Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram
Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram
zrI rAma ApaduddhAraka stotram
ApadAmapahartAraM dAtAraM sarvasampadAm |
lokAbhirAmaM zrIrAmaM bhUyo bhUyo namAmyaham ||
namaH kodaNDahastAya sandhIkRtazarAya ca |
daNDitAkhiladaityAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 1 ||
ApannajanarakSaikadIkSAyAmitatejase |
namo'stu viSNave tubhyaM rAmAyApannivAriNe || 2 ||
padAmbhojarajassparzapavitramuniyoSite |
namo'stu sItApataye rAmAyApannivAriNe || 3 ||
dAnavendramahAmattagajapaJcAsyarUpiNe |
namo'stu raghunAthAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 4 ||
mahijAkucasaMlagnakuGkumAruNavakSase |
namaH kalyANarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 5 ||
padmasambhava bhUteza munisaMstutakIrtaye |
namo mArtANDavaMzyAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 6 ||
haratyArtiM ca lokAnAM yo vA madhuniSUdanaH |
namo'stu haraye tubhyaM rAmAyApannivAriNe || 7 ||
tApakAraNasaMsAragajasiMhasvarUpiNe |
namo vedAntavedyAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 8 ||
raGgattaraGgajaladhigarvahRccharadhAriNe |
namaH pratAparUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 9 ||
dAropahitacandrAvataMsadhyAtasvamUrtaye |
namaH satyasvarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 10 ||
tArAnAyakasaGkAzavadanAya mahaujase |
namo'stu tATakAhantre rAmAyApannivAriNe || 11 ||
ramyasAnulasaccitrakUTAzramavihAriNe |
namaH saumitrisevyAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 12 ||
sarvadevahitAsakta dazAnanavinAzine |
namo'stu duHkhadhvaMsAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 13 ||
ratnasAnunivAsaika vandyapAdAmbujAya ca |
namastrailokyanAthAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 14 ||
saMsArabandhamokSaikahetudhAmaprakAzine |
namaH kaluSasaMhartre rAmAyApannivAriNe || 15 ||
pavanAzuga saGkSipta mArIcAdi surAraye |
namo makhaparitrAtre rAmAyApannivAriNe || 16 ||
dAmbhiketarabhaktaughamahadAnandadAyine |
namaH kamalanetrAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 17 ||
lokatrayodvegakara kumbhakarNazirazchide |
namo nIradadehAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 18 ||
kAkAsuraikanayanaharallIlAstradhAriNe |
namo bhaktaikavedyAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 19 ||
bhikSurUpasamAkrAnta balisarvaikasampade |
namo vAmanarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 20 ||
rAjIvanetrasuspanda rucirAGgasurociSe |
namaH kaivalyanidhaye rAmAyApannivAriNe || 21 ||
mandamArutasaMvIta mandAradrumavAsine |
namaH pallavapAdAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 22 ||
zrIkaNThacApadalanadhurINabalabAhave |
namaH sItAnuSaktAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 23 ||
rAjarAjasuhRdyoSArcita maGgalamUrtaye |
nama ikSvAkuvaMzyAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 24 ||
maJjulAdarzaviprekSaNotsukaikavilAsine |
namaH pAlitabhaktAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 25 ||
bhUribhUdhara kodaNDamUrti dhyeyasvarUpiNe |
namo'stu tejonidhaye rAmAyApannivAriNe || 26 ||
yogIndrahRtsarojAtamadhupAya mahAtmane |
namo rAjAdhirAjAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 27 ||
bhUvarAhasvarUpAya namo bhUripradAyine |
namo hiraNyagarbhAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 28 ||
yoSAJjalivinirmukta lAjAJcitavapuSmate |
namaH saundaryanidhaye rAmAyApannivAriNe || 29 ||
nakhakoTivinirbhinnadaityAdhipativakSase |
namo nRsiMharUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 30 ||
mAyAmAnuSadehAya vedoddharaNahetave |
namo'stu matsyarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 31 ||
mitizUnya mahAdivyamahimne mAnitAtmane |
namo brahmasvarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 32 ||
ahaGkAretarajana svAntasaudhavihAriNe |
namo'stu citsvarUpAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 33 ||
sItAlakSmaNasaMzobhipArzvAya paramAtmane |
namaH paTTAbhiSiktAya rAmAyApannivAriNe || 34 ||
agrataH pRSThatazcaiva pArzvatazca mahAbalau |
AkarNapUrNadhanvAnau rakSetAM rAmalakSmaNau || 35 ||
sannaddhaH kavacI khaDgI cApabANadharo yuvA |
tiSThanmamAgrato nityaM rAmaH pAtu salakSmaNaH || 36 ||
ApadAmapahartAraM dAtAraM sarvasampadAm |
lokAbhirAmaM zrIrAmaM bhUyo bhUyo namAmyaham ||
phalazruti
imaM stavaM bhagavataH paThedyaH prItamAnasaH |
