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🏹 Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a sacred hymn that glorifies Lord Sri Rama through 108 divine names. Each name reveals a unique aspect of His divine personality, including His righteousness, compassion, courage, devotion to dharma, and supreme spiritual nature.
Lord Rama is revered as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the ideal embodiment of truth, virtue, duty, and devotion. Chanting His sacred names is considered a powerful spiritual practice that purifies the mind, strengthens faith, and brings peace and prosperity.
This holy stotram is mentioned in the Skanda Purana and has been recited by devotees for centuries. The divine names describe Sri Rama as the protector of devotees, destroyer of evil, ideal king, loving husband of Sita, and the Supreme Reality beyond all creation.
On this page, you can read the complete Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram in Hindi, Bengali, and English along with its meaning, significance, benefits, source, FAQs, and devotional insights.
📑 Table of Contents
- 🏹 Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
- 📜 Meaning of Rama Ashtottara Shatanama
- 📖 Source & Origin
- 🕉️ Importance of Chanting Rama Names
- 🪔 When and How to Recite
- ✨ Benefits of Chanting
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 🙏 Conclusion
🏹 Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram (English)
Below is the complete Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram in English transliteration. The pronunciation remains faithful to the original Sanskrit text.
Rājīvalocanaḥ Śrīmān Rājendro Raghupuṅgavaḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Jānakīvallabho Jaitro Jitāmitro Janārdanaḥ ।
Viśvāmitrapriyo Dāntaḥ Śaraṇatrāṇatatparaḥ ॥ 2 ॥
Vālipramathano Vāgmī Satyavāk Satyavikramaḥ ।
Satyavrato Vratadharaḥ Sadā Hanumadāśritaḥ ॥ 3 ॥
Kausalyeyaḥ Kharadhvaṁsī Virādhavadhapaṇḍitaḥ ।
Vibhīṣaṇaparitrātā Harakodaṇḍakhaṇḍanaḥ ॥ 4 ॥
Saptatālaprabhettā Ca Daśagrīvaśiroharaḥ ।
Jāmadagnyamahādarpadalanas Tāṭakāntakaḥ ॥ 5 ॥
Vedāntasāro Vedātmā Bhavarogasya Bheṣajam ।
Dūṣaṇatriśirohantā Trimūrtis Triguṇātmakaḥ ॥ 6 ॥
Trivikramaḥ Trilokātmā Puṇyacāritrakīrtanaḥ ।
Trilokarakṣako Dhanvī Daṇḍakāraṇyakartanaḥ ॥ 7 ॥
Ahalyāśāpaśamanaḥ Pitṛbhakto Varapradaḥ ।
