108 names of Rama

Synopsis
Discover the 108 names of Lord Rāma, the embodiment of righteousness, valor, and compassion. Revered as Maryādā-Puruṣottama, the Supreme Ideal Man, Lord Rāma’s divine names reflect his exalted virtues and eternal role in upholding dharma. Each name carries profound spiritual meaning and is a gateway to deeper connection with the divine.
Reciting or meditating upon these sacred names of Śrī Rāma is believed to remove obstacles, purify the mind, and bestow peace and protection. Explore the full list of 108 Rāma-nāmas with translations and explanations to enrich your devotional practice and experience the uplifting presence of Lord Rāma in your life.
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ॐ राम रामाय नमःOm Rāma Rāmāya NamaḥOh Rama!Lord Rama, as the name suggests, is an all-pervading entity. He knows dharma, speaks the truth, is full of virtues and is disciplined, and is the eldest Prince of the Ikṣvākus.
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ॐ राम रामभद्राय नमःOm Rāma Rāmabhadrāya NamaḥAuspicious RamaThe lotus-eyed, moon-faced Rama, is the noble and valiant warrior of the Raghu race. Ever gracious to the noble and the holy men, He personifies auspiciousness.
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ॐ राम रामचन्द्राय नमःOm Rāma Rāmacandrāya NamaḥMoon-Like Gentle RamaWith fine locks of hair covering His forehead, Lord Rama’s moon-like face is the source of eternal bliss and happiness. With a charming smile adorning His face, Lord Rama personifies all things beautiful.
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ॐ राम शाश्वताय नमःOm Rāma Śāśvatāya NamaḥEternalLord Rama, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, symbolizes Supreme Power who is beyond reason and vision, who has no beginning or end, who is without attributes. He is Narayana, the Eternal Divinity.
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ॐ राम राजीवलोचनाय नमःOm Rāma Rājīvalocanāya NamaḥLotus-EyedThe ever-pleasant-faced Rama is lotus-eyed, whose eyes are large like a full-blown lotus. These eyes, reflecting gentleness and calmness, see all and their vision is limitless.
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ॐ राम श्रीमते नमःOm Rāma Śrīmate NamaḥReveredRespected by all and respectable for everyone, He is the Master of all norms. He is adored by the sages, the mortals, and even by Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.
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ॐ राम राजेन्द्राय नमःOm Rāma Rājendrāya NamahLord Of The LordsLord Rama is the whole world in His manifest form. He is unperceivable by senses, yet He is instinct in every life. He is the Protector of all realms, the Cause of all existence.
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ॐ राम रघुपुङ्गवाय नमःOm Rāma Raghupuṅgavāya NamahScion Of Raghakula RaceThe great descendant of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is noble-minded and valiant. As an upholder of dharma, He believes in goodness and always keeps His word.
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ॐ राम जानकीवल्लभाय नमःOm Rāma Jānakīvallabhāya NamahConsort Of JanakiThe Supreme Lord Rama has for His consort, Goddess Sita who is born womb-less, found by Her father Janaka while ploughing a field. He sacrifices Her to the earth to establish dharma.
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ॐ राम जैत्राय नमःOm Rāma Jaitrāya NamahSymbolising VictoryWielder of the bow with gold-feathered arrows, Lord Rama’s valor and prowess are unequalled. With full knowledge of war strategies, He personifies victory.
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ॐ राम जितमित्राय नमःOm Rāma Jitamitrāya NamahVanquisher Of FoesLord Rama, known for His noble deeds and justice, and representing victory, conquers His foes, for He has no equal.
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ॐ राम जनार्दनाय नमःOm Rāma Janārdanāya NamahOne Who Offers Liberation From BirthsThe Dharmadhita of the Solar race, Lord Rama is an endless fountainhead of virtues showing dharma, truth, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, duty, and gentleness, and offers liberation of the blessed from the cycle of repeated births.
