Rameswaram Truths

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

SRI RAMA WORSHIPPING GOD SHIVA

Lord Vishnu incarnated as Sri Rama in the Treta Yuga. During his 
life in the jungle, Ravan, the Asura King who ruled Lanka kidnapped
Sita- wife of Sri Rama. To get her back and free the people of Lanka
from the demon king, Rama reached the seashore(India and Lanka is separated by the sea) with the Vanaras(Army of monkeys) under the leadership of Sugreeva. This place is now the city of Rameswaram in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.
“How can I cross the ocean? How can I defear Ravan?” SriRam
thought.Suddenly, he felt thirsty. The vanaras brought sweet water to Ram. He had a vision of God Shiva while he was drinking happily.
He put down the bowl of water and started doing Poojas for God
Shiva. His stotras made God Shiva contented. He appeared before
Ram.SriRama spoke with devotion.
“The Ever Great Maheswara! You are my Master and I am your
servant. I can succeed only by your blessings. Ravan is ruthless yet
he is your devotee as well. He is undefeatable because of the boon
you granted him. His ego and pride made him confident even to
conquer the three worlds. I can never be successful defeating him
without your help.”
Sri Rama bowed down to Shiva after saying this. “Jai Shankara! Jai
Shiva!” he repeatedly prayed.After being please, God Shiva said,“Rama, you will be prosperous. I’m contented by your devotion.”Rama replied,” Oh God! SadaSiva! Please give me the power to win over Ravan in the war at Lanka.”
“Let it be. You will emerge victorious as you wish.” God Shiva
blessed Rama.“Lord! If you are satisfied with me, please stay here so that everyone else can pray to you on this sacred spot.”
As per the request of Rama, Shiva turned into a Lingam at that spot
which now is the famous temple of Rameswarm.The Rameswaram Temple is one of the Twelve Jyothirlingam Temples of India.