Jitendriyo Jitakrodho Jitāvadyo Jagadguruḥ ॥ 8 ॥
Ṛkṣavānarasaṅghātī Citrakūṭasamāśrayaḥ ।
Jayantatrāṇavaradaḥ Sumitrāputrasevitaḥ ॥ 9 ॥
Sarvadevādhidevaś Cāmṛtavānarajīvanaḥ ।
Māyāmārīcahantā Ca Mahādevo Mahābhujaḥ ॥ 10 ॥
Sarvadevastutaḥ Saumyo Brahmaṇyo Munisaṁstutaḥ ।
Mahāyogī Mahodāraḥ Sugrīvepsitarājyadaḥ ॥ 11 ॥
Sarvapuṇyādhikaphalaḥ Smṛtasarvāghanāśanaḥ ।
Ādipuruṣaḥ Paramapuruṣo Mahāpuruṣa Eva Ca ॥ 12 ॥
Puṇyodayo Dayāsāraḥ Purāṇapuruṣottamaḥ ।
Smitavaktro Mitābhāṣī Pūrvabhāṣī Ca Rāghavaḥ ॥ 13 ॥
Anantaguṇagambhīro Dhīrodāttaguṇottamaḥ ।
Māyāmānuṣacāritro Mahādevādipūjitaḥ ॥ 14 ॥
Setukṛj Jitavārāśiḥ Sarvatīrthamayo Hariḥ ।
Śyāmāṅgaḥ Sundaraḥ Śūraḥ Pītavāsā Dhanurdharaḥ ॥ 15 ॥
Sarvayajñādhipo Yajvā Jarāmaraṇavarjitaḥ ।
Vibhīṣaṇapratiṣṭhātā Sarvāpaguṇavarjitaḥ ॥ 16 ॥
Paramātmā Paraṁ Brahma Saccidānandavigrahaḥ ।
Paraṁjyotiḥ Paraṁdhāma Parākāśaḥ Parātparaḥ ।
Pareśaḥ Pāragaḥ Pāraḥ Sarvadevātmakaḥ Paraḥ ॥ 17 ॥
Śrīrāmāṣṭottaraśataṁ Bhavatāpanivārakam ।
Sampatkaraṁ Trisaṁdhyāsu Paṭhatāṁ Bhaktipūrvakam ॥ 18 ॥
Rāmāya Rāmabhadrāya Rāmacandrāya Vedhase ।
Raghunāthāya Nāthāya Sītāyāḥ Pataye Namaḥ ॥ 19 ॥
॥ Iti Śrī Skanda Purāṇe Śrī Rāma Aṣṭottara Śatanāma Stotram ॥
राजीवलोचनः श्रीमान् राजेन्द्रो रघुपुङ्गवः ॥ १ ॥
जानकीवल्लभो जैत्रो जितामित्रो जनार्दनः ।
विश्वामित्रप्रियो दान्तः शरणत्राणतत्परः ॥ २ ॥
वालिप्रमथनो वाग्मी सत्यवाक् सत्यविक्रमः ।
सत्यव्रतो व्रतधरः सदा हनुमदाश्रितः ॥ ३ ॥
कौसल्येयः खरध्वंसी विराधवधपण्डितः ।
विभीषणपरित्राता हरकोदण्डखण्डनः ॥ ४ ॥
सप्ततालप्रभेत्ता च दशग्रीवशिरोहरः ।
जामदग्न्यमहादर्पदलनस्ताटकान्तकः ॥ ५ ॥
वेदान्तसारो वेदात्मा भवरोगस्य भेषजम् ।
दूषणत्रिशिरोहन्ता त्रिमूर्तिस्त्रिगुणात्मकः ॥ ६ ॥
त्रिविक्रमस्त्रिलोकात्मा पुण्यचारित्रकीर्तनः ।
त्रिलोकरक्षकः धन्वी दण्डकारण्यकर्तनः ॥ ७ ॥
अहल्याशापशमनः पितृभक्तो वरप्रदः ।
जितेन्द्रियो जितक्रोधो जितावद्यो जगद्गुरुः ॥ ८ ॥
ऋक्षवानरसंघाती चित्रकूटसमाश्रयः ।
जयन्तत्राणवरदः सुमित्रापुत्रसेवितः ॥ ९ ॥
सर्वदेवाधिदेवश्चामृतवानरजीवनः ।
मायामारीचहन्ता च महादेवो महाभुजः ॥ १० ॥
सर्वदेवस्तुतः सौम्यो ब्रह्मण्यो मुनिसंस्तुतः ।
महायोगी महोदारः सुग्रीवेप्सितराज्यदः ॥ ११ ॥
सर्वपुण्याधिकफलः स्मृतसर्वाघनाशनः ।
आदिपुरुषः परमपुरुषो महापुरुष एव च ॥ १२ ॥
पुण्योदयः दयासारः पुराणपुरुषोत्तमः ।
स्मितवक्त्रो मिताभाषी पूर्वभाषी च राघवः ॥ १३ ॥
अनन्तगुणगम्भीरो धीरोदात्तगुणोत्तमः ।
मायामानुषचारित्रो महादेवादिपूजितः ॥ १४ ॥
सेतुकृज्जितवाराशिः सर्वतीर्थमयो हरिः ।
श्यामाङ्गः सुन्दरः शूरः पीतवासा धनुर्धरः ॥ १५ ॥
