Sri Nama Ramayanam
Shuddha-Brahma-Paraatpara Raam ||1||
1: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Pure Brahman and Who is Superior to the Best.
Kaala-[A]atmaka-Parameshvara Raam ||2||
2: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Kala (i.e. Master of everyone's Destiny) and the Supreme Lord.
Shessa-Talpa-Sukha-Nidrita Raam ||3||
3: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sleeps Blissfully on the Bed of Serpent Sesha Naga.
Brahmaadya-Amara-Praarthita Raam ||4||
4: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Lotus Feet is Desired by everyone Beginning with Brahma to gain Immortality.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Canndda-Kiranna-Kula-Mannddana Raam ||5||
5: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Dynasty of Sun (Surya Vamsha).
Shriimad-Dasharatha-Nandana Raam ||6||
6: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious Son of King Dasaratha.
Kausalyaa-Sukha-Vardhana Raam ||7||
7: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Brought Great Joy to Kaushalya.
Vishvaamitra-Priya-Dhana Raam ||8||
8: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Dear to Sage Vishwamitra like a Great Treasure.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Ghora-Taattakaa-Ghaataka Raam ||9||
9: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Slayer of the Terrible Demoness Tataka.
Maariica-[A]adi-Nipaataka Raam ||10||
10: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who brought the Downfall of Demon Marica and Others.
Kaushika-Makha-Samrakssaka Raam ||11||
11: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Protector of the Yajna of Sage Vishwamitra.
Shriimad-Ahalyo[a-U]ddhaaraka Raam ||12||
12: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who provided Deliverance to the Venerable Ahalya.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Gautama-Muni-Sampuujita Raam ||13||
13: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Greatly Honoured by Sage Gautama.
Sura-Muni-Vara-Ganna-Samstuta Raam ||14||
14: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by the Devas and the Best of Sages.
Naavika-Dhaavita-Mrdu-Pada Raam ||15||
15: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed by the Boatman (Kewat).
Mithilaa-Pura-Jana-Mohaka Raam ||16||
16: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enchanted the People of Mithila.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Videha-Maana-Sa-Ran.jaka Raam ||17||
17: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enhanced the Honour of King Janaka.
Try[i]-Ambaka-Kaamurka-Bhan.jaka Raam ||18||
18: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Broke the Bow of the Three-Eyed Shiva.
Siitaa-[A]rpita-Vara-Maalika Raam ||19||
19: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whom Devi Sita Offered the Garland during Bridegroom selection.
Krta-Vaivaahika-Kautuka Raam ||20||
20: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Festive arrangements during Marriage.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Bhaargava-Darpa-Vinaashaka Raam ||21||
21: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Destroyer of the Pride of Sri Parashurama.
Shriimad-Ayodhyaa-Paalaka Raam ||22||
22: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious King of Ayodhya.
|| Ayodhyaa-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Ayodhya
Agannita-Gunna-Ganna-Bhuussita Raam ||23||
23: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with Inumerable Virtues.
Avanii-Tanayaa-Kaamita Raam ||24||
24: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Desired by the Daughter of the Earth (i.e. Devi Sita).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Raakaa-Candra-Sama-[A]anana Raam ||25||
25: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Face is Like the Full Moon.
Pitr-Vaakya-[A]ashrita-Kaanana Raam ||26||
26: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went to the Forest Following the Words of His Father.
Priya-Guha-Vi-Nivedita-Pada Raam ||27||
27: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whose Feet Guha Offered himself as a Dear Servant.
Tat-Kssaalita-Nija-Mrdu-Pada Raam ||28||
28: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed (by Guha).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Bharadvaaja-Mukha-[A]anandaka Raam ||29||
29: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Face of Sage Bharatwaja shine with Joy.
Citrakuutta-Adri-Niketana Raam ||30||
30: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Chitrakuta Mountain as His Habitat.
Dasharatha-Santata-Cintita Raam ||31||
31: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Continually Thought of His Father Dasaratha during His Exile in the Forest.
Kaikeyii-Tanaya-Arthita Raam ||32||
32: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Earnestly Requested by Bharata, the Son of Kaikeyi to return to the Kingdom.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Viracita-Nija-Pitr-Karmaka Raam ||33||
33: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Performed the Last Rites of His Father.
Bharata-Arpita-Nija-Paaduka Raam ||34||
34: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave His Paduka (Wooden Sandal) to Bharata.
|| Arannya-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Forest
Dannddakavana-Jana-Paavana Raam ||35||
35: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Purified the Environment of the Dandakaranya Forest by slaying the demons.
