ଶ୍ରୀ ରାମ ସହସ୍ରନାମ ସ୍ତୋତ୍ରମ୍

Sri Rama Sahasranama Stotram

I bow to Rama, the descendant of Raghu, the son of Dasharatha, the immeasurable one, the Lord of Sita, the jewel-lamp of the Raghu dynasty, whose arms reach his knees, whose eyes are broad like lotus petals, and who is the destroyer of the night-wandering demons.

I worship the dark-complexioned Rama, who is comfortably seated along with Vaidehi (Sita) in a heroic posture on a jeweled throne (Pushpaka) within a golden pavilion under the celestial Kalpa tree, who is explaining the supreme truth to the son of the wind (Hanuman) and the sages, and who is surrounded by Bharata and others.

Parvati said: O Lord, I wish to hear that which fulfills all desires. Please tell me the thousand names of Rama, if you have compassion for me. (1)

Sri Mahadeva (Shiva) said: Now I shall tell you, O Goddess, the thousand names of Rama. Listen with a focused mind to this great hymn, which is more secret than all secrets. (2)

For this great mantra of the Sri Rama Sahasranama Stotra, the Rishi (sage) is Lord Ishwara (Shiva). The meter is Anushtup. The deity is Sri Rama, the Supreme Soul. The seed (bija) is 'Sriman Mahavishnu'. The power (shakti) is 'He who possesses attributes yet is beyond them, the Great One'. The mantra is 'Rama, the deliverer from the world'. The pin (kilaka) is 'The embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss'. The armor (kavacha) is 'The imperishable Person, the Witness'. The weapon (astra) is 'The unconquerable of all beings'. The meditation (dhyana) is 'The lotus-eyed, glorious one'. The application (viniyoga) is in chanting these divine thousand names for the pleasure of Sri Rama.

Hand purification (Kara Nyasa): Salutations to Sri Ramachandra with the thumbs. Salutations to the Lord of Sita with the index fingers. Salutations to the Lord of Raghus with the middle fingers. Salutations to the elder brother of Bharata with the ring fingers. Salutations to the son of Dasharatha with the little fingers. Salutations to the Lord of Hanuman with the palms and backs of the hands. Similarly, the heart purification (Hridaya Nyasa) should be performed.

Meditation (Dhyanam): I worship Rama, the Supreme beyond the supreme, the cause of perfect knowledge, whose broad eyes are pure, whose form is pure consciousness, who is the sole cause of His own bliss, Sri Ramachandra, Lord Hari, the primordial God.

I worship Rama, the embodiment of truth, the ancient Person, the one who fills the universe with His radiance, the Emperor of emperors, who resides in the orb of the sun, the Lord of the universe.

Thus perform the five-fold worship starting with 'Lam'.

Om. Rama (The charming one), Sriman (The glorious), Mahavishnu (The great all-pervading Lord), Jishnu (The victorious), Devahitavaha (Bringer of welfare to gods), Tattvatma (Essence of truth), Taraka Brahma (Saving Brahman), Shashvata (Eternal), Sarvasiddhida (Bestower of all perfections).

Rajivalochana (Lotus-eyed), Sriman (Glorious), Srirama (Auspicious Rama), Raghupungava (Best of Raghus), Ramabhadra (Auspicious Rama), Sadachara (Of noble conduct), Rajendra (Supreme king), Janakipati (Lord of Janaki). (1)

Agraganya (Foremost), Varenya (Most excellent), Varada (Bestower of boons), Parameshwara (Supreme Lord), Janardana (Destroyer of enemies), Jitamitra (Conqueror of foes), Pararthaika prayojana (Whose sole purpose is the highest good). (2)

Vishwamitrapriya (Dear to Vishwamitra), Danta (Self-controlled), Shatrujit (Conqueror of enemies), Shatrutapana (Tormentor of foes), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvadevadi (Source of all gods), Sharanya (Refuge), Valimardana (Slayer of Vali). (3)

Jnanabhavya (Realized through knowledge), Aparicchedya (Indivisible), Vagmi (Eloquent), Satyavrata (Devoted to truth), Shuchi (Pure), Jnanagamya (Attainable through knowledge), Dridhaprajna (Of firm intellect), Kharadhvamsi (Destroyer of Khara), Pratapavan (Valorous). (4)

Dyutiman (Radiant), Atmavan (Self-possessed), Vira (Heroic), Jitakrodha (Conqueror of anger), Arimardana (Destroyer of enemies), Vishwarupa (Of universal form), Vishalaksha (Broad-eyed), Prabhu (Lord), Parivridha (Master), Dridha (Firm). (5)

Isha (Lord), Khadgadhara (Wielder of the sword), Sriman (Glorious), Kausaleya (Son of Kausalya), Anusuyaka (Free from envy), Vipulamsa (Broad-shouldered), Mahoraska (Broad-chested), Parameshthi (Supreme deity), Parayana (Supreme refuge). (6)

