Lord Rama

rāmacandrāya janaka (maṅgalaṃ)

(Ramachandraya Janakarajaja Manoharaya Mangalam in English (IAST))

Traditional

This exquisite stotra is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, celebrating his divine attributes and his union with Goddess Sita, the daughter of King Janaka. The verses invoke auspiciousness, or mangalam, upon the Lord, highlighting his benevolent nature as a protector of his devotees and a granter of righteous wishes. Reciting this hymn is believed to purify the mind, foster deep devotion, and invite divine grace into one's life. It serves as a rhythmic meditation on the majesty and compassion of Sri Rama, offering peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment to those who chant it with sincerity.

rāmacandrāya janakarājajā manoharāya
māmakābhīṣṭadāya mahita maṅgalam ||
kosaleśāya mandahāsa dāsapoṣaṇāya
vāsavādi vinuta sadvarada maṅgalam || 1 ||
cāru kuṅkumo peta candanādi carcitāya
hārakaṭaka śobhitāya bhūri maṅgalam || 2 ||
lalita ratnakuṇḍalāya tulasīvanamālikāya
jalada sadruśa dehāya cāru maṅgalam || 3 ||
devakīputrāya deva devottamāya
cāpa jāta guru varāya bhavya maṅgalam || 4 ||
puṇḍarīkākṣāya pūrṇacandrānanāya
aṇḍajātavāhanāya atula maṅgalam || 5 ||
vimalarūpāya vividha vedāntavedyāya
sujana citta kāmitāya śubhaga maṅgalam || 6 ||
rāmadāsa mṛdula hṛdaya tāmarasa nivāsāya [kamala vāsāya]
svāmi bhadragirivarāya sarva maṅgalam || 7 ||

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