Rama’s Birth: The Divine Incarnation to Restore Justice

Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya flourished under the reign of King Dasharatha. However, the king had one sorrow—he was childless and longed for an heir to his throne. After consulting with his advisors, he decided to perform the sacred Putrakameshti Yajna, a sacrifice meant to invoke the gods’ blessings for a son.

During the ritual, a celestial figure emerged from the sacred fire, carrying a golden bowl of sweetened rice. He handed the bowl to Dasharatha, instructing him to distribute it among his three queens—Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra. In time, the queens gave birth to four sons—Rama, the eldest and embodiment of Lord Vishnu, followed by Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna.

From a young age, Rama exhibited all the qualities of a divine being. He was skilled in the scriptures, had unmatched strength, and possessed a deep sense of righteousness. Vishnu had incarnated as Rama with a specific purpose: to rid the world of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, who had been terrorizing both mortals and gods.

As the years passed, Rama grew into a noble prince, loved by all. His father Dasharatha saw in him the perfect heir to the throne, a king who would rule with wisdom and justice.

Moral: The divine takes form when righteousness and justice need to be restored in the world.