|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
I shall
prostrate before Sri Raghava who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant,
born in the superior clan of Raghu, he is the symbol of mercy, he is worshiped
by Rishis and Sages, he is venerated by deities, he is the cause of immense
delight of Janaki like lotus flower blossoms in the sun light, he is the
treasure house of virtues, he is venerated by the son of Vali, he is adored by
Hanuman, he has the eyes resembles to lotus flower, he causes trepidation in
the demons. I shall prostrate before Sri
Raghava who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant, he is most precious
blue pearl which decorate the bosom of Mythili, he has given protection to
younger brother of Ravana, he is superior in the Raghu clan, he is my favorite
deity, he brings immense delight to the daughter of Medhini like Lord Surya to lotus flower, he is the
cause for the welfare of Surya dynasty. I shall prostrate before Sri Raghava
who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant, he is decked in golden ear
stud, he has attractive neck, he is the destroyer of enemies, he is decorated
with various precious ornaments, his eyes has the beauty of peacock, he is
decked in attractive anklets, kausthubham and various onaments, he is the cause
for the welfare of Banuvamsha/Surya dynasty. I shall prostrate before Sri
Raghava who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant, he enthusiastically
explores the land of Dandakavanam, he is the safe haven for deities, Siddhas
and Yogis, he protects the virtuous people, he was praised by valorous Vali, he
had successfully cut down the snake like hands of Kumbhakarna in war field, he
is too affectionate to his younger brother Lakshmana. I shall prostrate before Sri Raghava who has
the magnificent charisma of an elephant, he is decked in fresh alluring flower
garlands made of Kethaki, Karaveera and Jathi, he is Sridhara who adorned
Lakshmi on his chest and eventually it turned out the color of vermilion from
the bosom of Mythilathmaja/daughter of Mithila, he is the Lord of Lords, he is
attractive and Lord of the Universe/Jagathpathi, he is the safe haven of his
passionate devotees. I shall prostrate before Sri Raghava who has the
magnificent charisma of an elephant, he is worshiped through Yaga, Dhana,
Samadhi Yoga, Japa, recital of Veda and
various devout act by the intellectuals, he is the slayer of the demon Thadaka
and valiant Vali who is the Lord of Angadha, he is most pleasing to
ancestors. I shall prostrate before Sri
Raghava who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant, he destroyed the demon
Khara and Dhooshana, and various demons effortlessly, he is Lord Achyutha who
beheaded Ravana, he is surrounded by millions of monkey warriors, he is Lord
Hari who is the protector of the Universe, he works for the welfare of the deities.
I shall prostrate before Sri Raghava
who has the magnificent charisma of an elephant, who is prominent in the usage
of Asthra and Shasthra which was taught by Sage Kaushikha/Vishwamithra, he has
attractive smile, he is dearest to all the people in the Universe, he is the
slayer of demon Ravana who is the enemy of Vasavadhi/Lord Indra and Suraris/deities,
ultimately provided salvation to him, he has the complexion of dark
clouds.
The
glorious verses of Raghavashtakam provides the abode of Lord Achyutha, it also
provides Bukthi/fulfillment of desires, and Mukthi/liberty from the repeated
births, Wealth/Dhanam, Dhanyam/abundance of grains, and virtuous offspring. Whoever recites or listens
to the above mentioned splendid verses with utmost faith and devotion, and
completely surrendered at the lotus feet of Lord Ramachandra would be blessed
with his merciful grace.
I shall
prostrate before the supreme Lord Rama ! Victory to Lord Ramabadhra ! I shall
prostrate before the supreme Lord Rama !
Victory to Lord Raghava ! I shall prostrate before the Lord of Lords! Victory
to Lord Devaraja ! I shall prostrate before Lord Vasudeva ! Victory to Lord
Veeraraja !
My
humble salutation to supreme Lord Rama who is a precious gem in the lake of
Agamas/Veda and sacred scriptures, he is always most desired precious gem in
the minds of virtuous people, he is a precious gem symbolizes virtues, he is a
precious gem that has the resemblance to Janaki/daughter of Janaka, it is the
precious gem that encircles and carries the whole Universe, it is the precious
gem that easily attainable for all and it is the most beloved gem of Mythili.
Raghavam
Karunakaram Munisevitham Suravandhitham |
Janaki
Vadhanaravindha Dhivakaram Guna Bajanam |
Vali
Soonu Hithaishinam Hanumathpriyam Kamalekshanam |
Yathudhana
Bhayamkaram Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Maithili
Kucha Bhooshanamala Neela Moukthikam Ishwaram |
Ravananuja
Palanam Raghupungavam Mama Dhaivatham |
Nagari
Vanithanambuja Bodhaneeya Dhivakaram |
Sooryavamsha
Vivardhanam Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Hemakundala
Manditha Mala Kandadhesham Arindhamam |
Shathakumbha
Mayooranethra Vibhooshanena Vibhooshitham |
Charu
Noopura Hara Kousthubha Karna Bhooshana Bhooshitham |
Banuvamsha
Vivardhanam Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Dhandakakhya
Vane Rathamara Siddhayogi Ganashrayam |
Shishta
Palana Thathparam Dhruthishali Partha Krithasthuthim |
Kumbakarna
Bhuja Bhujanga Vikarththane Suvisharadham |
Lakshmanuja
Vathsalam Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Kethaki
Kara Veerajathi Sugandhimalya
Sushobhitham |
Sridharam
Mithilathmaja Kucha Kumkumaruna Vakshasam |
Devadevam
Ashesha Bhootha Manoharam Jagatham Pathim |
Dasa
Bhootha Bhayapaham Pranamami Raghava
Kunjaram ||
Yaga
Dhana Samadhi Homa Japadhi Karma Karairdhvijai: |
Veda
Paragathair Aharnnishamadharena Supoojitham |
Thadaka
Vadha Hethumangadha Thatha Valinishoodhanam |
Paithrukodhitha
Palakam Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Leelaya
Khara Dhooshanadhi Nishacharashu Vinashanam |
Ravananthakam
Achyutham Hariyoodha Kodi Ganashrayam |
Neerajananam
Ambujaghriyugam Harim Bhuvanashrayam |
Devakarya
Vichakshanam Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram
||
Koushikena
Sushikshitha Asthrakalapamayatha Lochanam |
Charuhasam
Anadha Bandhu Ashesha Loka Nivasinam |
Vasavadhi
Surari Ravana Shasanam Cha Paramgathim |
Neelamegha Nibhakrithim Pranamami Raghava Kunjaram ||
Raghavashtakam
Ishtasiddhidham Achyuthashraya Sadhakam |
Bhukthi
Mukthi Phalapradham Dhana Dhanya Siddhi Vivardhanam |
Ramachandra
Kripa Kadakshadhamadharena Sadha Japeth |
Ramachandra
Padambujadhvaya Santhatharppitha Manasa: ||
Nigama
Sarasi Rathnam Nithyamasaktha Rathnam |
Nikhila
Sukrithi Rathnam Janakiroopa Rathnam |
Bhuvanavalaya
Rathnam Bhoobhruthameka Rathnam |
Prakrithi
Sulabha Rathnam Mythili Prana Rathnam ||
Rama
Rama Namosthu The Jaya Rama Bhadhra
Namosthuthe |
Ramachandra
Namosthu The Jaya Raghavaya Namosthuthe
|
Devadeva
Namosthu The Jaya Devaraja Namosthuthe |
Vasudeva
Namosthu The Jaya Veeraraja
Namosthuthe ||
|| Ithi
Sri Raghavashtakam Sampoornam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
