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===Allama Iqbal's Imaam-e-Hind===
Eulogies to Rama, the Maryada Purushottam or epitome of highest human ideal conduct, have been sung, written and spoken of for millennia. Interest in Rama continues to this day. Interestingly, despite being an avatar of Mahavishnu in human form, Rama was supposedly unaware of this fact, while Krishna, another avatar, was fully aware of his avatarhood.
“Hai Ram ke wajood pe Hindostaan ko naaz, Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain isko Imaam-e-Hind.” – India is proud of Rama’s personality and thinkers consider him as a leader of India. These profound lines have been penned by none other than Muhammad Iqbal, who composed Tarana-e-Hind (Song of India), better known for its famous lines: “Sare jahan se achchha, Hindustan hamara.”
Iqbal goes on to say in the same poem titled simply ‘Ram’: “The miracle of this luminescent truth, brightens the dust of India like the dawn of an era. He was an expert warrior, unmatched in valour, purity personified and also a devoted lover.” This analysis of Rama’s persona paints the total spectrum of his multifaceted personality and also his impact on India’s psyche over the ages.
===Valmiki's view===
Who was (or is) Rama, a warrior prince of ancient India – a folk hero immortalised by the first poem and first epic Ramayana of Valmiki, an ideal emperor of yore whose model of Ram Rajya set the standard of governance even in this Kalyug, an obedient son, doting husband, sincere friend, and lovable brother eliciting fraternal affection unheard of thereafter, a friend and master, a commanding, inspiring leader heading a motley militia to victory over the most powerful demon king?
By his conduct Rama set standards of exemplary behaviour in all fields of life. He is known as Maryada Purushottam, an epitome of human conduct. Was he a creation of literary fantasy or a real person idolised over the ages wrapped in the mist of folklore reflecting a halo of a dreamt ideal sought but never achieved?
===The Paramatma===
Apart from the depiction of Rama as prince, king and ideal human, there is another dimension of Rama in Indic philosophy, as an all-pervading, omnipresent essence of Godhead. For believers it is a synonym of Elahe Allah, Dieu and God of Middle Eastern and western religions. For nirakar bhaktas, he is Paramatma, the formless ultimate soul, creator and protector of all mortal souls. Kabir Panthi and Sikhs also adopt this symbolism. For sagun bhaktas who believe in epiphany, Rama is God incarnate who descends to earth to destroy evil and re-establish dharma.
===Tul[a]sidas===
Tulsidas, creator of the last and largest version of the epic, titled Ramcharitmanas, explains: ‘‘Uma Ram Gun Goorh’’ – the attributes of Rama are arcane, meaning thereby to understand his character as God and his incarnation displaying all human strengths and frailties is not easy and simple.
Tulsidas also said that Rama is viewed differently by different persons according to their bhavana or perspective: ‘‘Jaki rahi bhavana jaisi’’.
On the one hand there is adoration and adulation; on the other there is criticism and hostility – it was so during his lifetime and it is so today. That is why there is a proliferation of literature narrating his life and deeds and depicting his character and conduct in varying shades, some complimentary and some not-so-complimentary. Yet, on the whole, the standards and ideals set by Rama are viewed as benchmark in human relationships; that is why he is idolised by believers as avatar and bhagwan and by others as Imam-e-Hind and Chirag-e-Hidayat.
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===Allama Iqbal's Imaam-e-Hind===
Eulogies to Rama, the Maryada Purushottam or epitome of highest human ideal conduct, have been sung, written and spoken of for millennia. Interest in Rama continues to this day. Interestingly, despite being an avatar of Mahavishnu in human form, Rama was supposedly unaware of this fact, while Krishna, another avatar, was fully aware of his avatarhood.
“Hai Ram ke wajood pe Hindostaan ko naaz, Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain isko Imaam-e-Hind.” – India is proud of Rama’s personality and thinkers consider him as a leader of India. These profound lines have been penned by none other than Muhammad Iqbal, who composed Tarana-e-Hind (Song of India), better known for its famous lines: “Sare jahan se achchha, Hindustan hamara.”
Iqbal goes on to say in the same poem titled simply ‘Ram’: “The miracle of this luminescent truth, brightens the dust of India like the dawn of an era. He was an expert warrior, unmatched in valour, purity personified and also a devoted lover.” This analysis of Rama’s persona paints the total spectrum of his multifaceted personality and also his impact on India’s psyche over the ages.