Satyavrata (Devoted to truth), Satyasandha (True to his promise), Guru (Preceptor), Paramadharmika (Supremely righteous), Lokajna (Knower of the worlds), Lokavandya (Revered by the worlds), Lokatma (Soul of the worlds), Lokakrit (Creator of the worlds), Para (Supreme). (7)

Anadi (Without beginning), Bhagavan (Divine Lord), Sevya (Worthy of worship), Jitamaya (Conqueror of illusion), Raghudvaha (Upholder of the Raghus), Rama (Charming), Dayakara (Compassionate), Daksha (Skillful), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvapavana (Purifier of all). (8)

Brahmanya (Devoted to Brahman/Brahmanas), Nitiman (Righteous), Gopta (Protector), Sarvadevamaya (Embodiment of all gods), Hari (Destroyer of sins), Sundara (Beautiful), Pitavasa (Wearing yellow garments), Sutrakara (Creator of aphorisms), Puratana (Ancient). (9)

Saumya (Gentle), Maharshi (Great sage), Kodandi (Wielder of the Kodanda bow), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvakovida (Expert in everything), Kavi (Poet/Seer), Sugrivavarada (Bestower of boons to Sugriva), Sarvapunyadhikaprada (Bestower of abundant merit). (10)

Bhavya (Auspicious), Jitarishadvarga (Conqueror of the six inner enemies), Mahodara (Greatly generous), Aghanashana (Destroyer of sins), Sukirti (Of good fame), Adipurusha (Primordial person), Kanta (Attractive), Punyakritagama (Source of merit). (11)

Akalmasha (Sinless), Chaturbahu (Four-armed), Sarvavasa (Abode of all), Durasada (Difficult to approach/conquer), Smitabhashi (Smiling speaker), Nivruttatma (Restrained soul), Smritiman (Possessing good memory), Viryavan (Valorous), Prabhu (Lord). (12)

Dhira (Courageous), Danta (Self-controlled), Ghanashyama (Dark as a cloud), Sarvayudhavisharada (Expert in all weapons), Adhyatmayoganilaya (Abode of spiritual yoga), Sumana (Of good mind), Lakshmanagraja (Elder brother of Lakshmana). (13)

Sarvatirthamaya (Embodiment of all holy places), Shura (Valiant), Sarvayajnaphalaprada (Bestower of the fruits of all sacrifices), Yajnasvarupi (Embodiment of sacrifice), Yajnesha (Lord of sacrifices), Jaramaranavarjita (Free from old age and death). (14)

Varnashramakara (Creator of castes and life stages), Varni (Observing vows), Shatrujit (Conqueror of enemies), Purushottama (Supreme Person), Vibhishanapratishthata (Who crowned Vibhishana), Paramatma (Supreme Soul), Paratpara (Supreme beyond the supreme). (15)

Pramanabhuta (The ultimate authority), Durjneya (Difficult to know completely), Purna (Complete), Parapuranjaya (Conqueror of enemy cities), Anantadrishti (Of infinite vision), Ananda (Bliss), Dhanurveda (Knowledge of archery), Dhanurdhara (Wielder of the bow). (16)

Gunakara (Mine of virtues), Gunashreshtha (Best in virtues), Satchidanandavigraha (Embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Abhivandya (Worthy of salutation), Mahamaya (Master of great illusion), Svadhinacharita (Of independent actions), Prabhu (Lord). (17)

Samasaranga (Delighting in battle), Sannadha (Equipped for battle), Nyayavadi (Speaker of justice), Nayavisharada (Expert in statesmanship), Sarvatmaka (Soul of all), Mahasattva (Of great strength/goodness), Varenya (Most excellent), Balinaam Vara (Best among the strong). (18)

Jitakrodha (Conqueror of anger), Jitamitra (Conqueror of enemies), Jitamitra (Repeated - Conqueror of friends/allies' hearts), Niranjana (Untainted), Vrikshashrama (Whose ashram is under trees), Jaramukta (Free from old age), Bhaktavatsala (Affectionate to devotees). (19)

Bhratanvita (Accompanied by brothers), Tripta (Satisfied), Jvalantavisharada (Expert in brilliance/fire), Dharmajnya (Knower of dharma), Dharmashila (Righteous), Dharmaprada (Bestower of dharma), Dharmashraya (Refuge of dharma). (20)

Pavitra (Pure), Paramapavitra (Supremely pure), Paratpara (Supreme beyond the supreme), Jnaneshwara (Lord of knowledge), Jnanagavya (Goal of knowledge), Jnanamaya (Embodiment of knowledge), Janashraya (Refuge of people). (21)

Vishvaksena (Whose army is everywhere), Vishvasaha (Enduring all), Vishvamurti (Universal form), Vishvatomukha (Facing all directions), Sarvabhuteshwara (Lord of all beings), Sarvabhutaikajivita (Sole life of all beings). (22)

Amrita (Nectar/Immortal), Amritavapu (Of immortal body), Amritaprada (Bestower of nectar/immortality), Prabhu (Lord), Sarvadeva (All gods), Sarvadevesha (Lord of all gods), Sarvadevanamaskrita (Bowed to by all gods). (23)

