Sri Ramachandra - Standing Pose

This radiant devotional image presents Sri Ramachandra, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in a dignified standing posture, holding his iconic bow and arrow. Revered as the epitome of righteousness, courage, and compassion, Sri Ramachandra embodies the ideal son, husband, brother, and king. His life, as chronicled in the epic Ramayana, serves as a timeless guide for ethical living and devotion to truth (Dharma). Within the Ramakrishna–Vivekananda tradition, Sri Ramakrishna himself recognized Rama as an earlier manifestation of the Divine Being, viewing him as a direct expression of the same Reality. Swami Vivekananda praised Rama as the "ideal man," highlighting his virtues of selflessness and unwavering commitment to duty. This image naturally complements the spiritual ethos of Advaita Ashrama, offering inspiration for devotees to cultivate inner strength and moral integrity, reflecting the universal principles taught by the Holy Trio.