Sri Rama Raksha Stotram

श्री राम रक्षा स्तोत्र

Stotram Sage Budha Kaushika

ऋषि बुध कौशिक

Rama

चरितं रघुनाथस्य शतकोटि प्रविस्तरम्। एकैकमक्षरं पुंसां महापातकनाशनम्॥

Charitam Raghunāthasya śatakoti pravistaram Ekaikam aksharam pumsām mahāpātaka nāśanam

The story of the Lord of the Raghu dynasty spans a hundred crore verses in its vast expanse. Each and every syllable of that divine narrative has the power to destroy even the greatest of sins, for Rama's life is itself a scripture of redemption.

ध्यात्वा नीलोत्पलश्यामं रामं राजीवलोचनम्। जानकीलक्ष्मणोपेतं जटामुकुटमण्डितम्॥

Dhyātvā nīlotpala śyāmam Rāmam rājīva lochanam Jānakī Lakshmanopetam jatā mukuta manditam

Meditate upon Rama, whose complexion is as dark and beautiful as a blue lotus, whose eyes gleam like fresh lotuses in bloom. Visualize him accompanied by Janaki (Sita) and Lakshmana, his crown of matted hair adorned with regal splendor, standing as the very image of divine grace.

सासितूणधनुर्बाणपाणिं नक्तञ्चरान्तकम्। स्वलीलया जगत्त्रातुमाविर्भूतमजं विभुम्॥

Sāsitūna dhanurbāna pānim naktamcharāntakam Svalīlayā jagat trātum āvirbhūtam ajam vibhum

He holds a sword, a quiver, a bow, and arrows in his hands, and he is the destroyer of all demons who roam in darkness. Though he is the unborn and all-pervading Supreme Lord, he manifested by his own sweet will to protect and redeem the world.

रामरक्षां पठेत्प्राज्ञः पापघ्नीं सर्वकामदाम्। शिरो मे राघवः पातु भालं दशरथात्मजः॥

Rāmarakshām pathētprājñah pāpaghnīm sarvakāmadām Śiro me Rāghavah pātu bhālam Daśarathātmajah

The wise one should recite this Rama Raksha, which destroys all sins and fulfills every desire. May Raghava, the scion of Raghu's dynasty, protect my head, and may the son of Dasharatha protect my forehead.

कौसल्येयो दृशौ पातु विश्वामित्रप्रियश्शृती। घ्राणं पातु मखत्राता मुखं सौमित्रिवत्सलः॥

Kausalyeyo drśau pātu Viśvāmitra priyah śrutī Ghrānam pātu makhatrātā mukham Saumitri vatsalah

May Kausalya's beloved son protect my eyes, and may the dear friend of Vishvamitra guard my ears. May the protector of sacred rituals shield my nose, and may the one who dearly loves Lakshmana (Saumitri) protect my mouth.

जिह्वां विद्यानिधिः पातु कण्ठं भरतवन्दितः। स्कन्धौ दिव्यायुधः पातु भुजौ भग्नेशकार्मुकः॥

Jihvām vidyānidhih pātu kantham Bharata vanditah Skandhau divyāyudhah pātu bhujau bhagneśa kārmukah

May the treasury of all knowledge protect my tongue, and may he who is reverently worshipped by Bharata guard my throat. May the bearer of celestial weapons protect my shoulders, and may the one who broke the mighty bow of Lord Shiva protect my arms.

करौ सीतापतिः पातु हृदयं जामदग्न्यजित्। मध्यं पातु खरध्वंसी नाभिं जाम्बवदाश्रयः॥

Karau Sītāpatih pātu hrdayam Jāmadagnya jit Madhyam pātu Kharadhvamsī nābhim Jāmbavad āśrayah

May the husband of Sita protect my hands, and may the conqueror of Parashurama guard my heart. May the slayer of the demon Khara protect my middle, and may the one who is the refuge of Jambavan shield my navel.

सुग्रीवेशः कटिं पातु सक्थिनी हनुमत्प्रभुः। ऊरू रघूत्तमः पातु रक्षःकुलविनाशकृत्॥

Sugrīveśah katim pātu sakthinī Hanumat prabhuh Ūrū Raghūttamah pātu rakshah kula vināśakrt

May the lord of Sugriva protect my waist, and may the master of Hanuman guard my hips. May the best of the Raghu dynasty protect my thighs, for he is the one who brought about the total destruction of the demon race.