Brahmavadi (Expounder of Brahman), Brahmamaya (Embodiment of Brahman), Brahmavid (Knower of Brahman), Brahmana (The Absolute), Prabhu (Lord), Sarvapapanashana (Destroyer of all sins), Sarvabhayapaha (Remover of all fears). (24)

Sarvakamaprada (Bestower of all desires), Sarvashatruvinashana (Destroyer of all enemies), Sarvadevastuta (Praised by all gods), Sarvadevamaya (Embodiment of all gods), Hari (Destroyer of sins). (25)

Shiva (Auspicious), Shankara (Creator of auspiciousness), Shambhu (Source of happiness), Shivakara (Maker of auspiciousness), Shivaprada (Bestower of auspiciousness), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvadarshi (All-seeing), Sarvashaktiman (All-powerful). (26)

Sarvabhuta (All beings), Sarvabhuteshwara (Lord of all beings), Sarvabhutanamaskrita (Bowed to by all beings), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvabhutesha (Lord of all beings), Sarvadevamaya (Embodiment of all gods), Prabhu (Lord). (27)

Sarvadevanamaskrita (Bowed to by all gods), Sarvadeveshvara (Lord of all gods), Deva (God), Sarvadevamaya (Embodiment of all gods), Hari (Destroyer of sins), Sarvadevastuta (Praised by all gods), Deva (God), Sarvadevamaya (Embodiment of all gods), Prabhu (Lord). (28)

Anuttama (than whom none is higher), Aprameyatma (whose self is beyond measure), Sarvadi (the beginning of all), Gunasagara (ocean of excellences), Sama (the even), Samatma (of even self), Samaga (moving evenly), Jatamukutamandita (adorned with a crown of matted hair). (29)

Ajeya (unconquerable), Sarvabhutatma (the self of all beings), Vishvaksena (whose hosts move everywhere), Mahatapas (of great austerity), Lokadhyaksha (overseer of the worlds), Mahabahu (mighty-armed), Amrita (the deathless), Vedavittama (best of the knowers of the Veda). (30)

Sahishnu (the forbearing), Sadgati (the goal of the good), Shasta (the ruler), Vishvayoni (womb of the universe), Mahadyuti (of great radiance), Atindra (surpassing Indra), Urjita (the mighty), Pramshu (the tall), Upendra (Indra’s younger), Vamana (the dwarf), Bali (the strong). (31)

Dhanurveda (the science of archery), Vidhata (the ordainer), Brahma (Brahmā), Vishnu (Viṣṇu), Shankara (Śaṅkara), Hamsa (the swan, the supreme Self), Marichi (Marīci, a ray of light), Govinda (Govinda), Ratnagarbha (whose womb holds jewels), Mahamati (of great mind). (32)

Paramatma (Supreme Soul), Paramjyoti (Supreme light), Paramdhama (Supreme abode), Paratpara (Supreme beyond the supreme), Parakasha (Supreme ether), Parabrahma (Supreme Brahman), Parameshwara (Supreme Lord). (33)

Omkara (The syllable Om), Omkaravachya (Expressible by Om), Omkarashraya (Refuge of Om), Omkara (Om), Omkaramaya (Embodiment of Om), Omkaravandya (Revered by Om), Prabhu (Lord). (34)

Sachchidanandarupa (Form of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Sachchidanandavigraha (Embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Sachchidananda (Truth, consciousness, and bliss), Sachchidanandavandya (Revered by truth, consciousness, and bliss), Prabhu (Lord). (35)

Jitakrodha (who has conquered anger), Jitarati (who has conquered his foes), Plavagadhiparajyada (giver of the kingdom to the lord of the monkeys), Vasuda (giver of wealth), Subhuja (of fair arms), Naikamaya (of manifold Māyā), Bhavyapramodana (gladdener of the worthy). (36)

Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvadarshi (All-seeing), Sarvashaktiman (All-powerful), Sarvabhuteshwara (Lord of all beings), Deva (God), Sarvadeveshvara (Lord of all gods), Prabhu (Lord). (37)

Saumitrivatsala (tender toward Sumitrā’s son), Dhurya (the burden-bearer), Vyaktavyaktasvarupadhrk (bearing a form both manifest and unmanifest), Vasishtha (Vasiṣṭha, the most excellent), Gramani (leader of the community), Shriman (possessed of splendour), Anukula (favourable), Priyamvada (of kindly speech). (38)

Atula (beyond compare), Sattvika (of the quality of purity), Dhira (the steadfast), Sharasanavisharada (adept with the bow), Jyeshtha (the eldest), Sarvagunopeta (furnished with every excellence), Shaktiman (possessed of power), Tatakantaka (ender of Tāṭakā). (39)

Yajnasvarupa (Form of sacrifice), Yajnajnya (Knower of sacrifice), Yajnashila (Performing sacrifices), Yajnatma (Soul of sacrifice), Yajneshwara (Lord of sacrifice), Yajna (Sacrifice), Yajnavandya (Revered by sacrifice), Prabhu (Lord). (40)

