I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Pure Brahman and Who is Superior to the Best.

Kaala-[A]atmaka-Parameshvara Raam ||2||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Kala (i.e. Master of everyone's Destiny) and the Supreme Lord.

Shessa-Talpa-Sukha-Nidrita Raam ||3||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sleeps Blissfully on the Bed of Serpent Sesha Naga.

Brahmaadya-Amara-Praarthita Raam ||4||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Lotus Feet is Desired by everyone Beginning with Brahma to gain Immortality.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam ||

O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Channdda-Kiranna-Kula-Mannddana Raam ||5||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Dynasty of Sun (Surya Vamsha).

Shriimad-Dasharatha-Nandana Raam ||6||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious Son of King Dasaratha.

Kausalyaa-Sukha-Vardhana Raam ||7||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Brought Great Joy to Kaushalya.

Vishvaamitra-Priya-Dhana Raam ||8||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Dear to Sage Vishwamitra like a Great Treasure.


Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam ||
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Gautama-Muni-Sampuujita Raam ||13||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Greatly Honoured by Sage Gautama.

Sura-Muni-Vara-Ganna-Samstuta Raam ||14||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by the Devas and the Best of Sages.

Naavika-Dhaavita-Mrdu-Pada Raam ||15||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed by the Boatman (Kewat).

Mithilaa-Pura-Jana-Mohaka Raam ||16||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enchanted the People of Mithila.

Raama Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Videha-Maana-Sa-Ran.jaka Raam ||17||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enhanced the Honour of King Janaka.

Try[i]-Ambaka-Kaamurka-Bhan.jaka Raam ||18||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Broke the Bow of the Three-Eyed Shiva.

Siitaa-[A]rpita-Vara-Maalika Raam ||19||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whom Devi Sita Offered the Garland during Bridegroomselection.

Krta-Vaivaahika-Kautuka Raam ||20||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Festive arrangements during Marriage.

Bhaargava-Darpa-Vinaashaka Raam ||21||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Destroyer of the Pride of Sri Parashurama.

Shriimad-Ayodhyaa-Paalaka Raam ||22||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious King of Ayodhya.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Ayodhyaa-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Ayodhya

Agannita-Gunna-Ganna-Bhuussita Raam ||23||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with Innumerable Virtues.

Avanii-Tanayaa-Kaamita Raam ||24||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Desired by the Daughter of the Earth (i.e. Devi Sita).

Raakaa-Chandra-Sama-[A]anana Raam ||25||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Face is Like the Full Moon.

Pitr-Vaakya-[A]ashrita-Kaanana Raam ||26||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went to the Forest Following the Words of His Father.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Priya-Guha-Vi-Nivedita-Pada Raam ||27||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, To Whose Feet Guha Offered himself as a Dear Servant.

Tat-Kssaalita-Nija-Mrdu-Pada Raam ||28||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Gentle Feet was Washed (by Guha).

Bharadvaaja-Mukha-[A]anandaka Raam ||29||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Face of Sage Bharatwaja shine with Joy.

Citrakuutta-Adri-Niketana Raam ||30||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Chitrakuta Mountain as His Habitat.

Dasharatha-Santata-Cintita Raam ||31||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Continually Thought of His Father Dasaratha during His Exile in the Forest.

Kaikeyii-Tanaya-Archita Raam ||32||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Earnestly Requested by Bharata, the Son of Kaikeyito return to the Kingdom.

Viracita-Nija-Pitr-Karmaka Raam ||33||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Performed the Last Rites of His Father.

Bharata-Arpita-Nija-Paaduka Raam ||34||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave His Paduka (Wooden Sandal) to Bharata.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Arannya-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Forest

Dannddakavana-Jana-Paavana Raam ||35||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Purified the Environment of the Dandakaranya Forest by slaying the demons.

Dushtta-Viraadha-Vinaashana Raam ||36||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Wicked Demon Viradha.

Sharabhangga-Sutiikssnna-Arcita Raam ||37|
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Worshipped by Sage Sarabhanga and Sage Sutheekshana.

Agastya-Anugraha-Vardhita Raam ||38||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Full with the Blessings of Sage Agastya.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Grdhra-Adhipa-Samsevita Raam ||39||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Served by the King of Vultures (Jatayu).

