Sri
Ram is the name of the central male character in the Hindu epic poem, the "Ramayana," and is an incarnation of Vishnu. The name comes from the Sanskrit sri, which is a title of respect similar to “lord,” and rama, meaning “charming.”
Sri
Ram is one of the most worshipped of all the Hindu gods, and in some sects, is considered the supreme god, rather than just an avatar. He is also known as
Ram, Rama, Sri Rama, Lord Rama and Ramachandra, among others. Sri Ram’
s name is a form of greeting among
friends, either singularly (“Ram!”) or with his consort, Sita (“Sita Ram!”).