Rama Rameti Rameti — Word-by-Word Meaning
रामरामेति रामेति
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
राम राम इति
Rama rama iti
'Rama, Rama' — thus (repeating)
राम इति
Rama iti
'Rama' — thus (the name)
रमे
Rame
I delight, I revel
रामे मनोरमे
Rame manorame
In the delightful, heart-enchanting Rama
सहस्रनाम
Sahasranama
The thousand names (of Vishnu)
तत्तुल्यम्
Tat-tulyam
Equal to that
रामनाम
Rama-nama
The name of Rama
वरानने
Varanane
O fair-faced one (Parvati)
Complete Translation
'Rama, Rama, Rama' — thus I take delight in the delightful, heart-enchanting Rama. O fair-faced one (Parvati), the name of Rama is equal to (chanting) the thousand names of Vishnu.
Origin & History
Source: Spoken by Shiva to Parvati; found in the Vishnu Sahasranamam (phalashruti) and Ram Raksha Stotra (verse 38)
Author: Traditional (spoken by Lord Shiva, recorded by Veda Vyasa and Sage Budha Kaushika)
Period: Itihasa-Puranic era
When Parvati asked Lord Shiva for an easy way to obtain the merit of reciting Vishnu's thousand names daily, Shiva revealed this verse: that simply delighting in the name of Rama equals the whole Sahasranama. The same verse closes the Ram Raksha Stotra, sealing it with the glory of Rama-nama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does 'Rama Rameti Rameti' appear?▼
It is spoken by Lord Shiva to Parvati and appears both at the end of the Vishnu Sahasranamam (the Ishvara uvacha verse) and as the closing verse (38) of the Ram Raksha Stotra.
What does the verse mean?▼
It says that delighting in the name of Rama — repeating 'Rama, Rama' — is equal in merit to chanting the thousand names of Vishnu, declaring the supreme efficacy of Rama-nama.
How should I chant it?▼
It is perfect for japa: repeat it on a mala, ideally 108 times, with the mind absorbed in Rama. It can be chanted daily and is especially recited when there is no time for the full Sahasranama.
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