In Sanskrit, Saket (Sanskrit: ?????) means Heaven, thus a place where God resides. Saket can be alternatively used for Heaven or Vaikuntha in Hindu mythology, where liberated souls dwell. In some texts, Saket is mentioned as the ancient name of the city of Ayodhya, an important Hindu religious place, said to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the hero of epic Ramayana. Also Ajanavana, an ancient forest (deer park) near Saket (Ayodhya) was where Gautam Buddha once stayed and preached.