The Rama Raksha Stotra (Sanskrit: रामरक्षास्तोत्रम्, romanized: rāma-rakṣā-stotram) is a Sanskrit stotra, a hymn of praise dedicated to the Hindu deity Rama.[1] The poem is often recited by the Hindus as a prayer for protection.[2]
Rama Raksha Stotra | |
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रामरक्षास्तोत्रम् | |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Author | Budha Kaushika |
Language | Sanskrit |
Period | Vedic period |
Rama Raksha Stotra at Sanskrit Wikisource |
It is said to have been composed by Budha Kaushika, thought to be another name of the mythical sage Vishvamitra.[3][4]
The first three verses of the hymn are as follows:[5]
Original Sanskrit verse
चरितं रघुनाथस्य शतकोटिप्रविस्तरम् । |
IAST transcription
caritaṁ raghunāthasya śatakoṭipravistaram |
English translation
Let me visualise the story of Rama, a story composed of millions of letters, |
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