Ramraksha Stotra

Ramraksha Stotra is a sacred Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, one of the most revered figures in Hindu mythology. Composed by the sage Budha Kaushika, also known as Bijak, it is believed to provide protection, blessings, and spiritual strength to those who recite it with devotion. The Ramraksha Stotra consists of 38 verses, each praising the various virtues and attributes of Lord Rama. Its recitation is believed to confer numerous benefits, both spiritual and material, to the devotee.


Introduction to Ramraksha Stotra: The Ramraksha Stotra is a part of the Hindu scripture, the Uttara Kanda of the Ramayana. It is said to have been composed by Sage Budha Kaushika in praise of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The stotra is written in the Anushtup Chanda, a poetic meter commonly used in Sanskrit hymns. Each verse of the stotra is imbued with devotion and reverence for Lord Rama and serves as a powerful invocation for his protection.

Significance and Benefits of Chanting Ramraksha Stotra:

Protection from Evil Forces: One of the primary benefits of chanting the Ramraksha Stotra is believed to be protection from negative energies, evil spirits, and malevolent forces. 


Removal of Obstacles: Reciting the Ramraksha Stotra is believed to remove obstacles and challenges from one's path, both in the material and spiritual realms. It invokes the blessings of Lord Rama to overcome difficulties and achieve success in endeavors.


Spiritual Upliftment: The stotra extols the divine qualities of Lord Rama, such as righteousness, compassion, valor, and wisdom. Chanting it regularly helps in cultivating these virtues in the devotee's own life, leading to spiritual growth and self-realization.


Healing and Well-being: The vibrations generated by the chanting of the Ramraksha Stotra are believed to have a profound healing effect on the mind, body, and soul. It promotes inner peace, tranquility, and overall well-being.


Blessings of Lord Rama: By reciting the Ramraksha Stotra with devotion and sincerity, devotees seek the blessings and grace of Lord Rama. It is believed that he showers his divine blessings upon those who invoke him through this sacred hymn.

Why Ramraksha Stotra Should Be Chanted:

Scriptural Authority: The Ramraksha Stotra finds its roots in the ancient Hindu scriptures and has been revered by saints, sages, and devotees for centuries. Its efficacy and potency have been attested to by numerous devotees who have experienced its benefits firsthand.


Spiritual Protection: In today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, individuals face various challenges and uncertainties. Chanting the Ramraksha Stotra provides spiritual protection and serves as a source of strength and guidance amidst life's ups and downs.


Devotional Practice: Chanting the Ramraksha Stotra is not merely a religious ritual but a devotional practice that fosters a deeper connection with Lord Rama. It allows devotees to express their love, reverence, and surrender to the divine.


Positive Influence: The verses of the Ramraksha Stotra are infused with positive vibrations and divine energy. Regular chanting of these verses purifies the mind and creates a conducive environment for spiritual growth and inner transformation.


Universal Appeal: The Ramraksha Stotra transcends barriers of caste, creed, and nationality, making it accessible to people from all walks of life. Its universal message of love, devotion, and protection resonates with people across the globe.

The Ramraksha Stotra:

Here is the complete  Ramraksha Stotra in Sanskrit:

॥ श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रम्‌ ॥

श्रीगणेशायनम: ।
अस्य श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य ।
बुधकौशिक ऋषि: ।
श्रीसीतारामचंद्रोदेवता ।
अनुष्टुप्‌ छन्द: । सीता शक्ति: ।
श्रीमद्‌हनुमान्‌ कीलकम्‌ ।
श्रीसीतारामचंद्रप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोग: ॥


॥Sri Ram Raksha Storam ॥

Sri Ganeshaya Namah
Asya Sri Rama Raksha Stotra Manthrasya
Budha Kousika Rishi, Sri Sita Ramachandra Devatha,
Anushtup Chanda, Sita Shakthi, Srimad Hanumana Keelakam,
Sri Sita Ramachandra Preethyarthe Jape Viniyogaha