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ॐ राम विश्वामित्रप्रियाय नमःOm Rāma Viśvāmitrapriyāya NamaḥBeloved of VishwamitraThe Ocean of knowledge and the Mine of virtues, Lord Rama is greatly worshipped and revered by the great sage Vishwamitra for His righteous and just nature.
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ॐ राम दान्ताय नमःOm Rāma Dāntāya NamaḥUnperturbedWith a moon-like serene face and a pleasing smile that lights up His gentle face, Lord Rama is always calm and unperturbed, even in the face of adversity. His dignified visage and majestic appearance are impressive.
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ॐ राम शरणात्राण तत्पराय नमःOm Rāma Śaraṇātrāṇa Tatparāya NamaḥDetermined To Protect His DevoteesTaking on the human form, Lord Vishnu, as Rama, is determined and deeply committed to wiping away the distress of His devotees who seek refuge in Him. He achieves this perfectly and brings justice to people by upholding dharma and punishing wrong-doers.
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ॐ राम वालिप्रमथनाय नमःOm Rāma Vālipramathanāya NamaḥSlayer of ValiScourge of His foes, Lord Rama is the slayer of Vali, the chief of the forest folk, who had usurped the throne of his brother, Sugreeva, and taken his wife in captivity. The great Lord is Dharmatma.
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ॐ राम वाच्मिने नमःOm Rāma Vāgmine NamaḥSpokesmanThe ever-gentle and unperturbed Lord Rama is soft in speech, sedate, and peaceful, and as a Spokesman, He neither taunts nor cavils, always remaining calm and collected.
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ॐ राम सत्यवाचे नमःOm Rāma Satyavāce NamaḥSpeaker of TruthSwathed in the sweet and loving words of Lord Rama, His devotees dance with joy. His words always carry a ring of truth, for He is Truth personified. His word is law, and He is the law-maker.
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ॐ राम सत्यविक्रमाय नमःOm Rāma Satyavikramāya NamahTruthfully PowerfulLord Rama establishes the image of an Ideal Man on the loftiest pedestal of human existence. He is the Truth that begins, the Truth that grows, and the Truth that ends.
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ॐ राम सत्यव्रताय नमःOm Rāma Satyavratāya NamahAdopting Truth As PenanceLord Rama, the auspiciously marked one, upholds dharma, adopting truth as penance for the sake of unrighteousness.
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ॐ राम व्रतधराय नमःOm Rāma Vratadharāya NamahPractising PenanceRama is Dharmatrna, the upholder of justice and dharma, and is the destroyer of evil and wrong-doers. He meditates deeply and practices austere penances to redeem mankind of misery.
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ॐ राम हनुमदक्षिताय नमःOm Rāma Hanumadakṣitāya NamahDependent On HanumanSon of Wind-God, Hanuman is a loyal follower of Lord Rama. The Great Lord is dependent on Hanuman to save His queen, Sita, from the clutches of the gigantic demon, Ravana, by revealing her whereabouts.
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ॐ राम कौसल्याय नमःOm Rāma Kausalāyāya NamahSon Of KausalyaThe upholder of dharma or righteousness, Lord Rama is the darling Son of Queen Kausalya. His radiance adds to her loveliness, just as Indra’s radiance enhances the beauty of Aditi.
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ॐ राम खरध्वंसिने नमःOm Rāma Kharadhvaṁsine NamahSlayer Of KharaThe unending mine of virtues, the Supreme Unborn God, Lord Vishnu takes several incarnations to redeem the worlds of their demons and evils, and as Rama, He slew the fierce demon, Khara.
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ॐ राम विराधवधाय नमःOm Rāma Virādhavadhāya NamahMaster In Slaying ViradhaSupreme Lord Rama, through whom this world and all the gods, including Brahma, are manifest, is a skilful slayer of demons, redeeming the worlds of the dreaded demon Viradha.
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ॐ राम विभीषणपरित्रात्रे नमःOm Rāma Vibhīṣaṇaparitrātre NamahSheltered VibheeshanaThe younger brother of the evil demon Ravana, Vibheeshana receives a boon from Lord Brahma that he will never behave meanly, even in the worst crisis. When he sees Ravana indulging in evil practices, he seeks shelter under Lord Rama.
