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Rama Ashtakam

श्री रामाष्टकम्

8 min read8 versesSource: Traditional Sanskrit

About Rama Ashtakam

The Rama Ashtakam, known in Sanskrit as श्री रामाष्टकम्, is an eight-verse devotional hymn in praise of Lord Rama. Rooted in Traditional Sanskrit, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to remove delusion and grant true knowledge as well as fulfill all desires of devoted readers. Additionally, it is known to provide the complete grace of Lord Rama. It is especially recommended on Sunday (Ravivar) and Thursday (Guruvar) and during Ram Navami for maximum spiritual benefit. With 8 verses and a reading time of about 8 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Rama Ashtakam in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री रामाष्टकम् ॥

भजे विशेषसुन्दरं समस्तपापखण्डनम्।

स्वभक्तचित्तरञ्जनं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

जटामुकुटमण्डितं शशिकलावतंसकम्।

महानुभावमद्भुतं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥१॥

सुकण्ठकौस्तुभोज्ज्वलं शुभाङ्गकाञ्चनत्विषम्।

नमामि कामरूपिणं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

महायज्ञकृतश्रमं समस्तदानवान्तकम्।

प्रपन्नपारिजातकं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥२॥

सुरारिदुःखभञ्जनं जगद्विमोहमोचनम्।

सतोषितेशमीश्वरं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

विदेहराजवल्लभं विमुक्तिदं विधायकम्।

धनुर्विदारणोत्सवं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥३॥

समस्तलोकसुन्दरं सुशान्तमेकशीलवम्।

विशेषताण्डवोत्सवं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

त्र्यम्बकप्रियं परम् शशाङ्कचञ्चलाकृतिम्।

प्रणम्य भक्तिभावतः सदैव राममद्वयम्॥४॥

विराजमानमानसं विबोधमाधवं परम्।

प्रलम्बबाहुविक्रमं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

महेशचापखण्डनं विभूतिदं विचक्षणम्।

दयानिधानमद्भुतं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥५॥

विशुद्धबोधविग्रहं सदा शिवं निरञ्जनम्।

तमेकमद्वितीयकं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

नमामि चन्द्रसुन्दरं शिवंकरं मनोहरम्।

सदा सुखप्रदायकं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥६॥

सुवर्णवर्णशोभितं प्रसन्नमुग्धविग्रहम्।

नमामि लोकनायकं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

स्मिताननं प्रतापवन्तमच्युतं विभावसुम्।

त्रिलोकरक्षकं प्रभुं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥७॥

समस्तशक्तिदायकं सुमङ्गलं विभूषितम्।

धराधरं परात्परं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥

सुतीक्ष्णबाणधारिणं दयापरं विधायकम्।

नमामि दिव्यमद्भुतं सदैव राममद्वयम्॥८॥

यो रामाष्टकमेतत् सततं पठत्यनन्यधीः।

स मुक्तिमेति शाश्वतीमनन्तसौख्यसंयुताम्॥

॥ इति श्रीरामाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Destroys all sins and purifies the soul
  • Grants eternal liberation (moksha) to regular readers
  • Bestows infinite happiness and spiritual bliss
  • Fulfills all desires of devoted readers
  • Removes delusion and grants true knowledge
  • Provides the complete grace of Lord Rama

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rama Ashtakam

Read Rama Ashtakam in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning and transliteration. Eight verses glorifying Lord Rama's divine form and attributes. It is dedicated to Shree Rama (श्री राम), the seventh avatar of vishnu. the ideal king and embodiment of dharma and righteousness. This sacred hymn contains 8 verses and is sourced from Traditional Sanskrit.