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
Sri
Rama Raksha Stotram
Translation-commentary
Sudhakar V.Rao

Dedicated to
Sri Rama Bhaktaagresara, Bhakta jana
Paripaala, Aashrita Jana Vatsala,
Sankata Mochana,
Sri Anjaneya Swami.
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Grateful Thanks to:

Dr.Mrs.Subhadra Rao
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Sri Rama Raksha Stotram

Introduction:

One must first read the mantra with

translation in English. This helps one
understand the meaning and helps
concentration. The power comes from
realizing the multifarious auspicious activities
of Sri Rama during His incarnation, in the
form of various roles and names. This
realization would facilitate one’s protection
by Sri Rama. It is therefore similar to other
manthras like Sri Rama Kavacham etc. To
help the Saadhaka (one who wishes to succeed
by practice), included are 1) stanza-wise
translation, 2) complete text, 3) translation.
Reading any or all of these three parts will be
fruitful.

This is an ancient manthra with the power of the

powerful syllables called “Bijaaksharaas. When
uttered, they create a certain vibration which enhances
physical and spiritual health, builds confidence,
improves memory, and gives many other good results.
Combined with devotion, it is spiritually uplifting and
brings one closer to the Divine power. The results
depend upon the degree of meticulousness and
devotion. Thus one must cultivate the habit of reciting
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the manthra. As time progresses, it becomes easy to

concentrate. One must know that devotion and faith
are two most important factors to reap the full benefits
of this manthra.

How to get most out of this manthra:

Best time to begin the recitation is either in the waxing

Moon phase (shukla paksha) of the month of
Aaswiyuja (October) or in the spring season (Vasantha
ritu), on an auspicious day (like panchami, dashimi,
ekaadasi, or dwaadasi) at an auspicious time (early in
the morning, before Sunrise, called Brahma
muhurtham). After completing the ablutions and
bathing, one must wear clean clothes and sit down
comfortably. Darbhaasana or kusaasana is
recommended but not necessary. Having a picture of
Sri Rama in front helps concentration. One must relax
and forget about all other worldly affairs, do
praanayaama and then bear Sri Rama Chandra’s
image in mind. Having a small lamp illuminating the
picture helps. With belief, devotion and
meticulousness, one must repeat this manthra 11 or 7
times daily. It is said that if one recites this daily,
sitting near a sick person, it is supposed to cure the
disease. There are several other benefits devotees
obtain.
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Verse by verse Translation of Sri Rama

Raksha Stotram of Sri Budha KauSika
Maharshi.

Sree Rama Raksha Stotram

 
Om Sri GaNeshaaya NamaH;
Asya Sree Rama raksha stotra mantrasya, Budha
Kaushika rishiH; Sree Sita Rama chandro devataa;
AnushTup ChandaH; Seetaa SaktiH; Sreemad
Hanuman Keelakam; Sree Rama Chandra preetyarthe
Rama rakshaa stotra japey viniyogaH

This is Sri Rama Raksha stotra manthra, authored by Sri

Budha Kaushika Maharshi. God is Sri Rama Chandra. The
chandas or meter is AnushTup. The power is Sita. The
keelakam(the binding power or the pillar ) is Lord
Hanuman. The purpose of meditation of this manthra is to
please and invoke the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra.
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Atha Dhyaanam
Dhyaayed aajaanubaahum dhruta shara dhanusham
baddha padmaasanastham
Peetam vaaso vasaanam nava kamala daLa spardhi
netram prasannam
VaamaankaarooDha Seetaa mukha kamalam
ilallochanam neeradaabham
Naanaalankaara deeptam dadhatam urujaTaa
manDanam Ramachandram.

