Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
śrī rāmāṣṭottara śata nāmāvali
oṃ śrīrāmāya namaḥ
oṃ rāmabhadrāya namaḥ
oṃ rāmacandrāya namaḥ
oṃ śāśvatāya namaḥ
oṃ rājīvalocanāya namaḥ
oṃ śrīmate namaḥ
oṃ rājendrāya namaḥ
oṃ raghupuṅgavāya namaḥ
oṃ jānakīvallabhāya namaḥ
oṃ jaitrāya namaḥ || 10 ||
oṃ jitāmitrāya namaḥ
oṃ janārdanāya namaḥ
oṃ viśvāmitrapriyāya namaḥ
oṃ dāntāya namaḥ
oṃ śaraṇatrāṇatatparāya namaḥ
oṃ vālipramathanāya namaḥ
oṃ vāṅmine namaḥ
oṃ satyavāce namaḥ
oṃ satyavikramāya namaḥ
oṃ satyavratāya namaḥ || 20 ||
oṃ vratadharāya namaḥ
oṃ sadā hanumadāśritāya namaḥ
oṃ kosaleyāya namaḥ
oṃ kharadhvaṃsine namaḥ
oṃ virādhavadhapaṇḍitāya namaḥ
oṃ vibhīṣaṇaparitrātre namaḥ
oṃ harakodaṇḍa khaṇḍanāya namaḥ
oṃ saptasāla prabhettre namaḥ
oṃ daśagrīvaśiroharāya namaḥ
oṃ jāmadagnyamahādarpadalanāya namaḥ || 30 ||
oṃ tāṭakāntakāya namaḥ
oṃ vedānta sārāya namaḥ
oṃ vedātmane namaḥ
oṃ bhavarogasya bheṣajāya namaḥ
oṃ dūṣaṇatriśirohantre namaḥ
oṃ trimūrtaye namaḥ
oṃ triguṇātmakāya namaḥ
oṃ trivikramāya namaḥ
oṃ trilokātmane namaḥ
oṃ puṇyacāritrakīrtanāya namaḥ || 40 ||
oṃ trilokarakṣakāya namaḥ
oṃ dhanvine namaḥ
oṃ daṇḍakāraṇyakartanāya namaḥ
oṃ ahalyāśāpaśamanāya namaḥ
oṃ pitṛbhaktāya namaḥ
oṃ varapradāya namaḥ
oṃ jitakrodhāya namaḥ
oṃ jitāmitrāya namaḥ
oṃ jagadgurave namaḥ
oṃ ṛkṣavānarasaṅghātine namaḥ || 50||
oṃ citrakūṭasamāśrayāya namaḥ
oṃ jayantatrāṇa varadāya namaḥ
oṃ sumitrāputra sevitāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvadevādidevāya namaḥ
oṃ mṛtavānarajīvanāya namaḥ
oṃ māyāmārīcahantre namaḥ
oṃ mahādevāya namaḥ
oṃ mahābhujāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvadevastutāya namaḥ
oṃ saumyāya namaḥ || 60 ||
oṃ brahmaṇyāya namaḥ
oṃ munisaṃstutāya namaḥ
oṃ mahāyogine namaḥ
oṃ mahodārāya namaḥ
oṃ sugrīvepsita rājyadāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvapuṇyādhika phalāya namaḥ
oṃ smṛtasarvāghanāśanāya namaḥ
oṃ ādipuruṣāya namaḥ
oṃ paramapuruṣāya namaḥ
oṃ mahāpuruṣāya namaḥ || 70 ||
oṃ puṇyodayāya namaḥ
oṃ dayāsārāya namaḥ
oṃ purāṇāya namaḥ
oṃ puruṣottamāya namaḥ
oṃ smitavaktrāya namaḥ
oṃ mitabhāṣiṇe namaḥ
oṃ pūrvabhāṣiṇe namaḥ
oṃ rāghavāya namaḥ
oṃ anantaguṇagambhīrāya namaḥ
oṃ dhīrodātta guṇottamāya namaḥ || 80 ||
oṃ māyāmānuṣacāritrāya namaḥ
oṃ mahādevādi pūjitāya namaḥ
oṃ setukṛte namaḥ
oṃ jitavārāśaye namaḥ
oṃ sarvatīrthamayāya namaḥ
oṃ haraye namaḥ
oṃ śyāmāṅgāya namaḥ
oṃ sundarāya namaḥ
oṃ śūrāya namaḥ
oṃ pītavāsase namaḥ || 90 ||
oṃ dhanurdharāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvayajñādhipāya namaḥ
oṃ yajvane namaḥ
oṃ jarāmaraṇavarjitāya namaḥ
oṃ śivaliṅgapratiṣṭhātre namaḥ
oṃ sarvāvaguṇavarjitāya namaḥ
oṃ paramātmane namaḥ
oṃ parasmai brahmaṇe namaḥ
oṃ saccidānanda vigrahāya namaḥ
oṃ parasmaijyotiṣe namaḥ || 100 ||
oṃ parasmai dhāmne namaḥ
oṃ parākāśāya namaḥ
oṃ parātparāya namaḥ
oṃ pareśāya namaḥ
oṃ pāragāya namaḥ
oṃ pārāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvadevātmakāya namaḥ
oṃ parāya namaḥ || 108 ||
iti śrī rāmāṣṭottara śatanāmāvalīssamāptā ||
About This Stotram
Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री रामाष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The 'Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali' is a powerful devotional hymn that enumerates 108 sacred names of Lord Rama. Each name is an epithet that describes His divine attributes, cosmic functions, and benevolent nature. Reciting these names with devotion is believed to invoke the presence and blessings of Lord Rama, fostering a deep connection with the divine. This practice is a form of japa, where the repetition of sacred names purifies the mind, calms the spirit, and leads to spiritual realization. The 'Namavali' format, with each name followed by 'Namah' (salutations), is a direct and accessible way for devotees to engage in worship, regardless of their scriptural knowledge. It is particularly significant as Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of Dharma, righteousness, and ideal kingship, making His worship conducive to leading a virtuous life.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rama |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 11 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific 'Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali' is not definitively traceable to a single ancient scripture like the Puranas or Upanishads. However, Ashtottara Sata Namavalis (lists of 108 names) are a common devotional practice in Hinduism, often compiled by later scholars and devotees to facilitate worship. Such compilations are frequently found within various temple traditions, sampradayas, and devotional literature collections. This particular version appears to be a modern compilation, as indicated by the 'generatedAt' and 'generatedBy' fields in the provided metadata, suggesting it was created using a digital tool. It is likely derived from the vast body of devotional literature dedicated to Lord Rama, drawing upon names and epithets found in the Ramayana, Vishnu Sahasranama, and other Rama-centric stotrams. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attains the grace of Lord Rama
- Removes obstacles and negative energies
- Bestows peace and prosperity
- Enhances devotion and spiritual growth
- Fulfills desires and aspirations
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, and any time one feels the need for divine solace and strength.
Historical Context
Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a widespread devotional practice in Hinduism, with compilations existing for numerous deities. While the exact historical origin of this specific 'Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali' is unknown, the tradition of enumerating divine names dates back to ancient Vedic times. The practice gained significant prominence with the rise of Puranic literature and Bhakti movements. Lord Rama, as an avatar of Vishnu, has been a central figure of devotion for centuries, leading to the creation of countless stotrams, hymns, and name lists dedicated to Him. The names themselves are often drawn from epic narratives like the Ramayana, as well as from broader Vishnu-centric scriptures. The provided metadata suggests this particular compilation is a modern digital creation, likely drawing from established traditions and existing lists of Rama's names.
Alternate Names
- Sri Rama 108 Names
- Rama Ashtottaram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Rama Stotram
- Rama Raksha Stotram
- Adhyatma Ramayana
Last Updated: 2025-12-01