Ram Raksha Stotra - Complete meaning and benefits of chanting

The Ram Raksha Stotra is a revered hymn composed by the sage Budha Koushika in praise of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Consisting of forty verses, the stotra describes Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, valor, and compassion, capable of bestowing blessings and dispelling fears. Devotees recite the Ram Raksha Stotra to invoke Lord Rama's divine grace, seeking his shelter and guidance in their spiritual and worldly pursuits, and to attain Moksha.

Stotra

Charitan raghunāthasya shatakoṭi pravistaram ।
Ekaikamakṣharan puansāan mahāpātakanāshanam ॥1॥

Dhyātvā nīlotpalashyāman rāman rājīvalochanam ।
Jānakīlakṣhmaṇopetan jaṭāmukuṭamaṇḍitan ॥2॥

Sāsitūṇadhanurbāṇapāṇian naktancharāntakam ।
Svalīlayā jagattrātumāvirbhūtamajan vibhum ॥3॥

Rāmarakṣhāan paṭhet prāgnah pāpaghnīan sarvakāmadām ।
Shiro me rāghavah pātu bhālan dasharathātmajah ॥4॥

Kausalyeyo dṛusho pātu vishvāmitrapriyah shruti ।
Ghrāṇan pātu makhatrātā mukhan saumitrivatsalah ॥5॥

Jihvāan vidyānidhiah pātu kaṇṭhan bharatavanditah ।
Skandhau divyāyudhah pātu bhujau bhagneshakārmukah ॥6॥

Karau sītāpatiah pātu hṛudayan jāmadagnyajit ।
Madhyan pātu kharadhvansī nābhian jāmbavadāshrayah ॥7॥

Sugrīveshah kaṭī pātu sakthinī hanumatprabhuah ।
Uru raghūttamah pātu rakṣhahkulavināshakṛutāah ॥8॥

Jānunī setukṛut pātu janghe dashamukhāantakah ।
Pādau vibhīṣhaṇashrīdah pātu rāmaakhilan vapuah ॥9॥

Etāan rāmabalopetāan rakṣhāan yah sukṛuti paṭhet ।
S chirāyuah sukhī putrī vijayī vinayī bhavet ॥10॥

Stotra with meaning

Charitan raghunāthasya shatakoṭi pravistaram ।
Ekaikamakṣharan puansāan mahāpātakanāshanam ॥1॥
The biography of Raghunatha is hundreds of millions of pages long
Each and every syllable destroys the great sins of men.

Dhyātvā nīlotpalashyāman rāman rājīvalochanam ।
Jānakīlakṣhmaṇopetan jaṭāmukuṭamaṇḍitan ॥2॥
She meditated on the lotus-eyed Lord Rāma, whose complexion was like a blue lotus.
With Janaki and Lakshmana adorned with matted hair and a crown.

Sāsitūṇadhanurbāṇapāṇian naktancharāntakam ।
Svalīlayā jagattrātumāvirbhūtamajan vibhum ॥3॥
He was armed with a sword, bow and arrow and killed the night creatures.
The unborn and almighty Lord who appeared to save the world by His own pastimes.

Rāmarakṣhāan paṭhet prāgnah pāpaghnīan sarvakāmadām ।
Shiro me rāghavah pātu bhālan dasharathātmajah ॥4॥
A wise person should recite Ramaraksha which destroys sins and fulfills all desires
May Rama son of Dasaratha protect my head and my brow

Kausalyeyo dṛusho pātu vishvāmitrapriyah shruti ।
Ghrāṇan pātu makhatrātā mukhan saumitrivatsalah ॥5॥
May Kausalya, the beloved of Vishvamitra, protect my sight and my hearing.
May the protector of sacrifices protect my sense of smell and the affectionate to Lakshmana protect my mouth.

Jihvāan vidyānidhiah pātu kaṇṭhan bharatavanditah ।
Skandhau divyāyudhah pātu bhujau bhagneshakārmukah ॥6॥
May the treasure of knowledge protect my tongue and the worshiped by Bharata protect my neck.
May the divine weapon protect my shoulders and the broken bow protect my arms.

Karau sītāpatiah pātu hṛudayan jāmadagnyajit ।
Madhyan pātu kharadhvansī nābhian jāmbavadāshrayah ॥7॥
May the husband of Sita protect my hands and my heart, O conqueror of Jamadagni.
May the destroyer of donkeys protect the middle and the shelter of Jambavada protect the navel.

Sugrīveshah kaṭī pātu sakthinī hanumatprabhuah ।
Uru raghūttamah pātu rakṣhahkulavināshakṛutāah ॥8॥
May Lord Sugriva protect my waist and Lord Hanuman protect my thighs.
May the best of the Raghu dynasty who has destroyed the race of demons protect my thighs.

Jānunī setukṛut pātu janghe dashamukhāantakah ।
Pādau vibhīṣhaṇashrīdah pātu rāmaakhilan vapuah ॥9॥
May the ten-faced destroyer protect the thighs bridged over the knees.
May the bestower of prosperity protect the feet of Vibhishana and the entire body of Rama.

Etāan rāmabalopetāan rakṣhāan yah sukṛuti paṭhet ।
S chirāyuah sukhī putrī vijayī vinayī bhavet ॥10॥
Anyone who recites this raksha, endowed with the strength of Rama, will do good deeds.
He will live a long life and have a happy daughter victorious and humble.

Benefits of Ram Raksha Stotra

Some of the benefits associated with reciting of the Ram Raksha Stotra are as follows:

1. Protection from Evil Forces
2. Removal of Obstacles
3. Inner Peace and Harmony
4. Blessings for Health and Prosperity
5. Remedy for Kundali Dosh

Overall, the Ram Raksha Stotra is revered for its protective, healing, and spiritually uplifting qualities. Devotees often recite it with faith, devotion, and reverence, seeking the divine grace and blessings of Lord Rama

How to chant the stotra?
Before chanting the Ram Raksha Stotra, here are some traditional practices that devotees may follow to prepare for a more focused and meaningful experience:

Inner Cleanliness: Take a bath or wash your hands and face to feel physically clean. This can symbolize inner purification as well.
Peaceful Environment: Find a quiet, clean space free from distractions where you can focus on the chanting.
Simple Attire: Wear comfortable and clean clothes that allow you to sit comfortably.
Devotional Mindset: Approach the chanting with reverence and devotion to Lord Ram . Set an intention for your chanting, whether it's seeking protection, peace, or spiritual growth.
Prayer (Optional): You can offer a short prayer to Lord Ram before chanting, expressing your gratitude and seeking his blessings.

Who can chant Ram Raksha Stotram & When to chant?
Anyone can chant the Ram Raksha Stotra at any time, regardless of their background.

It can be recited during morning or evening prayers, as part of daily spiritual practice, before important events, during festivals, or in times of difficulty. The key is to chant it with sincerity and devotion to seek the blessings and protection of Lord Rama.