I meditate upon Lord Sri Ramachandra whose arms

extend upto His knees (aajaanubaahum), holding the bow
and arrow, sitting in the lotus pose(padmasana) in yellow
clothes. His eyes are like the newly blossomed lotus
petals, with pleasing glances. On His left lap is seated Sri
Sita with beautiful face like a lotus flower and graceful
eyes like lotus petals. She is as delicate as the lotus flower,
jubilantly decorated. Thick copious black braids adore His
head.
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Stotram

 
Charitam Raghunaathasya Satakoti pravistharam
Ekaikamaksharam pumsaam mahaa paataka
naashanam 1.

1.The story of Sri Rama spreads far and wide in 100 crore
ways. Each letter in Ramayana, when uttered, rids a
person of the greatest sins.
 
 

 
Dhyaatvaa neelotpala Syaamam
Raamam raajeevalochanam
Jaanakee LakshmaNopetam
jaTaa mukuTa manDitam 2.

2.I meditate upon Sri Rama with the hue of blue lotus,
with eyes resembling petals of lotus(Raajeeva lochanam).
He is accompanied by Janaki and Lakshmana. Beautiful
hair and crowns adorn their heads.
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SaasitooNa dhanurbaaNa paaNim
naktam charaantakam
Svaleelayaa jagatraatum
aavirbhootam ajam vibhum. 3

3.Sri Rama and Sri LakshmaNa, holding the sword, the

bow and the arrow in their hands for vanquishing the
night creatures (Rakshasas: Naktam=night;
chara=moving; anthakam =destroyer) are embodiments of
God with no formal birth(no beginning), who appeared in
human form, as their pastime(sva leelayaa) to save the
worlds.

( The following verses invoke different names of Sri Rama

to protect different parts of the body, from head to foot.)

 
Raama rakshaam paTheth praajnam,
paapaghneem sarva kaamadaam
Siromey RaaghavaH paatu
phaalam DaSarathaathmajaH. 4

4.Sages recite the Rama Raksha Stotra to rid themselves

of all sins and fulfill their wishes. May Raghava protect
my head; May the sons of Dasaratha protect my forehead.
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Kausalyeyo drushau paatu
Viswaamitra priya Srutee
GhraaNam paatu makha traata
mukham Saumitri vatsalaH. 5

5.Kausalya’s son protects my vision and Viswamitra’s

favorite, my hearing. May the saviour of yagnas protect
my sense of smell and LakshmaNa’s loving brother, my
face.

Jihvaam vidyaanidhiH paatu

kanTham Bharata vanditaH
Skandhau divyaayudhaH paatu
bhujau bhagneSa kaarmukaH. 6

6.May the reservoir of all education protect my tongue,

and may the lord praised by Bharata protect my neck. May
all the divine weapons protect my waist. May the Lord
who broke Lord Shiva’s bow protect my shoulders.
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Karau SeetaapatiH paatu

hridayam Jaamadagnyajit
Madhyam paatu Khara dhvamsee,
naabhim JaambavadaashryaH. 7

7.May Seetaji’s husband protect my hands. May the

subduer of son of Jamadagni (Lord Parasurama) protect
my heart. May my chest be protected by the destroyer of
Khara and my belly button area (naabhi) be protected by
the Refuge of Jaambavan.

SugreeveySa kaTiH paatu

saktHineeH Hanumat prabhuH
Ooruu RaghoottamaH paatu,
rakshaH kula vinaaSakrit. 8

8.May the lord of Sugreeva protect the small of my back

(lower back). May the Lord of Sri Hanuman, protect my
joints (hip joints). May the destroyer of raakshasaas
protect my thighs.
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Jaanunee setukrut paatu,

janghey DaSamukhaantakaH
Paadau VibheeshaNaa SreedaH,
paatu Raamokhilam vapuH. 9

9.May my knees be protected by the builder of the bridge

and the legs by the killer of DaSamukha (Raavana). May
my feet be protected by the bestower of wealth to
VibhishaNa. This way may Sri Rama protect my entire
body.