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ॐ राम हरकोदण्डराम नमःOm Rāma HarakodaṇḍaRāmaNamahRama With Kodhanda BowArmed with the three-curved Kodhanda bow, He scours the Dandaka forest. Lord Rama uses this bow and arrow, which to a warrior is like a faggot to a fire.
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ॐ राम सप्ततलप्रभेञ्च्छाय नमःOm Rāma Saptatalaprabhentachāya NamahBreaker Of The Seven Tala TreesDressed in tree-bark and deer-skin that has the sheen of gold and armed with a divine golden bow, Lord Rama, in His gigantic and swarthy form, broke the curse of the seven tala trees, and thus fulfilled His cause for incarnating.
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ॐ राम दशग्रीवशिरोहर्त्रे नमःOm Rāma Daśagrīvaśirohartre NamahSlayer Of Ten-Headed RavanaBlazing with glory, Lord Rama kills Ravana with the Brahma arrow, an incredible missile with wind in its feather and fire in its head, which, like a thunderbolt, slices Ravana’s chest, killing him instantly.
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ॐ राम जमदग्न्यमहादर्पाय नमःOm Rāma Jamadagnyamahādarpāya NamahDestroyer Of Jamadagni’s Son’s ArroganceLord Rama humbles the pride and arrogance of Parashurama, the son of Jamadagni, demonstrating His supreme prowess and righteousness.
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ॐ राम ताटकान्तकाय नमःOm Rāma Tāṭakāntakāya NamahSlayer Of TāṭakāLord Rāma is the slayer of the wicked Yakṣiṇī named Tāṭakā, who possessed the strength of a thousand elephants and could assume any form. Rāma vanquished her with a single arrow, showcasing his valor and divine prowess.
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ॐ राम वेदान्तसाराय नमःOm Rāma Vedāntasārāya NamahEssence Of PhilosophyThe Imperishable Rāma, pervading all hearts as the embodiment of Supreme Bliss, is omnipresent. He remains unmanifest to atheists but reveals himself through deep devotion. He is the essence of all that is perfect and beyond sensory perception.
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ॐ राम वेदात्मने नमःOm Rāma Vedātmanē NamahSpirit Of The VedasThe all-knowing Rāma studied, absorbed, and mastered the Vedas and their ancillary branches with flawless perfection, speaking with a harmonious fusion of heart, throat, and head.
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ॐ राम भवरोगस्य भेषजाय नमःOm Rāma Bhavarogasya Bhēṣajāya NamahReliever Of Earthly AilmentsThe kind and powerful Lord Rāma is the well-wisher of all and relieves them of their agonies. He empathizes with all beings, freeing them from mortal afflictions and suffering.
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ॐ राम दूषणत्रिशिरोहन्त्रे नमःOm Rāma Dūṣaṇatriśirōhantrē NamahSlayer Of Dūṣaṇa And TriśiraArmed with bows and arrows, the valiant warrior of the Raghu race, Lord Rāma, bravely slew Dūṣaṇa and Triśira, thereby establishing peace in the three worlds.
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ॐ राम त्रिपुर्ते नमःOm Rāma Tripurtē NamahHaving The Forms Of TrinityLord Rāma embodies the forms of the Trinity—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva—symbolizing the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe, thus maintaining cosmic balance.
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ॐ राम जितेन्द्रियाय नमःOm Rāma Jitendriyāya NamahController of the SensesThe Supreme Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is the Supreme Controller of the five senses. From His mind come the five spheres of perception. Divinity, which rides in the mind, fits the arrows, the senses, to the Bow of time, and aims at objects.
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ॐ राम त्रिविक्रमाय नमःOm Rāma Trivikramāya NamahConqueror of the Three WorldsAs Controller of the three worlds, Lord Rama is the Omniscient, the Invincible, the unquestioned Lord of the universe. None can equal His excellence in anything.
