Shri Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali - The 108 Names of Lord Rama
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OM SHRI RAMAYA NAMAHA - the Giver of happiness
OM RAMABHADRAYA NAMAHA - the Auspicious One
OM RAMACHANDRAYA NAMAHA - who is as lustrous as the moon
OM SHASHVATAYA NAMAHA - to the ever-lasting one
OM RAJIVALOCHANAYA NAMAHA - the Lotus-eyed
OM SHRIMATE NAMAHA - the Abode of Lakshmi
OM RAJENDRAYA NAMAHA - the King of kings
OM RAGHUPUNGAVAYA NAMAHA - the Most Exalted of the Raghu dynasty
OM JANAKI VALLABHAYA NAMAHA - the Beloved of Janaki
OM JAITRAYA NAMAHA - the Triumphant
OM JITAMITRAYA NAMAHA - the Conqueror of His enemies
OM JANARDHANAYA NAMAHA - the Refuge of the people
OM VISHVAMITRA PRIYAYA NAMAHA - the Beloved of Sage Vishvamitra
OM DANTAYA NAMAHA - the well-controlled One
OM SHARANATRANA TATPARAYA NAMAHA - the protector of those who take refuge in Him
OM BALI PRAMATHANAYA NAMAHA - the Vanquisher of Bali
OM VAGMINE NAMAHA - the Eloquent
OM SATYAVACHE NAMAHA - the One of truthful speech
OM SATYAVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA - the One who is valiant in defending Truth
OM SATYAVRATAYA NAMAHA - the One of truthful vows
OM VRATADHARAYA NAMAHA - the One who faithfully keeps His vows
OM SADA HANUMADASHRITAYA NAMAHA - the One who is always served by Hanuman
OM KAUSALEYAYA NAMAHA - the Son of Kausalya
OM KHARADHVAMSINE NAMAHA - the Annihilator of the demon Khara
OM VIRADHA VANAPANDITAYA NAMAHA - the Expert in destroying the demon Viradha
OM VIBHISHANA PARITRATRE NAMAHA - the Protector of Vibhishan
OM KODANDA KHANDANAYA NAMAHA - the One who broke the mighty bow
OM SAPTATALA PRABHEDRE NAMAHA - the One who permeates the seven planes of existence
OM DASHAGRIVA SHIROHARAYA NAMAHA - the One who cut off Ravana’s heads
OM JAMADAGNYA MAHADARPPA DALANAYA NAMAHA - the One who shattered the pride of Parasurama
OM TATAKANTAKAYA NAMAHA - the Slayer of Tataka
OM VEDANTA SARAYA NAMAHA - the Essence of Vedanta
OM VEDATMANE NAMAHA - the Self of the Vedas
OM BHAVAROGASYA BHESHAJAYA NAMAHA - the Healer of the disease of Becoming
OM DUSHANATRI SHIROHANTRE NAMAHA - the One who cut off the head of Dushana
OM TRIMURTAYE NAMAHA - the Embodiment of the Three Gods
OM TRIGUNATMAKAYA NAMAHA - the Source of the three gunas
OM TRIVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA - the Lord as Vamana
OM TRILOKATMANE NAMAHA - the source of the three planetary systems
OM PUNYACHARITRA KIRTANAYA NAMAH - the One whose story is a source of merit to those who sing it
OM TRILOKA RAKSHAKAYA NAMAHA - the Protector of the three world systems
OM DHANVINE NAMAHA - the wielder of the bow
OM DANDAKARANYA KARTANAYA NAMAHA - the Dweller in the Dandaka forest
OM AHALYA SHAPASHAMANAYA NAMAHA - the Remover of Ahalya’s curse
OM PITRU BHAKTAYA NAMAHA - the Worshipper of His father Dasaratha
OM VARA PRADAYA NAMAHA - the giver of boons
OM JITENDRIYAYA NAMAHA - THE Conqueror of the senses
OM JITAKRODHAYA NAMAHA - the Conqueror of anger
OM JITAMITRAYA NAMAHA - the One who wins over friends
OM JAGAD GURAVE NAMAHA - the Guru of the world
OM RIKSHA VANARA SANGHATINE NAMAHA - the Lord who organized the hordes of monkeys
OM CHITRAKUTA SAMASHRAYAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta Hill
OM JAYANTA TRANA VARADAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who blessed Jayanta
OM SUMITRA PUTRA SEVITAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who is served by Sumitra’s son (Lakshmana)
OM SARVA DEVADHI DEVAYA NAMAHA - the Lord of all the gods