Etaam Raamabalopeytaam rakshaam

yaH sukrutee paThet,
Sa chiraayuH sukhee putree
vijayee vinayee bhavet. 10

10.This way may Sri Rama’s strength be with me and

protect me when I recite this with good deeds. May this
bestow on me long life and comforts to my children who
will be victorious but humble.
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Paataalabhootala vyoma
chaarina ScHadma chaarinaH
Na drashTum api Saktaastey
rakshitam Raama naamabhiH. 11

11.May the creatures of the subterranean worlds

(paataala), the earth and the sky and other deceitful
elements (Chhadma chaarinah) not even dare to look at
me, due to the protection given to me by the name of Sri
Rama.

Raameti Raamabhadreti
Raamachandreti vaa smaran
Naro na lipyatey paapaiH
bhuktim muktim cha vindati. 12

12.Remembering the names, Rama, Ramabhadra, or

Ramachandra will ward off all sins and provide livelihood
and salvation.
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Jagajjaitraika manthreyNa
Raama naamnaabhi rakshitam
YaH kanThe dhaarayet tasya
karastHaaH sarva siddhayaH. 13

13.This manthra is uniquely invincible in the entire world

(jagajjaitraika manthrayNa). Protected by the name of Sri
Rama when borne in the neck (means when recited,) the
hands can accomplish every task.

Vajra panjara naameydam

Yo Raama kavacham smareth
AavyaahataajnaH sarvatra
labheth jaya mangalam. 14

14.This manthra is like a protective cage (fort),

impenetrable as a diamond (Vajra panjara). When
invoked, it gives victory and auspiciousness everywhere.
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AadishTavaan yathaa svapnay

Raama rakshaam imaam HaraH
Tathaa likhitavaan praataH
prabuddho BudhaKausikaH. 15

15. The great sage and author, Budha Kausika heard this
in his dream and wrote this in the morning as ordered by
Lord Shiva exactly as he heard it.

AaraamaH kalpavrikshaaNaam
viraamaH sakala aapadaam
Abhiraamastrilokaanaam
RaamaH Sreemaan sa naH prabhuH. 16

16.Lord Sri Rama who is most pleasing to the three

worlds (Abhiraama) who has Goddess Lakshmi (as Sita),
is like a garden of Kalpa Vriksha trees (celestial trees that
grant all wishes.) He wards off all dangers.
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TaruNau roopa sampannau

sukumaarau mahaa balau
PunDareeka viSaalaakshau
cheera kRishNaajinaambarau. 17
17. (In the forest), with eyes wide like the red lotuses
(Pundareeka), and wearing dark deerskin are young, most
handsome, immensely strong, and yet delicate, (Tarunau
roopa sampannau, sukumarau
mahabalau)…………………..

Phala moolaSinau daantau

taapasau brahma chaariNau,
Putraau daSarathastasyau
bhraatarau RaamaLakshmaNau. 18

18.Eating fruits and roots, with complete control of senses

(daantau), austere and celibate, are the sons of DaSaratha,
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SaraNyau sarva satvaanaam

SreshThau sarva dhanushmataam
RakshaH kula nihantaarau
traayetaam no Raghoottamau. 19.

19.May those best of Raghu’s dynasty, the supreme

experts among the archers, the refuge of all beings and
destroyers of evil demon classes, protect us.

Aatta sajja dhanushaavishu spriSaa vakshayaaSuga

nishanga sanginau
RakshaNaaya mama Raama LakshmaNaavagrataH
pathi sadaiva gaccHataam. 20

20.With the outstretched bow and the arrow fixed on it,

close to their chest, the arrow seemingly touching the
chest, ready to be discharged, may Sri Rama and
LakshmaNa protect me walking on my path in front of
me.
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SannaddhaH kavachee khaDgee

chaapa baaNa dharo yuvaa
gaccHan manorathosmaakam
RaamaH paatu sa LakshmaNaH. 21

21.Young Rama and LakshmaNa, wearing the armour,

with the sword, bow and arrow, readily go with me, where
my mind desires to go, protecting me.

