Nama Ramayanam : Shuddha Brahma Paratpara Raam:
|| Baala-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Childhood.
Shuddha-Brahma-Paraatpara Raam || 1 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is (the embodiment of) Pure Brahman and Who is Superior to the Best.
Kaala-[A]atmaka-Parameshvara Raam || 2 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Kala (i.e. Master of everyone’s Destiny) and the Supreme Lord (Parameshwara).
Shessa-Talpa-Sukha-Nidrita Raam || 3 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sleeps Blissfully on the Bed of Serpent Sesha Naga (as Lord Vishnu).
Brahmaadya-Amara-Praarthita Raam || 4 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was requested by the Devas starting with Brahma (to incarnate as the son of king Dasharatha for eliminating Ravana).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Canndda-Kiranna-Kula-Mannddana Raam || 5 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Dynasty of Sun (Surya Vamsha).
Shriimad-Dasharatha-Nandana Raam || 6 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious Son of King Dasaratha.
Kausalyaa-Sukha-Vardhana Raam || 7 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Brought Great Joy to Kaushalya.
Vishvaamitra-Priya-Dhana Raam || 8 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Dear to Sage Vishwamitra like a Great Treasure.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Ghora-Taattakaa-Ghaataka Raam || 9 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Slayer of the Terrible Demoness Tataka.
Maariica-[A]adi-Nipaataka Raam || 10 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who brought the Downfall of Demon Marica and Others.
Kaushika-Makha-Samrakssaka Raam || 11 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Protector of the Yajna of Sage Vishwamitra.
Shriimad-Ahalyo[a-U]ddhaaraka Raam || 12 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who provided Deliverance to the Venerable Ahalya.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Gautama-Muni-Sampuujita Raam || 13 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Greatly Honoured by Sage Gautama.
Sura-Muni-Vara-Ganna-Samstuta Raam || 14 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by the Devas and the Best of Sages.
Naavika-Dhaavita-Mrdu-Pada Raam || 15 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed by the Boatman (Kewat).
Mithilaa-Pura-Jana-Mohaka Raam || 16 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enchanted the People of Mithila.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Videha-Maana-Sa-Ran.jaka Raam || 17 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enhanced the Honour of King Janaka.
Try[i]-Ambaka-Kaarmuka-Bhan.jaka Raam || 18 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Broke the Bow of the Three-Eyed Shiva.
Siitaa-[A]rpita-Vara-Maalika Raam || 19 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whom Devi Sita Offered the Garland during Bridegroom selection.
Krta-Vaivaahika-Kautuka Raam || 20 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Festive arrangements during Marriage.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Bhaargava-Darpa-Vinaashaka Raam || 21 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Destroyer of the Pride of Sri Parashurama.
Shriimad-Ayodhyaa-Paalaka Raam || 22 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious King of Ayodhya.
|| Ayodhyaa-Kaannddam ||
Agannita-Gunna-Ganna-Bhuussita Raam || 23 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with Inumerable Virtues.
Avanii-Tanayaa-Kaamita Raam || 24 ||
24: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Desired by the Daughter of the Earth (i.e. Devi Sita).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Raakaa-Candra-Sama-[A]anana Raam || 25 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Face is Like the Full Moon.
Pitr-Vaakya-[A]ashrita-Kaanana Raam || 26 ||
26: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went to the Forest Following the Words of His Father.
Priya-Guha-Vi-Nivedita-Pada Raam || 27 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whose Feet Guha Offered himself as a Dear Servant.
Tat-Kssaalita-Nija-Mrdu-Pada Raam || 28 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed (by Guha).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Bharadvaaja-Mukha-[A]anandaka Raam || 29 ||
29: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Face of Sage Bharatwaja shine with Joy.
Citrakuutta-Adri-Niketana Raam || 30 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Chitrakuta Mountain as His Habitat.
Dasharatha-Santata-Cintita Raam || 31 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Continually Thought of His Father Dasaratha during His Exile in the Forest.
Kaikeyii-Tanaya-Arthita Raam || 32 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Earnestly Requested by Bharata, the Son of Kaikeyi to return to the Kingdom.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Viracita-Nija-Pitr-Karmaka Raam || 33 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Performed the Last Rites of His Father.
Bharata-Arpita-Nija-Paaduka Raam || 34 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave His Paduka (Wooden Sandal) to Bharata.
|| Arannya-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Forest
Dannddakavana-Jana-Paavana Raam || 35 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Purified the Environment of the Dandakaranya Forest by slaying the demons.
