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Ram Raksha Stotra (Sanskrit: श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रम्) is a Sanskrit stotra, hymn of praise, used as a prayer for protection to Lord Rama, it was written by a saint Budha Kaushika during the Vedic period. Literal meaning of Ram Raksha means 'Protection given by Lord Rama (to us)'. One who sincerely recites it and understands its meaning, he receives faith that Lord Rama protects his mind & prepares it to know the Ultimate Truth. It is said that Lord Shiva came into saint Budha Kaushika's dream and sung these 38 stanzas. Special public recitation of the stotra is organized during religious festivals, especially during Navaratri celebrations, when continuous recitation takes place from Gudi Padwa till Rama Navami day, the birthday of Lord Rama. In Hindu astrology chanting of the stotra is recommended as a remedial measure for "squabblings, enmity, losses, hurdles". == Meaning of Ramaraksha Stotra == Hymn (of Lord) Rama (for) protection (from spiritual obstacles) Salutations to the Lord Ganesh (Lord of knowledge) Thus begins the hymn of Lord Rama for protection The author of this hymn is Budhakaushika । The deity is Sri Sita-Ramachandra । The meter is eight syllables in a quarter ।〔http://ekamsad.blogspot.com/2010/10/anushtup-chandaha-meaning.html〕 Power (energy of mother nature) is Sita । Limit (protector) is Hanumana । The usage is recitation for (devotion to) Sita-Ramachandra । Then meditate May he be meditated upon, who has arms reaching his knees, who is holding a bow and arrows, who is seated in a lotus pose । who is wearing yellow clothes, whose eyes compete with petals of a fresh lotus, who looks contented ॥ Whose sight is fixed on the lotus face of Sita, sitting on his left thigh, whose color is like that of rain cloud । Who shines in various ornaments and has matted hair which can reach till thighs, the Ramchandra ॥ Thus meditate The life story of Sri Rama has a vast expanse । Recitation of each and every word is capable of destroying even the greatest sins ॥1॥ Let us meditate on the dark-complexioned, blue lotus-eyed Rama । Who is accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, and is well-adorned with crown of matted hairs ॥2॥ Who has sword, bows and arrows, who destroyed the demons । Who is birthless (beyond birth and death) but is incarnated by his own will to protect this world ॥3॥ May the wise, read the Hymn (of Lord) Rama (for) protection, which destroys all sins and grants all desires । May Rama, Raghu's descendant (Rama) protect my head. May Rama, Dasharatha's son (Rama) protect my forehead ॥4॥ May Kausalya's son protect my eyes, may favorite (disciple) of Vishvamitra protect my ears । May savior of sacrificial fire protect my nose, may affectionate to Lakshmana protect my mouth ॥5॥ And may ocean of wisdom protect my toungue, may he who is saluted by Bharatha protect my neck । May berear of celestial weapons protect my shoulders, may he who broke (Lord Shiva's) bow protect my arms ॥6॥ May husband of Sita protect my hands, may he who won over Parasurama protect my heart । May slayer of Khara (demon) protect my abdomen, may he who gave refuge to Jambavad protect my navel ॥7॥ May master of Sugreeva protect my waist, may master of Hanuman protect my hips । May the best of Raghu scions and destroyer of the lineage of demons protect my thighs ॥8॥ May establisher of the bridge (Ramasetu) protect my knees, may slayer of ten-faced (Ravana) protect my shins । May consecrator of wealth to Bibhishana protect feet, may SriRama protect my all my body ॥9॥ May the good man read this (hymn) equable to all the power of Rama । would live long, be blessed with children, be victorious and possess humility ॥10॥ They who travel in the hell, earth and heaven and who travel secretly (changing forms) । Would not be able to see (the one who reads) the protective chant of Rama by the power of chant ॥11॥ (The one who) remembers Rama, Rambhadra and Ramachandra (The poet has used these names for the same Lord Rama)। Sins never get attached, he gets good life and salvation ॥12॥ In all three worlds, one who wears the hymn of the name of Rama । as a protection round his neck, would get all the powers on his hand ॥13॥ He who recites this hymn of the name of Rama called as cage of diamond । Would be obeyed by everywhere and he will get victory in all things ॥14॥ This protective hymn of Rama, as told by Shiva (Hara) in the dream । Was written down (as told) by the enlightened (by Shiva's visitation) Budhakoushika in the morning (upon waking up) ॥