सर्वयज्ञाधिपो यज्वा जरामरणवर्जितः ।
विभीषणप्रतिष्ठाता सर्वापगुणवर्जितः ॥ १६ ॥
परमात्मा परं ब्रह्म सच्चिदानन्दविग्रहः ।
परंज्योतिः परंधाम पराकाशः परात्परः ।
परेशः पारगः पारः सर्वदेवात्मकः परः ॥ १७ ॥
श्रीरामाष्टोत्तरशतं भवतापनिवारकम् ।
सम्पत्करं त्रिसन्ध्यासु पठतां भक्तिपूर्वकम् ॥ १८ ॥
रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे ।
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ॥ १९ ॥
॥ इति श्रीस्कन्दपुराणे श्रीरामाष्टोत्तरशतनामस्तोत्रम् ॥
রাজীবলোচনঃ শ্রীমান্ রাজেন্দ্রো রঘুপুঙ্গবঃ ॥ ১ ॥
জানকীবল্লভো জৈত্রো জিতামিত্রো জনার্দনঃ ।
বিশ্বামিত্রপ্রিয়ো দান্তঃ শরণত্রাণতত্পরঃ ॥ ২ ॥
বালিপ্রমথনো বাগ্মী সত্যবাক্ সত্যবিক্রমঃ ।
সত্যব্রতো ব্রতধরঃ সদা হনুমদাশ্রিতঃ ॥ ৩ ॥
কৌসল্যেয়ঃ খরধ্বংসী বিরাধবধপণ্ডিতঃ ।
বিভীষণপরিত্রাতা হরকোদণ্ডখণ্ডনঃ ॥ ৪ ॥
সপ্ততালপ্রভেত্তা চ দশগ্রীবশিরোহরঃ ।
জামদগ্ন্যমহাদর্পদলনস্তাটকান্তকঃ ॥ ৫ ॥
বেদান্তসারো বেদাত্মা ভবরোগস্য ভেষজম্ ।
দূষণত্রিশিরোহন্তা ত্রিমূর্তিস্ত্রিগুণাত্মকঃ ॥ ৬ ॥
ত্রিবিক্রমস্ত্রিলোকাত্মা পুণ্যচারিত্রকীর্তনঃ ।
ত্রিলোকরক্ষকো ধন্বী দণ্ডকারণ্যকর্তনঃ ॥ ৭ ॥
অহল্যাশাপশমনঃ পিতৃভক্তো বরপ্রদঃ ।
জিতেন্দ্রিয়ো জিতক্রোধো জিতাবদ্যো জগদ্গুরুঃ ॥ ৮ ॥
ঋক্ষবানরসংঘাতী চিত্রকূটসমাশ্রয়ঃ ।
জয়ন্তত্রাণবরদঃ সুমিত্রাপুত্রসেবিতঃ ॥ ৯ ॥
সর্বদেবাধিদেবশ্চামৃতবানরজীবনঃ ।
মায়ামারীচহন্তা চ মহাদেবো মহাভুজঃ ॥ ১০ ॥
সর্বদেবস্তুতঃ সৌম্যো ব্রাহ্মণ্যো মুনিসংস্তুতঃ ।
মহাযোগী মহোদারঃ সুগ্রীবেপ্সিতরাজ্যদঃ ॥ ১১ ॥
সর্বপুণ্যাধিকফলঃ স্মৃতসর্বাঘনাশনঃ ।
আদিপুরুষঃ পরমপুরুষো মহাপুরুষ এব চ ॥ ১২ ॥
পুণ্যোদয়ো দয়াসারঃ পুরাণপুরুষোত্তমঃ ।
স্মিতবক্ত্রো মিতাভাষী পূর্বভাষী চ রাঘবঃ ॥ ১৩ ॥
অনন্তগুণগম্ভীরো ধীরোদাত্তগুণোত্তমঃ ।
মায়ামানুষচারিত্রো মহাদেবাদিপূজিতঃ ॥ ১৪ ॥
সেতুকৃজ্জিতবারাশিঃ সর্বতীর্থময়ো হরিঃ ।
শ্যামাঙ্গঃ সুন্দরঃ শূরঃ পীতবাসা ধনুর্ধরঃ ॥ ১৫ ॥
সর্বযজ্ঞাধিপো যজ্বা জরামরণবর্জিতঃ ।
বিভীষণপ্রতিষ্ঠাতা সর্বাপগুণবর্জিতঃ ॥ ১৬ ॥
পরমাত্মা পরং ব্রহ্ম সচ্চিদানন্দবিগ্রহঃ ।
পরঞ্জ্যোতিঃ পরন্ধাম পরাকাশঃ পরাত্পরঃ ।
পরেশঃ পারগঃ পারঃ সর্বদেবাত্মকঃ পরঃ ॥ ১৭ ॥
শ্রীরামাষ্টোত্তরশতং ভবতাপনিবারকম্ ।
সম্পৎকরং ত্রিসন্ধ্যাসু পঠতাং ভক্তিপূর্বকম্ ॥ ১৮ ॥
রামায় রামভদ্রায় রামচন্দ্রায় বেধসে ।
রঘুনাথায় নাথায় সীতায়াঃ পতয়ে নমঃ ॥ ১৯ ॥
॥ ইতি শ্রীস্কন্দপুরাণে শ্রীরামাষ্টোত্তরশতনামস্তোত্রম্ ॥
📜 Meaning of Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
The word "Ashtottara Shata" means 108, while "Shatanama" means sacred names. Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is therefore a devotional hymn consisting of 108 divine names of Lord Rama.
