Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the previous episode, we witnessed the last significant event of the “Baala Kaanda” wherein Sage Parasurama confronted with Rama as the entire family along with King Dasharata were en-route Ayodhya. We witnessed that Rama, with his invincible abilities lifted the “Vaishnava Dhanush” from Parasurama and thus his anger was reduced. After this encounter, theContinue reading “Episode 93 – Commencing the “Ayodhya Kaanda” – King Dasharata thinks of coronating Rama as his successor!!”

In the previous episode we concluded the auspicious event of the Sita-Rama wedding with the important ritual of “Thirumangalya Dhaaranam”. In the due course of the entire discussion on this subject, over the last 10-15 episodes, we also witnessed how important is a marriage even in the modern day and the various important purposes ofContinue reading “Episode 92 – Sage Parasurama confronts Rama – End of “Baala Kaanda”!!”

Till now for the past few episodes we have been experiencing the beauty of the auspicious Sita-Rama wedding and meanwhile we were also talking about the significance of various rituals that are performed as part of a marriage ceremony. Particularly in the previous episode we had discussed the significance of two of the major ritualsContinue reading “Episode 91 – “Maangalyam thandhunaa anena..!” – Meaning of “Thirumangalya Dhaaranam””

In the last few episodes we’ve been talking at length about the auspicious Sita-Rama wedding, and the inner meaning of the sloka “Iyam Sita mama suthaa..” – The most important sloka in the Valmiki Ramayana that beautifully portrays the auspicious event. As an extended discussion, during the last couple of episodes we were witnessing aContinue reading “Episode 90 – “Paani grunheeshva paaninaa!!” – Sita & Rama perform “Saptha-Pathi” & Laaja-Homam” together!”

In the previous episode, during the discussion of the Sita-Rama wedding in a deeper detail, we spoke about one of the most unfortunate happenings of the modern day society, which is divorce. We were witnessing a few common reasons for divorces to happen in the modern day. In today’s episode, we shall continue and extendContinue reading “Episode 89 – How do we tackle the problem of divorce?? Significance of “Satsangs” and “Saadhu-Samaagamam””

In the previous episode we witnessed the importance of “Saptha-Pathi” during a marriage event. We saw how important it is even in the modern day. In the due course, we also saw that once the “Saptha-Pathi” is done, there is no question of separation between the couple. Thus we also saw that if we takeContinue reading “Episode 88 – “Paani Grunheeshva Paanina!” – Why are divorces increasing in the modern-day society?”

In the last couple of episodes we’ve been witnessing the in-depth meaning of a marriage and it’s purpose. Especially in the last episode we witnessed in detail that a marriage is performed between a boy and a girl so as to follow the path of “Dharma” together in their lives. Valmiki Maharishi has beautifully boughtContinue reading “Episode 87 – “Paani grunheeshva paanina” – Significance of “Saptha-Pathi” in the marriage ceremony”

In the previous episode we commenced our deeper exploration into the most important sloka of Valmiki Ramayana, depicting the auspicious Sita-Rama wedding. In this all-important sloka, King Janaka officially offers his divine daughter Sita in marriage to Rama. So far we’ve seen the reason as to why King Janaka starts by saying “Iyam Sita” whichContinue reading “Episode 86 – “Mama suthaa – Saha Dharma Chareethava” – The most important purpose of a marriage!”

Till the previous episode we witnessed the most beautiful event of the entire Ramayana story – The Sita-Rama Wedding! We saw numerous ways in which Valmiki Maharishi has described this amazing event! In addition, during the last episode we looked into the “Thiyagaraja – Ramayana” wherein, we saw how Saint Thiyagaraja, the most eminent musicContinue reading “Episode 85 – “Iyam Sita Mama Suthaa…” – Key lessons for the modern day from the Sita-Rama Wedding!”

In the previous episode we finally witnessed the auspicious event of the wedding ceremony at Mithilapuri, wherein Sita gets married to Rama. Similarly, Lakshmana married Urmila, Bharata married Mandavi and Shathrugna married Shuthakeerthi. Thus, the four sons of King Dasharata were married to the four daughters of the great kingdom of Mithilapuri. There are aContinue reading “Episode 84 – The auspicious Sita-Rama Wedding comes to an end!!”