Ramo Rajamanih Sada Vijayate — Word-by-Word Meaning
रामो राजमणिः सदा विजयते
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
रामः राजमणिः
Ramo rajamanih
Rama, the jewel among kings
सदा विजयते
Sada vijayate
Is ever victorious
रामं रमेशं भजे
Ramam ramesham bhaje
I worship Rama, the Lord of Rama (Lakshmi)
रामेण अभिहता
Ramena abhihata
Struck down by Rama
निशाचरचमूः
Nishachara-chamuh
The army of night-roaming demons
रामाय तस्मै नमः
Ramaya tasmai namah
To that Rama, my salutations
रामात् न अस्ति
Ramat na asti
There is none other than Rama
परायणं परतरम्
Parayanam parataram
A higher refuge / goal
रामस्य दासः अस्मि अहम्
Ramasya dasosmyaham
I am the servant of Rama
रामे चित्तलयः
Rame chittalayah
Absorption of the mind in Rama
सदा भवतु मे
Sada bhavatu me
May it always be mine
भो राम माम् उद्धर
Bho rama mamuddhara
O Rama, uplift me (liberate me)
Complete Translation
Rama, the jewel among kings, is ever victorious. I worship Rama, the Lord of Lakshmi. By Rama the army of night-roaming demons was struck down; to that Rama I bow. There is no refuge higher than Rama; I am the servant of Rama. May my mind ever be absorbed in Rama. O Rama, uplift me!
Origin & History
Source: Ram Raksha Stotra (verse 37), composed by Sage Budha Kaushika
Author: Sage Budha Kaushika
Period: Ancient (Puranic era)
The Ram Raksha Stotra was revealed, according to tradition, by Lord Shiva to Sage Budha Kaushika in a dream; on waking, the sage wrote it down. This verse near its close is a rapturous declaration of surrender, repeating Rama's name in every Sanskrit case to express that Rama is everything to the devotee — victor, protector, refuge and master.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stotra is 'Ramo Rajamanih' from?▼
It is verse 37 of the Ram Raksha Stotra composed by Sage Budha Kaushika, a celebrated protective hymn (kavach) to Lord Rama.
Why is this verse considered special?▼
It artfully uses the name 'Rama' in all eight grammatical cases (vibhaktis) of Sanskrit, one per phrase, while declaring Rama as victor, slayer of demons, supreme refuge and beloved master.
When should I chant it?▼
It is chanted for protection, victory and devotion — on Ram Navami, Tuesdays and Saturdays, before journeys or important undertakings, and whenever one seeks Rama's grace and strength.
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