॥ अथ ध्यानम्‌ ॥

ध्यायेदाजानुबाहुं धृतशरधनुषं बद्दद्पद्‌मासनस्थं ।
पीतं वासोवसानं नवकमलदलस्पर्धिनेत्रं प्रसन्नम्‌ ॥
वामाङ्‌कारूढसीता मुखकमलमिलल्लोचनं नीरदाभं ।
नानालङ्‌कारदीप्तं दधतमुरुजटामण्डनं रामचंद्रम्‌ ॥


॥ Aththa Dhyanam ॥

Dhyayed Ajanu Bahum Drutha Sara Danusham Badha Padmasanastham,
Peetham Vaso Avasanam, Nava Kamala Dala Spardhi Nethram, Prasannam,
Vamangaruda Sita Mukha Kamala Milalochanam Neeradhabham,
Danalangara Deeptham Datha Muru Jada Mandalam Ramachandram ||



॥ इति ध्यानम्‌ ॥
चरितं रघुनाथस्य शतकोटिप्रविस्तरम्‌ ।
एकैकमक्षरं पुंसां महापातकनाशनम्‌ ॥१॥


॥ Iththi Dhayanam ॥

Charitham Raghu Nadasya Satha Koti Pravistharam,
Ekaikamaksharam Pumsam Maha Pathaka Nasanam ॥1॥



ध्यात्वा नीलोत्पलश्यामं रामं राजीवलोचनम्‌ ।
जानकीलक्ष्मणॊपेतं जटामुकुटमण्डितम्‌ ॥२॥

Dhyathwa Neelolpala Shyamam Ramam Rajeevalochanam,
Janaki Lakshmano Petham, Jata Makuta Manditham ॥2॥


सासितूणधनुर्बाणपाणिं नक्तं चरान्तकम्‌ ।
स्वलीलया जगत्त्रातुमाविर्भूतमजं विभुम्‌ ॥३॥


Sasi Thoona Dhanur Bahu Panim Naktham charaantakam,
Swa Leelaya Jagathrathum, Avirbhoottham Ajam Vibhum ॥3॥



रामरक्षां पठॆत्प्राज्ञ: पापघ्नीं सर्वकामदाम्‌ ।
शिरो मे राघव: पातु भालं दशरथात्मज: ॥४॥


Rama Raksham Padeth Pragnaha, Papaghneem Sarva Kamadham,
Siro May Raghava Pathu, Phalam Dasarathathmaja ॥4॥



कौसल्येयो दृशौ पातु विश्वामित्रप्रिय: श्रुती ।
घ्राणं पातु मखत्राता मुखं सौमित्रिवत्सल: ॥५॥


Kousalyeyo Drusou Pathu, Viswamithra Priya Sruthi,
Granam Pathu Makhathrath, Mukham Soumithri Vathsalaha ॥5॥


जिव्हां विद्दानिधि: पातु कण्ठं भरतवंदित: ।
स्कन्धौ दिव्यायुध: पातु भुजौ भग्नेशकार्मुक: ॥६॥


Jihwam Vidhyanidhi Pathu, Kandam Bharathavanditha,
Skandou Divyayudha Pathu, Bhujowbhagnea Karmukha ॥6॥


करौ सीतपति: पातु हृदयं जामदग्न्यजित्‌ ।
मध्यं पातु खरध्वंसी नाभिं जाम्बवदाश्रय: ॥७॥


Karou Sithapathi Pathu, Hrudayam Jamadagnyajith,
Madhyam Padu Khara Dwamsi, Nabhim Jambhavadasrya ॥7॥


सुग्रीवेश: कटी पातु सक्थिनी हनुमत्प्रभु: ।
ऊरू रघुत्तम: पातु रक्ष:कुलविनाशकृत्‌ ॥८॥


Sugreevesa Kateem Pathu, Sakthithini Hanumath Prabhu,
Ooru Raghoothama Pathuraksha Kulavinasa Kruth ॥8॥


जानुनी सेतुकृत्पातु जङ्‌घे दशमुखान्तक: ।
पादौ बिभीषणश्रीद: पातु रामोSखिलं वपु: ॥९॥