===Valmiki's view===
Who was (or is) Rama, a warrior prince of ancient India – a folk hero immortalised by the first poem and first epic Ramayana of Valmiki, an ideal emperor of yore whose model of Ram Rajya set the standard of governance even in this Kalyug, an obedient son, doting husband, sincere friend, and lovable brother eliciting fraternal affection unheard of thereafter, a friend and master, a commanding, inspiring leader heading a motley militia to victory over the most powerful demon king?
By his conduct Rama set standards of exemplary behaviour in all fields of life. He is known as Maryada Purushottam, an epitome of human conduct. Was he a creation of literary fantasy or a real person idolised over the ages wrapped in the mist of folklore reflecting a halo of a dreamt ideal sought but never achieved?
===The Paramatma===
Apart from the depiction of Rama as prince, king and ideal human, there is another dimension of Rama in Indic philosophy, as an all-pervading, omnipresent essence of Godhead. For believers it is a synonym of Elahe Allah, Dieu and God of Middle Eastern and western religions. For nirakar bhaktas, he is Paramatma, the formless ultimate soul, creator and protector of all mortal souls. Kabir Panthi and Sikhs also adopt this symbolism. For sagun bhaktas who believe in epiphany, Rama is God incarnate who descends to earth to destroy evil and re-establish dharma.
===Tul[a]sidas===
Tulsidas, creator of the last and largest version of the epic, titled Ramcharitmanas, explains: ‘‘Uma Ram Gun Goorh’’ – the attributes of Rama are arcane, meaning thereby to understand his character as God and his incarnation displaying all human strengths and frailties is not easy and simple.
Tulsidas also said that Rama is viewed differently by different persons according to their bhavana or perspective: ‘‘Jaki rahi bhavana jaisi’’.
On the one hand there is adoration and adulation; on the other there is criticism and hostility – it was so during his lifetime and it is so today. That is why there is a proliferation of literature narrating his life and deeds and depicting his character and conduct in varying shades, some complimentary and some not-so-complimentary. Yet, on the whole, the standards and ideals set by Rama are viewed as benchmark in human relationships; that is why he is idolised by believers as avatar and bhagwan and by others as Imam-e-Hind and Chirag-e-Hidayat.
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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#Sr.C3.AE_R.C3.A2m.2F_R.C3.A2ma_.28Hindu_deity.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Srî Râm/ Râma (Hindu deity)</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-2"><a href="#Allama_Iqbal.27s_Imaam-e-Hind"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Allama Iqbal's Imaam-e-Hind</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-3"><a href="#Valmiki.27s_view"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Valmiki's view</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-4"><a href="#The_Paramatma"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">The Paramatma</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-5"><a href="#Tul.5Ba.5Dsidas"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tul[a]sidas</span></a></li>
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<p>Eulogies to Rama, the Maryada Purushottam or epitome of highest human ideal conduct, have been sung, written and spoken of for millennia. Interest in Rama continues to this day. Interestingly, despite being an avatar of Mahavishnu in human form, Rama was supposedly unaware of this fact, while Krishna, another avatar, was fully aware of his avatarhood.
</p><p>“Hai Ram ke wajood pe Hindostaan ko naaz, Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain isko Imaam-e-Hind.” – India is proud of Rama’s personality and thinkers consider him as a leader of India. These profound lines have been penned by none other than Muhammad Iqbal, who composed Tarana-e-Hind (Song of India), better known for its famous lines: “Sare jahan se achchha, Hindustan hamara.”
</p><p>Iqbal goes on to say in the same poem titled simply ‘Ram’: “The miracle of this luminescent truth, brightens the dust of India like the dawn of an era. He was an expert warrior, unmatched in valour, purity personified and also a devoted lover.” This analysis of Rama’s persona paints the total spectrum of his multifaceted personality and also his impact on India’s psyche over the ages.
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<p>Who was (or is) Rama, a warrior prince of ancient India – a folk hero immortalised by the first poem and first epic Ramayana of Valmiki, an ideal emperor of yore whose model of Ram Rajya set the standard of governance even in this Kalyug, an obedient son, doting husband, sincere friend, and lovable brother eliciting fraternal affection unheard of thereafter, a friend and master, a commanding, inspiring leader heading a motley militia to victory over the most powerful demon king?
</p><p>By his conduct Rama set standards of exemplary behaviour in all fields of life. He is known as Maryada Purushottam, an epitome of human conduct. Was he a creation of literary fantasy or a real person idolised over the ages wrapped in the mist of folklore reflecting a halo of a dreamt ideal sought but never achieved?
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<p>Apart from the depiction of Rama as prince, king and ideal human, there is another dimension of Rama in Indic philosophy, as an all-pervading, omnipresent essence of Godhead. For believers it is a synonym of Elahe Allah, Dieu and God of Middle Eastern and western religions. For nirakar bhaktas, he is Paramatma, the formless ultimate soul, creator and protector of all mortal souls. Kabir Panthi and Sikhs also adopt this symbolism. For sagun bhaktas who believe in epiphany, Rama is God incarnate who descends to earth to destroy evil and re-establish dharma.