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ॐ राम त्रिलोक्त्मने नमःOm Rāma Trilokātmanē NamahLord of the Three WorldsLord Rama, as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is the repository of all virtues. Reposing on the Ocean of Milk, the cosmic waters, on the serpent Sheshanaga, He rules the three worlds.
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ॐ राम पुण्यचरित्राय कीर्तनाय नमःOm Rāma Puṇyacaritāya Kīrtanāya NamahSung for Noble VirtuesThe Great Lord Rama, the Ideal Man, the Supreme Almighty, is the subject of adulations sung, highlighting noble virtues.
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ॐ राम त्रिलोकरक्षकाय नमःOm Rāma Trilokarakṣakāya NamahProtector of the Three WorldsThe valiant Lord Rama is the Protector of the three worlds. He sustains the three worlds, being the Supreme Omnipresence, the Changeless, the Attributeless, yet the Cause of change.
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ॐ राम धन्विने नमःOm Rāma Dhanvine NamahOf the Solar RaceThe Supreme Lord Rama, belonging to the illustrious Solar Race, is renowned for His valor and righteousness.
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ॐ राम दण्डकारण्यपुण्यकृते नमःOm Rāma Daṇḍakāraṇya Puṇyakṛte NamaḥOne Who Made Dandaka Forest NobleDressed in deer-skin, with matted locks, and armed with the divine bow and arrow, the valiant warrior Prince of the Raghu race, Lord Rama spent fourteen years in exile in the Dandaka forest, thereby making it noble with His presence.
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ॐ राम अहल्याशापशमाय नमःOm Rāma Ahalyāśāpaśamāya NamaḥReliever Of Ahalya’s CurseAhalya, who was cursed by a sage and turned into a rock, is redeemed by Lord Rama, the saviour of all. Lord Rama, wielder of the bow, takes the human form to kill the demon Ravana, and He destroys evil.
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ॐ राम पितृभक्ताय नमःOm Rāma Pitṛbhaktāya NamaḥDevoted To FatherThe noble Prince of the Ikshavaku dynasty, Lord Rama is an extraordinary Son of King Dasharatha. The intensity of His self-discipline makes Him outshine the sun, and He lovingly and obediently executes His father’s orders, being very devoted to him.
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ॐ राम वरप्रदाय नमःOm Rāma Varapradāya NamaḥResponsive To All PrayersThe saviour of the downtrodden, Lord Rama responds to all prayers, for He is Dharmatma. He epitomizes all that is best in human life as far as the individual life of a person is concerned.
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ॐ राम जितेन्द्रियाय नमःOm Rāma Jitendriyāya NamaḥConqueror Of The SensesBeing the Fountain of joy and salvation, Lord Rama is the Conqueror of the senses, transcending the three attributes, and is Absolute.
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ॐ राम जितक्रोधाय नमःOm Rāma Jitakrodhāya NamaḥConqueror Of AngerLord Rama remains calm and composed, overcoming anger and demonstrating supreme self-control, embodying the ideal of a sage-warrior.
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ॐ राम जितमित्राय नमःOm Rāma Jitamitrāya NamahConqueror Of The FoesStrong as a rock, Lord Rama gives succor to the distressed as He has vowed to protect them by destroying the foes, and relieving them of agonies.
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ॐ राम जगद्गुरवे नमःOm Rāma Jagadgurave NamahSpiritual Teacher Of The UniverseThere is none in comparison in values to Lord Rama who knows dharma, artha, and kama. He has an excellent memory, never revealing secrets, thrifty when necessary, and generous as well as the ideal Spiritual Teacher of the universe.
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ॐ राम रक्षावानर सङ्घातिने नमःOm Rāma Rakṣāvānara Saṅghātine NamahSaviour Of Boars And MonkeysThe very Cause of the Being of the world, and ultimately with whom the whole world coalesces at the end, Lord Rama is the saviour of animals like the boars and the monkeys.
