Saturday, 31 December 2016

Sri Rama Sahasranama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 1 - 10



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rama who is born to Emperor Dhasaratha,  in the illustrious clan of Raghu, he is the consort of Goddess Sita, he has powerful arms, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is Rama who is the annihilator of demons.


I shall meditate upon Lord Rama along with his consort Vaidhehi, seated on majestic throne decorated with the fresh alluring flowers, positioned under the marvelous tree  in the middle of  hall made of precious yellow metal, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he is surrounded by Rishis ,Sages , Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shathrugna.


I shall meditate upon Lord Rama who has the eyes resemblance to lotus flower, he symbolizes wealth, he is Sri Rama who is most eminent in the clan of Raghu, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he follows strict disciplines and austerities, he represents Indhra among Kings, he is the consort of Goddess Janaki, he is most excellent and unfailing, he is the provider of boons to fervent devotees and he is Parameshwara who protects Universe and its living beings, he is Janardhana who is the preserver of living beings, he is unconquerable, he always work for the welfare of living beings, he is beloved of Maharishi Vishwamithra, he is dreadful to enemies and conqueror of enemies, he is omniscient, he is safest haven for all the deities, he crushed the pride of Vali, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, fair judgment and  excellent speech, he is an ardent follower of truth, he is pure, he is approachable with wisdom and knowledge, he is firm, he is the slayer of demon Khara, he is prominent, he is compassionate, he is valorous, he has perfect control over senses, he is the conqueror of enemies, he is embodied as Universe, he has wide eyes, he is powerful, he is supreme Lord wielded in mace, he symbolizes wealth, he is the delight of Kausalya, he has wide and broad chest, he is supreme Lord who is ultimate resort to the living beings, he strictly follows promises, he is supreme preceptor, he is strict follower of truth and righteousness, he is righteous, he is embodied as Universe and he is worshiped by all the living beings, he preserves the Universe and its living beings, he is eternal, he is supreme Lord who is venerable, he is born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, he is great illusionist, he is Rama who is compassionate, he is wise, he is omniscient, he is pure, he is beloved of Bhramins, he is the man of  right conduct, he is supreme Lord Hari who is highly confidential, he is charismatic, he is attired in majestic yellow clothes, he is primordial and he is the cause of Universe and its living beings, he is pleasant, he is supreme ascetic, he is wielded in powerful bow Kodhanda, he is omniscient, he is skilled and wise, he had provided various boons to  Sugreevah, he is the provider of meritorious rewards for the pious deeds.



Sri  Raghavam  Dhasharathathmaja Aprameyam | Seethapathim Raghukulanvaya Rathnadheepam | Ajanabhahum Aravindha Dhalayathaksham | Ramam Nishachara Vinashakaram Namami ||

Vaidhehi  Sahitham  Suradhrumathale  Haime  Mahamandape | Madhye  Pushpaka Masane  Manimaye  Veerasane  Susthitham | Agre Vanchayathi Prabhanjjana Suthe  Thathvam  Munibhya: Param | Vyakhyantham Bharathadhibhi: Parivritham  Ramam Bhaje Shyamalam ||

Rajeevalochana: Sriman  Sriramo Raghupungava: | Ramabhadhra: Sadhacharo Rajendhro Janakipathi: ||

Agraganyo Varenyascha Varada: Parameshvara: | Janardhano Jithamithra: Pararthaika Prayojana: ||

Vishvamithrapriyo Dhanthashathru Jicchathru Thapana: | Sarvajja: Sarvadevadhi: Sharanyo Vali Mardhana: ||

Gnanabhayodh Paricchedhyo Vagmi Sthayavratha: Shuchi: | Gnanagamyo Dhrudaprajj: Garadhvamsi Prathapavan ||

Dhyuthiman Athmavan Veero Jithakrodho Arimardhana: | Vishvaroopo Vishalaksha: Prabhu: Parivridho Dhrida: ||

Esha: Gadgadhara: Sriman  Kousalyeyonasuyaka: | Vipulamso Mahoraska: Parameshti Parayana: ||

Sathyavratha: Sathyasandho Guru: Paramadharmika: | Lokajjo Lokavandhyascha Lokathma Lokakrithpara: ||

Anadhir Bhagavan  Sevyo Jithamayo Raghoodhvaha: | Ramo Dhayakaro Dhaksha: Sarvajja: Sarvapavana: ||

Bhramanyo Neethiman Goptha  Sarvadevamayo Hari: | Sundhara: Peethavasascha  Soothrakara: Purathana : ||


Saumyo Maharshi: Kodhandi Sarvajja: Sarvakovidha: | Kavi:  Sugreevavaradha: Sarva Punyadhikapradha : ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||