Rama Nama is hailed as a powerful mantra capable of alleviating suffering, giving solace to the agitated mind and, above all, providing the means to salvation.
Sita experienced its efficacy when Hanuman’s rendering of Rama’s story brought hope to her. The resourceful Hanuman had chosen a critical moment in Ashoka vana to sing the praise of Lord Rama. Sita was surprised to observe good omens and experiences strange relief from the resonance of Rama Nama. All this was possible for Hanuman because of the power of Rama Nama. Subsequently the monkey army accomplished the mighty task of building a bridge to Lanka by inscribing Lord Rama’s name on rocks.