Sri Raghava Stotram
shree raaghava stotram'
indraneelaachalashyaamamindeevaradri'gujjvalam |
indraadidaivataih' sevyameed'e raaghavanandanam || 1 ||
paalitaakhiladevaugham' padmagarbham' sanaatanam |
peenavakshah'sthalam' vande poornam' raaghavanandanam || 2 ||
dashagreevaripum' bhadram' daavatulyam' suradvishaam |
dand'akaamunimukhyaanaam' dattaabhayamupaasmahe || 3 ||
kastooreetilakaabhaasam' karpooranikaraakri'tim |
kaatareekri'tadaityaugham' kalaye raghunandanam || 4 ||
kharadooshanahantaaram' kharaveeryabhujojjvalam |
kharakodand'ahastam' cha khasvaroopamupaasmahe || 5 ||
gajavikraantagamanam' gajaartiharatejasam |
gambheerasattvamaikshvaakam' gachchhaami sharanam' sadaa || 6 ||
ghanaraajilasaddeham' ghanapeetaambarojjvalam |
ghootkaaradrutarakshaugham' prapadye raghunandanam || 7 ||
chalapeetaambaraabhaasam' chalatkinkinibhooshitam |
chandrabimbamukham' vande chaturam' raghunandanam || 8 ||
susmitaanchitavaktraabjam' sunoopurapadadvayam |
sudeerghabaahuyugalam' sunaabhim' raaghavam' bhaje || 9 ||
hasitaanchitanetraabjam' hataakhilasuradvisham |
harim' ravikulodbhootam' haat'akaalankri'tam' bhaje || 10 ||
ravikot'inibham' shaantam' raaghavaanaamalankri'tim |
rakshoganayugaantaagnim' raamachandramupaasmahe || 11 ||
lakshmeesamaashritoraskam' laavanyamadhuraakri'tim |
lasadindeevarashyaamam' lakshmanaagrajamaashraye || 12 ||
vaalipramathanaakaaram' vaalisoonusahaayinam |
varapeetaambaraabhaasam' vande raaghavabhooshanam || 13 ||
shamitaakhilapaapaugham' shaantyaadigunavaaridhim |
shatapatradri'sham' vande shubham' dasharathaatmajam || 14 ||
kundakud'maladantaabham' kunkumaankitavakshasam |
kusumbhavastrasam'veetam' putram' raaghavamaashraye || 15 ||
mallikaamaalateejaatimaadhaveepushpashobhitam |
mahaneeyamaham' vande mahataam' keertivardhanam || 16 ||
idam' yo raaghavastotram' narah' pat'hati bhaktimaan |
muktah' sam'sri'tibandhaaddhi sa yaati paramam' padam || 17 ||
iti shree raaghava stotram |
Meaning
I praise Raghava, dark as sapphire…
Radiant like a blue mountain, worshipped by gods, with lotus-like eyes — I adore Lord Rama.
Protector of all deities…
Ancient and perfect, dwelling in the heart of the lotus-born Brahma, I bow to the complete Rama.
Destroyer of Ravana…
The refuge of sages in Dandaka forest, giver of fearlessness — I meditate upon Him.
Adorned with musk tilaka…
Peaceful as camphor, destroyer of demons, the compassionate Lord Raghava.
Slayer of Khara and Dushana…
Wielder of the Kodanda bow, effulgent as the sky, I worship the radiant Rama.
With the gait of a royal elephant…
Whose glory removes sorrow, the noble Ikshvaku, I surrender to Him forever.
Dark as a rain cloud, shining in yellow garments…
The destroyer of evil hordes — I seek refuge in Lord Rama.
Adorned in golden silks…
With tinkling anklets and a moon-like face, I bow to the charming Raghava.
With a smiling lotus face and long arms…
Whose feet are adorned with anklets — I adore that gracious Rama.
With smiling eyes, destroyer of demons…
Born of the solar race, shining like pure gold — I worship Lord Rama.
Peaceful yet powerful like a thousand suns…
Destroyer of demonic forces, I meditate upon serene Ramachandra.
Beloved of Lakshmi and Sita…
Gentle in form, dark as a blue lotus, I take refuge in Lakshmana’s elder brother.
Conqueror of Vali…
Friend of Angada, radiant in yellow garments — I praise that glorious Raghava.
Ocean of virtue, destroyer of sins…
Lotus-eyed son of Dasharatha, embodiment of auspiciousness.
With teeth like jasmine buds and chest anointed with kumkum…
Draped in crimson silk, I surrender to Rama.
Adorned with garlands of jasmine and madhavi blossoms…
The one who increases the glory of the righteous — I bow to Rama.
Whoever recites this Raghava Stotram…
Becomes free from worldly bondage and attains the supreme abode.
Summary:
Sri Raghava Stotram is a divine hymn celebrating Lord Rama’s beauty, valor, and compassion. Each verse paints a vivid picture of His grace — from the gentle smile of His lotus face to His might against evil. The hymn serves as both adoration and meditation, leading the devotee from worldly suffering to divine liberation. Regular recitation brings peace, purity, and Rama’s eternal protection.
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