Ram Vanshavali
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Ramayana
Ramayana
The story of Shri Ram‘s life was
first narrated by Maharishi Valmiki in the ‘Ramayan’ wherein he has made
sequential astronomical references on important dates related to the life of
Shri Ram. By entering the precise details of these planetary configurations
using the software named ‘Planetarium Gold’ corresponding exact dates of these
events can be known.
first narrated by Maharishi Valmiki in the ‘Ramayan’ wherein he has made
sequential astronomical references on important dates related to the life of
Shri Ram. By entering the precise details of these planetary configurations
using the software named ‘Planetarium Gold’ corresponding exact dates of these
events can be known.
Date of Birth of Lord Ram –
In
Baal Kand (1/18/8-10) it has been stated that Shri Ram was born on 9th tithi of
Chaitra month during day time when the position of different planets vis-à-vis
zodiac constellations and nakshatras
was as under:
Baal Kand (1/18/8-10) it has been stated that Shri Ram was born on 9th tithi of
Chaitra month during day time when the position of different planets vis-à-vis
zodiac constellations and nakshatras
was as under:
1. Sun in Aries
2.
Venus in Pisces
Venus in Pisces
3.
Mars in Capricorn
Mars in Capricorn
4.
Saturn in Libra
Saturn in Libra
5.
Jupiter rising in Cancer
Jupiter rising in Cancer
6. Moon near star Punar vasu (Pollux) in Gemini Constellation
Amazing!
See the sky view below shows exactly similar location of planets, stars and
zodiac constellations on the 10th of January in the year 5114 BC if viewed from
latitude/longitude of Ayodhya (25°N 81°E). By making use of software to convert
solar calendar into lunar calendar, it was found that this date also happened
to be the 9th day of Shukla Paksha in ‘Chaitra’ month and the time was around
12 to 1 noontime. This is exactly the time and date when Ramnavmi is celebrated
all over India till date.
See the sky view below shows exactly similar location of planets, stars and
zodiac constellations on the 10th of January in the year 5114 BC if viewed from
latitude/longitude of Ayodhya (25°N 81°E). By making use of software to convert
solar calendar into lunar calendar, it was found that this date also happened
to be the 9th day of Shukla Paksha in ‘Chaitra’ month and the time was around
12 to 1 noontime. This is exactly the time and date when Ramnavmi is celebrated
all over India till date.
Date of Exile
of Shri Ram
of Shri Ram
In
Valmiki Ramayan it is mentioned in Ayodhya Kaand (2/4/18) that Dashratha wanted
to make Shri Ram the king because Sun, Mars and Rahu had surrounded his
nakshatra and normally under such planetary positions the king dies or becomes
a victim of conspiracies. Zodiac sign of king Dashratha was Pisces and his
nakshatra was Rewati. This planetary position was prevailing on the 5th of
January 5089 BC and it was on this day that Shri Ram had to leave Ayodhya for
14 years. Thus he was 25 years old at that time (5114-5089) and there are
several shlokas in Valmiki Ramayan which indicate that Shri Ram was 25 years
old when he left Ayodhya for his 14 years of exile.
Valmiki Ramayan it is mentioned in Ayodhya Kaand (2/4/18) that Dashratha wanted
to make Shri Ram the king because Sun, Mars and Rahu had surrounded his
nakshatra and normally under such planetary positions the king dies or becomes
a victim of conspiracies. Zodiac sign of king Dashratha was Pisces and his
nakshatra was Rewati. This planetary position was prevailing on the 5th of
January 5089 BC and it was on this day that Shri Ram had to leave Ayodhya for
14 years. Thus he was 25 years old at that time (5114-5089) and there are
several shlokas in Valmiki Ramayan which indicate that Shri Ram was 25 years
old when he left Ayodhya for his 14 years of exile.
Solar Eclipse during
War with Khar-Dushan
War with Khar-Dushan
Ramayan
refers to the solar eclipse at the time of war with Khar-Dushan in later half
of 13th year of Shri Ram’s stay in the forests. Valmiki has also mentioned that
it was Amavasya day and planet Mars was in the middle. When this data was
entered, the sky view generated by Planetarium software indicated that there
was a solar eclipse on 7th October, 5077 BC which could be seen from Panchvati
(20° N; 73° E) On that date planetary configuration was the same as has been
described by Valmiki i.e. Mars was in the middle; on one side were Mercury,
Venus and Jupiter and on the other side were Sun, Moon and Saturn. (Fig. 2).
refers to the solar eclipse at the time of war with Khar-Dushan in later half
of 13th year of Shri Ram’s stay in the forests. Valmiki has also mentioned that
it was Amavasya day and planet Mars was in the middle. When this data was
entered, the sky view generated by Planetarium software indicated that there
was a solar eclipse on 7th October, 5077 BC which could be seen from Panchvati
(20° N; 73° E) On that date planetary configuration was the same as has been
described by Valmiki i.e. Mars was in the middle; on one side were Mercury,
Venus and Jupiter and on the other side were Sun, Moon and Saturn. (Fig. 2).
