Rama

ॐ श्री राम जय राम

Victory to the auspicious Lord Rama

ॐ अस्य श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य। बुधकौशिक ऋषिः।

I take refuge in Shri Ramachandra. I know not mantras, tantras, yantras, or hymns. I only know the name and meditation of Shri Rama, which destroys all calamities.

श्रीरामचन्द्रं शरणं प्रपद्ये

I take refuge in Sri Ramachandra. I surrender to Hanuman, swift as mind and wind, master of senses, most intelligent, son of wind god, leader of monkey armies, messenger of Rama

रघुपति राघव राजा राम।

O Lord Rama, descendant of Raghu dynasty, king of Ayodhya. Purifier of the fallen, along with Sita. Whether called Ishvara or Allah, You are the same. Grant good wisdom to all, O Lord.

श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजु मन हरण भवभय दारुणम्।

O mind, worship Lord Ramachandra, the compassionate one who removes the terrible fear of worldly existence. His eyes are like fresh lotuses, His face like a lotus, His hands like lotuses, His feet like red lotuses.

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम।

Glory to Lord Rama, victory to Rama! This simple yet powerful chant invokes the name of Lord Rama repeatedly, filling the heart with divine presence.

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम।

Victory to Rama combined with the Mahamantra. O Lord, O energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service. This combines Ram dhun with Krishna consciousness.

मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी।

You are the abode of all auspiciousness and the destroyer of all inauspiciousness. O dweller in Dasharatha's courtyard, be compassionate. Rama, Rama, Rama with Sita.

जय सिया राम जय हनुमान।

Victory to Sita-Ram, victory to Hanuman! O remover of difficulties and bestower of auspiciousness, victory, victory, victory to the Lord!

पवन तनय बल पवन समाना।

O son of the wind god, your strength equals that of the wind. You are the treasure house of intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. O messenger of Rama, abode of incomparable strength, son of Anjani, known as Pavana-suta.

सीता राम सीता राम कहिये।

Speak the name Sita Ram, worship Sita Ram. Chant the name of the supremely compassionate one. May you always remain in bliss, O Shri Ram.

रामचन्द्र रघुवीर सीतापति दयानिधे।

O Ramachandra, hero of Raghu dynasty, lord of Sita, ocean of compassion, lover of devotees, ocean of mercy, protect me who have taken refuge in You.

आरती श्री रामचन्द्र भगवान की।

Aarti of Lord Ramachandra, the incarnation of Vishnu, beloved son of Dasharatha. Victory to Ram, beloved of Janaki (Sita). Without You, who is ours?

राम नाम सुखदाई राम नाम सुखदाई।

The name of Rama gives happiness. Let Raghurai (Rama) dwell in the mind. Remembering the name destroys all terrible sorrows. Nothing in this world equals the divine name.

अयोध्या वासी राम तुम्हारी सुन्दर छवि मनमोहनी।

O Rama, resident of Ayodhya, Your beautiful form enchants the mind. You sit with Sita in Your divine and beautiful court, with Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna, along with Hanuman, Vibhishana, and Sugriva.

दशरथ नन्दन जय जय राम।

Victory to Rama, son of Dasharatha! Victory to Rama, son of Kausalya! Victory to Sita-Ram! Victory to Radhe-Shyam! This kirtan connects both divine couples.

जननी जन्म सुहावन ख्याति।

O Mother (Sita), Your birth brought beauty and fame. Without You, Rama is not complete. Remembering You brings easy access to happiness for all. Like describing the ocean by a cow's hoofprint - Your glory is beyond description.

राम लखन जानकी जय बोलो हनुमान की।

Victory to Rama, Lakshmana, Janaki (Sita), and Hanuman! Victory to Bharata and Shatrughna, victory to Shri Rama's court! Victory to the city of Ayodhya, victory to King Dasharatha! Victory to Kausalya, Sumitra, and Queen Kaikeyi!

राम नाम मनि दीप धरु जीह देहरीं द्वार।

Hold the jewel-like lamp of Rama's name at the door-threshold of your tongue. Says Tulsi, if you desire light both within and without, chant Ram Naam.

पतित पावन सीता राम।

Purifier of the fallen, Sita-Ram. Raghava, the king Rama with Sita. Be merciful, O Lord Sita-Ram. Let me worship and meditate on Sita-Ram.

बोलो राम जय जय राम।

Speak: Rama, victory victory to Rama! Speak: Rama, Sita-Ram! The Mahamantra follows, creating a complete devotional practice combining both divine couples.

Righteous living (dharma), ideal character, strength, victory over evil, family harmony, devotion