Januni Sethu Kruth Padu, Janghe Dasamukhandaka,
Padou Vibheeshanasreedha, Pathu Ramokhilam Vapu ॥9॥



एतां रामबलोपेतां रक्षां य: सुकृती पठॆत्‌ ।
स चिरायु: सुखी पुत्री विजयी विनयी भवेत्‌ ॥१०॥


Etham Rama Balopethaam Rakshaam Ya Sukruthee Padeth.
Sa Chirayu Sukhee Puthree Vijayee Bhaveth ॥10॥


पातालभूतलव्योम चारिणश्छद्‌मचारिण: ।
न द्र्ष्टुमपि शक्तास्ते रक्षितं रामनामभि: ॥११॥


Patala Bhoothala Vyoma Charina Chathmacharina,
Na Drushtumapi Shakthasthe Rakshitham Ramanamabhi ॥11॥


रामेति रामभद्रेति रामचंद्रेति वा स्मरन्‌ ।
नरो न लिप्यते पापै भुक्तिं मुक्तिं च विन्दति ॥१२॥


Ramethi, Ramabhadrethi Ramachandrethi Yaa Smaran,
Naro Na Lipyathe Papair Bukthim Mukthincha Vindathi ॥12॥


जगज्जेत्रैकमन्त्रेण रामनाम्नाभिरक्षितम्‌ ।
य: कण्ठे धारयेत्तस्य करस्था: सर्वसिद्द्दय: ॥१३॥


Jagajaithrakamanthrena Ramanamnabhirakshitham,
Ya Kanthe Dharayethasya Karastha Sarva Sidhaya ॥13॥


वज्रपंजरनामेदं यो रामकवचं स्मरेत्‌ ।
अव्याहताज्ञ: सर्वत्र लभते जयमंगलम्‌ ॥१४॥


Vajra Panjara Namedham Yo Rama Kavacham Smareth,
Aavyahathagna Sarvathra Labhathe Jaya Mangalam ॥14॥


आदिष्टवान्‌ यथा स्वप्ने रामरक्षामिमां हर: ।
तथा लिखितवान्‌ प्रात: प्रबुद्धो बुधकौशिक: ॥१५॥


Aadishtavan yada swapne Ramaraksham imama hara,
Thadha likhithavan pratha prabudho Budhakousika ॥15॥


आराम: कल्पवृक्षाणां विराम: सकलापदाम्‌ ।
अभिरामस्त्रिलोकानां राम: श्रीमान्‌ स न: प्रभु: ॥१६॥


Aarama Kalpa Vrukshanam, Virama Sakalapadam,
Abhiramassthrilokanam, Rama Sriman Na Prabhu ॥16॥


तरुणौ रूपसंपन्नौ सुकुमारौ महाबलौ ।
पुण्डरीकविशालाक्षौ चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरौ ॥१७॥


Tharunou Roopa Sampannou, Sukumarou Maha Balou,
Pundareeka Visalakshou Cheerakrushna Jinambarou ॥17॥


फलमूलशिनौ दान्तौ तापसौ ब्रह्मचारिणौ ।
पुत्रौ दशरथस्यैतौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ ॥१८॥


Phala Moolasinou Danthou Thapasou Brahmachrinou,
Puthrou Dasarathasyathou Bratharou Ramalakshmanou ॥18॥


शरण्यौ सर्वसत्वानां श्रेष्ठौ सर्वधनुष्मताम्‌ ।
रक्ष:कुलनिहन्तारौ त्रायेतां नो रघुत्तमौ ॥१९॥


Saranya Sarva Sathwanam Sreshtou Sarva Danushmatham,
Raksha Kula Nihanthou Traayetham No Raghothamou ॥19॥


आत्तसज्जधनुषा विषुस्पृशा वक्षया शुगनिषङ्‌ग सङि‌गनौ ।
रक्षणाय मम रामलक्ष्मणा वग्रत: पथि सदैव गच्छताम्‌ ॥२०॥


