ब्रह्मकृत राम स्तुति — Benefits & How to Chant
ब्रह्मकृत राम स्तुति
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting ब्रह्मकृत राम स्तुति
Establishes the supreme truth that Sri Rama is Narayana, Vishnu, the Purushottama
Spoken by Brahma himself
among the most authoritative revelations of Rama's divinity
Recited to deepen unwavering devotion (bhakti) and refuge (sharanagati) in Lord Rama
Invokes the protection of the Lord who is called 'the refuge and sole shelter of all'
Glorifies the many divine names of Vishnu, making it a potent meditation on the Lord's forms
Cultivates faith that the Divine takes human form for the welfare and protection of the worlds
How to Chant ब्रह्मकृत राम स्तुति
Instructions
Sit before an image of Sri Rama and recite these verses with reverence, meditating on each divine name as Brahma reveals Rama to be Narayana and Vishnu. The hymn is especially suited to recitation during a Yuddha Kanda parayana or as a daily prayer of surrender. Dwell on the closing thought that the Lord is the refuge and sole shelter of all beings, and offer yourself at his feet.
Spiritual Significance
Tradition holds that as Brahma spoke these words, the gods rained down celestial flowers upon Sri Rama, and the heavens resounded with praise; and it was upon this revelation that Dasaratha descended from the heavens to bless his son and the divine fire-god Agni restored Sita pure and unharmed. Devotees believe that reciting Brahma's words awakens within the heart the same vision of Rama as the Supreme Lord.
Origin & History
Source: Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 117
Author: Maharshi Valmiki (the words spoken by Lord Brahma)
When the great war of Lanka was over and Ravana lay slain, Sri Rama stood in sorrow, and in his human humility regarded himself simply as Rama, the son of Dasaratha, a man among men. Then Lord Brahma, foremost among the knowers of the Absolute, came forward together with the assembled gods, and addressed him with this hymn of revelation. Brahma declared that Rama was none other than the eternal Narayana, Vishnu, the imperishable Brahman who pervades the beginning, middle and end of all things — the Purushottama who had taken human birth for the protection of dharma and the welfare of the worlds. This divine acknowledgement preceded the appearance of the celestial chariot, the return of Sita, and the blessing of King Dasaratha, sealing the triumph of righteousness.