The Ram Shalaka originates from Indian mythology. It is a part of the popular Indian epic'Ram Charit Manas' authored by Saint Tulsidas and depicts the life of Lord Shri Ram, who was considered the "maryada purshottam" meaning the 'most ethical and superior amongst human beings' . The Ram Shalaka is made up of multiple squares and the user seeks direction for his problems from Lord shri Rama when he uses this technique. True faith and belief results in an answer to the query in the form of an original couplet or "chaupai" from the Ram Charit Manas.