Dusstta-Viraadha-Vinaashana Raam || 36 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Wicked Demon Viradha.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Sharabhangga-Sutiikssnna-Arcita Raam || 37 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was worshipped by Sage Sarabhanga and Sage Sutheekshana.
Agastya-Anugraha-Vardhita Raam || 38 ||
38: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Full with the Blessings of Sage Agastya.
Grdhra-Adhipa-Samsevita Raam || 39 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Served by the King of Vultures (Jatayu).
Pan.cavattii-Tatta-Su-Sthita Raam || 40 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abided at the Bank of the River at Panchavati.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Shuurpannakha[a-A]arti-Vidhaayaka Raam || 41 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enjoined the Pain on Surpanakha for her wicked intentions.
Khara-Duussanna-Mukha-Suudaka Raam || 42 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Face of Demons Khara and Dushana from the World.
Siitaa-Priya-Harinna-Anuga Raam || 43 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went After the Deer Wanted by Devi Sita.
Maariica-[A]arti-Krda-[A]ashuga Raam || 44 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who inflicted Pain on Marica with His Arrow for his (Marica’s) wrong deed.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Vinasstta-Siitaa-[A]nvessaka Raam || 45 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Searched for the Lost Sita earnestly.
Grdhra-Adhipa-Gati-Daayaka Raam || 46 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the King of Vultures (Jatayu).
Shabarii-Datta-Phala-Ashana Raam || 47 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ate the Fruit Given by Shabari as an offering of devotion.
Kabandha-Baahuc-Chedaka Raam || 48 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Arms of Kabandha.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
|| Kisskindhaa-Kaannddam || :
The Chapter on Kisskindhaa, the Empire of the Monkeys
Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam || 49 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Feet was Served by Hanuman.
Nata-Sugriiva-Abhiisstta-Da Raam || 50 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Granted the Wish of Sugriva who Bowed to Him in Surrender.
Garvita-Vaali-Samhaaraka Raam || 51 ||
51: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Proud Bali, the king of monkeys.
Vaanara-Duuta-Pressaka Raam || 52 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sent a Monkey as Messenger (to Ravana).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Hitakara-Lakssmanna-Samyuta Raam || 53 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was always United with Lakshmana who Served Him earnestly.
|| Sundara-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Hanuman’s meeting with Devi Sita at Lanka
Kapi-Vara-Santata-Samsmrta Raam || 54 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Continually Remembered by Hanuman, the Most Excellent among the Monkeys.
Tad-Gati-Vighna-Dhvamsaka Raam || 55 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Removed the Obstacles to the Movement of Hanuman.
Siitaa-Praanna-[A]adhaaraka Raam || 56 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Support of the Life of Devi Sita.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Dusstta-Dasha-[A]anana-Duussita Raam || 57 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Condemned the Wicked Ten-Headed Ravana.
Shisstta-Hanuumad-Bhuussita Raam || 58 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Wise and Eminent Hanuman with Praises.
Siitaa-Vedita-Kaakaa-Vana Raam || 59 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who heard the Kakasura incident which took place in the Forest from Hanuman as Told (to Hanuman) by Devi Sita.
Krta-Cuuddaamanni-Darshana Raam || 60 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Saw the Chudamani of Devi Sita which was brought by Hanuman.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Kapi-Vara-Vacana-[A]ashvaasita Raam || 61 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Comforted by the Words of Hanuman, the Most Excellent of Monkeys.
|| Yudhda-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Battle
Raavanna-Nidhana-Prasthita Raam || 62 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Set out for Destroying Ravana.
Vaanara-Sainya-Samaavrta Raam || 63 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Surrounded by the Army of Monkeys.
Shossita-Sarid-Iisha-Arthita Raam || 64 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Requested the King of Ocean to Give Way and subsequently threatened to Dry him.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Vibhiissanna-Abhaya-Daayaka Raam || 65 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Assurance of Fearlessness to Bibhisana when he took Refuge.
Parvata-Setu-Nibandhaka Raam || 66 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Created a Bridge across the Sea by Binding Rocks.
Kumbhakarnna-Shirac-Chedaka Raam || 67 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Head of Kumbhakarna in the Battle.
Raakssasa-Sanggha-Vimardaka Raam || 68 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Crushed the Army of Demons in the Battle.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Ahimahiraavanna-Caaranna Raam || 69 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed Mahiravana (through Hanuman) who Trapped Him in Patala Loka.
Samhrta-Dasha-Mukha-Raavanna Raam || 70 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Ten-Faced Ravana in the Battle.
