Shri Ram Raksha Stotram is a 38-verse prayer to Lord Rama, traditionally attributed to the sage Budha Kaushika. It is recited for a sense of protection, courage and calm. The Nexsoul version sings selected stuti (praise) verses, not all 38 verses.
Ram Raksha Stotram lyrics (as sung in the Nexsoul version)
दक्षिणे लक्ष्मणो यस्य वामे तु जनकात्मजा
पुरतो मारुतिर्यस्य तं वन्दे रघुनन्दनम्
लोकाभिरामं रणरङ्गधीरं
राजीवनेत्रं रघुवंशनाथम्
कारुण्यरूपं करुणाकरं तं
श्रीरामचन्द्रं शरणं प्रपद्ये
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं
जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं
श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये
श्रीराम राम रघुनन्दन राम राम
श्रीराम राम भरताग्रज राम राम
श्रीराम राम रणकर्कश राम राम
श्रीराम राम शरणं भव राम राम
माता रामो मत्पिता रामचन्द्रः
स्वामी रामो मत्सखा रामचन्द्रः
सर्वस्वं मे रामचन्द्रो दयालुर्नान्यं
जाने नैव जाने न जाने
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ मनसा स्मरामि
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ वचसा गृणामि
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शिरसा नमामि
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये
भर्जनं भवबीजानामर्जनं सुखसम्पदाम्
तर्जनं यमदूतानां राम रामेति गर्जनम्
आपदामपहर्तारं दातारं सर्वसम्पदाम्
लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम्
रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः
राम रामेति रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने
The chorus (श्रीराम राम रघुनन्दन...) is repeated three times in the song.
Meaning (short)
| Verse | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दक्षिणे लक्ष्मणो यस्य | I bow to Raghunandan, with Lakshmana on his right, Sita on his left and Hanuman in front. |
| लोकाभिरामं | I take refuge in Sri Ramachandra, who delights the world, stays steady in battle, has lotus eyes, is the lord of the Raghu dynasty, and is compassion itself. |
| मनोजवं | I take refuge in Hanuman, swift as the mind and fast as the wind, master of his senses, foremost among the wise, son of the Wind, chief of the vanara army and messenger of Rama. |
| श्रीराम राम (chorus) | Rama, delight of the Raghus. Rama, elder brother of Bharata. Rama, fierce in battle. Be my refuge, Rama. |
| माता रामो | Rama is my mother and father, my master and friend. Merciful Ramachandra is my everything. I know no other. |
| श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ | I remember the feet of Ramachandra with my mind, praise them with my speech, bow to them with my head, and take refuge in them. |
| भर्जनं भवबीजानाम् | The roar of the name 'Rama, Rama' roasts the seeds of rebirth, brings happiness and prosperity, and frightens away the messengers of Yama. |
| आपदामपहर्तारम् | I bow again and again to Sri Rama, who removes dangers, gives all wealth and delights the world. |
| रामाय रामभद्राय | Salutations to Rama, Ramabhadra and Ramachandra, to the creator, the lord of the Raghus, the husband of Sita. |
| राम रामेति रामेति | Shiva tells Parvati that the single name of Rama equals the thousand names of Vishnu. |
Who wrote Ram Raksha Stotram?
It is traditionally attributed to the sage Budha Kaushika. The text says Shiva revealed it to him in a dream and he wrote it down on waking. Some traditions identify him with Vishvamitra.
How to recite Ram Raksha Stotram
- It is most often recited in the evening after lighting a lamp, or early morning after a bath.
- Once a day is usual. Many devotees chant it more on Thursdays, Saturdays, Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanti.
- At an easy pace the full text takes about 10 to 15 minutes. The Nexsoul song is about 4 minutes.
Devotees believe it brings protection, courage and calm. This is a traditional belief, not a guarantee, and not a substitute for medical or practical help.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Ram Raksha Stotram?
38 verses, with a dhyana before and a colophon after.
Is this the full stotram?
No. The Nexsoul song sings selected stuti verses so it can be heard in one sitting.
Who wrote it?
Traditionally the sage Budha Kaushika.
What does the name Rama equal?
The final verse says one Rama name equals the thousand names of Vishnu.
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