Lord Rama is one of the widely revered Hindu deities and is known for his teachings of morality, justice, and righteousness. He taught that –

• One should always keep their word, be honest and true, and never give up in the face of adversity. 
• One should always be kind and generous to all creatures, regardless of their role in life. 
• One should always strive to do the right thing and maintain a sense of balance and harmony in life. 

Many Hindus keep the bronze statue of Lord Rama in the house as it is considered highly auspicious. It also serves as a reminder of the values and teachings of Rama. He is seen as an embodiment of righteousness, justice, and morality in Hindu culture.

Here are 11 interesting facts about Lord Rama:

 1. Lord Rama is widely believed to be the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the 10 avatars. The first six avatars were Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, and Parshurama, and the other three avatars are Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki.

2. It is believed that Lord Rama has been worshipped in human form since the end of Treta Yuga, which is estimated to have been 1,296,000 years ago. Other incarnations of Lord Vishnu during Treta Yuga included Vamana and Parashurama.

3. Lord Rama, who is known as "Suryavanshi", was born into the "Ikshvaku" dynasty. This dynasty was founded by King Ikshvaku, the son of Lord Surya.

4. According to the book Vishnu Sahasranama which lists a thousand names of Lord Vishnu, "Rama" is the 394th name.

5. Maharishi Vashistha named Lord Rama by combining two bijaksharas - "Agni Beej" and "Amrit Beej". According to Vashistha, these two letters together provide strength to the mind, body, and soul.

6. In the Mahabharata, Lord Shiva is said to have declared that repeating the name of Rama three times brings the same grace as invoking the names of a thousand Gods. Remarkably, Lord Shiva is also known as Lord Rama in meditation.

7. At the behest of Rishi Vikramaditya, Lord Rama attempted to take the life of the King of Kashi, Yayati. To save the king, Lord Hanuman stepped in to protect him, reciting the name of Lord Rama. However, Lord Rama's arrows were rendered ineffective due to the power of Hanuman's words and Lord Rama was forced to accept defeat.

8. The Vanar Sena, led by "Nal" and "Neel", constructed the Ram Setu bridge in just six days, stretching from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu to Mannar in Sri Lanka. Measuring approximately 30 km in length, the bridge was a remarkable feat of engineering.

 9. Ahiravan, Ravana's brother, attempted to kidnap Lord Rama and Lakshmana and bring them to Hades to make offerings to Mahamaya Devi. However, Lord Hanuman was able to rescue them by defeating Ahiravan.

10. For 11,000 years, Lord Rama reigned over the kingdom of Ayodhya, an era which is now remembered as "Rama Rajya".

11. It is believed that after Sita was absorbed into the earth, Rama took Samadhi in the Saryu River.

Conclusion

Lord Rama was an example of strength, courage and wisdom, and his teachings have been an inspiration to many throughout the centuries. Keeping a bronze statue of Rama in the home serves as a reminder to follow his teachings and to lead a moral and ethical life. Contact us at Gart for bronze statues.