Pan.cavattii-Tatta-Su-Sthita Raam ||40||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abided at the Bank of the River at Panchavati.

Shuurpannakha[a-A]arti-Vidhaayaka Raam ||41||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Enjoyed the Pain on Surpanakha for her wicked intentions.

Khara-Duushanna-Mukha-Mardhana Raam ||42||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Face of Demons Khara and Dushana from the World.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Siitaa-Priya-Harinna-Anuga Raam ||43||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Went After the Deer Wanted by Devi Sita.

Maariica-[A]arti-Krda-[A]ashuga Raam ||44||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who inflicted Pain on Marica with His Arrow for his (Marica's) wrong deed.

Vinasstta-Siitaa-[A]nvessaka Raam ||45||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Searched for the Lost Sita earnestly.

Grdhra-Adhipa-Gati-Daayaka Raam ||46||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the King of Vultures (Jatayu).

Shabarii-Datta-Phala-Ashana Raam ||47||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ate the Fruit Given by Shabari as an offering of devotion.

Kabandha-Baahuc-Chedaka Raam ||48||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Arms of Kabandha.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Kisskindhaa-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Kisskindhaa, the Empire of the Monkeys

Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam ||49||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Feet was Served by Hanuman.

Nata-Sugriiva-Abhiisstta-Da Raam ||50||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Granted the Wish of Sugriva who Bowed to Him in Surrender.

Garvita-Vaali-Samhaaraka Raam ||51||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Proud Bali, the king of monkeys.

Vaanara-Duuta-Pressaka Raam ||52||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sent a Monkey as Messenger (to Ravana).

Hitakara-Lakssmanna-Samyuta Raam ||53|| (2x)
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was always United with Lakshmana who Served Him earnestly.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Sundara-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Hanuman's meeting with Devi Sita at Lanka

Kapi-Vara-Santata-Samsmrta Raam ||54||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Continually Remembered by Hanuman, the Most Excellent among the Monkeys.

Tad-Gati-Vighna-Dhvamsaka Raam ||55||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Removed the Obstacles to the Movement of Hanuman.

Siitaa-Praanna-[A]adhaaraka Raam ||56||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Support of the Life of Devi Sita.

Dusstta-Dasha-[A]anana-Duussita Raam ||57||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Despised the Wicked Ten-Headed Ravana.

Shisstta-Hanuumad-Bhuussita Raam ||58||
58: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Wise and Eminent Hanuman with Praises.

Siitaa-Vedita-Kaakaa-Vana Raam ||59||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who heard the Kakasura incident which took place in theForest from Hanuman as Told (to Hanuman) by Devi Sita.

Krta-Chuuddaamanni-Darshana Raam ||60||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Saw the Chudamani of Devi Sita which was brought by Hanuman.


Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Yudhda-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Battle

Raavanna-Nidhana-Prasthita Raam ||62||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Set out for Destroying Ravana.

Vaanara-Sainya-Samaavrta Raam ||63||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Surrounded by the Army of Monkeys.

Shossita-Sarid-Iisha-Arthita Raam ||64||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Requested the King of Ocean to Give Way and subsequently threatened to Dry him.

Vibhiissanna-Abhaya-Daayaka Raam ||65||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Assurance of Fearlessness to Bibhisana when he took Refuge.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Parvata-Setu-Nibandhaka Raam ||66||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Created a Bridge across the Sea by Binding Rocks.

Kumbhakarnna-Shirac-Chedaka Raam ||67||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Cut off the Head of Kumbhakarna in the Battle.

Raakssasa-Sanggha-Vimardaka Raam ||68||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Crushed the Army of Demons in the Battle.

Ahimahiraavanna-Caaranna Raam ||69||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed Mahiravana (through Hanuman) who TrappedHim in Patala Loka.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Samhruta-Dasha-Mukha-Raavanna Raam ||70||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Destroyed the Ten-Faced Ravana in the Battle.

Vidhi-Bhava-Mukha-Sura-Samstuta Raam ||71||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Brahma, Shiva and other Devas.

Kha-Sthita-Dasharatha-Viikssita Raam ||72||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Divine Deeds were Seen by Dasaratha from Heaven.