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ॐ राम चित्रकूट समाश्रयाय नमःOm Rāma Citrakūṭa Samāśrayāya NamahEngrossed In Chitrakoot’s BeautyThe noble and gentle Rama made Chitrakoot in Panchvati His abode during His term of exile. Here He was rapt in the beauty and serenity of the lovely forest.
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ॐ राम जयन्तत्राणवरदाय नमःOm Rāma Jayantatrāṇavaradāya NamahGranting Boon To Save JayantaLord Rama the Creator, the Protector, and the Destroyer, is the Supreme Lord. He is the savior of the helpless and the downtrodden, relieving them of agonies and protecting them from evil. By granting a boon to Jayanta, He saved him from destruction and ruin.
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ॐ राम सुमित्रापुत्र सेविताय नमःOm Rāma Sumitraputra Sevitāya NamahWorshipped By Sumitra’s SonLord Rama is revered by Lakshmana, the son of Sumitra, who is devoted to serving Him with unwavering loyalty and dedication.
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ॐ राम सर्वदेवादिदेवाय नमःOm Rāma Sarvadevādidevāya NamahLord Of The LordsThe mighty Kshatriya Warrior of the Solar race, Lord Rama is the Master of the earth, and of the three worlds. As the Supreme Lord of the universe, He is Lord of the lords.
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ॐ राम मृतवानराजीवनाय नमःOm Rāma Mṛtavānarajīvanāya NamahReviver Of Dead MonkeysExperienced in the ways of the world, Lord Rama offers shelter in His grace to His devotees. When Ravana’s men killed numerous monkeys on the battlefield, Lord Rama revived them, being the performer of amazing deeds.
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ॐ राम मायामारीचहन्त्रे नमःOm Rāma Māyāmārīcahantrē NamahSlayer Of The Illusory MārīcaThe demon Tātakā’s son, Mārīca, disguised as a deer, enchants Rama and lures Him away from Sita, till Rama, in fury, fires the snake-shaft that slays the wily demon.
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ॐ राम महादेवाय नमःOm Rāma Mahādevāya NamahLord Of The LordsThe greatest of all, Lord Rama is the darling object of reverence to the enemy of God of Love (Shiva), or Mahadev, and is adored by Brahma and other divinities as an embodiment of Pure Consciousness.
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ॐ राम महाभुजाय नमःOm Rāma Mahābhujāya NamahGiant-Sized ShouldersThe noble Prince of Ayodhya, with giant-sized shoulders, is strong-armed, broad-chested, magnificent, and stately like the lion.
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ॐ राम सर्वदेवस्तुताय नमःOm Rāma Sarvadevastutāya NamahWorshipped By All Celestial BeingsLord Rama is revered and worshipped by all celestial beings, embodying the virtues and divine qualities that attract universal admiration and devotion.
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ॐ सौम्याय नमःOm Rāma Saumyāya NamahWith a benign and calm faceThe ever-smiling and gentle Rama is pleasant and dignified. His graceful gait and serene demeanor are never perturbed, even during strife and distress. He is the Controller of the senses and is the Fountain of bliss.
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ॐ राम ब्राह्मण्याय नमःOm Rāma Brāhmaṇyāya NamahSupreme GodheadThe indestructible, undeceiving, valiant Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the all-knowing Almighty. He is the Self-lighted and Omnipresent Supreme Godhead.
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ॐ राम मुनिसंसुतसंस्तुताय नमःOm Rāma Munisaṁsutasanstutāya NamahWorshipped By SagesLord Rama, always sweet of speech, is humble about His prowess. He is pure-hearted and of chaste and gentle demeanor, which endears Him to sages who worship Him.
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ॐ राम महायोगिने नमःOm Rāma Mahāyogine NamahGreat MeditatorThe glory of the Raghu race, the valiant warrior, Lord Rama meditated deeply, taught by sages and by elders in the manners of His race.
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ॐ राम महोदराय नमःOm Rāma Mahodarāya NamahVery GenerousThe Great Lord Rama, with His lotus-eyes and gentle, moon-like face, is full of generosity and kindness for His subjects. He is great in gifts and great in glory.
