Significance of name

     

                                  Significance of name

  Names are not only an inseparable part of identity. They carry deep personal connection to the enduring relationship as in the name " Rama, "

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेदसे |

रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ||

One person Rama, the prince of Ayodhya is addressed to by different names by his dear ones throws light on this matter by Vedanta Desika in his work Sankalpa Suryodaya.

King Das'ratha addresses him as Rama, the utterance of which itself engulfs one's mind with unique sweetness. To him Rama being the sweetest dearest among all his sons.

To Kausalya, he is Ramabhadra. Bhadra means welfare. A mother always wishes good for his son wherever he is.

To one more loyal servant of the royal household, he is Ramabhadra.

Kaikeyi addresses him as Ramachandra , he being pleasing like moon.

Vasishtha addresses him as Vedas, the Vedas itself, knower of the Vedas.

To the people of Ayodhya, he is Raghunatha, the real and ideal most king of the lineage of Raghu.

To Sita, he is Natha, an exclusive endearment term of love, devotion, care and respect.

To the people of Mithila, he is Sitapati, the lord of their beloved princess of Mithila, Sita