Shri Rama Ashtakam Stotram
Shri Rama Ashtakam Stotram composed by Sri Vyasadeva / Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Shri Ramachandra in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Rama Ashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Bhaje Viśeṣa-Sundaraṃ Samasta-Pāpa-Khaṇḍanam
Svbhakta-Chitta-Rañjanaṃ Sadaīva Rāma-Advayam ।
Jaṭākalāpa-Śobhitaṃ Samasta-Pāpa-Nāśakaṃ
Svanāma-Jāpa-Nirtaṃ Bhaje Rāmacandram-Ayyayam ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Nilāmbuja-Śyāmala-Komalāṅgaṃ
Sītā-Samāropita-Vāma-Bhāgam ।
Pāṇau Mahā-Sāyaka-Cāru-Cāpaṃ
Namāmi Rāmaṃ Raghuvaṃśa-Nātham ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Kandarpa-Koṭi-Kamanīya-Viśāla-Rūpaṃ
Mandarad-Udhara-Varaṃ Mukuta-Vibhūṣam ।
Devendra-Vandita-Padāmbuja-Mañju-Bhāṣaṃ
Śrī-Rāmacandra-Maniśaṃ Hṛdi Bhāvayāmi ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Shri Rama Ashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Rama Ashtakam Stotram is an 8-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shri Ramachandra, the prince of Ayodhya, consort of Mother Sita, and the ultimate embodiment of Dharma (Maryada Purushottama).
This stotram begins with the celebrated opening line: "Bhaje Viśeṣa-Sundaraṃ Samasta-Pāpa-Khaṇḍanam" ("I worship Lord Ramachandra, who is exceptionally beautiful, the destroyer of all sins, the master of the universe, and the ocean of mercy!").
Each verse praises Lord Rama's dark blue complexion like a raincloud (Megha-Shyama), lotus eyes, bow and arrow (Chapa-Bana), victory over Ravana, and His eternal reign of righteousness (Rama Rajya).
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Rama Ashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Destruction of All Sins and Sorrows (Sarva-Papa-Khandana): Eradicates bad karmas, fear, and mental anxiety.
- Grant of Courage, Virtue, and Peace: Fills the practitioner with Dharma, truthfulness, and righteousness.
- Victory in Life's Battlefields: Neutralizes hostile adversaries, legal disputes, and challenges.
- Attainment of Vaikuntha / Saket Abode: Grants pure devotion and final liberation (Moksha).
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Q1When should Rama Ashtakam be chanted?
Sri Rama Navami, Ramayana Navahams, Tuesdays, and daily morning/evening Puja.