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ॐ राम सुग्रीवेप्सित राज्यदाय नमःOm Rāma Sugrīvepsita Rājyadāya NamahRecovering Sugreeva’s Kingdom For HimLord Rama is adored by Sugreeva, who is the king of the vanaras or monkeys. Lord Rama slays Sugreeva’s brother Vali and restores the kingdom to the faithful Sugreeva.
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ॐ राम सर्वपुण्याधिकफलाय नमःOm Rāma Sarvapuṇyādhikaphalāya NamaḥAnswer of Prayers and Good DeedsLord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is the beacon of all knowledge and omnipotent God who draws His beloved devotees to Himself when they are in distress.
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ॐ राम स्मृतिसर्वर्द्धनाशनाय नमःOm Rāma Smṛtisarvardhanāśanāya NamaḥDestroyer of Sins by ConcentrationWhile devotees seek shelter in Him by concentrating on and meditating upon Him, He destroys their sins and alleviates their miseries.
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ॐ राम आदिपुरुषाय नमःOm Rāma Ādipuruṣāya NamaḥPrimordial BeingThe handsome, noble Kshatriya Prince of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is the Primordial Being, the Preserver or the Sustainer of the world, and hence, the Supreme Duty.
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ॐ राम परमपुरुषाय नमःOm Rāma Paramapuruṣāya NamaḥSupreme BeingThe Ornament of the Solar race, Lord Rama is the Supreme Being, transcending everything and beyond everything.
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ॐ राम महापुरुषाय नमःOm Rāma Mahāpuruṣāya NamaḥGreat BeingThe noble Son of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is like the Vedas, showing the right direction to righteousness. He is the great warrior who vanquishes the evil and establishes righteousness.
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ॐ राम पुण्योदयाय नमःOm Rāma Puṇyodayāya NamaḥGranter of ImmortalityThe great Prince of the Ikshavakus, Lord Rama is the Omniscient, the Omnipresent, the Supreme Lord who grants immortality to devotees who surrender unto Him totally.
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ॐ राम दयाश्रयाय नमःOm Rāma Dayāśrayāya NamahEssence Of KindnessThe ever-smiling, radiant Lord Rama is always pleased with the smallest kindness, for He is Himself very kind. He forgives a hundred pettinesses but is the destroyer of all evils.
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ॐ राम पुराणपुरुषोत्तमाय नमःOm Rāma Purāṇapuruṣottamāya NamahSupreme Being Of The PuranasThe glorious Descendant of the Solar race, Lord Rama, the Primal Cause of all nature, is the Fountainhead of knowledge. He is the Supreme Being of the Puranas, embodying its ultimate meaning.
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ॐ राम स्मितवक्त्राय नमःOm Rāma Smitavaktrāya NamahSmiling FaceThe illustrious Scion of the Raghu race, Lord Rama wears a pleasing smile on His gentle face which shines like the full moon after a long period of darkness.
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ॐ राम मितभाषिणे नमःOm Rāma Mitabhāṣiṇe NamahSeldom SpeaksThe noble Rama is as serene as a calm ocean. He seldom speaks, but when He does, He speaks so mellifluently and sweetly that His speech is like music to the ears.
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ॐ राम पूर्वभाषिणे नमःOm Rāma Pūrvabhāṣiṇe NamahSpeaks In AdvanceThe Ocean of Knowledge, the mine of all virtues is Lord Rama. He is aware of all that has been, is, and will be, and speaks of events that are to occur.
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ॐ राम राघवाय नमःOm Rāma Rāghavāya NamahNamed After Raghu RaceBorn as a great Kshatriya Prince of the Raghu race, and named after it, Lord Rama shines with the dazzle of the sun and the moon. His appearance is like the sun entering dark clouds.
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ॐ राम अनन्तगुणचम्भिराय नमःOm Rāma Anantaguṇacambhirāya NamahEndowed With VirtuesShining like the stars in the four quarters, the lotus-eyed and handsome Rama is filled with all virtues that ennoble Him. He has no equal in any field, He is Supreme.
