राम गायत्री मंत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
राम गायत्री मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound, the Supreme Brahman
दाशरथाय
Dasharathaya
to the son of King Dasharatha (Rama)
विद्महे
Vidmahe
may we know / we seek to know
सीतावल्लभाय
Sitavallabhaya
to the beloved lord of Sita
धीमहि
Dhimahi
we meditate upon
तन्नः
Tannah
therefore, for us / may that
रामः
Ramah
Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu
प्रचोदयात्
Prachodayat
may he inspire and illumine (our intellect)
Complete Translation
ॐ। हम दशरथनन्दन (राम) को जानें, सीतावल्लभ का ध्यान करें; वे भगवान राम हमारी बुद्धि को प्रेरित व प्रकाशित करें।
Origin & History
Source: The Gayatri mantra of Lord Rama
Author: Traditional (Vedic)
Beyond the universal Gayatri Mantra, the Vedic tradition gives each great deity its own Gayatri — a prayer in the sacred Gayatri meter calling upon that deity to illumine the intellect. The Rama Gayatri invokes Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the embodiment of dharma, addressed as Dasharathi (son of Dasharatha) and Sitavallabha (beloved of Sita). Following the timeless pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat," it is chanted for righteousness, peace and steadfast devotion to Rama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rama Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is the Gayatri mantra of Lord Rama: "Om Dasharathaya Vidmahe Sitavallabhaya Dhimahi. Tanno Ramah Prachodayat". Set in the sacred Gayatri meter, it invokes Rama — son of Dasharatha and beloved of Sita — to illumine the intellect, in the pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat".
What are the benefits of the Rama Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is chanted for righteousness, peace, steadiness of mind and success in noble endeavours, and to deepen devotion to Lord Rama. As a Gayatri mantra it is also purifying and calming, awakening clarity of intellect along with Rama's dharmic, patient strength.
Why is Rama called Dasharatha and Sitavallabha?▼
'Dasharatha' (Dasharathi) means 'son of King Dasharatha', and 'Sitavallabha' means 'beloved lord of Sita'. These names, used in the mantra, recall Rama's life in the Ramayana as the ideal son, husband and king — the very embodiment of dharma.
When and how many times should it be chanted?▼
Chant it 108 times on a mala, ideally at dawn and the other sandhya times, facing east. Rama Navami is especially auspicious. It can be made part of a daily Gayatri sadhana, alongside the Rama Taraka mantra and the Ram Raksha Stotra.
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