Shri Rama Jaya Rama — Taraka Mantra
श्री राम जय राम — तारक मंत्र
Also known as: shri ram jai ram jai jai ram · ram taraka mantra · sri rama jaya rama jaya jaya rama
Origin & Story
Traditional — the Taraka (liberating) mantra of Sri Rama · Ancient tradition · Ancient
Rama-nama is celebrated across the bhakti tradition as the simplest and surest path in the present age. This thirteen-syllable chant is its concentrated form — the 'Taraka' mantra. Saints like Samarth Ramdas built their sadhana on it, and the great Carnatic composer Tyagaraja is said to have repeated Rama's name millions of times. It is most famously linked to Kashi, where Shiva is believed to grant liberation by uttering Rama's name.
✦ As told in scripture
The bhakti saints declare that in this age the name of Rama is itself the deity — that the Taraka mantra accomplishes what elaborate rituals once did. Generations of devotees who have made this their constant japa speak of a deep, abiding peace and fearlessness, the fruit of carrying Rama's name with every breath.
The Mantra
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श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम॥
Shri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama
Meaning:Glory to Sri Rama; victory, victory to Rama. These thirteen syllables form the 'Taraka' (liberating) mantra of Rama — said to carry the devotee across the ocean of worldly existence.
Word-by-Word Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting Shri Rama Jaya Rama — Taraka Mantra
The thirteen-syllable Taraka mantra — 'taraka' means 'that which ferries you across'
One of the simplest japa mantras: pure repetition of Rama's victorious name
Cherished by saints such as Samarth Ramdas and the composer-saint Tyagaraja
Calms the mind, steadies the breath and is ideal for mala (108-bead) japa
Can be chanted anywhere, anytime — no rules, no preparation needed
How to Chant Shri Rama Jaya Rama — Taraka Mantra
Repeat the line steadily, one round on a 108-bead mala, letting the rhythm settle into the breath. It needs no ritual — many devotees keep it running quietly in the mind (ajapa) throughout daily activity as a constant remembrance of Rama.