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ॐ राम धीरोद्धतगुणोत्तराय नमःOm Rāma Dhīroddhataguṇottarāya NamahValiant, Yet Kind-HeartedThe valiant Lord Rama, glowing with the radiance of a mother’s blessings, takes shelter in dharma. Being a kind and good Kshatriya, He never entertains mindless violence.
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ॐ राम मायामानुष्यचरित्राय नमःOm Rāma Māyāmānuṣyacaritrāya NamahTaking The Human Form With IllusionsThe finest of Me Raghava princes, Lord Rama is Divine Vishnu incarnated as man to destroy Ravana and the other demons, and to bring dharma amongst the people.
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ॐ राम महादेवादिपूजिताय नमःOm Rāma Mahādevādipūjitāya NamahWorshipped By Shiva And The CelestialsLord Rama is highly reputed for establishing dharma amongst gods and men and offering shelter to His subjects from demons and evil practices. He is adored by even Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma, and the celestial beings.
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ॐ राम सेतुकृते नमःOm Rāma Setukṛte NamahBuilder Of the BridgeWith the help of Nala, the son of Vishwakarma, the celestial architect, Lord Rama builds the bridge over the ocean, a long bridge, superbly constructed, cemented with divine powers.
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ॐ राम जितवराशये नमःOm Rāma Jitavarāśaye NamahConqueror Of The OceanThe dauntless Rama, who sent Lord Hanuman in the quest of His beloved wife Sita, conquered the rolling waters of the boundless ocean and bridged the distance to save Sita from the dreaded Ravana.
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ॐ राम सर्वतीर्थमयाय नमःOm Rāma Sarvatīrthamayāya NamaḥTotally Sacred WaterLord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is reposing on the Ocean of Milk, and His mere presence turns the waters of the ocean sacred.
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ॐ राम हरये नमःOm Rāma Haraye NamaḥThe Destroyer of SinsThe Omnipresent, Omniscient, Omnipotent and Supreme Lord Rama is the destroyer of sins and vile tendencies. He is the slayer of the demons, who represent evil, and the punisher of the wrong-doers.
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ॐ राम श्यामाङ्गाय नमःOm Rāma Śyāmāṅgāya NamaḥDark-ColoredThe lotus-eyed, handsome Rama, with a dark skin like the clouds, is young and energetic, a valiant warrior of the Solar race, and a very fine and clear judge of character.
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ॐ राम सुन्दराय नमःOm Rāma Sundarāya NamaḥHandsomeBorn of noble birth, Lord Rama is as good looking as the Gandharva king, powerful and shining like the evening sun surrounded by red-flecked clouds.
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ॐ राम शूराय नमःOm Rāma Śūrāya NamaḥValiantStrong-armed Rama is the savior of all. He can never be vanquished and no weapon can harm Him. He is a tiger among men, and a foe-crusher.
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ॐ राम पीतवसनाय नमःOm RāmaPītavasanāya NamaḥYellow-RobedLord Rama personifies auspiciousness and His yellow robes signify His purity and wisdom.
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ॐ राम धनुर्धराय नमःOm Rāma Dhanurdharāya NamaḥWith Bow In HandAlways armed with the divine bow in His hand, the valiant Prince, Lord Rama excels His father in the science of bow craft and archery.
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ॐ राम सर्वयज्ञाधिपाय नमःOm Rāma Sarvayajñādhipāya NamaḥLord Of All Sacrificial OfferingsThe darling Son of Kausalya, the great Scion of the Raghu race, the follower of dharma and of His father’s orders, Lord Rama is the Lord of all sacrificial offerings.
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ॐ राम यज्विने नमःOm Rāma Yajvine NamaḥOne Who Performs YagnasResplendently attired, Lord Rama is the Man par excellence for the whole world. He becomes One with all His subjects. He is resolute, profound and dignified even in distress, performing yagnas to propitiate the gods and invoke their blessings.