Raamo DaaSarathiH Sooro

LakshmaNa anucharo balee
KaakutsaH purushaH poorNah
Kausalyeyo RaghoottamaH. 22

22.This Son of DaSaratha and Kausalya, Rama followed

by the valiant LakshmaNa, best of Raghus, hailing from
the dynasty of Kaakutsa, is God incarnate and is the Total
Reality (PoorNaH= Complete in all respects).
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Vedaanta vedyo yagneSaH

puraaNa purushottamaH
Jaanakee vallabhaH Sreemaan
aprameya paraakramaH. 23

23.The lord of Jaanaki is knowledgeable in all Vedic lore,

and the Supreme Being extolled in all PuraaNaas. He is
the Yagnesha (lord of all yagnas) and is the reservoir of all
wealth. His strength is immeasurable.

Ityetaani japan nityam

madbhaktaH SraddHayaanvitaH
ASwamedhaadhikam puNyam
sampraapnoti na samSayaH. 24

24. If these aforementioned thoughts are meticulously

meditated upon, daily with devotion, the merit obtained is
greater than that obtained by Ashwamedha yaaga. There is
no doubt about this fact.
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Raamam durvaa dala Syaamam

padmaaksham peeta vaasasam
Stuvanti naamabhir divyaiH
na tey samsaariNo naraH. 25

25.Those in family life must worship Sri Rama with blue

color of Durva grass and lotus eyes, wearing yellow
clothes as sacred.

Raamam LakshmaNa poorvajam Raghuvaram

Seetaa patim sundaram
Kaakuthsam karuNaarNavam guNa nidhim
vipra priyam dhaarmikam
Raajendram satya sandham
DaSaratha tanayam Syaamalam Saantamoorthim
Vandey lokaabhiraamam Raghukula tilakam
Raaghavam RaavaNaarim. 26
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26.I bow to handsome Sri Rama, the elder brother of

LakshmaNa, chief of Raghus, husband of Sita, hailing
from dynasty of Kaakutsa, who is an ocean of mercy with
redeeming qualities, favoring vipras (vipra= Brahmins,
those with Brahma gnaana) and who is always on the
righteous path. This tranquil bluish hued son of
DaSaratha, walking on the path of Truth, the enchanter of
all worlds, the pinnacle of Raghu dynasty, the enemy of
RaavaNa, is the king of all kings.

Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya
Raamachandraaya veydhasey
Raghunaathaaya Naathaaya
SeetaayaaH pataye namaH. 27

27.Known as Rama, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra,

Raghunatha, Lord and husband of Sita, to you, I bow.
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Sri Raama Raama Raghu nandana

Raama Raama
Sri Raama Raama Bharataagraja
Raama Raama
Sri Raama Raama
raNa karkaSa Raama Raama
Sri Raama Raama
SaraNam bhava Raama Raama. 28

28. Sri Rama Rama , Son of Raghu Rama Rama

Sri Rama Rama, Elder brother of Bharata
Rama Rama
Sri Rama Rama, hard in the battle
Rama Rama
Sri Rama Rama, I seek Your protection,
Rama Rama.
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Sree Raamachandra charaNau

manasaa smaraami
Sree Raamachandra charaNau
vachasaa gruNaami
Sree Raamachandra charaNau
Sirasaa namaami
Sree Raamachandra charaNau

29.Sri Ramachandra, I carry the memory of your feet in

my mind and in my speech. I bow my head respectfully to
your feet. I seek refuge in your feet.
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Maataa Raamo matpitaa RaamachandraH

Swaamee Raamo mat sakhaa RaamachandraH
Sarvasvam Mey Raamachandro dayaaluH
Naanyam jaaney naiva jaaney na jaaney. 30

30.Sri Ramachandra, You are my father and mother, my

Lord and my friend. You are my entirety. I do not know
any other and I do not want to know any other.

DakshiNey LakshmaNo yasya vaamey tu Janakaatmajaa

Purato Maarutiryasya tam vandey Raghunandanam. 31.

