Sunday 8 May 2016

Sri Rama Dhyana Sthothras – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||














I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who is the Lord of the Universe, he is the consort of Goddess Sita/Janakaja, he is the provider of happiness to his devotees, he is the cause for the origin of living beings, he is the destroyer of sorrows and grief of living beings, he is the Lord of the Universe and he is eternal, he is surrounded by Sage Jabali and various Rishis, he has supreme effulgence of Adithya, he is compassionate, he crushed the pride of the son of Jamadagni/Lord Parasurama.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who is prominent in the clan of Raghu, he has attractive eyes resemblance to lotus petals, he is Lord Indhra among the Kings, he is superior among the Raghus, he is the destroyer of demons, he is valorous, his face has the luster of full moon, he is decked in various precious ornaments and armlets.  I shall earnestly pray to protect us.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who has the complexion of dark clouds, wielded in bow and arrows, he is relentlessly served by Sita and Lakshman, he is surrounded by the numerous monkey warriors to protect him, he is eulogized by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shiva and all the deities, he is the annihilator of Rakshasa clan and slayer of Ravana/Dhashasyanthaka.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who has beautiful eyes resemblance to lotus petal, he is unblemished, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he is attired in majestic clothes that extends the brilliance of lightning, he is seated on a magnificent throne along with Sita who is seated on his left lap was affectionately holded by him, and his right hand in Gnanamudra posture that imparts supreme knowledge to the Rishis and Sages.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who has the complexion of dark clouds, he is majestically seated on a throne, he is decked in marvelous crown and armlets that spreads supreme brilliance, his right hand in Gnanamudra posture, he has the radiance of lightning, he holds lotus flower in one hand and keeps showering pleasant grace on Sita.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who is decked in magnificent crown, gem decorated ear studs, various precious ornaments and garlands, he is seated on a marvelous throne along with Goddess Sita on his left, he is flawless, he is worshiped by Sugriva and numerous monkey warriors, and he is eulogized by Sage Vishwamithra, Sage Parashara and Rishis.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama along with Goddess Sita on his left, Lord Hanuman on the front, Lakshmana, Bharatha Shathrugna on both the sides, Sugriva, Vibheesha, Angadha, and Jambavan on the other sides respectively, Lord Rama who has the complexion of dark clouds shines like blue lotus flower in the middle.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama along with Goddess Sita who is seated in the middle of magnificent Pushpakavimanam in the majestic dais made of precious yellow metal, under the shades of Kalpakavruksha.  Lord Hanuman pronounces the philosophies of Vedantha, Lord Rama who has the complexion of blue lotus flower, imparts the essence of the same to Sages and Rishis, and was surrounded by Bharathadhis/younger brothers.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama who has strong physique and powerful arms, he is wielded in bow and arrows, he is seated on padmasana posture, he is attired in majestic yellow garments, he has the eyes resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is ever pleasing, his gaze are fixed on the lotus like face of Goddess Sita who is seated on his left lap, he is decked in various precious ornaments, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he has attractive matted hair locks.


I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Rama, who is the slayer of Ravana in the war field for his atrocities to the three worlds, Rama is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he is vicious in the battle field and all wounded, he has the brilliance of crores of Adithyas, he is the epitome of valor, was eulogized by Lord Indhra and deities, I shall earnestly pray to protect us.



Sri Ramam Jagadheeshwaram Janakaja Janim Jananandhanam |
Janthoonam Janakam Janarthiharanam Lokeshwaram Shashwatham |
Jabaladhyadhi Munishwarai: Parivritham Jajwalyamanam  Sadha |
Janghalam Jamadhagnisoonu Haranam Jathanukambam Bhaje ||

Sri Ramo Raghunayako Raghuvaro Rajeevanethranchitho |
Rajendhro Raghupungavo Raghukuloththamso Raghoonampathi: |
Ramo Rakshasanashano Amithabalo Rakendhupoornanano |
Rajal Kinkini Kanganangithakaro Rama: Sadha Pathu Na: ||

Kalambodhanibham Sharasanamilal Prodhyalkaramboruham |
Seetha Lakshmanasevitham Kapiganai Rakshoganaischavritham |
Deva Bhramavadhibhir Bahuvidhai Sthothraischa Samsevitham |
Ramam Rakshasa Dhoomakethumanisham Vandhe Dhashasyanthakam ||

Sri Ramam Sarasiruhaksham Amalam Dhoorvagura Shyamalam |
Vidhyul Kodinibha Prabhambaradharam Veerasanadhishtitham |
Vamangopari Samsthitham Janakajamalingya Tham Bahuna |
Thathvam Chaparapanina Munigananajjyapayantham Bhaje ||

Kalambodhara Kanthi Kanthamanisham Veerasanadhyasinam|
Mudhram Jananamayim Dhadhanamaparam Hasthambujam Januni |
Seetham Parshvagatham Saroruhakaram Vidhyunnibham Raghavam |
Vashyantham Makudangadhadhi Vividha Kalpojjvalangam Bhaje ||

Ramam Rathna Kireeda Kundaladharam Keyura Haranvitham |
Seethalankritha Vamabhagam Amalam Simhasanastham Prabhum |
Sugreevadhi Samastha Vanaraganai: Sam Sevyamanam Sadha |
Vishwamithra Parasharadhi Munibhi: Samsthooyamanam Bhaje ||

Vame Bhoomisutha  Purasthu Hanuman Paschalsumithrasutha: |
Shathrugno Bharathascha Parshvayugayor Vayavya Konadhishu |
Sugrivascha Vibeeshanascha Parithasthara Sutho Jambhavan |
Madhye Neela Saroja Komalaruchim Ramam Bhaje Shyamalam ||

Vaidhehi Sahitham Suradhrumathale Haime Mahamandape |
Mahdye Pushpakamasane Manimaye Veerasane Susthitham |
Agre Vachayathi Prabhanjanasuthe Thathvam Munibhya: Param |
Vyakhyantham Bharathathibhi: Parivritham Ramam Bhaje Shyamalam ||

Dhyayedh Ajanubahum Dhruthashara Dhanusham Baddha Padmasanastham |
Peetham Vaso Vasanam Navakamala Dhala Sparddhinethram Prasannam |
Vamangarooda Seetha Mukhakamalamilochanam Neeradhabham |
Nanalangara Dheeptham Dhathamuru Jadamandalam Ramachandhram ||

Hathva Yuddhe Dhashasyam Thribhuvana Vishamam Vamahasthena Chapam |
Bhoomou Vishtabhya Thishannitharakara Dhritham Bhramayan Banamekam |
Arakthopantha Nethra: Shara Dhalithavapu: Kodisoorya Prakasho |
Veera Sri Bandhuranga Sthridhashapathinutha: Pathu Mam Veerarama: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||