जानुनी सेतुकृत्पातु जङ्घे दशमुखान्तकः। पादौ बिभीषणश्रीदः पातु रामोऽखिलं वपुः॥

Jānunī setukrt pātu jaṅghe Daśamukhāntakah Pādau Bibhīshana śrīdah pātu Rāmo'khilam vapuh

May the builder of the great bridge to Lanka protect my knees, and may the slayer of the ten-headed Ravana guard my shins. May the one who bestowed sovereignty upon Vibhishana protect my feet, and may Lord Rama protect my entire body.

एतां रामबलोपेतां रक्षां यः सुकृती पठेत्। स चिरायुः सुखी पुत्री विजयी विनयी भवेत्॥

Etām Rāmabalopetām rakshām yah sukrtī pathet Sa chirāyuh sukhī putrī vijayī vinayī bhavet

The virtuous person who recites this protective prayer, endowed with the full power of Rama, shall be blessed with long life, happiness, worthy children, victory in all endeavors, and the grace of humility.

पातालभूतलव्योमचारिणश्छद्मचारिणः। न द्रष्टुमपि शक्तास्ते रक्षितं रामनामभिः॥

Pātāla bhūtala vyoma chārinah chhadma chārinah Na drashtum api śaktāste rakshitam Rāma nāmabhih

Those who roam the netherworld, the earth, or the skies, and even those who move about in disguise with deceptive powers, cannot so much as glance upon a person who is protected by the sacred names of Rama.

रामेति रामभद्रेति रामचन्द्रेति वा स्मरन्। नरो न लिप्यते पापैर्भुक्तिं मुक्तिं च विन्दति॥

Rāmeti Rāmabhadreti Rāmachandreti vā smaran Naro na lipyate pāpair bhuktim muktim cha vindati

The person who remembers and chants the names 'Rama,' 'Ramabhadra,' or 'Ramachandra' is never tainted by sin. Such a devotee attains both worldly fulfillment and ultimate spiritual liberation.

जगज्जैत्रैकमन्त्रेण रामनाम्नाभिरक्षितम्। यः कण्ठे धारयेत्तस्य करस्थाः सर्वसिद्धयः॥

Jagajjaitraika mantrena Rāma nāmnā abhirakshitam Yah kanthe dhārayettasya karasthāh sarvasiddhayah

One who wears this hymn around the neck, protected by Rama's name, which is the single mantra capable of conquering the entire world, holds all supernatural powers and accomplishments in the palm of their hand.

वज्रपञ्जरनामेदं यो रामकवचं स्मरेत्। अव्याहताज्ञः सर्वत्र लभते जयमङ्गलम्॥

Vajrapañjara nāmedam yo Rāma kavacham smaret Avyāhatājñah sarvatra labhate jayamangalam

This hymn is called the Vajrapanjara, the diamond-like impenetrable cage of protection. Whoever remembers this armor of Rama shall have their will unobstructed everywhere, and they shall attain victory and auspiciousness in all things.

आदिष्टवान्यथा स्वप्ने रामरक्षामिमां हरः। तथा लिखितवान्प्रातः प्रबुद्धो बुधकौशिकः॥

Ādishtavān yathā svapne Rāmarakshām imām Harah Tathā likhitavān prātah prabuddho Budhakaushikah

Just as Lord Shiva commanded and revealed this Rama Raksha in a dream, exactly so did the sage Budha Kaushika faithfully write it down upon awakening at dawn. Not a single syllable was altered, for what Shiva speaks is eternal truth.

आरामः कल्पवृक्षाणां विरामः सकलापदाम्। अभिरामस्त्रिलोकानां रामः श्रीमान्स नः प्रभुः॥

Ārāmah kalpavrkshānām virāmah sakalāpadām Abhirāmas trilokānām Rāmah Śrīmān sa nah prabhuh

Rama is the very garden of wish-fulfilling trees, the cessation of all adversities, and the delight of all three worlds. That glorious Rama, radiant with divine splendor, is our supreme Lord and protector.