OM MRITAVANARA JIVANAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who revived the dead monkeys (after the war)
OM MAYAMARICHA HANTRE NAMAHA - the Destroyer of the demon Maricha who practiced illusion
OM MAHADEVAYA NAMAHA - the Great Lord
OM MAHABHUJAYA NAMAHA - the Lord of mighty arms
OM SARVADEVA STUTAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who is praised by all the gods
OM SAUMYAYA NAMAHA - the Calm One
OM BRAHMANYAYA NAMAHA - the Absolute Reality
OM MUNI SAMSTUTAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who is praised by sages
OM MAHAYOGINE NAMAHA - the Great Yogin
OM MAHADARAYA NAMAHA - the Noble One
OM SUGRIVEPSITA RAJYADAYE NAMAHA - the Lord who returned the kingdom to Sugriva
OM SARVA PUNYADHI KAPHALAYA NAMAHA - the Giver of fruits of pious work, good karmas
OM SMRITA SARVAGHA NASHANAYA NAMAHA - the Remover of all afflictions
OM ADIPURUSHAYA NAMAHA - the Primal Being
OM PARAMAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA - the Supreme Being
OM MAHAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA - the Great Being
OM PUNYODAYAYA NAMAHA - the Source of all blessings
OM DAYASARAYA NAMAHA - the Embodiment of compassion
OM PURANA PURUSHOTTAMAYA NAMAHA - the Most Ancient Person
OM SMITA VAKTRAYA NAMAHA - the One who smiling speaks
OM MITA BHASHINE NAMAHA - the One of moderate speech
OM PURVA BHASHINE NAMAHA - the One who rarely speaks
OM RAGHAVAYA NAMAHA - the scion of the Raghu dynasty
OM ANANTA GUNAGAMBHIRAYA NAMAHA - the Lord of infinite majestic qualities
OM DHIRODATTA GUNOTTAMAYA NAMAHA - the Lord of Valorous qualities
OM MAYA MANUSHA CHARITRAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who incarnated as a man through His maya
OM MAHADEVADI PUJITAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who is worshiped by Lord Shiva
OM SETUKRITE NAMAHA - The builder of the bridge (at Setubandha to Sri Lanka)
OM JITA VARASHAYE NAMAHA - the Conqueror of desires
OM SARVA TIRTHAMAYAYA NAMAHA - the Lord who is the sum of all holy places
OM HARAYE NAMAHA - the Destroyer
OM SHYAMANGAYA NAMAHA - the Dark-complexioned One
OM SUNDARAYA NAMAHA - the Beautiful One
OM SURAYA NAMAHA - the Lord
OM PITAVASASE NAMAHA - the Lord clad in yellow raiment
OM DHANURDHARAYA NAMAHA - the Bearer of the bow
OM SARVA YAJNADHIPAYA NAMAHA - the Lord of sacrifice
OM YAJVINE NAMAHA - the Sacrificer
Shri Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali - The 108 Names of Lord Rama About
Shri Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a revered hymn consisting of 108 divine names of Lord Rama, celebrating his divine qualities, virtues, and his role as the ideal son, husband, and king. Chanting these names helps devotees invoke his blessings for righteousness, protection, and spiritual upliftment.
Meaning
This hymn praises Lord Rama’s various aspects including his role as a protector of dharma, a devoted son of King Dasharatha, a loving husband of Sita, and a valiant warrior. Regular recital is believed to grant mental peace, courage, success, and divine grace.
Benefits
- Enhances spiritual devotion and faith
- Grants protection and removes obstacles
- Brings mental peace and courage
- Promotes success, prosperity, and harmony
- Invokes blessings for overall well-being
Significance
Shri Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali is widely recited during Ram Navami and other religious occasions. It is a powerful spiritual practice for invoking Lord Rama’s grace and divine protection.