31. On Your right is LakshmaNa and on Your left is

daughter of Janaka, Seated on your front (at Your feet) is
Sri Hanuman. To this combination, Oh! Son of Raghu, I
bow.
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Lokaabhiraamam raNa ranga dheeram

Raajeeva netram Raghu vamSa naatham
KaaruNya roopam karuNaakaram tam
Sree Raamachandram SaraNam prapadye. 32

32. Enchanter of the worlds, invincible in the battle,

Lotus eyed lord of Raghu dynasty,
Embodiment of kindness and doer of kind deeds,
In Sri Ramachandra, I seek refuge.

Manojavam, maaruta tulya vegam

Jitendriyam buddhimataam varishTam
Vaataatmajam vaanara yoodha mukhyam
Sree Raama dootam Saranam prapadye. 33

33. I seek protection of son of Vaayu, the messenger of

Sri Rama who is the most intelligent chief of Vaanaraas
(monkeys) with the strong mind and speed of the wind and
who has conquered His senses.
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Koojantam Raama Raameti

madhuram madhuraaksharam
Aaruhya kavitaa Saakhaam
vandey Vaalmeeki kokilam. 34

34. I bow to the cuckoo bird called Vaalmeeki, perched on

the branch of poetry, singing melodiously, the sweet
words, “Rama, Rama”.

Aapadaam apahartaaram daataaram sarva sampadaam

Lokaabhiraamam Sree Raamam bhooyo bhooyo
namaamyaham.35
35. To Sri Rama, the source of delight of all the worlds,
who wards off all dangers, and bestows all wealth, I bow
again and again.
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Bharjanam bhava beejaanaam

arjanam sukha sampadaam
Tarjanam Yama dootaanaam
Raama Raameti garjanam. 36

36.With the roar of the sound of “Rama” all the seeds of

attachment of life are removed. All comforts come easily.
The messengers of Lord Yama (God of Death) are
frightened!
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Raamo raajamaNiH sadaa vijayate

Raamam RameSam bhaje
RaameNaabhi hataa niSaachara chamoo Raamaaya
tasmai namaH
Raamaan naasti paraayaNam parataram Raamasya
daasomyaham
Raamey chitta layaH sadaa bhavatu mey bho Raama
maam uddhara

37.I bow to Sri Rama, the jewel among the kings, always
victorious, the lord of Lakshmi (Ramesham), who killed
all the demons; there is nothing else in this world, worth
being obsessed with, except Rama. I am the slave of Sri
Rama and I bear Him in my mind all the time to uplift
me.
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(Sri) Raama Raameti Raameti Ramey

Raamey manoramey
Sahasra naama tat tulyam Raama naama
varaananey.38
38. The words, Rama, Rama, enchant the mind. When
uttered, the name of Sri Rama is equal to reciting the
thousand names of God Vishnu, (Oh beautiful faced One!
= Paarvati)

Iti Sree Budha KauSika virachitam Sree Rama Rakshaa

stotram sampoorNam
Sree Sitaa Ramachandra arpaNamastu.
This completes the Rama Raksha stotram composed by
Sage, Sri Budha Kausika .
May this work be offered to
Sri Sita Ramachandra
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Translation:
`       
Sree Rama Raksha Stotram
 
Om Sri GaNeshaaya NamaH;
This is Sri Rama Raksha stotra manthra, authored
by Sri Budha Kaushika Maharshi. God is Sri
Rama Chandra. The chandas or meter is
AnushTup. The power is Sita. The keelakam(the
binding power or the pillar ) is Lord Hanuman.
The purpose of meditation of this manthra is to
please and invoke the grace of Lord Sri
Ramachandra.
        
Atha Dhyaanam.
I meditate upon Lord Sri Ramachandra whose arms
extend upto His knees (aajaanubaahum), holding the bow
and arrow, sitting in the lotus pose(padmasana) in yellow
clothes. His eyes are like the newly blossomed lotus
petals, with pleasing glances. On His left lap is seated Sri
Sita with beautiful face like a lotus flower and graceful
eyes like lotus petals. She is as delicate as the lotus flower,
jubilantly decorated. Thick copious braids adore His
head.
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Stotram
1.The story of Sri Rama spreads far and wide in 100 crore
ways. Each lette in Ramayana, when uttered, rids a
person of the greatest sins. 
 