Other Eclipses
mentioned in Ramayan
mentioned in Ramayan
In
Kishkindha kaand there is a reference to solar eclipse (4/15/3) on the day Bali
was killed. Software shows a solar eclipse on 3rd April 5076 BC which was the
only solar eclipse during the entire year.
Kishkindha kaand there is a reference to solar eclipse (4/15/3) on the day Bali
was killed. Software shows a solar eclipse on 3rd April 5076 BC which was the
only solar eclipse during the entire year.
In
Sunder Kaand there is a reference to lunar eclipse when Hanuman spots Sita in
Ashok Vatika (5/19/14, 5/29/7, 5/35/87). Sky view reveals lunar eclipse
starting from 4.15 pm on 12th September 5076 BC from Colombo (7°N; 80°E).
Sunder Kaand there is a reference to lunar eclipse when Hanuman spots Sita in
Ashok Vatika (5/19/14, 5/29/7, 5/35/87). Sky view reveals lunar eclipse
starting from 4.15 pm on 12th September 5076 BC from Colombo (7°N; 80°E).
Thus
the planetary references in Valmiki Ramayan correspond to actual sky seen from
the given places around 5100 BC in the same sequence as narrated. The way in
which archaeological, paleobotanical, genetic, oceanographic, geological,
ecological and remote sensing research reports corroborate the astronomical
dates is amazing! These details will also be shared through our upcoming
website, bhootkaal.com.
the planetary references in Valmiki Ramayan correspond to actual sky seen from
the given places around 5100 BC in the same sequence as narrated. The way in
which archaeological, paleobotanical, genetic, oceanographic, geological,
ecological and remote sensing research reports corroborate the astronomical
dates is amazing! These details will also be shared through our upcoming
website, bhootkaal.com.
Lessons from the life
of Lord Ram
The
story of Shri Ram, when appreciated in its true perspective, would emerge as
the biggest unifying factor for India. He remains unparalleled as an ideal son,
an ideal brother, an ideal warrior and an ideal king; that is why he is
described as Maryada Purushottam Ram!
story of Shri Ram, when appreciated in its true perspective, would emerge as
the biggest unifying factor for India. He remains unparalleled as an ideal son,
an ideal brother, an ideal warrior and an ideal king; that is why he is
described as Maryada Purushottam Ram!
He
was a nationalist par excellence who left his kingdom to help the small kings
located all over India to save their kingdoms from being usurped by wicked King
Ravana of Sri Lanka and his relatives and devils like Khar, Dushan, Trishira
and Maarich representing him in India.
was a nationalist par excellence who left his kingdom to help the small kings
located all over India to save their kingdoms from being usurped by wicked King
Ravana of Sri Lanka and his relatives and devils like Khar, Dushan, Trishira
and Maarich representing him in India.
Shri
Ram moved from place to place to spread the message of unity by showing very
high level of respect for the people from backward tribes and those considered
untouchable. He embraced Guh Nishad who belonged to Kol tribe, considered to be
a lower caste; he gave a strong message against untouchability by eating with
great affection jootha berries of Bhilni (Shabri) of Bhil tribe. He sent his
wife and children to be brought up and educated by Maharishi Valmiki who is
stated to be Shudra but was a great scholar in the ancient world.
Ram moved from place to place to spread the message of unity by showing very
high level of respect for the people from backward tribes and those considered
untouchable. He embraced Guh Nishad who belonged to Kol tribe, considered to be
a lower caste; he gave a strong message against untouchability by eating with
great affection jootha berries of Bhilni (Shabri) of Bhil tribe. He sent his
wife and children to be brought up and educated by Maharishi Valmiki who is
stated to be Shudra but was a great scholar in the ancient world.
Shri
Ram tried and succeeded in establishing victory of good over evil. He helped
rishis and munis in living a life of honor. He got the kingdoms of small noble
kings restored to them and acted as the biggest unifying factor. He set the
finest example of a welfare state, in which the supreme duty of the king is
working for the well being and happiness of masses.
Ram tried and succeeded in establishing victory of good over evil. He helped
rishis and munis in living a life of honor. He got the kingdoms of small noble
kings restored to them and acted as the biggest unifying factor. He set the
finest example of a welfare state, in which the supreme duty of the king is
working for the well being and happiness of masses.
We
all need to strive to establish Ram Rajya in India for rich and poor of all
communities and castes!
all need to strive to establish Ram Rajya in India for rich and poor of all
communities and castes!