Jai Shree Ram! Celebrate the birth of Lord Ram with utter devotion this year on the date 6th April. The day is said to be Ram Navami. People bow to Lord Rama, ask for his divine blessings during the time, and chant his holy mantras to feel connected with the deity, such as:
"ॐ राम रघुकुल नायकं धर्मपत्नी सखा सुखदायकं। रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे नमः॥"
By chanting this mantra, the devotees say that they are forever Lord Rama’s bhakts and bow to him, who is the leader of the Raghu dynasty, the companion of righteousness, the giver of happiness, and also the eternal embodiment of virtue.
The devotees follow a certain regime for celebrating Rama Navami every year, which is essential to contemplate the festivity rightly.
We will also learn about the simple ways you can observe Rama Navami this year, which are important and will help you elevate your Bhakti essence towards the celebration.
So, let’s check out the simplest ways:
Start By Making Your Home Clean
Ram Navami is a sacred celebration that will occur, so at this point, your home must be clean, pure, and neat to do puja and worship Lord Rama. So, ensure your home is not cluttered with all the unnecessary things you don’t need this time.
Also, to purify your surroundings, make sure you start cleaning it a few days before. In addition, light incense sticks, diyas, or fragrant candles are used. This would make your home area feel divine and smell great.
Take a Holy Bath in the Morning
When the day arrives, begin it by taking a holy bath. Some put ganga jal into the bathing water, while others also put other different things like Gulab jal, and cinnamon powder, to make the body auspiciously cleansed for commemorating the festivity rituals.
Decorate Your Home & Puja Altar
Just a few days before, start cleaning and upkeeping your puja area known as the altar. You can place an idol or picture of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman over there.
Decorate it up with illuminating lights or also prepare a Lord Rama-themed rangoli there. If possible, keep a small Kalash filled with water topped with mango leaves in your sacred space. Also, you can keep a Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach Yantra at your altar which brings peace, prosperity, and success in life.
Wear Ethic Attire & Avoid Black
Ethnic looks good and should be worn on the day when you observe any vrat or puja ritual. One must avoid wearing black color while doing any devotional practice. One can choose to wear light or bright colors such as whites, pinks, and yellows, which so ever looks appealing.
Observe Fast
The devotees of Lord Rama keep fast this day to seek Lord Rama's blessings. One can choose from the type of vrats which are nirjala, and falahar, depending upon their starving capacity.
The vrat helps fasters to connect deeply with the divine and enhance their spiritual growth.
Recite Bhagvad Gita or Ramayana
Spend time reciting the Bhagavad Gita or also Ramayana because it helps to make your soul pure and leads you to the path of righteousness and liberation.
Read the sacred texts on the day of Ram Navami that will bless you with the divine happiness and prosperity.
Chant Ram Mantras & Bhajans
Chant sacred Lord Rama mantras which will help you uplift your inner happiness and peace. It will make your soul shine inside and also will help you overcome your grief.
Say with devotion, “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”, and “Om Sri Ramaya Namah”, this will help you calm your mind and will also help in balancing your blocked chakras.
Donate The Needy
This is the best day to perform a kind act. It can be anything like helping the needy, providing them with food, and clothing. It’s a day to please your deity which can only be done when you spread happiness and love.
Also, decide on quitting one old or unhealthy habit that you think you must get rid of such as drinking or it can also be neglecting self-care.
Plant a Tree
Lord Rama has to live in the forest while passing the exile of 14 years. Trees help us make our environment clean, green, and refreshing and also make our Earth beautiful.
So, while thinking of performing any good activity, just plant a tree and thank Mother Nature for everything it does for you.
Participate in Community Celebrations
Ram Navami is celebrated wholeheartedly by people in temples and community gatherings. It is in the form of group bhajans and kirtans or also the Shobha Yatras.
People go in the streets chanting bhajans, and kirtan and also performing a kind of mantra chanting, singing, and dancing to elevate the moment.
Indulge in these kinds of group celebrations to feel the divine vibe of Ram Navami Day everywhere.
Final Notes
So, these were some simple ideas on how you can observe Ram Navami this year. Also, reflect on the sacred qualities of Lord Ramayana like respect for all beings, truthfulness, humility, and bravery this day can help you live a more valuable and fulfilling life.
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