2.I meditate upon Sri Rama with the hue of blue lotus,
with eyes resembling petals of lotus(Raajeeva lochanam).
He is accompanied by Janaki and Lakshmana. Beautiful
hair and crowns adorn their heads. 
 
3.Sri Rama and Sri LakshmaNa, holding the sword, the
bow and the arrow in their hands for vanquishing the
night creatures (Rakshasas: Naktam=night;
chara=moving; anthakam=destroyer) are embodiments of
God with no formal birth(no beginning), who appeared in
human form, as their pastime(sva leelayaa) to save the
worlds.

(The following verses invoke different names of Sri Rama 
to protect different parts of the body from head to foot.) 

4.Sages recite the Rama Raksha Stotra to rid themselves

of all sins and fulfill their wishes. May Raghava protect
my head; May the sons of Dasaratha protect my forehead 
 
5.Kausalya’s son protects my vision and Viswamitra’s
favorite, my hearing. May the saviour of yagnas protect
my sense of smell and Lakshmana’s loving brother, my
face.
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6.May the reservoir of all education protect my tongue,

and may the lord praised by Bharata protect my neck. May
all the divine weapons protect my waist. May the Lord
who broke Lord Shiva’s bow protect my shoulders.

7.May Seetaji’s husband protect my hands. May the

subduer of son of Jamadagni (Lord Parasurama) protect
my heart. May my chest be protected by the destroyer of
Khara and my belly button area (naabhi) be protected by
the Refuge of Jaambavan.

8.May the lord of Sugreeva protect the small of my back

(lower back). May the Lord of Sri Hanuman, protect my
joints (hip joints). May the destroyer of raakshasas protect
my thighs.

9.May my knees be protected by the builder of the bridge

and the legs by the killer of DaSamukha (RaavaNa). May
the bestower of wealth to VibhishaNa protect my feet.
This way may Sri Rama protect my entire body.

10.This way may Sri Rama’s strength be with me and

protect me when I recite this with good deeds. May this
bestow on me long life and comforts to my children who
will be victorious but humble.

11.May the creatures of the subterranean worlds

(paataala), the earth and the sky and other deceitful
elements (Chhadma chaarinah) not even dare to look at
me, due to the protection given to me by the name of Sri
Rama.
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12.Remembering the names, Rama, Ramabhadra, or

Ramachandra will ward off all sins and provide livelihood
and salvation.

13.This manthra is uniquely invincible in the entire world(

jagajjaitraika manthrayNa). Protected by the name of Sri
Rama when borne in the neck (means when recited,) the
hands can accomplish every task.

14.This manthra is like a protective cage (fort),

impenetrable as a diamond (Vajra panjara). When
invoked, it gives victory and auspiciousness everywhere.

15. The great sage and author, Budha Kausika heard this
in his dream and wrote this in the morning as ordered by
Lord Shiva exactly as he heard it.

16.Lord Sri Rama who is most pleasing to the three

worlds (Abhiraama) who has Goddess Lakshmi (as Sita),
is like a garden of Kalpa Vriksha trees (celestial trees that
grant all wishes.) He wards off all dangers.

17. (In the forest), with eyes wide like the red lotuses
(Pundareeka), and wearing dark deerskin are young, most
handsome, immensely strong, and yet delicate, (Tarunau
roopa sampannau, sukumarau
mahabalau)…………………..

18.Eating fruits and roots, with complete control of senses

(daantau), austere and celibate, are the sons of DaSaratha,
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19.May those best of Raghu’s dynasty, the supreme

experts among the archers, the refuge of all beings and
destroyers of evil demon classes, protect us.