Each name reveals a different quality of Sri Rama. Some names praise Him as the ideal son, husband, king, warrior, and protector of righteousness, while others describe Him as the Supreme Being, the source of divine grace, and the embodiment of eternal truth.
The stotram beautifully combines devotion and philosophy, presenting Lord Rama both as a historical incarnation and as the eternal Supreme Reality worshipped by sages and devotees.
Verse 1
Lord Rama is eternal, auspicious, and glorious. He is known as Rama, Ramabhadra, and Ramachandra, the lotus-eyed king and the greatest among the Raghu dynasty.
Verse 2
He is the beloved husband of Sita (Janaki), victorious over enemies, loved by Sage Vishvamitra, self-controlled, and always dedicated to protecting those who seek refuge.
Verse 3
Lord Rama destroyed the pride of Vali, speaks truth, possesses great courage, faithfully follows sacred vows, and is always supported by Hanuman.
Verse 4
He is the son of Queen Kausalya, destroyer of Khara and Viradha, protector of Vibhishana, and the hero who broke Lord Shiva’s mighty bow.
Verse 5
Lord Rama pierced the seven Tala trees with a single arrow, destroyed Ravana, humbled Parashurama’s pride, and slew the demoness Tataka.
Verse 6
He is the essence of Vedanta, the embodiment of the Vedas, the cure for worldly suffering, destroyer of Dushana and Trishira, and the manifestation of the three divine qualities.
Verse 7
He pervades the three worlds, is praised through sacred stories, protects all creation, carries a bow, and sanctified the Dandaka forest through His presence.
Verse 8
He freed Ahalya from her curse, is devoted to His father, grants blessings, has mastery over the senses and anger, and serves as the spiritual teacher of the world.
Verse 9
He united the armies of bears and monkeys, resided at Chitrakuta, protected Jayanta, and was lovingly served by Lakshmana, the son of Sumitra.
Verse 10
He is worshipped by all gods, restored life and hope to the Vanaras, destroyed the deceptive demon Maricha, and possesses immense divine strength.
Verse 11
Praised by gods and sages alike, Lord Rama is gentle, noble, spiritually exalted, generous, and the giver of the kingdom desired by Sugriva.
Verse 12
He grants the highest spiritual merit, destroys sins when remembered, and is the Supreme Primordial Being and the Highest Divine Person.
Verse 13
Lord Rama is the source of virtue, compassion, and auspiciousness. He is the Supreme Person described in ancient scriptures and is known for His pleasant smile and gentle speech.
Verse 14
His qualities are infinite and profound. Noble in character, He appeared in human form through divine play and is worshipped even by Lord Shiva and other deities.
Verse 15
He built the bridge to Lanka, conquered the ocean, embodies all sacred pilgrimage places, possesses a beautiful dark complexion, and carries the divine bow.
Verse 16
Lord Rama is the master of all sacrifices, beyond old age and death, established Vibhishana as king of Lanka, and is free from every imperfection.