Tapasvarupa (Form of austerity), Tapajnya (Knower of austerity), Tapashila (Performing austerities), Tapatma (Soul of austerity), Tapeshwara (Lord of austerity), Tapa (Austerity), Tapovandya (Revered by austerity), Prabhu (Lord). (41)

Pinakamathana (breaker of the Pināka bow), Vandya (to be saluted), Samartha (the capable), Garudadhvaja (whose banner is Garuḍa), Lokatrayashraya (refuge of the three worlds), Lokacarita (whose course is the world), Bharatagraja (elder brother of Bharata). (42)

Shridhara (bearer of Śrī), Sadgati (goal of the good), Lokasakshi (witness of the worlds), Narayana (Nārāyaṇa), Budha (the wise), Manovegi (swift as thought), Manorupi (taking the form of mind), Purna (the full), Purushapungava (bull among men). (43)

Yadushreshtha (foremost of the Yadus), Yadupati (lord of the Yadus), Bhutavasa (the dwelling of beings), Suvikrama (of noble stride), Tejodhara (bearer of splendour), Dharadhara (support of the earth), Caturmurti (of fourfold form), Mahanidhi (the great treasure). (44)

Canuramardana (crusher of Cāṇūra), Divya (the divine), Shanta (the tranquil), Bharatavandita (saluted by Bharata), Shabdatiga (beyond the reach of words), Gabhiratma (of profound self), Komalanga (of tender limbs), Prajagara (the ever wakeful). (45)

Lokagarbha (whose womb holds the worlds), Sheshashayi (reclining upon Śeṣa), Kshirabdhinilaya (dwelling in the ocean of milk), Amala (the stainless), Atmayoni (self-born), Adinatma (of undejected self), Sahasraksha (thousand-eyed), Sahasrapat (thousand-footed). (46)

Vedatyasvarupa (Form of Vedas), Vedajnya (Knower of Vedas), Vedashila (Studying Vedas), Vedatma (Soul of Vedas), Vedeshwara (Lord of Vedas), Veda (Veda), Vedavandya (Revered by Vedas), Prabhu (Lord). (47)

Parjanya (the raincloud), Kumuda (the night-lotus), Bhutavasa (dwelling of beings), Kamalalocana (lotus-eyed), Shrivatsavaksha (bearing the Śrīvatsa on his breast), Shrivasa (the abode of Śrī), Viraha (slayer of heroes), Lakshmanagraja (elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa). (48)

Lokabhirama (delight of the worlds), Lokarimardana (crusher of the worlds’ foes), Sevakapriya (dear to those who serve), Sanatanatama (most ancient of all), Meghashyamala (dark as a raincloud), Rakshasantakrt (maker of the rākṣasas’ end). (49)

Divyayudhadhara (bearer of divine weapons), Shriman (possessed of splendour), Aprameya (beyond measure), Jitendriya (who has conquered the senses), Bhudevavandya (saluted by the brahmins), Janakapriyakrt (doer of what pleases Janaka), Prapitamaha (the great-grandsire). (50)

Uttama (the highest), Sattvika (of the quality of purity), Satya (the true), Satyasandha (true to his word), Trivikrama (of the three strides), Suvrata (of good vows), Sulabha (easily reached), Sukshma (the subtle), Sughosha (of fair sound), Sukhada (giver of ease), Sudhi (of good understanding). (51)

Damodara (bound about the belly with a cord), Acyuta (the unfallen), Sharngi (bearer of the Śārṅga bow), Vamana (the dwarf), Madhuradhipa (lord of Mathurā), Devakinandana (joy of Devakī), Shauri (descendant of Śūra), Shura (the valiant), Kaitabhamardana (crusher of Kaiṭabha). (52)

Saptatalaprabhetta (piercer of the seven palm trees), Mitravamshapravardhana (increaser of his friends’ line), Kalasvarupi (whose own form is Time), Kalatma (whose self is Time), Akala (beyond time), Kalyanada (giver of good), Kavi (the seer-poet), Samvatsara (the year), Rtu (the season), Paksha (the fortnight), Ayanam (the solstitial half-year), Divasa (the day), Yuga (the age). (53)

Stavya (to be praised), Vivikta (the solitary, set apart), Nirlepa (untouched by any stain), Sarvavyapi (all-pervading), Nirakula (unagitated), Anadinidhana (without beginning or end), Sarvalokapujya (to be worshipped by all worlds), Niramaya (free of ailment). (54)

Rasa (Savour, essence), Rasajna (knower of savour), Sarajna (knower of the essential), Lokasara (the essence of the world), Rasatmaka (whose nature is savour), Sarvaduhkhatiga (passed beyond all sorrow), Vidyarashi (a mass of learning), Paramagocara (the supreme range of perception). (55)

Shesha (the Remainder, Śeṣa), Vishesha (the Distinction), Vigatakalmasha (from whom stain has departed), Raghunayaka (leader of the Raghus), Varnashreshtha (foremost of the orders), Varnavahya (outside all orders), Varnya (to be described), Varnyagunojjvala (blazing with qualities worth describing). (56)