20.With the outstretched bow and the arrow fixed on it,

close to their chest, the arrow seemingly touching the
chest, ready to be discharged, may Sri Rama and
LakshmaNa protect me walking on my path in front of
me.

21.Young Rama and LakshmaNa, wearing the armour,

with the sword, bow and arrow, readily go with me, where
my mind desires to go, protecting me.

22.This Son of DaSaratha and Kausalya, Rama followed

by the valiant LakshmaNa, best of Raghus, hailing from
the dynasty of Kaakutsa, is God incarnate and is the Total
Reality (PoorNaH= Complete in all respects).

23.The lord of Jaanaki is knowledgeable in all Vedic lore,

and the Supreme Being extolled in all PuraaNaas. He is
the Yagnesha (lord of all yagnas) and is the reservoir of all
wealth. His strength is immeasurable.

24. If these aforementioned thoughts are meticulously

meditated upon, daily with devotion, the merit obtained is
greater than that obtained by Ashwamedha yaaga. There is
no doubt about this fact.

25.Those in family life must worship Sri Rama with blue

color of Durva grass and lotus eyes, wearing yellow
clothes as sacred.
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26.I bow to handsome Sri Rama, the elder brother of

LakshmaNa, chief of Raghus, husband of Sita, hailing
from dynasty of Kaakutsa, who is an ocean of mercy with
redeeming qualities, favoring vipras (vipra= Brahmins,
those with Brahma gnaana) and who is always on the
righteous path. This tranquil bluish hued son of
DaSaratha, walking on the path of Truth, the enchanter of
all worlds, the pinnacle of Raghu dynasty, the enemy of
RaavaNa, is the king of all kings,

27.Known as Rama, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra,

Raghunatha, Lord and husband of Sita, to you, I bow.

28.Sri Rama Rama, son of Raghu, Rama, Rama

Sri Rama Rama, elder brother of Bharata, Rama Rama
Sri Rama Rama, hard in the battle, Rama Rama,
Sri Rama Rama I seek your protection, Rama Rama.

29.Sri Ramachandra, I carry the memory of your feet in

my mind and in my speech. I bow my head respectfully to
your feet. I seek refuge in your feet.

30.Sri Ramachandra, You are my father and mother, my

Lord and my friend. You are my entirety. I do not know
any other and I do not want to know any other.

31. On Your right is LakshmaNa and on Your left is

daughter of Janaka, seated on your front (at Your feet) is
Sri Hanuman. To this combination, Oh! Son of Raghu, I
bow.
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32. Enchanter of the worlds, invincible in the battle,

Lotus eyed lord of Raghu dynasty,
Embodiment of kindness and doer of kind deeds,
In Sri Ramachandra, I seek refuge.

33. I seek protection of son of Vaayu, the messenger of

Sri Rama who is the most intelligent chief of Vaanaraas
(monkeys) with the strong mind and speed of the wind and
who has conquered His senses.

34. I bow to the cuckoo bird called Vaalmiki, perched on

the branch of poetry, singing melodiously, the sweet
words, “Rama, Rama”.

35. To Sri Rama, the source of delight of all the worlds,

who wards off all dangers, and bestows all wealth, I bow
again and again.

36.With the roar of the sound of “Rama” all the seeds of

attachment of life are removed. All comforts come easily.
The messengers of Lord Yama (God of Death) are
frightened!

37.I bow to Sri Rama, the jewel among the kings, always
victorious, the lord of Lakshmi (Ramesham), who killed
all the demons; there is nothing else in this world, worth
being obsessed with, except Rama. I am the slave of Sri
Rama and I bear Him in my mind all the time to uplift
me.

38. The words, Rama, Rama, enchant the mind. When

uttered, the name of Sri Rama is equal to reciting the
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thousand names of God Vishnu, (Oh beautiful faced One!

= Paarvati)

This completes the Rama Raksha stotram composed by

Sage, Sri Budha Kausika .
May this work be offered to Sri Sita Ramachandra

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