prabhAte vA pradoSe vA rAmasya paramAtmanaH || 1 ||
sa tu tIrtvA bhavAmbodhimApadassakalAnapi |
rAmasAyujyamApnoti devadevaprasAdataH || 2 ||
kArAgRhAdibAdhAsu samprApte bahusaGkaTe |
ApannivArakastotraM paThedyastu yathAvidhiH || 3 ||
saMyojyAnuSTubhaM mantramanuzlokaM smaranvibhum |
saptAhAtsarvabAdhAbhyo mucyate nAtra saMzayaH || 4 ||
dvAtriMzadvArajapataH pratyahaM tu dRDhavrataH |
vaizAkhe bhAnumAlokya pratyahaM zatasaGkhyayA || 5 ||
dhanavAn dhanadaprakhyassa bhavennAtra saMzayaH |
bahunAtra kimuktena yaM yaM kAmayate naraH || 6 ||
taM taM kAmamavApnoti stotreNAnena mAnavaH |
yantrapUjAvidhAnena japahomAditarpaNaiH || 7 ||
yastu kurvIta sahasA sarvAnkAmAnavApnuyAt |
iha loke sukhI bhUtvA pare mukto bhaviSyati || 8 ||
About This Stotram
Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री राम आपदुद्धारक स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram holds immense spiritual significance as a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, specifically invoked for protection during times of crisis and adversity. The very name 'Apaduddharaka' translates to 'one who delivers from calamities.' Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the compassionate grace of Lord Rama, who is considered the embodiment of righteousness and the protector of his devotees. It serves as a direct appeal to the divine for succor, strength, and guidance when faced with difficulties, misfortunes, or suffering. The verses often highlight Rama's divine attributes, his prowess in vanquishing evil, and his unwavering commitment to protecting the righteous. By meditating on these aspects and chanting the stotram with devotion, practitioners aim to purify their minds, strengthen their resolve, and experience the tangible presence and support of Lord Rama in overcoming their challenges, ultimately leading to spiritual upliftment and peace.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rama |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 44 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram is not definitively traced to a specific ancient scripture like the Vedas, Puranas, or Upanishads. It is considered a later composition, likely emerging from the devotional traditions (Bhakti movement) that flourished in India. Such stotrams were often composed by learned devotees and scholars to extol the glories of deities and invoke their blessings, particularly during times of distress. Its widespread popularity suggests it has been a significant devotional text for centuries, passed down through oral tradition and devotional literature collections. The provided description mentions it as part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, reinforcing its status as a devotional hymn rather than a scriptural text. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes calamities and dangers (Apaduddharaka)
- Grants all kinds of wealth and prosperity (Sarvasampadām Dātāram)
- Bestows peace and well-being
- Invokes divine protection
- Facilitates spiritual progress and liberation
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during times of distress or crisis, and on auspicious days related to Lord Rama (e.g., Rama Navami).
Historical Context
The Sri Rama Apaduddharaka Stotram, like many other devotional hymns, likely emerged during the Bhakti movement in India, a period characterized by intense devotion to personal deities. While its exact date of composition and author remain unknown, its structure and language are consistent with later Sanskrit devotional literature. Such stotrams were often composed by learned individuals, scholars, or ascetics who sought to consolidate the devotional practices and prayers associated with a particular deity. The focus on 'Apaduddharaka' (deliverer from calamities) suggests its composition was driven by a need for solace and divine intervention during challenging times, a sentiment that resonates across different historical periods. Its inclusion in various devotional literature collections indicates its enduring popularity and efficacy as a prayer for protection and well-being.
Alternate Names
- Sri Rama Apaduddharanam Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Rama Ashtakam
- Sri Rama Sahasranama Stotram
- Hanuman Chalisa
Last Updated: 2025-12-01