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Dasharathi Shatakam is a profound devotional work composed by Kancharla Gopanna, popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasa, during his imprisonment. Dedicated to Lord Rama of Bhadrachalam, the poem consists of 108 verses, each ending with the signature refrain addressing the Lord as the ocean of mercy. The verses express deep longing, surrender, and unwavering devotion, reflecting the poet's personal anguish and spiritual connection with the divine. Chanting these verses is believed to dissolve past sins, alleviate worldly suffering, and bestow the grace of Lord Rama, granting devotees inner peace and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.