|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
The
glorious hymns of Sri Ramaraksha was composed by Maharishi Budha Koushik, Sri
Sitaramachandhra as Devatha, Chandhass is Anustup, Seetha is Shakthi and Srimad
Hanuman is Keelakam, it is recited to please Lord Sri Ramachandra.
Dhyanam
–
I shall
meditate upon Lord Ramachandra who is wielded in bow and arrow and has powerful
arms, seated on the padmasana posture, he is attired in majestic yellow
clothes, his eyes has the resemblance to the freshly blossomed lotus flower petal,
he is pleasing nature, he has the complexion of black clouds, his eyes are
firmly fixed upon the lotus like face of Sita who is seated on his lap, he shines
with various ornaments and he has matted hair locks. The glorious legend of Lord Raghunatha was
written in four billion verses, each word of this hymn is capable to destroy
the highest of the sins. I shall
meditate upon Lord Rama who has the complexion of the flower of
Neelothpala/blue lillis, his eye has the resemblance to lotus flower, he has
matted hair locks and he is surrounded by Janaki and Lakshmana. He is wielded in
bow and arrow and sword, he is incarnated for the annihilation demons and
protect the world. Whoever recites or
listens to this hymn with devotion would get relieved from sins and all the
desires would be fulfilled.
Let Raghava
protect my head, let my forehead protect by the son of Dhasharatha, let my eyes
protect by the son of Koushalya and dearest to Vishwamithra, let my nose
protect by the protector of Yagnas, let my face protect by the one who is dearest
to Lakshmana, let my tongue protect by the one who is the personification of
intelligence and wisdom, let my throat protect by the one who is venerated by
Bharatha, let my shoulders protect by the one who is wielded with divine
weapons, let my arms protect by the one who broke the divine bow, let my hands
protect by Sithapathi/consort of Sita, let my heart protect by the one who won
over Parashurama/son of Jamadagni, let my middle part of the body protect by
the one who destroyed the demon Khara, let my navel protect by the one who is
the Lord of Jambhava, let my hips protect by the Lord of Sugriva, let my back
protect by the Lord of Hanuman, let my thighs protect by the one who is
superior among the Raghu clan, let my knees protect by the one who constructed
the famous bridge Sethu, let my joints protect by the one who is the slayer of
demon Ravana, let my feet protect by the one who provided shelter to
Vibheeshana, let all the parts of my body remain protected by Lord Rama.
The
virtuous whoever listens or recites the Raksha hymns which is based on the
power of Rama, would live a long, happy
and successful life with offspring, whoever reads this glorious hymns would safely
move through the netherland/Pathalabhoomi, earth and sky. Whoever listens or recites the sacred names
Rama, Ramachandra, and Ramabhadra would be free from sins, and worldly
bondages, ultimately liberated from the repeated births. Whoever wears the protective hymns as armor
around neck would attain superior spiritual powers, whoever listens or recites
the Ramakavacham/protective armor known as cage of diamond/Vajrapanchara, would
be honored by all and attain all the auspiciousness. The above verses of Ramaraksha are advised by
Lord Shiva in my dream, and it was written as it is on the very next day by
Budha Koushika.
The
supreme Lord Rama is the Lord of the Universe, who is wish fulfilling
tree/Kalpatharu, he is omnipresent, and he is admired in three worlds. Let us remain protected by the sons of
Dhasharatha, let us remain protected by brothers Rama and Lakshmana, who are
charming and youthful, powerful, valorous and has broad eyes like lotus flower,
attired in the skin of woods, consumes fruits and roots, performs strict austerities
and pure ascetic, protects all the living beings, virtuous, profound knowledge
in the usage of bow and arrow and they are the annihilators of demons. Let us remain protected by Rama and Lakshman
who are wielded in bow and arrow and have powerful shoulders. Let me remain protected by Rama and Lakshmana
who are wielded in armor, sword, bow and arrow, and let them resides in my mind
always.
Whoever
recties the sacred name of Lord Rama, who is Dhasharathi/son
of Dhasharatha, valorous, always followed by Lakshmana, born in the clan of
Kakusha, son of Koushalya, superior among the Raghu clan, known by sacred
scriptures, Veda, he is Yagnesha, he is primordial, darling of Janaki, he is
Aprameya, fearless, etc… with utmost devotion, would attain the meriotorious
rewards superior than the Ashwamedha Yagna. Whoever recites the scared names of
Lord Rama who has dark blue complexion, lotus flower like eyes, attired in
yellow clothes, would be freed from Samsara/ repeated births.
