Nam Karan Sanskar/Name ceremony

"Your sons have many a name" said Guru Vashishta to the king," and each one is distinct. But, I will name them appropriately, according to my thinking. The eldest, who is a sea of bliss and embodiment of ecstasy,whose one atom alone can send the three lokas into delight, will be named Rama, the home of joy and in whom the whole world reposes.

Vishva Bharan Poshan Kar Joee

Takar Nam Bharat Us Hoee

The second son who is the sustainer and supporter of this universe, will be called Bharat, while his name, whose thought alone annihilates one's enemy, the Vedas announced that, will be Satrughna" Finally, the source of virtuous traits, Ram's favourite and the support system of the entire universe, was given the name of Lakshman by Guru Vashishsta.

The Guru had named the four sons of king Dushruth after giving it much thought. He told him that all the sages considered Ram their treasure, He was everything to His devotees and for Shiva He was his life. However, right then the guru said that Ram took pleasure in playing.

Lakshman from the beginning became very attached to Ram. He considered Him his benefactor and master.His true devotion lay at Ram's feet. Profound love existed between the two half brothers, Bharat and Satrughna also, as if in a master and son relationship.

The mothers always gazed at the loveliness of the two pairs, one dark and the other fair. To avert any evil eye, they would break a blade of grass now and then. Even though, all the four brothers were the picture of perfection, politeness and goodness, yet Ram was the epitome of bliss. The moon shone in his heart of elegance, while his smile resembled it's rays. Fondling, Him sometimes in her lap and then in the cradle, He, was his mother's sweetheart.

Talking about the love of the mothers, then amongst the brothers, gives us an insight to Ram Rajya. Not only must we forget our day to day quarrels amongst ourselves, we must rise above all that and send love to humanity at large. Surely then we will have Ram Rajya! JAI HO!