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ॐ राम जरामरणवर्जिताय नमःOm Rāma Jarāmaraṇavarjitāya NamaḥHaving No Births Or DeathsLord Rama has no beginning and no end. He is beyond form and attributes, and is limitless.
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ॐ राम विभीषणप्रतिष्ठात्रे नमःOm Rāma Vibhīṣaṇapratiṣṭhātre NamaḥCrowned Vibheeshana As King Of LankaThe lotus-eyed Lord Rama, with a serene smile on His face, is the universally honored Lord of the lords. After killing the ten-headed Ravana He crowned Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka.
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ॐ राम सर्वोपगुणवर्जिताय नमःOm Rāma Sarvopaguṇavarjitāya NamaḥDestroyer Of Evil QualitiesRooted in truth and firm in dharma, the Gracious Lord is the Destroyer of wrong-doers and evil. He takes the human form to vanquish evil and uphold dharma.
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ॐ राम परमात्मने नमःOm Rāma Paramātmane NamaḥThe SupremeThe valiant warrior of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is Lord of the lords, the Greatest of the greats, the Supreme.
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ॐ राम परब्रह्मणे नमःOm Rāma Parabrahmaṇe NamaḥSupreme GodheadLord Rama is Narayana, armed with the Sudarshan chakra. He is the Invincible, the Formless, the Attributeless, the Supreme Godhead.
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ॐ राम सच्चिदानन्दविग्रहाय नमःOm Rāma Saccidānandavigrahāya NamaḥForm Of Eternal BlissThe dharma-knowing Rama is the source of eternal bliss which pervades the whole universe, spreading joy around.
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ॐ राम परस्मै ज्योतिषे नमःOm Rāma Parasmai Jyotiṣe NamaḥMost Spectacular RadianceLord Rama, the invincible, radiates the most spectacular effulgence from His being, engulfing everything around Him.
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ॐ राम परस्मै धाम्ने नमःOm Rāma Parasmai Dhāmne NamaḥLord Of VaikuṇṭhaDwelling at the superior place, Vaikuṇṭha, and who is ever conscious and awakened, who pervades all worlds but Himself remains stationary, Lord Rama is the resting place of all, the grand abode of all.
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ॐ राम पराकाशाय नमःOm Rāma Parākāśāya NamaḥBrightA salient feature of Lord Rama’s personality is His radiance which is akin to the brightness of a thousand suns.
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ॐ राम परात्पराय नमःOm Rāma Parātparāya NamaḥGreatest Of The GreatsThe all-knowing Lord Rama is the Teacher of all the learned, the great sages. He is well-versed in the Vedas and is the Guru of the gurus, the Greatest of the greats.
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ॐ राम परेशाय नमःOm Rāma Pareśāya NamaḥLord Of The LordsThe great Scion of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is Lord of the lords, the Self-born One. He is without beginning or end, and the Cause of all creation.
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ॐ राम परगाय नमःOm Rāma Paragāya NamaḥUplifter Of The PoorThe Supreme Lord Rama, who sees the apparent world created by His wish, and which is visible to His all-pervading sight, is the Uplifter of the poor, and the Light of their vision who protects them.
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ॐ राम पराय नमःOm Rāma Parāya NamaḥThe UltimateHaving the Ultimate Reality, the Lord is the Omniscient, the Omnipresent, and Lord Supreme.
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ॐ राम सर्वदेवात्मिकाय नमःOm Rāma Sarvadevātmikāya NamaḥDweller In All GodsLord Rama, the darling Son of King Daśaratha, enchanting as the full moon, skilled protector of His subjects, Upholder of His word, the terror of His foes, and dharma’s faithful Lord, dwells in all gods, being their essence.
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ॐ राम परस्मै नमःOm Rāma Parasmai NamaḥMost SuperiorThe handsome Scion of the Raghu race, Lord Rama is unrivalled in wisdom, skill and good fortune. He is clever and learned, and worshipped by such divinities as Brahmā, Nārada and other gods and sages, as He is the most Superior.
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