15॥ Who is like a wish giving tree and who stops all obstacles । And who is the praise of all three worlds, SriRama, is our 'Lord' ॥16॥ Who are young, full of beauty, clever and very strong । Who have broad eyes like lotus, who wear the hides of trees ॥17॥ Ones who are subsisting on roots and fruits and practicing penance and celibacy । Two brothers, sons of Dasharatha, Ram and Lakshmana (protect us) ॥18॥ Who give protection to all beings and who are foremost among all the archers। Who destroy whole race of demons, protect us, o best of scions of Raghu ॥19॥ Who bows pulled and ready, their hands on the arrows packed in ever full quivers carried on their backs । May Rama and Lakshmana always escort me in my path for my protection ॥20॥ Young men, prepared and armed with sword, shield, bow and arrows । Rama is like our cherished thoughts come to life. May he,along with Lakshman, protect us ॥21॥ Valiant Rama, the son of Dasaratha and ever accompanied by powerful Lakshmana । The scion of Raghu, the son of Kausalya, is all powerful and is the perfect man ॥22॥ He who can be perceived by Vedanta, lord of sacrificial fire, ancient and best among all men । dearest of Sita, whose bravery is immeasurable ॥23॥ (Thus lord Shiva said) My devotee who recites these names of Rama with faith । He, without any doubt, is blessed more than the performance of Aswamedha (Sacrifice of white horse) etc. ॥24॥ Ram, dark-complexioned like leaf of green grass, who is lotus-eyed and dressed in yellow clothes । Who sing the praise of him are no longer ordinary men trapped in the world ॥25॥ Rama, the elder brother of Lakshmana, best of the scions of the Raghu, the husbandof Sita, handsome । Ocean of compassion, treasure of virtues, the most beloved of the religious people । Lord emperor of kings, follower of truth, son of Dasharath, dark-complexioned, idol tranquillity । Salute to cynosure of eyes of all people, the crown jewel of the Raghu dynasty and the enemy of Ravana ॥26॥ I salut to Ram, beloved Ram, moon like peaceful Ram । To Lord of Raghu Scion, Lord (of all), husband of Sita, I salut ॥27॥ Rama who is the delight of the Raghus । Rama who is elder brother of Bharata । Rama who is tormentor of his enemies । I come under refuge of God Rama.॥28॥ I remember the feet of Sri Ramachandra in my mind । I praise the feet of Sri Ramachandra by my speech । I salut the feet of Sri Ramachandra by bowing down my head । I take refuge on the feet of Sri Ramachandra by bowing myself down ॥29॥ Mother is Rama, my father is Ramachandra । Lord is Rama, my dearest friend is Ramachandra । My everything is merciful Ramachandra । I know of no other like him, I really don't! ॥30॥ who has Lakshmana on his right and daughter of Janaka (Sita) on the left । And who has Hanuman in his front, I salute to delight of the Raghus (Rama) ॥31॥ cynosure of eyes of all people, courageous in war, lotus-eyed, lord of the Raghu race । Personification of compassion, I surrender to (that) Lord Sri Rama ॥32॥ Who is as fast as the mind, equals his father (wind) in speed, master of senses, foremost amongst brilliants । Son of the Wind, leader of the Monkey forces and messenger of Sri Rama, I bow down to him ॥33॥ Who sings the sweet name of Rama as । a cuckoo will sing sitting atop a tree, I salute to that Valmiki ॥34॥ Who is destroyer all dangers and consecrator of all sorts of wealth। I again and again salute that Rama who is cynosure of eyes of all people॥35॥ Destructs of the cause of rebirth (cause of liberation), generates happiness and wealth । Scares Yama's (lord of death) messengers, the roar of the name of Rama ॥36॥ I worship Rama whose jewel (among kings) who always wins and who is lord of Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) । Through whom the hordes of demons who move at night have been destroyed, I salut that Rama । There is no place of surrender greater than Rama, (and thus) I am servant of Rama । My mind is totally absorbed in Rama. O Rama, please lift me up (from lower to higher self) ॥37॥ Fair-faced lady (Parvati) ! My mind enjoys saying Rama Rama । Uttering once the name of Rama is equal to the uttering of any other name of God, a thousand times ॥38॥ Thus ends Hymn (of Lord) Rama (for) protection and composed by Budha-Koushika ॥ 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ram Raksha Stotra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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