Shri Nama Ramayanam

Shri Nama Ramayanam (literally meaning "The Ramayana of Holy Names") is a sublime 108-name devotional hymn composed by Sage Lakshmanacharya.

What makes the Nama Ramayanam unique and revered across India is that its 108 names summarize the entire 24,000 verses of Valmiki Ramayana in strict chronological order across the 6 Kandas (Bala Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Aranya Kanda, Kishkindha Kanda, Sundara Kanda, Yuddha Kanda).

Reciting Nama Ramayanam gives the full spiritual merit of reading the entire Valmiki Ramayana. Each name ends with the ecstatic refrain "Rāma" or "Śrī Rāma", creating a sweet, rhythmic flow ideal for daily chanting and singing.

• Bala Kanda: Pure Brahman, son of Dasaratha, joy of Kausalya, disciple of Vishwamitra, slayer of Tataka, breaker of Shiva's bow, husband of Sita.
• Ayodhya Kanda: Delighting Ayodhya, obeying father's word, renouncing kingdom, serving in forest, Chitrakoot residence.
• Aranya & Kishkindha: Panchavati residence, Surtanaka Muti, golden deer, friendship with Sugriva, slaying Vali.
• Sundara & Yuddha: Crossing sea, finding Sita, building bridge, slaying Ravana, coronation in Ayodhya.
• Phalashruti: Reciting grants full merit of Ramayana and Vishnuloka.

Spiritual Significance

Nama Ramayanam is the condensed Ramayana:

1. Six Kandas Structure: Summarizes Bala, Ayodhya, Aranya, Kishkindha, Sundara, and Yuddha Kandas in 108 names.
2. : Every line ends with the name "Rama", making it perfect for group Bhajan and Kirtan.

According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Nama Ramayanam grants the following blessings:

• Full Fruit of Reading Ramayana (Akhanda Ramayana Phala): Bestows the merit of reciting all 24,000 verses of Valmiki Ramayana.
• Eradication of All Sins and Bad Karmas: Cleanses past sins and fills the soul with purity.
• Grant of Family Harmony and Prosperity: Brings peace, righteous children, and domestic bliss.
• Attainment of Liberation (Moksha): Grants eternal devotion and refuge in Saket Loka.

Nāma-Rāmāyaṇam-Idaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Bhakti-Samyuktaḥ ।
Sa Sarva-Pāpa-Nirmuktaḥ Viṣṇu-Lokaṃ Sa Gacchati ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Nama Ramayanam with devotion will be delivered from all sins and reach the eternal realm of Lord Vishnu (Vishnuloka).

1. When should Nama Ramayanam be chanted?

Daily morning/evening, Sri Rama Navami, Hanumath Jayanti, and during Ramayana Parayanam.

2. Is this equivalent to reading the whole Ramayana?

Yes! In traditional belief, chanting Nama Ramayanam bestows the spiritual fruit of reading the entire Valmiki Ramayana.