तरुणौ रूपसम्पन्नौ सुकुमारौ महाबलौ। पुण्डरीकविशालाक्षौ चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरौ॥

Tarunau rūpasampannau sukumārau mahābalau Pundarīka viśālākshau chīra krshnājinā ambarau

The two brothers are youthful and endowed with extraordinary beauty, gentle and tender yet possessed of immense strength. Their eyes are wide like white lotuses, and they are clad in garments of bark and black deerskin, the noble attire of forest-dwelling princes.

फलमूलाशिनौ दान्तौ तापसौ ब्रह्मचारिणौ। पुत्रौ दशरथस्यैतौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ॥

Phalamūlāśinau dāntau tāpasau brahmachārinau Putrau Daśarathasyaitau bhrātarau Rāma Lakshmanau

Living on fruits and roots, self-restrained, practicing austerity and celibacy, these two are the sons of King Dasharatha: the noble brothers Rama and Lakshmana. Though princes born to rule, they chose the ascetic path of the forest with perfect devotion.

शरण्यौ सर्वसत्त्वानां श्रेष्ठौ सर्वधनुष्मताम्। रक्षःकुलनिहन्तारौ त्रायेतां नो रघूत्तमौ॥

Śaranyau sarvasattvānām śreshthau sarva dhanushmatām Rakshah kula nihantārau trāyetām no Raghūttamau

They are the refuge of all living beings and the foremost among all wielders of the bow. They are the destroyers of the entire demon race. May these two jewels of the Raghu dynasty protect us always.

आत्तसज्जधनुषाविषुस्पृशावक्षयाशुगनिषङ्गसङ्गिनौ। रक्षणाय मम रामलक्ष्मणावग्रतः पथि सदैव गच्छताम्॥

Āttasajja dhanushā vishuspṛśāv akshayāśuga nishaṅga saṅginau Rakshanāya mama Rāma Lakshmanāv agratah pathi sadaiva gachchhatām

With bows strung and ready, fingers touching their arrows, carrying inexhaustible quivers at their sides, may Rama and Lakshmana always walk before me on my path, guarding me at every step of life's journey.

सन्नद्धः कवची खड्गी चापबाणधरो युवा। गच्छन्मनोरथोऽस्माकं रामः पातु सलक्ष्मणः॥

Sannaddhah kavachī khadgī chāpabānadharo yuvā Gachchhan manoratho'smākam Rāmah pātu sa Lakshmanah

Fully armored, wearing his breastplate, bearing sword, bow, and arrows, youthful and resplendent, may Rama along with Lakshmana fulfill our heart's desires and protect us as they march forward.

रामो दाशरथिश्शूरो लक्ष्मणानुचरो बली। काकुत्स्थः पुरुषः पूर्णः कौसल्येयो रघूत्तमः॥

Rāmo Dāśarathih śūro Lakshmanānucharo balī Kākutsthah purushah pūrnah Kausalyeyo Raghūttamah

Rama is the heroic son of Dasharatha, followed by the mighty Lakshmana. He is Kakutstha, the complete and perfect Supreme Being, the beloved son of Kausalya, and the greatest among the Raghu dynasty.

वेदान्तवेद्यो यज्ञेशः पुराणपुरुषोत्तमः। जानकीवल्लभश्श्रीमानप्रमेयपराक्रमः॥

Vedānta vedyo yajñeśah purāna purushottamah Jānakī vallabhah Śrīmān aprameya parākramah

He is the one known through Vedanta, the lord of all sacrifices, the Supreme Being praised in ancient scriptures. He is the beloved of Janaki (Sita), endowed with divine glory, and his valor is beyond all measure and comprehension.

इत्येतानि जपन्नित्यं मद्भक्तश्श्रद्धयान्वितः। अश्वमेधाधिकं पुण्यं सम्प्राप्नोति न संशयः॥

Ityetāni japan nityam madbhaktah śraddhayānvitah Aśvamedhādhikam punyam samprāpnoti na samśayah

My devotee who recites these sacred names daily with sincere faith attains merit greater than that of performing the Ashvamedha, the most exalted of Vedic sacrifices. Of this there is no doubt whatsoever.

