Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
Sri Rama Ashtottara Sata Namaavali
shrI rAmAShTottara shata nAmAvali
OM shrIrAmAya namaH
OM rAmabhadrAya namaH
OM rAmachandrAya namaH
OM shAshvatAya namaH
OM rAjIvalochanAya namaH
OM shrImate namaH
OM rAjendrAya namaH
OM raghupu~NgavAya namaH
OM jAnakIvallabhAya namaH
OM jaitrAya namaH || 10 ||
OM jitAmitrAya namaH
OM janArdanAya namaH
OM vishvAmitrapriyAya namaH
OM dAntAya namaH
OM sharaNatrANatatparAya namaH
OM vAlipramathanAya namaH
OM vA~Nmine namaH
OM satyavAche namaH
OM satyavikramAya namaH
OM satyavratAya namaH || 20 ||
OM vratadharAya namaH
OM sadA hanumadAshritAya namaH
OM kosaleyAya namaH
OM kharadhvaMsine namaH
OM virAdhavadhapaNDitAya namaH
OM vibhIShaNaparitrAtre namaH
OM harakodaNDa khaNDanAya namaH
OM saptasAla prabhettre namaH
OM dashagrIvashiroharAya namaH
OM jAmadagnyamahAdarpadalanAya namaH || 30 ||
OM tATakAntakAya namaH
OM vedAnta sArAya namaH
OM vedAtmane namaH
OM bhavarogasya bheShajAya namaH
OM dUShaNatrishirohantre namaH
OM trimUrtaye namaH
OM triguNAtmakAya namaH
OM trivikramAya namaH
OM trilokAtmane namaH
OM puNyachAritrakIrtanAya namaH || 40 ||
OM trilokarakShakAya namaH
OM dhanvine namaH
OM daNDakAraNyakartanAya namaH
OM ahalyAshApashamanAya namaH
OM pitRRibhaktAya namaH
OM varapradAya namaH
OM jitakrodhAya namaH
OM jitAmitrAya namaH
OM jagadgurave namaH
OM RRikShavAnarasa~NghAtine namaH || 50||
OM chitrakUTasamAshrayAya namaH
OM jayantatrANa varadAya namaH
OM sumitrAputra sevitAya namaH
OM sarvadevAdidevAya namaH
OM mRRitavAnarajIvanAya namaH
OM mAyAmArIchahantre namaH
OM mahAdevAya namaH
OM mahAbhujAya namaH
OM sarvadevastutAya namaH
OM saumyAya namaH || 60 ||
OM brahmaNyAya namaH
OM munisaMstutAya namaH
OM mahAyogine namaH
OM mahodArAya namaH
OM sugrIvepsita rAjyadAya namaH
OM sarvapuNyAdhika phalAya namaH
OM smRRitasarvAghanAshanAya namaH
OM AdipuruShAya namaH
OM paramapuruShAya namaH
OM mahApuruShAya namaH || 70 ||
OM puNyodayAya namaH
OM dayAsArAya namaH
OM purANAya namaH
OM puruShottamAya namaH
OM smitavaktrAya namaH
OM mitabhAShiNe namaH
OM pUrvabhAShiNe namaH
OM rAghavAya namaH
OM anantaguNagambhIrAya namaH
OM dhIrodAtta guNottamAya namaH || 80 ||
OM mAyAmAnuShachAritrAya namaH
OM mahAdevAdi pUjitAya namaH
OM setukRRite namaH
OM jitavArAshaye namaH
OM sarvatIrthamayAya namaH
OM haraye namaH
OM shyAmA~NgAya namaH
OM sundarAya namaH
OM shUrAya namaH
OM pItavAsase namaH || 90 ||
OM dhanurdharAya namaH
OM sarvayaj~nAdhipAya namaH
OM yajvane namaH
OM jarAmaraNavarjitAya namaH
OM shivali~NgapratiShThAtre namaH
OM sarvAvaguNavarjitAya namaH
OM paramAtmane namaH
OM parasmai brahmaNe namaH
OM sachchidAnanda vigrahAya namaH
OM parasmaijyotiShe namaH || 100 ||
OM parasmai dhAmne namaH
OM parAkAshAya namaH
OM parAtparAya namaH
OM pareshAya namaH
OM pAragAya namaH
OM pArAya namaH
OM sarvadevAtmakAya namaH
OM parAya namaH || 108 ||
iti shrI rAmAShTottara shatanAmAvalIssamAptA ||
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