Earth to restore Dharma and vanquish evil. The story of Lord Ram is primarily documented in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, written by the sage Valmiki.
Here are some short glimps about Lord Ram Life:
1. Birth and Early Life: Lord Ram was born to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and Queen Kaushalya. He was the eldest of four sons and was known for his virtue, bravery, and righteousness from a young age.
2. Marriage to Sita: Lord Ram married Sita, the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, after breaking the divine bow of Lord Shiva in a competition known as Swayamvara.
3. Exile: Due to a promise made by his father to his stepmother Kaikeyi, Ram was exiled from the kingdom of Ayodhya for 14 years. He willingly accepted this exile to fulfill his father's promise.
4. Forest Life: Along with his wife Sita and his loyal brother Lakshmana, Lord Ram spent the 14 years of exile in the forests of India, where he encountered various challenges and demons, most notably the demon king Ravana.
5. Abduction of Sita: Sita was abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka (present-day Sri Lanka), while Lord Ram and Lakshmana were away. This event leads to Lord Ram's quest to rescue Sita and defeat Ravana.
6. War with Ravana: Lord Ram, with the help of an army of monkeys and bears led by Shri Hanuman, waged war against Ravana to rescue Sita. The war culminated in the epic battle of Lanka, where Lord Ram ultimately defeated Ravana and rescued Sita.
7. Return to Ayodhya: After the victorious war, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya and was crowned as the king, marking the end of his exile. This event is celebrated as Diwali the festival of lights by Hindus worldwide.
8. Reign as King: Lord Ram ruled Ayodhya with justice and compassion, establishing the ideals of good governance and righteousness.