Why did Lord Rama worship Lord Shiva?

According to a legend, Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Varanasi (Kashi) to bring a Linga so that he could worship Lord Shiva before leaving for Lanka. Named Ramalingam, the Linga was worshipped by Shri Rama before he left for Lanka to wage a war against Ravana to free Mata Sita, who had been held captive by the demon king.

Why is Rama Worshipped?

Rama, one of the most widely worshipped Hindu deities, the embodiment of chivalry and virtue. Temples to Rama faced by shrines to his monkey devotee Hanuman are widespread throughout India. Rama’s name is a popular form of greeting among friends (“Ram! Ram!”), and Rama is the deity most invoked at death.

How did Ravana worship Lord Shiva?

For a thousand years, the imprisoned Ravana sang hymns in praise of Shiva, who finally blessed him and granted him an invincible sword and a powerful linga (Shiva’s aniconic symbol, Atmalinga) to worship.

Did Shiva worship Ram?

Yes, Rama did worship Shiva time and again during his lifetime as per his tradition of rituals.

Does Shiva meditate on RAM?

Yes Shri Raam Worshiped Shiva.

Why did Lord Rama worship Ravana?

Rama demonstrates the ideal Dharmic behavior of worshipping Devatas, as per that specific time. Rama did it because He knew that Ravana was Shiva’s devotee and He would have to kill Ravana soon so He wanted to appease Shiva. Shiva should not be worshipped as the Supreme.

Is it wrong to worship Shiva in Ramayana?

Worshipping Shiva is not a problem at all. Even Krishna devotees can worship Shiva. Lord Chaitanya would also go to Shiva temple and dance. The confusion happens when Shiva is treated as Supreme. So first of all, in Valmiki Ramayana, the incident of Rama worshipping Shiva is not there.

Why did Lord Rama want to consecrate a Shiva Linga?

Having killed Ravana, who was a Brahmin and the devotee of Lord Shiva, The Lord Rama wants to consecrate a Shiva Linga, and asks Lord Anjaneya to get a Shiva Linga from Varanasi. By the time Lord Hanuman returns back it was late, and Lord Rama (or Mother Sitha, I don’t recall from my memory) installs a Linga.

What does Lord Shiva tell Mata Parvati about Sri Rama?

Adhyatama Ramayana: Adhyatama Ramayana is the conversation among Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati where Lord Shiva extolls Sri Bhagavan and narrates the pastime of Lord Rama to her. This is what he tells to Mata Parvati about Sri Rama.