Verse 17
He is the Supreme Self, the Absolute Brahman, the embodiment of Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss. He is the Supreme Light, Supreme Abode, and the ultimate reality beyond everything.
Verse 18
Reciting these 108 names of Lord Rama with devotion removes worldly suffering, brings prosperity, and grants spiritual blessings when chanted regularly during the three daily Sandhyas.
Verse 19
Salutations to Lord Rama, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra, Raghunatha, and the beloved husband of Mother Sita. May His divine grace bless all devotees.
📖 Source & Origin of Rama Ashtottara Shatanama
Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is found in the sacred Skanda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas of Sanatan Dharma.
The hymn has been traditionally recited by devotees seeking Lord Rama's blessings, protection, wisdom, success, peace, and liberation.
Because it originates from a Puranic scripture, the stotram is regarded as highly auspicious and spiritually beneficial for daily worship.
🕉️ Importance of Chanting Rama Names
The divine name of Sri Rama is considered one of the most powerful names in Hindu spirituality. Saints, sages, and devotees have glorified the name "Rama" as capable of removing sins, purifying the mind, and awakening devotion.
Reciting the 108 names helps devotees remember Lord Rama's virtues and inspires them to follow truth, righteousness, compassion, patience, and devotion in daily life.
The practice also deepens spiritual awareness and strengthens one's connection with Lord Rama and Mother Sita.
🪔 When and How to Recite Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama
🌿 Daily morning worship.
🌿 During Rama Navami celebrations.
🌿 On Ekadashi and Purnima.
🌿 During Sundara Kanda or Ramayana Parayana.
🌿 Before beginning important work.
🌿 During times of stress, fear, or difficulty.
Devotees may recite the stotram once daily, every Thursday, every Ekadashi, or during the sacred month of Chaitra leading up to Rama Navami.
✨ Benefits of Chanting Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama
🏹 Strengthens devotion to Lord Rama.
🏹 Promotes inner peace and mental clarity.
🏹 Removes fear and negativity.
🏹 Encourages righteous living and good character.
🏹 Brings spiritual merit and divine blessings.
🏹 Helps overcome obstacles and difficulties.
🏹 Inspires courage, patience, and self-discipline.
🏹 Supports spiritual growth and liberation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram?
Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a sacred hymn containing 108 divine names of Lord Rama. It glorifies His virtues, divine qualities, heroic deeds, and supreme spiritual nature.
Where is Rama Ashtottara Shatanama mentioned?
This sacred stotram is found in the Skanda Purana and has been recited by devotees for centuries as a powerful form of worship and remembrance of Lord Rama.
Can I chant Rama Ashtottara Shatanama daily?
Yes. Devotees may chant it daily during morning prayers, evening worship, or any time with devotion and faith.
What are the benefits of chanting Lord Rama's 108 names?
Regular recitation is believed to bring peace, devotion, courage, spiritual merit, mental clarity, protection from negativity, and the blessings of Lord Rama.
When is the best time to recite this stotram?
It can be recited at any time, but Brahma Muhurta, sunrise, sunset, Rama Navami, Ekadashi, and Ramayana Parayana are considered especially auspicious.
Can beginners recite this stotram?
Yes. Anyone can recite the sacred names of Lord Rama with sincerity, devotion, and a pure heart regardless of age or level of spiritual practice.
🙏 Conclusion
Sri Rama Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a beautiful and powerful hymn that reveals the divine qualities of Lord Rama through 108 sacred names. Each name reminds devotees of His righteousness, compassion, courage, devotion to dharma, and supreme spiritual nature.
Regular chanting of these holy names helps cultivate inner peace, devotion, strength of character, and unwavering faith in the path of truth and righteousness. The stotram also deepens one's connection with Lord Rama, Mother Sita, and the timeless teachings of the Ramayana.
Whether recited daily, during Rama Navami, Ekadashi, or special devotional observances, this sacred hymn continues to inspire millions of devotees with divine grace and spiritual wisdom.
May Lord Sri Rama bless all devotees with happiness, prosperity, protection, devotion, and liberation.
🏹 Jai Shri Ram 🏹