Siitaa-Darshana-Modita Raam ||73||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Delighted Seeing Devi Sita after the Battle.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Abhissikta-Vibhiissanna-Nata Raam ||74||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Reverentially Saluted by Vibhisana who (Vibhisana) was Coronated by Him.

Pusspaka-Yaana-[A]arohanna Raam ||75||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya.

Bharadvaaja-[A]adi-Nissevanna Raam ||76||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Visited Sage Bharadwaja and Other Sages.

Saaketa-Purii-Bhuussanna Raam ||77||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the City of Ayodhya after his return from Lanka.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Bharata-Praanna-Priyakara Raam ||78||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who brought Joy to the Life of Bharata after His return.

Vibhishana- Aprita Rangaka Raam ||79||

I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Offered Colour Marks by Vibhisana during the Coronation ceremony.

Kiisha-Kula-Anugraha-Kara Raam ||80||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Showered His Grace on the Sun Dynasty (Surya Vamsha).
Sakala-Sviiya-Samaanata Raam ||81||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Treated Everyone Equally as His Own People.

Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Ratna-Lasat-Piitthaa-Sthita Raam ||82||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Seated on the Throne studded with Shining Jewels.

Patttta-Abhisseka-Alamkrta Raam ||83||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Adorned with the Royal Crown during Coronation.

Paarthiva-Kula-Sammaanita Raam ||84||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Honoured the Assembly of Kings during His Coronation.

Sakala-Jiiva-Samrakssaka Raam ||85||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Guardian of All Living Beings.

Samasta-Loka-[A]adhaaraka Raam ||86|| (x2)
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Supporter of All the Worlds.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

|| Uttara-Kaannddam ||
The Latter Chapter

Aagata-Muni-Ganna-Samstuta Raam ||87||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by All the Visiting Sages.

Vishruta-Dasha-Kannttho-[U]dbhava Raam ||88||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Fame Spread Far and Wide in the Ten Directions in theVoices of All.

Siita-[A]alinggana-Nirvrta Raam ||89||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Happy in the Embrace of Devi Sita.

Niiti-Surakssita-Janapada Raam ||90||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Protected His Empire by Moral Precepts (i.e. Dharma).
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Vipina-Tyaajita-Janaka-Ja Raam ||91||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Abandoned Devi Sita ( Born of Janaka ) in the Forest.

Kaarita-Lavannaasura-Vadha Raam ||92||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Caused the Killing of Demon Lavanasura (through brother Satrughna).

Svargata-Shambuka-Samstuta Raam ||93||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Praised by Shambuka who had Gone to Heaven.

Sva-Tanaya-Kusha-Lava-Nandita Raam ||94||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Made Happy His Own Sons Lava and Kusha.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Ashvamedha-Kratu-Diikssita Raam ||95||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Initiated into the Sacrifice of Ashwamedha.

Kaalaa-Vedita-Sura-Pada Raam ||96||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Made to Know His Divine Position by Kala when His time to depart arrived.

Aayodhyaka-Jana-Mukti-Da Raam ||97||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gave Liberation to the People of Ayodhya.

Vidhi-Mukha-Vibudha-[A]anandaka Raam ||98||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who made the Faces of Brahma and other Gods Shine with Joy.
Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Tejomaya-Nija-Ruupaka Raam ||99||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who assumed His Own Divine Form Shining with Light during His departure.

Samsrti-Bandha-Vimocaka Raam ||100||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Releases one from the Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Attachments).

Dharma-Sthaapana-Tatpara Raam ||101||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is Eager to Establish Dharma in the World.

Bhakti-Paraayanna-Mukti-Da Raam ||102||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Gives Liberation to one Wholly Devoted to Him.

Raama Raama Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raama Raama Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,

Sarva-Cara-Acara-Paalaka Raam ||103||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is the Guardian of All Moving and Non-Moving Beings.

Sarva-Bhava-[A]amaya-Vaaraka Raam ||104||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Restrains All Diseases of Worldly Attachments from His Devotees.

Vaikunnttha-[A]alaya-Samsthita Raam ||105||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Established Himself in the Abode of Vaikunatha after His departure.

Nitya-[A]ananda-Padasthita Raam ||106||
I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Established in His Divine Position of Eternal Blissafter His departure.
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama,


Bhayahara Mangala Dasharatha Raam