रामं दूर्वादलश्यामं पद्माक्षं पीतवाससम्। स्तुवन्ति नामभिर्दिव्यैर्न ते संसारिणो नराः॥

Rāmam dūrvādala śyāmam padmāksham pītavāsasam Stuvanti nāmabhir divyair na te samsārino narāh

Those who praise Rama, whose complexion is dark like tender durva grass, whose eyes are like lotuses, and who wears radiant yellow garments, singing his divine names, are freed from the cycle of worldly bondage and rebirth.

रामं लक्ष्मणपूर्वजं रघुवरं सीतापतिं सुन्दरम्। काकुत्स्थं करुणार्णवं गुणनिधिं विप्रप्रियं धार्मिकम्। राजेन्द्रं सत्यसन्धं दशरथतनयं श्यामलं शान्तमूर्तिम्। वन्दे लोकाभिरामं रघुकुलतिलकं राघवं रावणारिम्॥

Rāmam Lakshmana pūrvajam Raghuvaram Sītāpatim sundaram Kākutstham karunārṇavam guṇanidhim viprapriyam dhārmikam Rājendram satyasandham Daśarathatanayam śyāmalam śāntamūrtim Vande lokābhirāmam Raghukula tilakam Rāghavam Rāvanārim

I salute Rama, the elder brother of Lakshmana, the best of the Raghu clan, the husband of Sita, supremely beautiful. He is Kakutstha, an ocean of compassion, a treasure house of virtues, beloved of the learned, and the very embodiment of dharma. He is the emperor among kings, ever true to his word, the son of Dasharatha, dark-complexioned and serene in form. I bow to that Raghava who delights all the worlds, the crowning jewel of the Raghu lineage, the great enemy of Ravana.

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे। रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः॥

Rāmāya Rāmabhadrāya Rāmachandrāya vedhase Raghunāthāya nāthāya Sītāyāh pataye namah

Salutations to Rama, to Ramabhadra, to Ramachandra, the creator and sustainer of all. Salutations to the Lord of the Raghus, the Lord of all beings, and the devoted husband of Sita.

श्रीराम राम रघुनन्दन राम राम। श्रीराम राम भरताग्रज राम राम। श्रीराम राम रणकर्कश राम राम। श्रीराम राम शरणं भव राम राम॥

Śrīrāma Rāma Raghunandana Rāma Rāma Śrīrāma Rāma Bharatāgraja Rāma Rāma Śrīrāma Rāma Ranakarkasha Rāma Rāma Śrīrāma Rāma śaranam bhava Rāma Rāma

O glorious Rama, Rama, O joy of the Raghu dynasty, Rama, Rama! O glorious Rama, Rama, O elder brother of Bharata, Rama, Rama! O glorious Rama, Rama, O fierce and unyielding warrior in battle, Rama, Rama! O glorious Rama, Rama, be my refuge and shelter, Rama, Rama!

श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ मनसा स्मरामि। श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ वचसा गृणामि। श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शिरसा नमामि। श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये॥

Śrīrāmachandra charanau manasā smarāmi Śrīrāmachandra charanau vachasā grnāmi Śrīrāmachandra charanau śirasā namāmi Śrīrāmachandra charanau śaranam prapadye

I remember the holy feet of Sri Ramachandra in my mind. I praise the holy feet of Sri Ramachandra with my words. I bow my head to the holy feet of Sri Ramachandra in reverence. I surrender myself completely at the holy feet of Sri Ramachandra, seeking his eternal refuge.

माता रामो मत्पिता रामचन्द्रः। स्वामी रामो मत्सखा रामचन्द्रः। सर्वस्वं मे रामचन्द्रो दयालुर्नान्यं जाने नैव जाने न जाने॥

Mātā Rāmo mat pitā Rāmachandrah Svāmī Rāmo mat sakhā Rāmachandrah Sarvsvam me Rāmachandro dayālur nānyam jāne naiva jāne na jāne

Rama is my mother and Ramachandra is my father. Rama is my master and Ramachandra is my dearest friend. The compassionate Ramachandra is my everything. I know no other, I truly know no other, I know no other.

