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Rama
Rama, or Ramachandra, is the most important Avatar (with Krisnha):
he represents the peak of the historic incarnations, and by him it is definied the ideal character
of indian poeple.
He is Vishnu descended upon earth to conquer all the indian peninsula, included
Sri Lanka, under the Bharata rule (see Rameshwaram).
Lord Rama is one of the most adored gods in India.
He is always holding a bow and arrow indicating his readiness to destroy evils.
His story forms the epic Ramayana. He is perfect in every aspect; the perfect man, the perfect husband, the perfect brother, the perfect king, etc. and the obedient son.
Commonly he is pictured in a family style,
with his wife Sita, brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanumana.
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