Karmasakshi (witness of action), Amarashreshtha (foremost of the deathless), Devadeva (God of gods), Sukhaprada (giver of ease), Devadhideva (God above the gods), Devarshi (seer among the gods), Devasuranamaskrta (saluted by gods and demons alike). (57)

Sarvadevamaya (made of all the gods), Cakri (bearer of the discus), Sharngapani (Śārṅga-bow in hand), Raghuttama (best of the Raghus), Mana (Mind), Buddhi (Understanding), Ahankara (the I-sense), Prakrti (Nature), Purusha (the Person), Avyaya (the unchanging). (58)

Tejasvarupa (Form of brilliance), Tejojnya (Knower of brilliance), Tejashila (Brilliant), Tejatma (Soul of brilliance), Tejeshwara (Lord of brilliance), Teja (Brilliance), Tejavandya (Revered by brilliance), Prabhu (Lord). (59)

Lakshmivishvambharabharta (husband of Lakṣmī and upholder of the all-sustaining earth), Devendra (Indra of the gods), Balimardana (crusher of Bali), Vanarimardana (crusher of Bāṇa’s foe), Yajva (the sacrificer), Anuttama (than whom none is higher), Munisevita (attended by sages). (60)

Devagrani (foremost of the gods), Shivadhyanatatpara (intent upon the contemplation of Śiva), Parama (the supreme), Para (the beyond), Samageya (to be sung in the Sāman chants), Priya (the beloved), Akrura (free of cruelty), Punyakirti (of holy renown), Sulocana (of fair eyes). (61)

Punya (the holy), Punyadhika (surpassing in holiness), Purva (the prior), Purna (the full), Purayita (the fulfiller), Ravi (the sun), Jatila (of matted hair), Kalmashadhvantaprabhanjanavibhavasu (the fire whose blaze shatters the darkness of stain). (62)

Avyaktalakshana (whose mark is the unmanifest), Avyakta (the unmanifest), Dashasyadvipakesari (the lion to the ten-faced one’s elephant), Kalanidhi (treasury of the arts), Kalanatha (lord of the digits, the moon), Kamalanandavardhana (increaser of Kamalā’s joy). (63)

Jayi (the victorious), Jitari (who has conquered his foe), Sarvadi (the beginning of all), Shamana (the queller), Bhavabhanjana (shatterer of becoming), Alankarishnu (ever adorning), Acala (the unmoving), Rocishnu (ever shining), Vikramottama (highest in valour). (64)

Ashu (the swift), Shabdapati (lord of sound), Shabdagocara (beyond the range of sound), Ranjana (the delighter), Raghu (Raghu), Nihshabda (the soundless), Pranava (the syllable Oṃ), Mali (the garlanded), Sthula (the gross), Sukshma (the subtle), Vilakshana (of unlike character). (65)

Atmayoni (self-born), Ayoni (born of no womb), Saptajihva (seven-tongued, as the sacrificial fire), Sahasrapat (thousand-footed), Sanatanatama (most ancient of all), Sragvi (wearing a garland), Peshala (the graceful), Javinam (among the swift), Vara (the best). (66)

Shaktiman (possessed of power), Shankhabhrt (bearer of the conch), Natha (the lord), Gadapadmarathangabhrt (bearing mace, lotus and discus), Niriha (free of striving), Nirvikalpa (free of alternatives), Cidrupa (whose form is awareness), Vitasadhvasa (from whom fear has departed). (67)

Shatanana (hundred-faced), Sahasraksha (thousand-eyed), Shatamurti (of a hundred forms), Dhanaprabha (radiant with wealth), Hrtpundarikashayana (reclining in the lotus of the heart), Kathina (the hard), Drava (the flowing). (68)

Ugra (the fierce), Grahapati (lord of the planets), Shriman (possessed of splendour), Samartha (the capable), Anarthanashana (destroyer of calamity), Adharmashatru (foe of unrighteousness), Rakshoghna (slayer of demons), Puruhuta (much invoked), Purushtuta (much praised). (69)

Brahmagarbha (whose womb is Brahman), Brhadgarbha (of vast womb), Dharmadhenu (the milch-cow of righteousness), Dhanagama (the coming of wealth), Hiranyagarbha (the golden-wombed), Jyotishman (full of light), Sulalata (of fair brow), Suvikrama (of noble stride). (70)

Shivapujarata (delighting in the worship of Śiva), Shriman (possessed of splendour), Bhavanipriyakrt (doer of what pleases Bhavānī), Vashi (self-mastered), Nara (Nara), Narayana (Nārāyaṇa), Shyama (the dark), Kapardi (wearing the coiled lock), Nilalohita (dark blue and red). (71)

Rudra (Rudra), Pashupati (lord of creatures), Sthanu (the immovable pillar), Vishvamitra (friend of all, Viśvāmitra), Dvijeshvara (lord of the twice-born), Matamaha (the maternal grandsire), Matarishva (the wind), Virinca (Viriñca, Brahmā), Vishtarashrava (of wide-spread fame). (72)