Dusstta-Viraadha-Vinaashana Raam ||36||
36: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Wicked Demon Viradha.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Sharabhangga-Sutiikssnna-Arcita Raam ||37||
37: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Worshipped by Sage Sarabhanga and Sage Sutheekshana.
Agastya-Anugraha-Vardhita Raam ||38||
38: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Full with the Blessings of Sage Agastya.
Grdhra-Adhipa-Samsevita Raam ||39||
39: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Served by the King of Vultures (Jatayu).
Pan.cavattii-Tatta-Su-Sthita Raam ||40||
40: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abided at the Bank of the River at Panchavati.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Shuurpannakha[a-A]arti-Vidhaayaka Raam ||41||
41: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enjoined the Pain on Surpanakha for her wicked intentions.
Khara-Duussanna-Mukha-Suudaka Raam ||42||
42: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Face of Demons Khara and Dushana from the World.
Siitaa-Priya-Harinna-Anuga Raam ||43||
43: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went After the Deer Wanted by Devi Sita.
Maariica-[A]arti-Krda-[A]ashuga Raam ||44||
44: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who inflicted Pain on Marica with His Arrow for his (Marica's) wrong deed.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Vinasstta-Siitaa-[A]nvessaka Raam ||45||
45: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Searched for the Lost Sita earnestly.
Grdhra-Adhipa-Gati-Daayaka Raam ||46||
46: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the King of Vultures (Jatayu).
Shabarii-Datta-Phala-Ashana Raam ||47||
47: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ate the Fruit Given by Shabari as an offering of devotion.
Kabandha-Baahuc-Chedaka Raam ||48||
48: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Arms of Kabandha.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
|| Kisskindhaa-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Kisskindhaa, the Empire of the Monkeys
Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam ||49||
49: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Feet was Served by Hanuman.
Nata-Sugriiva-Abhiisstta-Da Raam ||50||
50: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Granted the Wish of Sugriva who Bowed to Him in Surrender.
Garvita-Vaali-Samhaaraka Raam ||51||
51: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Proud Bali, the king of monkeys.
Vaanara-Duuta-Pressaka Raam ||52||
52: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sent a Monkey as Messenger (to Ravana).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Hitakara-Lakssmanna-Samyuta Raam ||53||
53: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was always United with Lakshmana who Served Him earnestly.
|| Sundara-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Hanuman's meeting with Devi Sita at Lanka
Kapi-Vara-Santata-Samsmrta Raam ||54||
54: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Continually Remembered by Hanuman, the Most Excellent among the Monkeys.
Tad-Gati-Vighna-Dhvamsaka Raam ||55||
55: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Removed the Obstacles to the Movement of Hanuman.
Siitaa-Praanna-[A]adhaaraka Raam ||56||
56: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Support of the Life of Devi Sita.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Dusstta-Dasha-[A]anana-Duussita Raam ||57||
57: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Despised the Wicked Ten-Headed Ravana.
Shisstta-Hanuumad-Bhuussita Raam ||58||
58: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Wise and Eminent Hanuman with Praises.
Siitaa-Vedita-Kaakaa-Vana Raam ||59||
59: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who heard the Kakasura incident which took place in the Forest from Hanuman as Told (to Hanuman) by Devi Sita.
Krta-Cuuddaamanni-Darshana Raam ||60||
60: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Saw the Chudamani of Devi Sita which was brought by Hanuman.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Kapi-Vara-Vacana-[A]ashvaasita Raam ||61||
61: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Comforted by the Words of Hanuman, the Most Excellent of Monkeys.
|| Yudhda-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Battle
Raavanna-Nidhana-Prasthita Raam ||62||
62: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Set out for Destroying Ravana.
Vaanara-Sainya-Samaavrta Raam ||63||
63: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Surrounded by the Army of Monkeys.
Shossita-Sarid-Iisha-Arthita Raam ||64||
64: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Requested the King of Ocean to Give Way and subsequently threatened to Dry him.
Vibhiissanna-Abhaya-Daayaka Raam ||65||
65: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Assurance of Fearlessness to Bibhisana when he took Refuge.
Parvata-Setu-Nibandhaka Raam ||66||
66: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Created a Bridge across the Sea by Binding Rocks.
Kumbhakarnna-Shirac-Chedaka Raam ||67||
67: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Head of Kumbhakarna in the Battle.
Raakssasa-Sanggha-Vimardaka Raam ||68||
68: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Crushed the Army of Demons in the Battle.
Ahimahiraavanna-Caaranna Raam ||69||
69: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed Mahiravana (through Hanuman) who Trapped Him in Patala Loka.
Samhrta-Dasha-Mukha-Raavanna Raam ||70||
70: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Ten-Faced Ravana in the Battle.
