Tuesday 10 May 2016

Sri Ramapathi Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he is primordial, he is eternal, he has no birth/Aja, he is Purusha, he has the complexion of dark clouds and remains invisible, he carries lotus, mace and wheel, he is unaffected by attachments or sentiments or illnesses.  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/ Rama/Ramapathi, who finds immense pleasure watching at the lotus like face of Goddess Sri Lakshmi, he has no desire, he is meditated by Yogis, he has attractive looks, and he is not attainable for the wicked people and easily attainable for the virtuous people.  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he dwells in the hearts of Rishis and Sages, he resides in the abode of Sri Vaikundham/Paramapadham, he accepts oblations from the fire sacrifices, he has powerful arms, he has perfect control over senses and unharmed by emotions. I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he is the annihilator of demons swollen with pride, he is powerful and valorous, he destroys the sins and impurities of his passionate devotees, he destroyed the fear of Gajendhra and protected him, and he is wielded in divine wheel.  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he is the symbol of all art forms and remains without any form, he is eulogized by all the deities, he is the store house of virtues but remains Gunarahitha, he is the destroyer of worldly bondage and he is the safe heaven for passionate devotees.  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he destroys repeated birth, Jara and death, he is charismatic, he destroys the fears and perils of people who are surrendered to him, and he is most compassionate to his ardent devotees. I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he carries the entire Universe and its living beings, he is omnipresent, he has attractive eyes, and he destroys the sorrow and grief of his devotees and remains free from any sorrows/Ashoka, he is the provider of auspiciousness to his devotees.  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishnu who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/Rama/Ramapathi, he performed churning of milky ocean for the nectar of immortality, he is always pleasing, he remains as soul in the living beings, he always work for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings, he has mystic powers and he is the store house of virtues.


Whoever recites or listen to the glorious verses of Sri Ramapathi Ashtakam which is capable to provide all the auspiciousness and relive from the worldly bondage, he/she would attain the abode of Lord Vishnu.



Jagath Adhi Anadhimajam Purusham | Sharamdhambara Thulyathanum Vithanum |
Dhritha Kanjjaradhanga Gadham Vigadham | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Kamalanana Kanjjaratham Viratham | Hridhi Yogi Janai: Kalitham Lalitham |
Kujanaissu Janairalabham Sulabham | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Muni Vrindha Hridhistha Padham Supadham | Nikhiladhvara Bhaga Bhujam Subhujam |
Hritha Vasava Mukhyamadham Vimadham | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Hritha Dhanava Dhripthabalam Subalam | Swajanastha Samasthamalam Vimalam |
Samapastha Gajendhradharam Sudharam | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Parikalpitha Sarvakalam Vikalam  | Sakalagama Geetha Gunam Vigunam |
Bhava Pashanirakaranam Sharanam |Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Mrithi Janma Jara Shamanam Kamanam | Sharanagatha Bheethiharam Dhaharam |
Paripushtamaha Hridhayam Sudhayam | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Sakalavani Bimbadharam Swadharam |Paripooritha Sarva Dhisham Sudhrusham |
Gatha Shokam Ashokakaram Sukaram | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Madhitharnnava Rajarasam Sarasam | Grathithakhila Lokahrudham Suhrudham |
Pradhithathbhutha Shakthiganam Sugunam | Pranamami Ramadhipathim Thamaham ||

Sukharashikaram Bhava Bandhaharam | Paramashtakam Yethath Anyamathi: |
Padatheeha Thu Yo Nishameva Naro | Labathe Khalu Vishnupadham Sa Param ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||