Akshobhya (not to be shaken), Sarvabhutanam (of all beings), Canda (the fierce), Satyaparakrama (whose valour is true), Valakhilya (the Vālakhilya sages), Mahakalpa (the great aeon), Kalpavrksha (the wish-granting tree), Kaladhara (bearer of the digits, the moon). (73)

Nidagha (the hot season), Tapana (the burning sun), Amogha (never fruitless), Shlakshna (the smooth), Parabalapahrt (who carries off the strength of the foe), Kabandhamathana (crusher of Kabandha), Divya (the divine), Kambugrivashivapriya (conch-throated, dear to Śiva). (74)

Shankha (the conch), Anila (the wind), Sunishpanna (well accomplished), Sulabha (easily reached), Shishiratmaka (of cooling nature), Asamsrshta (unmingled), Atithi (the guest), Shura (the valiant), Pramathi (the churner), Papanashakrt (worker of the destruction of sin). (75)

Vasushrava (of glorious fame), Kavyavaha (bearer of offerings to the ancestors), Pratapta (the glowing), Vishvabhojana (feeder of the universe), Rama (Rāma), Nilotpalashyama (dark as the blue water-lily), Jnanaskandha (the trunk of knowledge), Mahadyuti (of great radiance). (76)

Pavitrapada (of purifying feet), Papari (foe of sin), Manipura (the jewel-city, the navel centre), Nabhogati (whose course is the sky), Uttarana (the ferrier across), Dushkrtiha (destroyer of wrongdoing), Durdharsha (not to be assailed), Duhsaha (hard to endure), Abhaya (the fearless). (77)

Amrtesha (lord of the nectar), Amrtavapu (whose body is nectar), Dharmi (the righteous), Dharma (Righteousness itself), Krpakara (mine of grace), Bharga (Radiance), Vivasvan (the shining sun), Aditya (son of Aditi), Yogacarya (teacher of yoga), Divaspati (lord of heaven). (78)

Udarakirti (of noble renown), Udyogi (the ever-striving), Vanmaya (made of speech), Sadasanmaya (made of both being and non-being), Nakshatramali (garlanded with stars), Nakesha (lord of heaven), Svadhishthana (his own standing-place), Shadashraya (the support of the six). (79)

Caturvargaphala (the fruit of the four human aims), Varni (the student, keeper of his order), Shaktitrayaphalam (the fruit of the three powers), Nidhi (the treasure), Nidhanagarbha (whose womb is the treasury), Nirvyaja (without pretence), Girisha (lord of the mountain), Vyalamardana (crusher of serpents). (80)

Shrivallabha (beloved of Śrī), Shivarambha (whose undertakings are auspicious), Shanti (Peace), Bhadra (the good), Samanjasa (the fitting), Bhushaya (lying upon the earth), Bhutikrt (maker of well-being), Bhuti (Well-being), Bhushana (the ornament), Bhutavahana (borne by the elements). (81)

Akaya (without a body), Bhaktakayastha (abiding in the body of the devoted), Kalajnani (knower of time), Mahavatu (the great youth), Pararthavrtti (whose course is for the sake of others), Acala (the unmoving), Vivikta (the solitary), Shrutisagara (ocean of revealed sound). (82)

Svabhavabhadra (good by his very nature), Madhyastha (standing in the middle, impartial), Samsarabhayanashana (destroyer of the fear of the round of birth), Vedya (to be known), Vaidya (the physician), Viyadgopta (guardian of the sky), Sarvamaramunishvara (lord of all the deathless ones and the sages). (83)

Surendra (Indra of the gods), Karanam (the instrument), Karma (Action), Karmakrt (doer of action), Karmi (the agent), Adhokshaja (Adhokṣaja), Dhyeya (to be meditated upon), Dhurya (the burden-bearer), Dharadhisha (lord of the earth), Samkalpa (Resolve), Sharvaripati (lord of night, the moon). (84)

Paramarthaguru (teacher of the highest truth), Vrddha (the elder), Shuci (the pure), Ashritavatsala (tender toward those who take refuge), Vishnu (Viṣṇu), Jishnu (the ever-conquering), Vibhu (the all-present), Vandya (to be saluted), Yajnesha (lord of sacrifice), Yajnapalaka (guardian of sacrifice). (85)

Prabhavishnu (ever coming into being), Grasishnu (ever devouring), Lokatma (the self of the worlds), Lokabhavana (bringer of the worlds into being), Keshava (Keśava), Keshiha (slayer of Keśin), Kavya (the poem), Kavi (the seer-poet), Karanakaranam (the cause of causes). (86)

Kalakarta (maker of time), Kalashesha (the remainder when time is done), Vasudeva (Vāsudeva), Purushtuta (much praised), Adikarta (the first maker), Varaha (the boar), Madhava (Mādhava), Madhusudana (slayer of Madhu). (87)