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<p>Tulsidas, creator of the last and largest version of the epic, titled Ramcharitmanas, explains: ‘‘Uma Ram Gun Goorh’’ – the attributes of Rama are arcane, meaning thereby to understand his character as God and his incarnation displaying all human strengths and frailties is not easy and simple.
</p><p>Tulsidas also said that Rama is viewed differently by different persons according to their bhavana or perspective: ‘‘Jaki rahi bhavana jaisi’’.
</p><p>On the one hand there is adoration and adulation; on the other there is criticism and hostility – it was so during his lifetime and it is so today. That is why there is a proliferation of literature narrating his life and deeds and depicting his character and conduct in varying shades, some complimentary and some not-so-complimentary. Yet, on the whole, the standards and ideals set by Rama are viewed as benchmark in human relationships; that is why he is idolised by believers as avatar and bhagwan and by others as Imam-e-Hind and Chirag-e-Hidayat.
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1.1 Allama Iqbal's Imaam-e-Hind
1.2 Valmiki's view
1.3 The Paramatma
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[edit] Allama Iqbal's Imaam-e-Hind
Eulogies to Rama, the Maryada Purushottam or epitome of highest human ideal conduct, have been sung, written and spoken of for millennia. Interest in Rama continues to this day. Interestingly, despite being an avatar of Mahavishnu in human form, Rama was supposedly unaware of this fact, while Krishna, another avatar, was fully aware of his avatarhood.
“Hai Ram ke wajood pe Hindostaan ko naaz, Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain isko Imaam-e-Hind.” – India is proud of Rama’s personality and thinkers consider him as a leader of India. These profound lines have been penned by none other than Muhammad Iqbal, who composed Tarana-e-Hind (Song of India), better known for its famous lines: “Sare jahan se achchha, Hindustan hamara.”
Iqbal goes on to say in the same poem titled simply ‘Ram’: “The miracle of this luminescent truth, brightens the dust of India like the dawn of an era. He was an expert warrior, unmatched in valour, purity personified and also a devoted lover.” This analysis of Rama’s persona paints the total spectrum of his multifaceted personality and also his impact on India’s psyche over the ages.
[edit] Valmiki's view
Who was (or is) Rama, a warrior prince of ancient India – a folk hero immortalised by the first poem and first epic Ramayana of Valmiki, an ideal emperor of yore whose model of Ram Rajya set the standard of governance even in this Kalyug, an obedient son, doting husband, sincere friend, and lovable brother eliciting fraternal affection unheard of thereafter, a friend and master, a commanding, inspiring leader heading a motley militia to victory over the most powerful demon king?
By his conduct Rama set standards of exemplary behaviour in all fields of life. He is known as Maryada Purushottam, an epitome of human conduct. Was he a creation of literary fantasy or a real person idolised over the ages wrapped in the mist of folklore reflecting a halo of a dreamt ideal sought but never achieved?
[edit] The Paramatma
Apart from the depiction of Rama as prince, king and ideal human, there is another dimension of Rama in Indic philosophy, as an all-pervading, omnipresent essence of Godhead. For believers it is a synonym of Elahe Allah, Dieu and God of Middle Eastern and western religions. For nirakar bhaktas, he is Paramatma, the formless ultimate soul, creator and protector of all mortal souls. Kabir Panthi and Sikhs also adopt this symbolism. For sagun bhaktas who believe in epiphany, Rama is God incarnate who descends to earth to destroy evil and re-establish dharma.
[edit] Tul[a]sidas
Tulsidas, creator of the last and largest version of the epic, titled Ramcharitmanas, explains: ‘‘Uma Ram Gun Goorh’’ – the attributes of Rama are arcane, meaning thereby to understand his character as God and his incarnation displaying all human strengths and frailties is not easy and simple.
Tulsidas also said that Rama is viewed differently by different persons according to their bhavana or perspective: ‘‘Jaki rahi bhavana jaisi’’.
On the one hand there is adoration and adulation; on the other there is criticism and hostility – it was so during his lifetime and it is so today. That is why there is a proliferation of literature narrating his life and deeds and depicting his character and conduct in varying shades, some complimentary and some not-so-complimentary. Yet, on the whole, the standards and ideals set by Rama are viewed as benchmark in human relationships; that is why he is idolised by believers as avatar and bhagwan and by others as Imam-e-Hind and Chirag-e-Hidayat.
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