Aatha Sajja Danusha Vishu Sprusa Vakshaya Suga Nishanga Sanginou,
Rakshanaya Mama Ramalakshmanaa Vagratha, Padhi Sadaiva Gachathaam ॥20॥


संनद्ध: कवची खड्‌गी चापबाणधरो युवा ।
गच्छन्‌मनोरथोSस्माकं राम: पातु सलक्ष्मण: ॥२१॥


Sanadha Kavachee Gadgi Chapa Bana Dharo Yuva,
Gachan Manoradhosmakam Rama Pathu Sa Lakshmana ॥21॥

रामो दाशरथि: शूरो लक्ष्मणानुचरो बली ।
काकुत्स्थ: पुरुष: पूर्ण: कौसल्येयो रघुत्तम: ॥२२॥


Ramo Dasaradhi Shooro Lakshmanucharo Balee,
Kakustha Purusha Poorna Kousalyayo Raghothama ॥22॥


वेदान्तवेद्यो यज्ञेश: पुराणपुरुषोत्तम: ।
जानकीवल्लभ: श्रीमानप्रमेय पराक्रम: ॥२३॥


Vedantha Vedhyo Yagnesa Purana Purushothama,
Janaki Vallabha Sreeman Aprameya Parakrama ॥23॥


इत्येतानि जपेन्नित्यं मद्‌भक्त: श्रद्धयान्वित: ।
अश्वमेधायुतं पुण्यं संप्राप्नोति न संशय: ॥२४॥


Ithyethani Japenithyam madbhaktha Shradhayanvitha,
Aswamedhadhikam Punyam Samprapnothi Na Sanshaya ॥24॥

रामं दूर्वादलश्यामं पद्‌माक्षं पीतवाससम्‌ ।
स्तुवन्ति नामभिर्दिव्यैर्न ते संसारिणो नर: ॥२५॥


Ramam Doorvadala Shyamam Padmaksham Peetha Vasasam,
Sthuvanthi Namabhir Divyai Na They Samsarino Nara ॥25॥

रामं लक्शमण पूर्वजं रघुवरं सीतापतिं सुंदरम्‌ ।
काकुत्स्थं करुणार्णवं गुणनिधिं विप्रप्रियं धार्मिकम्‌
राजेन्द्रं सत्यसंधं दशरथनयं श्यामलं शान्तमूर्तिम्‌ ।
वन्दे लोकभिरामं रघुकुलतिलकं राघवं रावणारिम्‌ ॥२६॥


Ramam Lakshmana Poorvajam Raghuvaram Seethapathim Sundaram,
Kakustham Karunarnavam Guna Nidhim Vipra Priyam Dharmikam
Rajendram Sathya Sandham Dasaratha Thanayamshyamalamsanthamoorthim,
Vande Lokabhiramam, Raghukula thilakamRaghavam Ravanarim ॥26॥

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचंद्राय वेधसे ।
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीताया: पतये नम: ॥२७॥


Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedhase,
Raghu Nadhaya Nadhaya Seethaya Pathae Namaha ॥27॥

श्रीराम राम रघुनन्दन राम राम ।
श्रीराम राम भरताग्रज राम राम ।
श्रीराम राम रणकर्कश राम राम ।
श्रीराम राम शरणं भव राम राम ॥२८॥


Sri Rama Rama Raghu Nandana Rama Rama,
Sri Rama Rama Bharathagraja Rama Rama,
Sri Rama Rama Rana Karkasa Rama Rama Rama,
Sri Ramachandra Saranam Bhava Rama Rama ॥28॥

श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ मनसा स्मरामि ।
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ वचसा गृणामि ।
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शिरसा नमामि ।
श्रीरामचन्द्रचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥२९॥


Sri Ramachandra Charanou Manasa Smarami,
Sri Ramachandra Charanou Vachasa Grunami,
Sri Ramachandra Charanou Sirasa Namami,
Sri Ramachandra Charanou Saranam Prapadhye ॥29॥