Vidhi-Bhava-Mukha-Sura-Samstuta Raam || 71 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Brahma, Shiva and other Devas.
Kha-Sthita-Dasharatha-Viikssita Raam || 72 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Divine Deeds were Seen by Dasaratha from Heaven.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Siitaa-Darshana-Modita Raam || 73 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Delighted Seeing Devi Sita after the Battle.
Abhissikta-Vibhiissanna-Nata Raam || 74 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Reverentially Saluted by Vibhisana who (Vibhisana) was Coronated by Him.
Pusspaka-Yaana-[A]arohanna Raam || 75 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya.
Bharadvaaja-[A]adi-Nissevanna Raam || 76 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Visited Sage Bharadwaja and Other Sages.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Bharata-Praanna-Priyakara Raam || 77 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who brought Joy to the Life of Bharata after His return.
Saaketa-Purii-Bhuussanna Raam || 78 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the City of Ayodhya after his return from Lanka.
Sakala-Sviiya-Samaanata Raam || 79 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Treated Everyone Equally as His Own People.
Ratna-Lasat-Piitthaa-Sthita Raam || 80 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Seated on the Throne studded with Shining Jewels.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Patttta-Abhisseka-Alamkrta Raam || 81 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with the Royal Crown during Coronation.
Paarthiva-Kula-Sammaanita Raam || 82 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Honoured the Assembly of Kings during His Coronation.
Vibhiissanna-Arpita-Ranggaka Raam || 83 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Offered the idol of Sri Ranganatha to Vibhisana during the Coronation ceremony.
Kiisha-Kula-Anugraha-Kara Raam || 84 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Showered His Grace on the Sun Dynasty (Surya Vamsha).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Sakala-Jiiva-Samrakssaka Raam || 85 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Guardian of All Living Beings.
Samasta-Loka-[A]adhaaraka Raam || 86 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Supporter of All the Worlds.
|| Uttara-Kaannddam ||
The Latter Chapter
Aagata-Muni-Ganna-Samstuta Raam || 87 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by All the Visiting Sages.
Vishruta-Dasha-Kannttho-[U]dbhava Raam || 88 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who heard the origin (i.e. the story) of the Ten-Faced (i.e. Ravana).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Siita-[A]alinggana-Nirvrta Raam || 89 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Happy in the Embrace of Devi Sita.
Niiti-Surakssita-Janapada Raam || 90 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Protected His Empire by Moral Precepts (i.e. Dharma).
Vipina-Tyaajita-Janaka-Ja Raam || 91 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abandoned Devi Sita ( Born of Janaka ) in the Forest.
Kaarita-Lavannaasura-Vadha Raam || 92 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Caused the Killing of Demon Lavanasura (through brother Satrughna).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Svargata-Shambuka-Samstuta Raam || 93 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Shambuka who has Gone to Heaven.
Sva-Tanaya-Kusha-Lava-Nandita Raam || 94 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Happy His Own Sons Lava and Kusha.
Ashvamedha-Kratu-Diikssita Raam || 95 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Initiated in to the Sacrifice of Ashwamedha.
Kaalaa-Vedita-Sura-Pada Raam || 96 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Made to Know His Divine Position by Kala when His time to depart arrived.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Aayodhyaka-Jana-Mukti-Da Raam || 97 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the People of Ayodhya.
Vidhi-Mukha-Vibudha-[A]anandaka Raam || 98 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Faces of Brahma and other Gods Shine with Joy.
Tejomaya-Nija-Ruupaka Raam || 99 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who assumed His Own Divine Form Shining with Light during His departure.
Samsrti-Bandha-Vimocaka Raam || 100 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Releases one from the Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Attachments).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Dharma-Sthaapana-Tatpara Raam || 101 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is Eager to Establish Dharma in the World.
Bhakti-Paraayanna-Mukti-Da Raam || 102 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gives Liberation to one Wholly Devoted to Him.
Sarva-Cara-Acara-Paalaka Raam || 103 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Guardian of All Moving and Non-Moving Beings.
Sarva-Bhava-[A]amaya-Vaaraka Raam || 104 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Restrains All Diseases of Worldly Attachments from His Devotees.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,
Vaikunnttha-[A]alaya-Samsthita Raam || 105 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Established Himself in the Abode of Vaikunatha after His departure.
Nitya-[A]ananda-Padasthita Raam || 106 ||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Established in His Divine Position of Eternal Bliss after His departure.
Raam Raam Jaya Jaya Raajaa Raam || 107 ||
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama.
Raam Raam Jaya Jaya Siitaa Raam || 108 ||
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama.