Monday, September 12, 2011

DATTA RAKSHA MANTRA



Surya Namaskar Mantra and Meaning

The Sun



See Sanskrit for details of pronunciation.
DevanagariIAST
॥ आदित्यहृदयम्॥.. ādityahṛdayam ..


ततो युद्धपरिश्रान्तं समरे चिन्तया स्थितम्।tato yuddhapariśrāntaṃ samare chintayā sthitam
रावणं चाग्रतो दृष्ट्वा युद्धाय समुपस्थितम्॥ १॥rāvaṇaṃ cāgrato dṛṣṭvā yuddhāya samupasthitam .. 1 ..


दैवतैश्च समागम्य द्रष्टुमभ्यागतो रणम्।daivataiśca samāgamya draṣṭumabhyāgato raṇam
उपागम्याब्रवीद्राममगस्त्यो भगवान् ऋषिः॥ २॥upāgamyābravīdrāmamagastyo bhagavān ṛṣiḥ .. 2 ..


राम राम महाबाहो शृणु गुह्यं सनातनम्।rāma rāma mahābāho śṛṇu guhyaṃ sanātanam
येन सर्वानरीन् वत्स समरे विजयिष्यसि॥ ३॥yena sarvānarīn vatsa samare vijayiṣyasi .. 3 ..


आदित्यहृदयं पुण्यं सर्वशत्रुविनाशनम्।ādityahṛdayaṃ puṇyaṃ sarvaśatruvināśanam
जयावहं जपेन्नित्यम् अक्षय्यं परमं शिवम्॥ ४॥jayāvahaṃ japennityam akṣayyaṃ paramaṃ śivam .. 4 ..


सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्यं सर्वपापप्रणाशनम्।sarvamaṅgalamāṅgalyaṃ sarvapāpapraṇāśanam
चिन्ताशोकप्रशमनम् आयुर्वर्धनमुत्तमम्॥ ५॥cintāśokapraśamanam āyurvardhanamuttamam .. 5 ..


रश्मिमंतं समुद्यन्तं देवासुरनमस्कृतम्।raśmimaṃtaṃ samudyantaṃ devāsuranamaskṛtam
पूजयस्व विवस्वन्तं भास्करं भुवनेश्वरम्॥ ६॥pūjayasva vivasvantaṃ bhāskaraṃ bhuvaneśvaram .. 6 ..


सर्वदेवात्मको ह्येष तेजस्वी रश्मिभावनः।sarvadevātmako hyeṣa tejasvī raśmibhāvanaḥ
एष देवासुरगणाँल्लोकान् पाति गभस्तिभिः॥ ७॥eṣa devāsuragaṇām̐llokān pāti gabhastibhiḥ .. 7 ..


एष ब्रह्मा च विष्णुश्च शिवः स्कन्दः प्रजापतिः।eṣa brahmā ca viṣṇuśca śivaḥ skandaḥ prajāpatiḥ
महेन्द्रो धनदः कालो यमः सोमो ह्यपां पतिः॥ ८॥mahendro dhanadaḥ kālo yamaḥ somo hyapāṃ patiḥ .. 8 ..


पितरो वसवः साध्या ह्यश्विनौ मरुतो मनुः।pitaro vasavaḥ sādhyā hyaśvinau maruto manuḥ
वायुर्वह्निः प्रजाप्राण ऋतुकर्ता प्रभाकरः॥ ९॥vāyurvahniḥ prajāprāṇa ṛtukartā prabhākaraḥ .. 9 ..


आदित्यः सविता सूर्यः खगः पूषा गभस्तिमान्।ādityaḥ savitā sūryaḥ khagaḥ pūṣā gabhastimān
सुवर्णसदृशो भानुर्हिरण्यरेता दिवाकरः॥ १०॥suvarṇasadṛśo bhānurhiraṇyaretā divākaraḥ .. 10 ..


हरिदश्वः सहस्रार्चिः सप्तसप्तिर्मरीचिमान्।haridaśvaḥ sahasrārciḥ saptasaptirmarīcimān
तिमिरोन्मथनः शम्भुस्त्वष्टा मार्ताण्ड अंशुमान्॥ ११॥timironmathanaḥ śambhustvaṣṭā mārtāṇḍa aṃśumān .. 11 ..


हिरण्यगर्भः शिशिरस्तपनो भास्करो रविः।hiraṇyagarbhaḥ śiśirastapano bhāskaro raviḥ
अग्निगर्भोऽदितेः पुत्रः शङ्खः शिशिरनाशनः॥ १२॥agnigarbho'diteḥ putraḥ śaṅkhaḥ śiśiranāśanaḥ .. 12 ..


व्योमनाथस्तमोभेदी ऋग्यजुःसामपारगः।vyomanāthastamobhedī ṛgyajuḥsāmapāragaḥ
घनवृष्टिरपां मित्रो विन्ध्यवीथीप्लवङ्गमः॥ १३॥ghanavṛṣṭirapāṃ mitro vindhyavīthīplavaṅgamaḥ .. 13 ..


आतपी मण्डली मृत्युः पिङ्गलः सर्वतापनः।ātapī maṇḍalī mṛtyuḥ piṅgalaḥ sarvatāpanaḥ
कविर्विश्वो महातेजाः रक्तः सर्वभवोद्भवः॥ १४॥kavirviśvo mahātejāḥ raktaḥ sarvabhavodbhavaḥ .. 14 ..


नक्षत्रग्रहताराणामधिपो विश्वभावनः।nakṣatragrahatārāṇāmadhipo viśvabhāvanaḥ
तेजसामपि तेजस्वी द्वादशात्मन् नमोऽस्तु ते॥ १५॥tejasāmapi tejasvī dvādaśātman namo'stu te .. 15 ..


नमः पूर्वाय गिरये पश्चिमायाद्रये नमः।namaḥ pūrvāya giraye paścimāyādraye namaḥ
ज्योतिर्गणानां पतये दिनाधिपतये नमः॥ १६॥jyotirgaṇānāṃ pataye dinādhipataye namaḥ .. 16 ..


जयाय जयभद्राय हर्यश्वाय नमो नमः।jayāya jayabhadrāya haryaśvāya namo namaḥ
नमो नमः सहस्रांशो आदित्याय नमो नमः॥ १७॥namo namaḥ sahasrāṃśo ādityāya namo namaḥ .. 17 ..


नम उग्राय वीराय सारङ्गाय नमो नमः।nama ugrāya vīrāya sāraṅgāya namo namaḥ
नमः पद्मप्रबोधाय मार्ताण्डाय नमो नमः॥ १८॥namaḥ padmaprabodhāya mārtāṇḍāya namo namaḥ .. 18 ..


ब्रह्मेशानाच्युतेशाय सूर्यायादित्यवर्चसे।brahmeśānācyuteśāya sūryāyādityavarcase
भास्वते सर्वभक्षाय रौद्राय वपुषे नमः॥ १९॥bhāsvate sarvabhakṣāya raudrāya vapuṣe namaḥ .. 19 ..


तमोघ्नाय हिमघ्नाय शत्रुघ्नायामितात्मने।tamoghnāya himaghnāya śatrughnāyāmitātmane
कृतघ्नघ्नाय देवाय ज्योतिषां पतये नमः॥ २०॥kṛtaghnaghnāya devāya jyotiṣāṃ pataye namaḥ .. 20 ..


तप्तचामीकराभाय वह्नये विश्वकर्मणे।taptacāmīkarābhāya vahnaye viśvakarmaṇe
नमस्तमोऽभिनिघ्नाय रुचये लोकसाक्षिणे॥ २१॥namastamo'bhinighnāya rucaye lokasākṣiṇe .. 21 ..


नाशयत्येष वै भूतं तदेव सृजति प्रभुः।nāśayatyeṣa vai bhūtaṃ tadeva sṛjati prabhuḥ
पायत्येष तपत्येष वर्षत्येष गभस्तिभिः॥ २२॥pāyatyeṣa tapatyeṣa varṣatyeṣa gabhastibhiḥ .. 22 ..


एष सुप्तेषु जागर्ति भूतेषु परिनिष्ठितः।eṣa supteṣu jāgarti bhūteṣu pariniṣṭhitaḥ
एष एवाग्निहोत्रं च फलं चैवाग्निहोत्रिणाम्॥ २३॥eṣa evāgnihotraṃ ca phalaṃ caivāgnihotriṇām .. 23 ..


वेदाश्च क्रतवश्चैव क्रतूनां फलमेव च।vedāśca kratavaścaiva kratūnāṃ phalameva ca
यानि कृत्यानि लोकेषु सर्व एष रविः प्रभुः॥ २४॥yāni kṛtyāni lokeṣu sarva eṣa raviḥ prabhuḥ .. 24 ..


॥ फलश्रुतिः॥


एनमापत्सु कृच्छ्रेषु कान्तातेषु भयेषु च।enamāpatsu kṛcchreṣu kāntāteṣu bhayeṣu ca
कीर्तयन् पुरुषः कश्चिन्नावसीदति राघव॥ २५॥kīrtayan puruṣaḥ kaścinnāvasīdati rāghava .. 25 ..


पूजयस्वैनमेकाग्रो देवदेवं जगत्पतिम्।pūjayasvainamekāgro devadevaṃ jagatpatim
एतत् त्रिगुणितं जप्त्वा युद्धेषु विजयिष्यसि॥ २६॥etat triguṇitaṃ japtvā yuddheṣu vijayiṣyasi .. 26 ..


अस्मिन् क्षणे महाबाहो रावणं त्वं वधिष्यसि।asmin kṣaṇe mahābāho rāvaṇaṃ tvaṃ vadhiṣyasi
एवमुक्त्वा तदागस्त्यो जगाम च यथागतम्॥ २७॥evamuktvā tadāgastyo jagāma ca yathāgatam .. 27 ..


एतच्छ्रुत्वा महातेजा नष्टशोकोऽभवत्तदा।etacchrutvā mahātejā naṣṭaśoko'bhavattadā
धारयामास सुप्रीतो राघवः प्रयतात्मवान्॥ २८॥dhārayāmāsa suprīto rāghavaḥ prayatātmavān .. 28 ..


आदित्यं प्रेक्ष्य जप्त्वा तु परं हर्षमवाप्तवान्।ādityaṃ prekṣya japtvā tu paraṃ harṣamavāptavān
त्रिराचम्य शुचिर्भूत्वा धनुरादाय वीर्यवान्॥ २९॥trirācamya śucirbhūtvā dhanurādāya vīryavān .. 29 ..


रावणं प्रेक्ष्य हृष्टात्मा युद्धाय समुपागमत्।rāvaṇaṃ prekṣya hṛṣṭātmā yuddhāya samupāgamat
सर्वयत्नेन महता वधे तस्य धृतोऽभवत्॥ ३०॥sarvayatnena mahatā vadhe tasya dhṛto'bhavat .. 30 ..


अथ रविरवदन्निरीक्ष्य रामंatha raviravadannirīkṣya rāmaṃ
मुदितमनाः परमं प्रहृष्यमाणः।muditamanāḥ paramaṃ prahṛṣyamāṇaḥ
निशिचरपतिसंक्षयं विदित्वाniśicarapatisaṃkṣayaṃ viditvā
सुरगणमध्यगतो वचस्त्वरेति॥ ३१॥suragaṇamadhyagato vacastvareti .. 31 ..


॥ इति आदित्यहृदयम् मन्त्रस्य॥.. iti ādityahṛdayam mantrasya ..

==Meaning==
Tato yuddhaparishraantam samare chintayaa sthitam.raavanam chaagrato dr.ushtva yuddhaaya samupasthitam.1
Rama, exhausted and about to face Ravana ready for a fresh battle was lost deep in contemplation.
Daivataishcha samaagamya drashhtumabhyaagato ranam upaagamyaa braviidraama magastyo bhagavaan rishhi. 2
The all knowing sage Agastya who had joined the Gods to witness the battle spoke to Rama thus
Raama Raama mahaabaahkhykjho shrnu guhyam sanaatanam yena sarvaanariinvatsa samare vijayishhyasi. 3
Oh Rama, mighty-armed Rama, listen to this eternal secret, which will help you destroy all your enemies in battle
Aaditya hrudayam punyam sarva shatru vinaashanam Jayaavaham japennityam akshayyam paramam shivam. 4
This holy hymn dedicated to the Sun deity will result in destroying all enemies and bring you victory and never ending supreme bliss.
Sarvamangalamaangalyam sarvapaapapranaashanam. Chintaashokaprashamanam aayurvardhanamuttama. 5
This hymn is supreme and is a guarantee of complete prosperity and is the destroyer of sin, anxiety, anguish and is the bestower of longevity.
Rashmimantam samudyantam devaasuranamaskritam. Puujayasva vivasvantam bhaaskaram bhuvaneshvar. 6
Worship the One, possessed of rays when he has completely risen, held in reverence by the devas and asuras, and who is the Lord of the universe by whose efflugence all else brighten.
Sarvadevaatmako hyeshha tejasvii rashmibhaavanah.Eshha devaasuraganaa.nllokaan paati gabhastibh. 7
He indeed represent the totality of all celestial beings. He is self-luminous and sustains all with his rays. He nourishes and energizes the inhabitants of all the worlds and the race of Devas and Asuras.
Eshhah brahmaa cha vishhnushcha shivah skandah prajaapati. Mahendro dhanadah kaalo yamah somo hyapaam pati. 8
He is Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Skanda, Prajapati. He is also Mahendra, kubera, kala, yama, soma and varuna.
Pitaro vasavah saadhyaa hyashvinau maruto manuh.Vaayurvahnih prajaapraana ritukartaa prabhaakarah. 9
He is the pitrs, vasus, sadhyas, aswini devas, maruts, manu, vayu, agni, prana and, being the source of all energy and light, is the maker of all the six seasons.
Aadityah savitaa suuryah khagah puushhaa gabhastimaan. Suvarnasadrsho bhaanu rvishvaretaa divaakarah. 10
He is the son of Aditi, creator of the universe, inspirer of action, transverser of the heavens. He is the sustainer, illumination of all directions, the golden hued brilliance and is the maker of the day.
Haridashvah sahasraarchih saptasaptirmariichimaan. Timironmathanah shambhustvashhtaa maartandam anshumaan. 11
He is the Omnipresent One who pervades all with countless rays. He is the power behind the seven sense organs, the dispeller of darkness, bestower of happiness and prosperity, the remover of misfortunes and is the infuser of life.
Hiranyagarbhah shishirastapano bhaaskaro rav... Agnigarbhoaditeh putrah shankha shishiranaashanah. 12
He is the primordial being manifesting as the Trinity. He ushers in the Day and is the teacher (of Hiranyagarbha), the fire-wombed, the son of Aditi, and has a vast and supreme felicity. He is the remover of intellectual dull-headedness.
Vyomanaatha stamobhedii rig yajuh saama paaragah. Ghana vrishhti rapaam mitro vindhya viithii plavangama... 13
He is the Lord of the firmament, dispeller of darkness. Master of all the vedas, he is a friend of the waters and causes rain. HE has crossed the vindya range and sports in the Brahma Nadi.
Aatapii mandalii mrityuh pingalah sarvataapanah. Kavirvishvo mahaatejaa raktah sarva bhavod hbhava. 14
He, whose form is circular and is colored yellow, is intensely absorbed and inflicts death. He is the destroyer of all and is the Omniscient one being exceedingly energetic sustains the universe and all action.
Nakshatra grahataaraanaam adhipo vishva bhaavanah. Tejasaamapi tejasvii dvaadashaatman namostut. 15
He is the lord of stars, planets and all constellations. He is the origin of everything in the universe and is the cause of the lustre of even the brilliant ones. Salutations to Thee who is the One being manifest in the twelve forms of the Sun.
Namah puurvaaya giraye pashchimaayaadraye namah. Jyotirganaanaam pataye dinadhipataye nama. 16
Salutations to the Eastern and western mountain, Salutations to the Lord of the stellar bodies and the Lord of the Day.
Jayaaya jayabhadraaya haryashvaaya namo namah. Namo namah sahasraa.nsha aadityaaya namo nama. 17
Salutations to the One who ordains victory and the prosperity that follows. Salutations to the one possessed of yellow steeds and to the thousand rayed Lord, and to Aditya.
Namah ugraaya viiraaya saarangaaya namo namah. Namah padma prabodhaaya maartandaaya namo nama. 18
Salutations to the Terrible one, the hero, the one that travels fast. Salutations to the one whose emergence makes the lotus blossom and to the fierce and omnipotent one.
Brahmeshaana achyuteshaaya suuryaayaadityavarchase. Bhaasvate sarvabhakshaaya raudraaya vapushhe nama. 19
Salutations to the Lord of Brahma, shiva and Achyuta, salutations to the powerful and to the effulgence in the Sun that is both the illuminator and devourer of all and is of a form that is fierce like Rudra.
Tamoghnaaya himagnaaya shatrughnaaya amitaatmane. Kritaghnahanaaya devaaya jyotishhaam pataye nama. 20
Salutations to he transcendental atman that dispels darkness, drives away all fear, and destroys all foes. Salutations also to the annihilator of the ungrateful and to the Lord of all the stellar bodies.
Tapta chaamiika raabhaaya haraye vishvakarmane. Namastamo.abhinighnaaya ruchaye lokasaakshin. 21
Salutations to the Lord shining like molten gold, to the transcendental fire, the fire of supreme knowledge, the architect of the universe, destroyer of darkness and salutations again to the effulgence that is the Cosmic witness.
Naashayatyeshha vai bhuutam tadeva srijati prabhuuH. Paayatyeshha tapatyeshha varshhatyeshha gabhastibhi. 22
Salutations to the Lord who destroys everything and creates them again. Salutations to Him who by His rays consumes the waters, heats them up and sends them down as rain.
Eshha supteshhu jaagarti bhuuteshhu parinishhthitah. Eshha evaagnihotramcha phalam chaivaagnihotrinaam. 23
Salutations to the Lord who abides in the heart of all beings keeping awake when they are asleep. He is both the sacrificial fire and the fruit enjoyed by the worshippers.
Vedaashcha kratavashchaiva kratuunaam phalameva cha. Yaani krityaani lokeshhu sarva eshha ravih prabhu. 24
The Sun is verily the Lord of all action in this universe. He is verily the vedas, the sacrifices mentioned in them and the fruits obtained by performing the sacrifices.
Phala stuti
Enamaapatsu krichchhreshhu kaantaareshhu bhayeshhu cha.kiirttayanh purushhah kashchin naavasiidati raaghav. 25
Raghava, one who recites this hymn in times of danger, during an affliction or when lost in the wilderness and having fear, he will not lose heart (and become brave).
Puujayasvainamekaagro devadevam jagathpatimh. Etat.h trigunitam japtvaa yuddheshhu vijayishhyas. 26
Raghava, worship this Lord of all Gods and the Universe with one-pointed devotion. Recite this hymn thrice and you will win this battle.
Nasminkshane mahaabaaho raavanam tvam vadhishhyasi. Evamuktavaa tadaa.agastyo jagaamh cha yathaagatam. 27
O mighty armed one, you shall truimph over Ravana this very moment. Having spoken this, Agastya returned his original place. Raghava became free from worry after hearing this.
Etachchhritvaa mahaatejaa nashhtashoko abhavattadaa. Dhaarayaamaasa supriito raaghavah prayataatmavaan. 28
He was greatly pleased and became brave and energetic.
Aaadityam prekshya japtvaa tu param harshhamavaaptavaanh. Triraachamya shuchirbhuutvaa dhanuraadaaya viiryavaan. 29
Gazing at the sun with devotion, He recited this hymn thrice and experienced bliss.
Rraavanam prekshya hrushhtaatmaa yuddhaaya samupaagamath. Sarva yatnena mahataa vadhe tasya dhritoabhavat. 30
Purifying Himself by sipping water thrice, He took up His bow with His mighty arms. Seeing Ravana coming to fight, He put forth all his effort with a determination to destroy Ravana.
Atha ravi ravadanam nirikshyam raama Muditamanaah paramam prahrishhyamaanah. Nishicharapatisa nkshayam viditvaaSuragan amadhyagato vachastvaret. 31
Then knowing that the destruction of the lord of prowlers at night (Ravana) was near, Aditya, who was at the center of the assembly of the Gods, looked at Rama and exclaimed 'Hurry up' with great delight. Purifying Himself by sipping water thrice, He took up His bow with His mighty arms. Seeing Ravana coming to fight, He put forth all his effort with a determination to destroy Ravana.[1]








Surya Namaskar and Mantras

Surya namaskar is a form of sun worship and can trace its origin back to the Vedas. The literal meaning of Surya Namaskar is ‘Salutation to the Sun’. Suryanamaskar consists of 12 different postures and is done along with chanting of mantras in every posture. Surya namaskar is traditionally performed on empty stomach at sunrise which is considered the most spiritually favorable time and facing the rising Sun.

Position 1

The first position is Pranamasana and the Mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hraam Mitraaya Namah which means Salutations to Him who is my everlasting friend. This posture stimulates the respiratory system, exercises shoulder, back and neck muscles. 
Position 2
The second position is Hasta Utthanasana and the mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hroum Khagaaya Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who is source of life for all that moves in the sky. This position promotes digestion, exercises arms and shoulder muscles, tones the spine and promotes flexibility of the back and hips.

Position 3

The third position is Padahastasana and the mantra is ‘Om Hrum Suryaaya Namah’ which means Salutation to Him who propels everyone into activity & is source of light. This position promotes blood circulation, tones abdominal tracts, stretches the back and leg muscles, stimulates spinal nerves and lymphatic system.
Position 4
The fourth position is Ashwa Sanchalanasana and the mantra for this is ‘Om Hraim Bhaanave Namah’ meaning Salutations to Him who is in the eternal source of warmth.This postureexercises the spine, strengthens hand and wrist muscles.

Position 5

The 5th position is Parvatasana and the mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hrim Ravaye Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who is shining and is the eternal source of vitality. This posture Stimulates blood circulation, strengthens the heart, strengthens wrist and arm muscles, relieves neck and shoulder tension.

Position 6

The sixth position is Ashtanga Namaskaara and the mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hraha Pooshnena Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who nourishes all & gives strength. This position Strengthens leg and arm muscles, increases flexibility in neck and shoulders, stretches arms, shoulder, neck and back muscles, exercises back muscles, releases tension in neck and shoulder.

Position 7

The seventh position is Bhujangasana and the mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hraam Hiranya-Garbhaya Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who is the eternal source of energy emanating from its golden core. This posture Stimulates circulation to abdominal organs, tones digestive tract, stretches upper and lower body, promotes flexibility in the back, stimulates nerves in Lower the buttocks and hips.

Position 8

The 8th Position is Parvatasana and the mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hrim Marichaye Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who is the Lord of Dawn and source of vibrations. The benefits are the same as position 5.

Position 9

The position 9 is ashwa sanchalanasana and the mantra to be chanted is Om Hrum Aadityaya Namah which means Salutations to Him who is the son of Aditi. The benefits are the same as position 4.

Position 10

The position 10 is Padahastana and the benefits are the same as position 3. The mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hraim Savitre Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who produces everything.

Position 11

Position 11 is Hasta Utthanasana and the benefits of this asana are the same as posture 2. The mantra for this position is ‘Om Hroum Arkaya Namah’ which means Salutations to Him who is fit to be worshipped as the very essence of vitality.

Position 12

Position 12 is Pranamasana and the benefits are the same as position 1. The mantra to be chanted is ‘Om Hraha Bhaskaraaya Namah’ means
Salutations to Him who is the cause of luster & brings inner strength, confidence and inner awakening.
At the end of these 12 positions a thirteenth mantra is recited 'Om Shri Savitur Suryanarayanaya Namah'.
Surya Namaskar provides full exercise for the body and these 12 positions takes around one minute to complete. By making this a routine one can stay healthy and activate the 7 chakras in the human body. It is advisable to learn this technique from an instructor. Also Persons suffering from slip disk, arthritis, heart attack etc including pregnant women are suggested to consult a Doctor before they start the practice of Surya Namaskar.

Sri Rama Raksha Stotram


The hymn called Sri Ramaraksha Stotram that has been praised by all as a remedial measure for good health,peace and bliss. Chanting of the Divine name and prayers like Ramaraksha stotram have been hailed as the unfailing means to
liberation in the spiritual tradition.This prayer stotram is unmatched as it is not only the name of the Lord,the supreme Rama Parabrahmam during his incarnation as Dasaradha’s son, but also as incantation which is capable of
delivering man from bondage.
The author of this hymn is Budhakousika . The Deity is Sri Sita Ramachandra and the meter is anushtup . The power is Sita,central point is Hanuman and the usage is recitation

Sri Ram Bhujanga Stotram


Sri Ram Bhujanga Stotra or Rama Bhujangam Stotram is devotional song dedicated to Lord Sri Rama or Ramachandra. Sri Rama Bujangam was composed by Jagat Guru Adi Shankaracharya (Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada). In this highly powerful Rama Bhujangam sloka, Adi Shankara prasies the great deeds of Lord Rama. Any devotee of Lord Ram who

Sri Rama Astotharam – (Astothara SathaNamavali)

Lord Sri Rama Astothara Sata Namavali – 108 Names of Sri Rama

Aapadam Apa Hartharam Dhataram Sarva Sampadam,
Lokabhi Ramam Sri Ramam Bhooyo Bhooyo Namamyaham.
Sri Rama Rama Rameti, Rame Raame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam, Rama Nama Varanane !

Om Shri Ramaya Namaha
Om Ramabhadraya Namaha
Om Ramachandraya Namaha
Om Shashvataya Namaha

Sri Ramachandra Aarti


ShriRamchandra Kripalu Bhaj Man Haran Bhava Bhaya DarunamNav-Kanj-Lochan, Kanjmukh, Kar-Kanj, Pad Kanjarunam
Kandarp Agneet Ameet Chabi, Navneel-Neeraj-Sundaram
Pat Peet Maanahu Tadit Ruchi Shuchi Naomi Janak Sutavaram
Bhaj DeenBandhu Dinesh Daanav-Daityavansh Nikandanam
Raghunand AnandKand Koshalchand Dashrath-Nandanam

Sri Rama Slokas and Mantras



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Lord Sri Rama


Lord Rama is one of the avatara of Lord Vishnu. He is regarded as one of the Supreme dieties of Hindus and also a for every one. He is an ideal son, husband, brother, a king  and also for truth and morality. The Hindu Mythology regards that Lord Rama is in Threta Yug which was described in “Ramayan” written by a sanskrit poet Rishi Valimiki . “Ramayana is regarded as one of two epic books which included Mahabharata. Vamiki and also later Tulasi das’s “Ramacharithamanas” also became popular and strengthen lord rama as one the Ideal dieties of hinduism.
Lord Rama along with wife Sita, brother Lakshmana, his follower Hanuman all together worshiped by hindus. The Life of Lord  rama  is full of sacrifies and also teaches that mankind to lead a truthful life and within the limits and precepts of the Vedic tradition and discipline. He is also refered as Maryadha- Purushothama, which literally means the Perfect Man. Lord Rama who has sacrified his thrown and goes to forest for 14 years. along with wife Sita and brother lakshmana saying that they can’t live without serving him(seeing). Later in forest Sita was kidnapped by Ravana and later with the help of Sugriva, hanuman and vanaras, lord Rama killed ravana and returns and rules Ayodha which is refered as “Rama-Rajyam.”
Lord Rama’s life shows that how a brother like lakshmana,also how a wife like sita follower and worshiper like hanuman should be there. Also how a great king like Ravana died with his ahankara and his own deeds and crossing the morality. So with Rama his follower hanuman is worshiped as one of the diety for hindus for  his surrenderness, love and bhakti towards rama.
Festivals of Lord Rama :
Lord Rama is worshiped in india, china, srilanka,Thailand, Indonessia,Nepal and other parts of south and southeast asia . The Festivals includes Sri Rama Navami is celebrated as rama’s birth as well as marriage to sita, Dashera is regarded as victory over Ravana  and Diwali as Rama’s return to Ayodhya.

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108 NAMES OF LORD SRI RAMA WITH MEANING
OM SHRI RAMAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Giver of happiness
OM RAMABHADRAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Auspicious One
OM RAMACHANDRAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, who is as lustrous as the moon
OM SHASHVATAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, to the ever lasting one
OM RAJIVALOCHANAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lotus-eyed
OM SHRIMATE NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Abode of Lakshmi
OM RAJENDRAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the King of kings
OM RAGHUPUNGAVAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Most Exalted of the Raghu dynasty
OM JANAKI VALLABHAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Beloved of Janaki
OM JAITRAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Triumphant
OM JITAMITRAYA NAMAHA - Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Conqueror of His enemies
OM JANARDHANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Refuge of the people
OM VISHVAMITRA PRIYAYA NAMAHA - Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Beloved of Sage Vishvamitra
OM DANTAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the well-controlled One
OM SHARANATRANA TATPARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who is keen to protect those who take refuge in Him
OM BALI PRAMATHANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Vanquisher of Bali
OM VAGMINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Eloquent
OM SATYAVACHE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One of truthful speech
OM SATYAVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who is valiant in defending Truth
OM SATYAVRATAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One of truthful vows
OM VRATADHARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who faithfully keeps His vows
OM SADA HANUMADASHRITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who is always served by Hanuman
OM KAUSALEYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Son of Kausalya
OM KHARADHVAMSINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Annihilator of the demon Khara
OM VIRADHA VANAPANDITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Expert in destroying the demon Viradha
OM VIBHISHANA PARITRATRE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Protector of Vibhishan
OM KODANDA KHANDANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who broke the mighty bow
OM SAPTATALA PRABHEDRE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who permeates the seven planes of existence
OM DASHAGRIVA SHIROHARAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who cut off Ravana’s heads
OM JAMADAGNYA MAHADARPPA DALANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who shattered the pride of Parasurama
OM TATAKANTAKAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Slayer of Tataka
OM VEDANTA SARAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Essence of Vedanta
OM VEDATMANE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Self of the Vedas
OM BHAVAROGASYA BHESHAJAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Healer of the disease of Becoming
OM DUSHANATRI SHIROHANTRE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who cut off the head of Dushana
OM TRIMURTAYE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Embodiment of the Three Gods
OM TRIGUNATMAKAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Source of the three gunas
OM TRIVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord as Vamana
OM TRILOKATMANE NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the source of the three planetary systems
OM PUNYACHARITRA KIRTANAYA NAMAH  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One whose story is a source of merit to those who sing it
OM TRILOKA RAKSHAKAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Protector of the three world systems
OM DHANVINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the wielder of the bow
OM DANDAKARANYA KARTANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Dweller in the Dandaka forest
OM AHALYA SHAPASHAMANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Remover of Ahalya’s curse
OM PITRU BHAKTAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Worshipper of His father Dasaratha
OM VARA PRADAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the giver of boons
OM JITENDRIYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, THE Conqueror of the senses
OM JITAKRODHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Conqueror of anger
OM JITAMITRAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who wins over friends
OM JAGAD GURAVE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Guru of the world
OM RIKSHA VANARA SANGHATINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who organized the hordes of monkeys
OM CHITRAKUTA SAMASHRAYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta Hill
OM JAYANTA TRANA VARADAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who blessed Jayanta
OM SUMITRA PUTRA SEVITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is served by Sumitra’s son (Lakshmana)
OM SARVA DEVADHI DEVAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord of all the gods
OM MRITAVANARA JIVANAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who revived the dead monkeys (after the war)
OM MAYAMARICHA HANTRE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Destroyer of the demon Maricha who practiced illusion
OM MAHADEVAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Great Lord
OM MAHABHUJAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord of mighty arms
OM SARVADEVA STUTAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is praised by all the gods
OM SAUMYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Calm One
OM BRAHMANYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Absolute Reality
OM MUNI SAMSTUTAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is praised by sages
OM MAHAYOGINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Great Yogin
OM MAHADARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Noble One
OM SUGRIVEPSITA RAJYADAYE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who returned the kingdom to Sugriva
OM SARVA PUNYADHI KAPHALAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Giver of fruits of pious work, good karmas
OM SMRITA SARVAGHA NASHANAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Remover of all afflictions
OM ADIPURUSHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Primal Being
OM PARAMAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Being
OM MAHAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Great Being
OM PUNYODAYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Source of all blessings
OM DAYASARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Embodiment of compassion
OM PURANA PURUSHOTTAMAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Most Ancient Person
OM SMITA VAKTRAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who smiling speaks
OM MITA BHASHINE NAMAHA  -Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One of moderate speech
OM PURVA BHASHINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the One who rarely speaks
OM RAGHAVAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the scion of the Raghu dynasty
OM ANANTA GUNAGAMBHIRAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord of infinite majestic qualities
OM DHIRODATTA GUNOTTAMAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord of Valorous qualities
OM MAYA MANUSHA CHARITRAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who incarnated as a man through His maya
OM MAHADEVADI PUJITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is worshiped by Lord Shiva
OM SETUKRITE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, The builder of the bridge (at Setubandha to Sri Lanka)
OM JITA VARASHAYE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Conqueror of desires
OM SARVA TIRTHAMAYAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is the sum of all holy places
OM HARAYE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Destroyer
OM SHYAMANGAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Dark-complexioned One
OM SUNDARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Beautiful One
OM SURAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord
OM PITAVASASE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord clad in yellow raiment
OM DHANURDHARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Bearer of the bow
OM SARVA YAJNADHIPAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord of sacrifice
OM YAJVINE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Sacrificer
OM JARAMARANA VARJITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Conqueror of birth and death
OM VIBHISHANA PRATISHTHATRE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who established Vibhishana on the throne
OM SARVABHARANA VARJITAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who relinquished all adornment
OM PARAMATMANE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Self
OM PARABRAHMANE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Absolute
OM SACHIDANANDA VIGRAHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Embodiment of Existence, Awareness and Bliss
OM PARASMAI JYOTISHE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Light
OM PARASMAI DHAMNE NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Abode
OM PARAKASHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Space
OM PARATPARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme beyond the highest
OM PARESHAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Lord
OM PARAKAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who takes His devotees across (the ocean of samsara–birth and death)
OM PARAYA NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Being
OM SARVA DEVATMAKAYA NAMAHA – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Lord who is the Source of all gods
OM PARASMAI NAMAHA  – Obeisances to Sri Rama, the Supreme Lord

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RAHU DEVA

For Rahu related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Rahu:
1. Worship Bhairava or lord Shiva.
2. Recite the Kalabhairav asthakam.
3. Japa of the rahu beeja mantra: Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah, 18000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Rahu stotra:
Ardha Kaayam maha veryam chandraditya vimardhanam
Simhika garbha sambhutam tam rahum pranamamyaham.
5. Donate: Udad dal or coconut on Saturday.
6. Fasting on Saturdays.
7. Pooja: Bhairav or Shiva or Chandi pooja.
8. Wear An 8 mukhi Rudraksha.
9. One of the best remedies for rahu is reciting the first chapter of Durga Saptasati.


SURYA DEVA


For Surya or Sun related troubles and during the dasa or antardasa of sun:
1.Worship the ruling deity Lord Shiva2. Recite Aditya Hridaya stotra daily or Gayatri Mantra daily.
3. Japa of Sun’s moola mantra: “Om hram hreem hroum sah suryaya namah”, 6000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the soorya stotra:
Java kusuma sankasam kashyapeyam mahadutim
Tamorim Sarva paapghnam pranatosmi Divakaram
5. Charity: Donate wheat, or sugar candy on sunday.
6. Fasting day: Sundays.
7. Pooja: Rudrabhishek.
8. Rudraksha: Wear Ekamukhi or 12 mukhi Rudraksha


CHANDRA DEVA


For Chandra or Moon related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Moon:
1. Worship the ruling deity Gouri.
2. Recite Annapoorna stotram.
3. Japa of Moon’s moola mantra: Om shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namah, 10000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Chandra stotra:
Dadhi Shankha tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam
Namaami shashinam somam shambhor mukuta bhushanam
5. Charity: Donate cow’s milk or rice on Monday.
6. Fasting: On Mondays.
7. Pooja: Devi pooja.
8. Rudraksha: Wear 2 mukhi Rudraksha.