My
humble salutation to Lord Rama, who is
charming and attractive, brother of Lakshman, born in the clan of Raghus,
consort of Sita, he belongs to the clan of Kakustha, he is the personification of
compassion, he is the treasure house of virtues, he is fond of Vedic scholars,
he is righteous, he is best among the Kings, he is the personification of
Truth, he is the son of King Dhasharatha, he is dark blue complexioned, he is
serene, he is worshiped by the whole Universe, he is superior among the Raghus
and slayer of Ravana. I shall prostrate
before Lord Rama/ Ramabhadhra, Ramachandhra, Raghunatha, who is the consort of
Sita, he is the personification of sacred Veda. I shall take refuge at the lotus feet of Lord
Ramachandra, who is Srirama/consort of Sri, he is Raghunandhana/son of Raghu he
is Bharathagraja/elder brother to Bharatha, and he is expert in war fields. I shall sincerely meditate upon the lotus
feet of Lord Ramachandra, I shall eulogise the lotus feet of Lord Ramachandra,
I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Lord Ramachandra, and therefore I
shall surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Ramachandra. The supreme Lord Ramachandra is my mother and
father, he is my protector and close associate as well. The compassionate Lord Ramachandra is everything
to me and I am not aware of any deities other than him. I shall meditate upon Lord Raghunandhana,
along with Lakshman on his right, Janakathmaja/Sita on his left and Maruthi on
front. I shall surrender at the lotus
feet of Lord Ramachandra, who is charming, prominent in war tactics, he has
lotus flower like eyes, he is superior among the Raghus, and he is the
personification of mercy. I shall bow
down my head and prostrate before Lord Anjaneya who is the emissary of Lord
Rama, who is highly intellectual, he has the speed of wind, he has perfect
control over senses, and he is the son of Lord Vayu, and superior among the
monkey warriors. My humble salutation to
Maharishi Valmiki who has assumed the form of nightingale and mellifluously sang
‘Rama, Ramethi’ resting on the branch of poem.
I shall prostrate before Lord Rama, who is charming, destroyer of perils
and provides all the auspiciousness, whoever loudly utter the sacred name of Rama
would get relieved from all the sorrows and grief from the world of Samsara and
the would attain all the pleasures and affluence, consequently drive away the messengers
of Lord Yama.
I shall
meditate upon Lord Rama who is the King of jewel/Rajamani, consort of
Rama/Sita, I shall prostrate before Lord
Rama who is the destroyer of demons, I shall remain humble servant of Lord Rama
who is my safe heaven, let my mind always immersed in the thoughts of Lord
Rama. Oh! Rama, kindly protects me. Oh! Manorame/beautiful young maiden, I am
completely immersed in the thoughts of Rama, reciting the sacred name of Lord
Rama is the same reciting thousands of his sacred names.
Asya Sri Ramaraksha Sthothra Manthrasya Budha
Koushika Rishi: |
Sri
Sitaramachandhro Devatha | Anushtup Chandha: |
Seetha
Shakthi: | Srimad Hanuman Keelakam |
Sri
Ramachandhra Preethyarthe Ramaraksha Sthothra Jape Viniyoga: ||
Dhyanam
–
Dhyayeth
Ajanubahum Dhruthashara Dhanusham Baddha
Padmasanastham |
Peetham
Vaso Vasanam Navakamaladhala
Spardhinethram Prasannam |
Vamamkarooda
Seetha Mukhakamalamila Lochanam Neeradhabham |
Nana
Alankara Dheeptham Dhadhathamuru Jadamandanam Ramachandhram ||
Sthothram
–
Charitham
Raghunathasya Shathakodi Pravistharam |
Yekaikam
Aksharam Pumsam Mahapathaka Nashanam ||
Dhyathva Neelothpala Shyamam Ramam Rajeevalochanam |
Janaki Lakshmanopetham Jada Makuda Manditham||
Sasithoona
Dhanurbana Panim Nakthanjaranthakam |
Swa
Leelaya Jagathrathum Avirbhootham Ajam
Vibhum ||
Ramaraksham
Padeth Prajja: Papagnim Sarvakamadham |
Shiro
Me Raghava: Pathu Phalam Dhasharathathmaja: ||
Kousalyeyo
Dhrushou Pathu Vishwamithrapriya:
Shruthi |
GhranamPathu Makhathratha Mukham Soumithri Vathsala: ||
Jihvam
Vidhyanidhi: Pathu Kandam Bharathavandhitha: |
Skandhou
Dhivyayudha: Pathu Bhujou Bhagneshakarmuka: ||
Karou
Seethapathi: Pathu Hrudhayam Jamadagnyajith |
Madhyam
Pathu Kharadhvamsi Nabhim Jambavadhashraya: ||
Sugrivesha:
Kadi Pathu Sakdhini Hanumathuprabhu: |
OOru
Raghooththama: Pathu Raksha: Kulavinashakrith ||
Januni
Sethukrith Pathu Janghe
Dhashamukhanthaka: |
Padhou Vibheeshanashridha: Pathu Ramo Akhilam Vapu: ||
Yetham
Rama Balopetham Raksham Ya: Sukrithi Padeth |
Sa
Chirayu: Sukhi Puthri Vijayi Vinayi Bhaveth ||
Pathala
Bhoothala Vyoma Charinaschadhma Charina: |
Na
Dhrashtumapi Shakthasthe Rakshitham
Ramanamabhi: ||
Ramethi
Ramabhadhrethi Ramachandhrethi Va Smaran
|
Naro Na
Lipyathe Papai: Bhukthim Mukthimscha
Vindhathi ||
Jagathjaithraika
Manthrena Rama Namnabhirakshitham |
Ya:
Kande Dharayeththasya Karasthadha: Sarva
Siddhaya: ||
Vajra
Panchara Namedham Yo Ramakavacham
Smareth |
Avyahathajja:
Sarvathra Labathe Jayamangalam ||
Adishtvan
Yadha Swapne Ramaraksham Imam Hara: |
Thadha
Likhithavan Pratha: Prabuddho Budhakaushika: ||
Arama:
Kalpavrukshanam Virama: Sakalapadham |
Abirama
Sthrilokanam Rama: Sriman Sa Na: Prabhu:
||
Tharunou
Roopasampannou Sukumarau Mahabalau |
Pundareeka
Vishalakshau Cheera Krishnanjinambarau ||
Phalamoolashinau
Dhanthau Thapasau Bhramacharinau |
Puthrau
Dhasharathasythau Bhratharau Ramalakshmanau ||
Sharanyau
Sarva Saththvanam Shreshtau Sarva Dhanushmatham |
Raksha:
Kulanihantharau Thrayetham No
Raghoothamau ||
Aaththa
Sajja Dhanushavishu Sprushavakshayashuga Nishanga Sanginau |
Rakshanaya
Mama Rakalakshmanavagratha: Padhi Sadhaiva
Gacchatham ||
Sannadha:
Kavachi Gadgi Chapabanadharo Yuva |
Gacchan
Manoradhannascha Rama: Pathu Sa Lakshmana: ||
Ramo
Dhasharathi: Shooro Lakshmananucharo
Bali |
Kakustha:
Purusha: Poorna; Koushalyeyo
Raghooththama: ||
Vedantha
Vedhyo Yajjesha: Purana Purushoththama : |
Janakivallabha:
Sriman Aprameya Parakrama: ||
Ithyethani
Japen Nithyam Madh Bhaktha: Shraddhayanvitha: |
Ashwamedhadhikam
Punyam Samprapnothi Na Samshaya: ||
Ramam DhurvadhalaShyamam Padmaksham Peethavasasam |
Sthuvanthi
Namabhir Dhivyai: Na The Samsarino Nara:
||
Ramam Lakshmana Poorvajam Raghuvaram Seethapathim
Sundaram |
Kakustham Karunarnnavam Gunanidhim Viprapriyam
Dharmikam |
Rajendhram
Sathyasandham Dhasharatha Thanayam Shyamalam
Shanthamoorthim |
Vandhe
Lokabhiramam Raghukula Thilakam Raghavam Ravanarim ||
Ramaya
Ramabhdhraya Ramachandhraya Vedase |
Raghunathaya
Nathya Seethaya: Pathaye Nama: ||
Sri
Rama Rama Raghunandhana Rama Rama |
Sri
Rama Rama Bharathagraja Rama Rama |
Sri Rama
Rama Ranakarkkasha Rama Rama |
Sri
Rama Rama Sharanam Bhava Rama Rama ||
Sri
Ramachandra Charanau Manasa Smarami |
Sri Ramachandra
Charanau Vachasa Grunami |
Sri
Ramachandra Charanau Shirasa Namami |
Sri
Ramachandra Charanau Sharanam Prapadhye ||
Matha
Ramo Math Pitha Ramachandra: |
Swami
Ramo Math Sakha Ramachandra: |
Sarvasvam
Mey Ramachandhro Dhayalu: |
Nanyam
Jane Naiva Jane Na Jane ||
Dhakshine
Lakshmano Yasya Vame Cha Janakathmaja |
Puratho Maruthir Yasya Tham Vandhe Raghunandhanam ||
Lokabhiramam
Rana Ranga Dheeram | Rajeev a Neethram
Raghuvamsha Natham |
Karunyaroopam
Karunakaram Tham | Sriramachandram
Sharanam Prapadhye ||
Manojavam
Marutha Thulya Vegam | Jithendhriyam Buddhimatham Varishtam |
Vathathmajam
Vanarayoodha Mukhyam | Sri Ramamdhootham Shirasa Namami ||
Koojantham
Rama Ramethi Madhuram Madhuraksharam |
Aruhya
Kavithashakham Vandhe Valmiki Kokilam ||
Apadham
Apahartharam Dhatharam Sarvasampatham |
Lokabhiramam
Sri Ramam Bhooyo Bhooyo Namamyaham ||
Bharjjanam
Bhava Beejanam Arjjanam Sukhasampadham |
Tharjjanam
Yamadhoothanam Rama Ramethi Garjjanam ||
Ramo
Rajamani: Sadha Vijayathe Ramam Ramesham
Bhaje |
Ramenabhihatha Nishacharachamu Ramaya Thasmai Nama: |
Ramannasthi
Parayanam Paratharam Ramasya Dhasyosmyaham
|
Rame
Chiththalaya: Sadha Bhavathu Me Bho Rama Mamudhdhara||
Sri Rama
Rama Ramethi Rame Rame Manorame |
Sahashranama
Thath Thulyam Ramanama Varanane ||
|| Ithi
Ramaraksha Sthothram Sampoornam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||