Narayana (Nārāyaṇa), Nara (Nara), Hamsa (the swan, the supreme Self), Vishvaksena (whose hosts move everywhere), Janardana (Janārdana), Vishvakarta (maker of the universe), Mahayajna (the great sacrifice), Jyotishman (full of light), Purushottama (highest among persons). (88)

Vaikuntha (Vaikuṇṭha), Pundarikaksha (lotus-eyed), Krshna (Kṛṣṇa), Surya (the sun), Surarcita (worshipped by the gods), Narasimha (the man-lion), Mahabhima (greatly formidable), Vakradamshtra (of curved fangs), Nakhayudha (whose weapons are his claws). (89)

Adideva (the primordial God), Jagatkarta (maker of the world), Yogisha (lord of yogins), Garudadhvaja (whose banner is Garuḍa), Govinda (Govinda), Gopati (lord of cattle), Gopta (the protector), Bhupati (lord of the earth), Bhuvaneshvara (sovereign of the worlds). (90)

Padmanabha (lotus-naveled), Hrshikesha (lord of the senses), Dhata (the ordainer), Damodara (bound about the belly with a cord), Prabhu (the lord), Trivikrama (of the three strides), Trilokesha (lord of the three worlds), Brahmesha (lord of Brahman), Pritivardhana (increaser of love). (91)

Vamana (the dwarf), Dushtadamana (tamer of the wicked), Govinda (Govinda), Gopavallabha (beloved of the cowherds), Bhaktapriya (dear to the devoted), Acyuta (the unfallen), Satya (the true), Satyakirti (of true renown), Dhrti (Steadfastness), Smrti (Memory). (92)

Karunyam (Compassion), Karuna (the compassionate), Vyasa (Vyāsa, the arranger), Papaha (destroyer of sin), Shantivardhana (increaser of peace), Samnyasi (the renunciate), Shastratattvajna (knower of the truth of the scriptures), Mandaradriniketana (whose abode is Mount Mandara). (93)

Badarinilaya (dwelling at Badarī), Shanta (the tranquil), Tapasvi (the ascetic), Vaidyutaprabha (of lightning radiance), Bhutavasa (dwelling of beings), Guhavasa (dwelling in the cave of the heart), Shrinivasa (abode of Śrī), Shriyah pati (lord of Śrī). (94)

Tapovasa (dwelling in austerity), Mudavasa (dwelling in joy), Satyavasa (dwelling in truth), Sanatana (the everlasting), Purusha (the Person), Pushkara (the lotus), Punya (the holy), Pushkaraksha (lotus-eyed), Maheshvara (the great sovereign). (95)

Purnamurti (of complete form), Puranajna (knower of ancient lore), Punyada (giver of merit), Pritivardhana (increaser of love), Shankhi (conch-bearer), Cakri (discus-bearer), Gadi (mace-bearer), Sharngi (bearer of the Śārṅga bow), Langali (plough-bearer), Musali (pestle-bearer), Hali (bearer of the ploughshare). (96)

Kiriti (diademed), Kundali (earringed), Hari (wearing a necklace), Mekhali (girdled), Kavaci (armoured), Dhvaji (bannered), Yoddha (the warrior), Jeta (the conqueror), Mahavirya (of great might), Shatrujit (conqueror of foes), Shatrutapana (scorcher of foes). (97)

Shasta (the ruler), Shastrakara (maker of the scriptures), Shastram (the scripture itself), Shankara (Śaṅkara), Shankarastuta (praised by Śaṅkara), Sarathi (the charioteer), Sattvika (of the quality of purity), Svami (the master), Samavedapriya (fond of the Sāmaveda), Sama (the even). (98)

Pavana (the wind, the purifier), Samhata (the compacted), Shakti (Power), Sampurnanga (complete in every limb), Samrddhiman (possessed of abundance), Svargada (giver of heaven), Kamada (giver of desires), Shrida (giver of splendour), Kirtida (giver of renown), Akirtinashana (destroyer of ill fame). (99)

Mokshada (giver of release), Pundarikaksha (lotus-eyed), Kshirabdhikrtaketana (who has made his dwelling in the ocean of milk), Sarvatma (the self of all), Sarvalokesha (lord of all worlds), Preraka (the impeller), Papanashana (destroyer of sin). (100)

Sarvavyapi (all-pervading), Jagannatha (lord of the world), Sarvalokamaheshvara (great sovereign of all worlds), Sargasthityantakrt (worker of creation, maintenance and end), Deva (the God), Sarvalokasukhavaha (bringer of ease to all worlds). (101)

Akshayya (the inexhaustible), Shashvata (the everlasting), Ananta (the endless), Kshayavrddhivivarjita (free of waning and waxing), Nirlepa (untouched by stain), Nirguna (beyond the qualities), Sukshma (the subtle), Nirvikara (changeless), Niranjana (untainted). (102)

Sarvaga (All-pervading), Sarvavid (All-knowing), Sarvesha (Lord of all), Sarvada (Bestower of all), Sarvatma (Soul of all), Sarvabhuta (All beings), Sarvabhuteshwara (Lord of all beings), Prabhu (Lord). (103)

