Nepal's claim on Rama, Valmiki Ramayana more than 2000 years old and Ayodhya settled on the banks of Saryu, Rama's birthplace in Skanda Purana, more than a thousand years old

Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli's statement that Lord Ram is a Nepali has given a new lease of politics in the name of Ram. The reality is that Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya, which is in Uttar Pradesh. The claim of PM Oli of Nepal is also breathless, because, in November 2019, the Supreme Court in the judgment of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute accepted that Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram.

In this decision, along with the reports of archaeologists, references like Valmiki Ramayana, Skanda Purana, Padmapuran, Mahabharata, and Ramcharitmanas have also been taken. Ayodhya's location in Valmiki Ramayana is near the river Saryu. The river Saryu is mentioned many times in the Ramayana. There are many texts, many verses which indicate that Rama was born in Ayodhya and that Ayodhya exists in India itself.

Nepal and Ram's relationship

It is not that Rama has no relation with Nepal. Janakpur of Nepal is considered to be the in-law of Rama. The palace of King Janak is still here. In which scenes during Sita Swayamvara are alive. Some pieces of that bow are also stored here, which Rama broke during Sita Swayamvar. Nepal's faith in this place is immense. Ram is the son-in-law of Nepal. But, not the son. Because of the path described by Ram Baaraat in Valmiki Ramayana, it comes from Janakpur to Magadha (present-day Bihar) via Awadh (Ayodhya).

Ayodhya in the 7th-century book Skanda Purana

Not only the Valmiki Ramayana, but also the Skanda Purana, the place where Rama's birth is written is Ayodhya. Archaeologists and historians believe that this book was written between the 7th and 9th centuries. The 18–19th verse of the Vaishnavakanda of the Ayodhya Mahatmya of Skanda Purana states that the land where Rama was born in the north of Vashistha Ashram and west of Lomash Ashram and east of Vighneshwar. The Supreme Court got archaeologists and saints investigated it. Which was found to be correct Among the saints was Swami Avimukteshwarananda? His name has been mentioned several times in the Supreme Court decision.

Valmiki Ramayana 300 to 200 years before Christ

The Valmiki Ramayana is the most prominent and oldest book in the life of Lord Rama. Its creation is believed to be from 300 to 200 years before Christ. It is considered to be earlier than Mahabharata and Srimad Bhagwat. The verses 8 through 12 of the 18th chapter of the Balmand of Valmiki Ramayana are about Ramjanma and Ayodhya. The Supreme Court has also taken the 10th verse as a reference in its decision.

Location of Saryu river and construction of Ayodhya

According to Ujjain's Sanskritist Dr. Rishi Tiwari, a complete description of the city of Ayodhya is available. Saryu has been considered a virtuous river. A part of this river is also known as the Ghaghra River. There is a clear mention in the Valmiki Ramayana that Ayodhya is situated on the banks of Saryu.

Ayodhya is the birthplace even in the Ramcharit Manas

Ramcharitmanas written by Tulsidas also tells Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama. The deity stricken by Ravana goes to Lord Brahma for help and God assures him. Pleased with the praise of Brahma, Lord Vishnu through the heavens endures the gods and the earth, assuring me that I will incarnate as Rama. It is mentioned in the post-186th couplets of Balkans.

Staircases after the 186th couplets of the balcony

Jani Siddhi Muni Siddha Suresh. You will live like a male.

Manuja Avtara with Anshan. Lehun Dinkar Bans Udara.

Kasyapa Aditi Mahatap Kinha. Tinh kahoon main east din dinha.

Te Dasaratha Kausalya Rupa. Kosalpuri Revealed Male Bupa.

Gone to the house Avatarihun in Tinh. Raghukul Tilak So Chariu Bhai.

Narada Bachan Truth should do everything. Incarnate with the ultimate power.

The meaning of Chaupayas - O Muni, Siddhas, and the masters of the gods, do not be afraid. For you, I will take the form of a human being and will incarnate a human being with parts in the benevolent (holy) sun dynasty. Kashyapa and Aditi did heavy penance. I have already given them a groom. He has appeared in the form of Dasharatha and Kausalya as the king of men in Sri Ayodhyapuri. Going to his house, I will stand as the four best brothers of Raghukul. I will make all the words of Narada true and will incarnate with my power.