Vidhi-Bhava-Mukha-Sura-Samstuta Raam ||71||
71: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Brahma, Shiva and other Devas.
Kha-Sthita-Dasharatha-Viikssita Raam ||72||
72: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Divine Deeds were Seen by Dasaratha from Heaven.
Siitaa-Darshana-Modita Raam ||73||
73: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Delighted Seeing Devi Sita after the Battle.
Abhissikta-Vibhiissanna-Nata Raam ||74||
74: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Reverentially Saluted by Vibhisana who (Vibhisana) was Coronated by Him.
Pusspaka-Yaana-[A]arohanna Raam ||75||
75: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya.
Bharadvaaja-[A]adi-Nissevanna Raam ||76||
76: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Visited Sage Bharadwaja and Other Sages.
Bharata-Praanna-Priyakara Raam ||77||
77: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who brought Joy to the Life of Bharata after His return.
Saaketa-Purii-Bhuussanna Raam ||78||
78: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the City of Ayodhya after his return from Lanka.
Sakala-Sviiya-Samaanata Raam ||79||
79: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Treated Everyone Equally as His Own People.
Ratna-Lasat-Piitthaa-Sthita Raam ||80||
80: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Seated on the Throne studded with Shining Jewels.
Patttta-Abhisseka-Alamkrta Raam ||81||
81: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with the Royal Crown during Coronation.
Paarthiva-Kula-Sammaanita Raam ||82||
82: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Honoured the Assembly of Kings during His Coronation.
Vibhiissanna-Arpita-Ranggaka Raam ||83||
83: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Offered Colour Marks by Vibhisana during the Coronation ceremony.
Kiisha-Kula-Anugraha-Kara Raam ||84||
84: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Showered His Grace on the Sun Dynasty (Surya Vamsha).
Samasta-Loka-[A]adhaaraka Raam ||86||
86: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Supporter of All the Worlds.
|| Uttara-Kaannddam ||
The Latter Chapter
Aagata-Muni-Ganna-Samstuta Raam ||87||
87: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by All the Visiting Sages.
Vishruta-Dasha-Kannttho-[U]dbhava Raam ||88||
88: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Fame Spread Far and Wide in the Ten Directions in the Voices of All.
Siita-[A]alinggana-Nirvrta Raam ||89||
89: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Happy in the Embrace of Devi Sita.
Niiti-Surakssita-Janapada Raam ||90||
90: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Protected His Empire by Moral Precepts (i.e. Dharma).
Vipina-Tyaajita-Janaka-Ja Raam ||91||
91: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abandoned Devi Sita ( Born of Janaka ) in the Forest.
Kaarita-Lavannaasura-Vadha Raam ||92||
92: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Caused the Killing of Demon Lavanasura (through brother Satrughna).
Svargata-Shambuka-Samstuta Raam ||93||
93: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Shambuka who had Gone to Heaven.
Sva-Tanaya-Kusha-Lava-Nandita Raam ||94||
94: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Happy His Own Sons Lava and Kusha.
Ashvamedha-Kratu-Diikssita Raam ||95||
95: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Initiated into the Sacrifice of Ashwamedha.
Kaalaa-Vedita-Sura-Pada Raam ||96||
96: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Made to Know His Divine Position by Kala when His time to depart arrived.
Aayodhyaka-Jana-Mukti-Da Raam ||97||
97: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the People of Ayodhya.
Vidhi-Mukha-Vibudha-[A]anandaka Raam ||98||
98: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Faces of Brahma and other Gods Shine with Joy.
Tejomaya-Nija-Ruupaka Raam ||99||
99: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who assumed His Own Divine Form Shining with Light during His departure.
Samsrti-Bandha-Vimocaka Raam ||100||
100: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Releases one from the Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Attachments).
Dharma-Sthaapana-Tatpara Raam ||101||
101: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is Eager to Establish Dharma in the World.
Bhakti-Paraayanna-Mukti-Da Raam ||102||
102: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gives Liberation to one Wholly Devoted to Him.
Sarva-Cara-Acara-Paalaka Raam ||103||
103: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Guardian of All Moving and Non-Moving Beings.
Sarva-Bhava-[A]amaya-Vaaraka Raam ||104||
104: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Restrains All Diseases of Worldly Attachments from His Devotees.
Vaikunnttha-[A]alaya-Samsthita Raam ||105||
105: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Established Himself in the Abode of Vaikunatha after His departure.
Nitya-[A]ananda-Padasthita Raam ||106||
106: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Established in His Divine Position of Eternal Bliss after His departure.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
107:O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
108:O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,