दक्षिणे लक्ष्मणो यस्य वामे तु जनकात्मजा। पुरतो मारुतिर्यस्य तं वन्दे रघुनन्दनम्॥

Dakshine Lakshmano yasya vāme tu Janakātmajā Purato Mārutir yasya tam vande Raghunandanam

I bow to that Raghunandana, the joy of the Raghu clan, who has Lakshmana standing at his right, Sita the daughter of Janaka at his left, and the mighty Hanuman standing before him in devoted service.

लोकाभिरामं रणरङ्गधीरं। राजीवनेत्रं रघुवंशनाथम्। कारुण्यरूपं करुणाकरं तम्। श्रीरामचन्द्रं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥

Lokābhirāmam ranarangadhīram Rājīvanetram Raghuvanśa nātham Kārunyarūpam karunākaram tam Śrīrāmachandram śaranam prapadye

I take refuge in Sri Ramachandra, who is the delight of all the worlds and a pillar of courage on the field of battle. His eyes are like lotus petals, he is the lord of the Raghu dynasty, the very form of compassion and the fountain of mercy.

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं। जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं। श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥

Manojavamm mārutatulya vegam Jitendriyam buddhimatām varishtham Vātātmajam vānarayūtha mukhyam Śrīrāmadūtam śaranam prapadye

I take refuge in the messenger of Sri Rama, Hanuman, who is swift as the mind and fast as the wind. He is the conqueror of the senses and the foremost among the wise. He is the son of the Wind God, the chief of the monkey host, and the most devoted servant of Lord Rama.

कूजन्तं रामरामेति मधुरं मधुराक्षरम्। आरुह्य कविताशाखां वन्दे वाल्मीकिकोकिलम्॥

Kūjantam Rāma Rāmeti madhuram madhurāksharam Āruhya kavitā śākhām vande Vālmīki kokilam

I salute sage Valmiki, that cuckoo among poets, who perched upon the branch of poetry sings 'Rama, Rama' in the sweetest and most melodious syllables. His verses are nectar to the soul, and his song of Rama fills all creation with beauty.

आपदामपहर्तारं दातारं सर्वसम्पदाम्। लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम्॥

Āpadām apahartāram dātāram sarva sampadām Lokābhirāmam Śrīrāmam bhūyo bhūyo namāmyaham

I bow again and again to Sri Rama, who removes all calamities and bestows all manner of prosperity. He is the delight of all the worlds, and my salutations to him are offered not once but endlessly, for his grace is inexhaustible.

भर्जनं भवबीजानामर्जनं सुखसम्पदाम्। तर्जनं यमदूतानां रामरामेति गर्जनम्॥

Bharjanam bhavabījānām arjanam sukha sampadām Tarjanam yamadūtānām Rāma Rāmeti garjanam

The thunderous roar of 'Rama, Rama' incinerates the seeds of worldly bondage, gathers an abundance of happiness and prosperity, and strikes terror into the messengers of Yama, the lord of death. Such is the supreme power of chanting Rama's name.

रामो राजमणिः सदा विजयते रामं रमेशं भजे। रामेणाभिहता निशाचरचमू रामाय तस्मै नमः। रामान्नास्ति परायणं परतरं रामस्य दासोस्म्यहं। रामे चित्तलयः सदा भवतु मे भो राम मामुद्धर॥

Rāmo rājamaṇih sadā vijayate Rāmam Rameśam bhaje Rāmenābhihatā niśāchara chamū Rāmāya tasmai namah Rāmānnāsti parāyanam parataram Rāmasya dāso'smyaham Rāme chittalayah sadā bhavatu me bho Rāma mām uddhara

Rama, the jewel among kings, is forever victorious; I worship Rama, the lord of Lakshmi. By Rama the armies of night-wandering demons were destroyed; to that Rama I offer my salutations. There is no refuge higher or greater than Rama; I am the servant of Rama. May my mind be forever absorbed in Rama. O Rama, please uplift and deliver me!

श्रीराम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे। सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने॥

Śrīrāma Rāma Rāmeti rame Rāme manorame Sahasranāma tattulyam Rāmanāma varānane

O beautiful-faced one, by chanting 'Sri Rama, Rama, Rama,' I delight in the enchanting Rama. The name of Rama is equal to the thousand names of Lord Vishnu. This is the supreme declaration of Lord Shiva himself, affirming that Rama's single name holds the power of the entire Vishnu Sahasranama.