There is no doubt aboutit."Those who sing the praise of Rama, who is lotus-eyed, dark-complexioned anddressed in yellow clothes, through this hymn are no longer ordinary men trapped inthe world. He is lord of all yagya, ancient and the bestman, beloved of Janaki, whose bravery is immeasurable.Lord Shiva says, "my devotee who recites these names of Rama with faith, will attainmore religious merit than one obtainable by other sacrifices. May he,along with Lakshman, protect us.Rama, the scion of Raghu and the son of Dasaratha and Kausalya, and everaccompanied by Lakshmana, is all powerful and is the perfect man.
May they who are the foremost among the archers, thedestroyers of the demons and the refuge of all beings, protect us.Rama and Lakshmana, their bows pulled and ready, their hands on the arrowspacked in ever full quivers carried on their backs, may they always escort me in mypath, for my protection.Ever prepared and armed with sword, shield, bows and arrows andfollowed by Lakshmana, Rama is like our cherished thoughts come to life. May the two brothers ever protect us, who are young, handsome, lotus-eyed andbark and deer-skin dressed.May these two sons of Dasharatha, the two scions of Raghu, the brothers Rama andLakshmana, the ones who are subsisting on roots and fruits and practicing penanceand celibacy, protect us. No one who is wandering below the earth or on the earth or above the earth or thosewho wander surreptitiously changing their forms, will even be able to see the manprotected by the name of Rama, let alone bring any harm to him.No sin can attach to the man who singeth the praise of the lord and he will prosperin this world and get salvation.One who wears this mantra of Rama Nama (the name of Rama) around his neck willhave all powers at his beck and call.He who wears this armour called vajrapanjara will be unscathed and will win victoryeverywhere.īuddhakaushika was commanded in his dream by Lord Shiva to compose this hymn,and he did so as soon as he awoke in the morning.Rama, who grants all desires, removes all obstacles and is the praise of all threeworlds is our 'Lord' indeed. Thus may Rama protect my entire body.May the good man who reads this 'stotra', which has all the power of Rama, beblessed with long life, happiness, children, success and humility. May Rama who gave wealth to Vibhishanprotect my two feet.
May Rama who killed the tenfaced demons protect my two shins. May Rama who is the best of Raghus and whodestroyed the lineage of Rakshasas (demons) protect my two thighs.May Rama who built the bridge protect my two knees. May Rama who is master of Hanuman protect my two hips. May Ramawho gave refuge to Jambavad protect my navel.May Rama who is master of SugrIva protect my waist. May Rama whoconquered Parashurama protect my heart.May Rama who killed the rakshasa named Khara protect my abdomen. May Rama who broke Shiva's bow protect my two upper arms.May the Rama who is the husband of Sita protect my two hands. May Rama who holds divine weapons protectmy two shoulders.
May Rama who issaluted by Bharata protect my neck. May Rama who is affectionate to Lakshmana protect my mouth.May the Rama who is a sea of knowledge protect my tongue. May Rama who is the savior of yagyaprotect my nose. May Rama who is thefavorite of Vishvamitra protect my ears. May Rama who isDasharatha's son protect my forehead.May the lord Rama who is Kausalya's son, protect my eyes. Let us meditate on Rama who has a sword in a receptacle and bow and arrows, whodestroyed the demons, who is not born but is incarnated to protect the world with hisactions.May the learned read the Rama Raksha Stotram, which destroys all sins and grantsall desires.(Begin listing details of the body to be protected)May Rama who is Raghu's descendant protect my head. Let us meditate on the lotus-eyed, dark-complexioned Rama who is well-adornedwith a crown of hair and has Sita and Lakshmana by his side.