माता रामो मत्पिता रामचंन्द्र: ।
स्वामी रामो मत्सखा रामचंद्र: ।
सर्वस्वं मे रामचन्द्रो दयालु ।
नान्यं जाने नैव जाने न जाने ॥३०॥

Matha Ramo, Math Pitha Ramachandra,
Swami Ramo, Math Sakha Ramachandra,
Sarvaswam May Ramachandro Dayalu,
Na Anyam Naiva Jane Na Jane ॥30॥

दक्षिणे लक्ष्मणो यस्य वामे तु जनकात्मजा ।
पुरतो मारुतिर्यस्य तं वन्दे रघुनंदनम्‌ ॥३१॥


Dakshine Lakshmano, Yasye Vame Cha Janakathmaja,
Puratho Maruthir Yasya Tham Vande Raghunandanam ॥31॥


लोकाभिरामं रनरङ्‌गधीरं राजीवनेत्रं रघुवंशनाथम्‌ ।
कारुण्यरूपं करुणाकरंतं श्रीरामचंद्रं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥३२॥


Lokabhiramam Rana Ranga Dheeram Rajheeva Nethram Raghuvamsa Nadham,
Karunya Roopamkarunakaram Tham Sri Ramachandram Saranam Prapadhye ॥32॥


मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्‌ ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥३३॥


Mano Javam, Maruda Thulya Vegam,Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam,
Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sharnam Prapadhe ॥33॥


कूजन्तं रामरामेति मधुरं मधुराक्षरम्‌ ।
आरुह्य कविताशाखां वन्दे वाल्मीकिकोकिलम्‌ ॥३४॥


Koojantham Rama Ramethi Maduram Madsuraksharam,
Aaroohya Kavitha Shakhaam Vande Valmiki Kikokilam ॥34॥


आपदामपहर्तारं दातारं सर्वसंपदाम्‌ ।
लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम्‌ ॥३५॥


Apadam Apa Hantharam Datharam Dana Sarva Sampadam,
Lokabhiramam Sriramam Bhooyo Bhooyo Namamyaham ॥35॥


भर्जनं भवबीजानामर्जनं सुखसंपदाम्‌ ।
तर्जनं यमदूतानां रामरामेति गर्जनम्‌ ॥३६॥


Bharjanam Bhava Bheejanamarjanam Sukhasampadam,
Tharjanam Yama Dhoothanam Rama Ramethi Garjanam ॥36॥


रामो राजमणि: सदा विजयते रामं रमेशं भजे ।
रामेणाभिहता निशाचरचमू रामाय तस्मै नम: ।
रामान्नास्ति परायणं परतरं रामस्य दासोSस्म्यहम्‌ ।
रामे चित्तलय: सदा भवतु मे भो राम मामुद्धर ॥३७॥

Ramo Rajamani Sada Vijayathe Ramam Ramesam Bhaje,
Ramenabhihatha Nisachara Chamoo Ramaya Thasmai Namaha,
Ramannasthi Parayanam Paratharam Ramasya Dasosmyaham,
Rame Chitha Laya Sada Bhavthu May Bho Rama Mamudhara ॥37॥

राम रामेति रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥३८॥

Sri Rama Rama Ramethi Reme Rame Manorame,
Sahasra Nama Thathulyam Rama Nama Varanane ॥38॥


इति श्रीबुधकौशिकविरचितं श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रं संपूर्णम्‌ ॥

Ithi Budha Koushika Virachitham Rama Raksha Stotram Sampornam ॥


॥ श्री सीतारामचंद्रार्पणमस्तु ॥


॥ Sri Sitaramchandrarpanamasthu ॥

The Ramraksha Stotra is a timeless hymn that continues to inspire and uplift countless devotees worldwide. Its profound spiritual significance, combined with its protective and healing powers, makes it a cherished treasure of Hindu devotional literature. By chanting the Ramraksha Stotra with faith and devotion, one can experience the divine presence of Lord Rama and receive his blessings and grace in abundance.