Paratpara (Supreme beyond the supreme), Paramatma (Supreme Soul), Paramjyoti (Supreme light), Paramdhama (Supreme abode), Parakasha (Supreme ether), Parabrahma (Supreme Brahman), Parameshwara (Supreme Lord). (104)

Ananta (Infinite), Avyaya (Imperishable), Achyuta (Infallible), Amruta (Immortal), Akshara (Indestructible), Ajara (Ageless), Amara (Deathless), Aja (Unborn), Prabhu (Lord). (105)

Nitya (Eternal), Shuddha (Pure), Buddha (Awakened), Mukta (Liberated), Satya (Truth), Jnana (Knowledge), Ananta (Infinite), Brahma (Brahman), Prabhu (Lord). (106)

Satchidananda (Truth, consciousness, and bliss), Satchidanandarupa (Form of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Satchidanandavigraha (Embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Satchidanandamaya (Embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss), Prabhu (Lord). (107)

Eka (One), Aneka (Many), Sarva (All), Vishva (Universe), Vishvaksena (Whose army is everywhere), Vishvasaha (Enduring all), Vishvamurti (Universal form), Vishvatomukha (Facing all directions), Prabhu (Lord). (108)

Anadinidhana (Without beginning or end), Srashta (Creator), Prajapatipati (Lord of Prajapatis), Hari (Destroyer of sins), Narasimha (Man-lion), Hrishikesha (Lord of the senses), Sarvatma (Soul of all), Sarvadrik (All-seeing), Vashi (Controller). (109)

Jagatastasthushaschaiva prabhu (Lord of the moving and unmoving universe), Neta (Leader), Sanatana (Eternal), Karta (Doer), Dhata (Supporter), Vidhata (Ordainer), Sarvesham prabhurishwara (Supreme Lord of all). (110)

Sahasramurti (Thousand-formed), Vishvatma (Soul of the universe), Vishnu (All-pervading), Vishvadrik (Seeing the universe), Avyaya (Imperishable), Puranapurusha (Ancient Person), Srashta (Creator), Sahasraksha (Thousand-eyed), Sahasrapat (Thousand-footed). (111)

Tattva (Truth), Narayana (Abode of man), Vishnu (All-pervading), Vasudeva (Son of Vasudeva), Sanatana (Eternal), Paramatma (Supreme Soul), Param Brahma (Supreme Brahman), Satchidanandavigraha (Embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss). (112)

Paramjyoti (Supreme light), Paramdhama (Supreme abode), Parakasha (Supreme ether), Paratpara (Supreme beyond the supreme), Achyuta (Infallible), Purusha (Person), Krishna (Dark one), Shashvata (Eternal), Shiva (Auspicious), Ishwara (Lord). (113)

Nitya (Eternal), Sarvagata (All-pervading), Sthanu (Firm), Ugra (Fierce), Sakshi (Witness), Prajapati (Lord of creatures), Hiranyagarbha (Golden womb), Savita (Sun), Lokakrit (Creator of the worlds), Lokabhrit (Supporter of the worlds), Vibhu (All-pervading Lord). (114)

Rama (Charming one), Sriman (Glorious), Mahavishnu (Great all-pervading Lord), Jishnu (Victorious), Devahitavaha (Bringer of welfare to gods), Tattvatma (Essence of truth), Taraka Brahma (Saving Brahman), Shashvata (Eternal), Sarvasiddhida (Bestower of all perfections). (115)

Akaravachya (Expressible by the letter 'A'), Bhagavan (Divine Lord), Sribhu lilapati (Lord of the sport of Sri and Bhu), Puman (Person), Sarvalokeshwara (Lord of all worlds), Sriman (Glorious), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvatomukha (Facing all directions). (116)

Swami (Master), Sushila (Of good character), Sulabha (Easily attainable), Sarvajna (All-knowing), Sarvashaktiman (All-powerful), Nitya (Eternal), Sampurnakama (Whose desires are fulfilled), Naisargikasuhrit (Natural friend), Sukhi (Happy). (117)

Krupapiyushajaladhi (Ocean of the nectar of compassion), Sharanya (Refuge), Sarvadehinam (Of all embodied beings), Srimannarayana (Glorious Narayana), Swami (Master), Jagatam patirishwara (Lord and Master of the worlds). (118)

Shrisha (Lord of Sri), Sharanya bhutanam (Refuge of beings), Samshritabhishtadayaka (Bestower of the desired boons to those who seek refuge), Ananta (Infinite), Sripati (Lord of Sri), Rama (Charming), Gunabhrit (Possessing qualities), Nirguna (Devoid of material qualities), Mahan (Great One). (119)

Shrisha (Lord of Sri), Sharanyabhuta (Refuge of beings), Samshritabhishtadayaka (Bestower of desired boons to those who seek refuge), Ananta (Infinite), Sripati (Lord of Sri), Rama (Charming), Gunabhrit (Possessing qualities), Nirguna (Devoid of material qualities), Mahan (Great One). (120)

Thus ends the thousand names of Sri Rama.