A Ram mantra is a sacred utterance or hymn in praise of Lord Rama, one of the most revered Hindu deities. The sacred observance of Ram Navami offers Hindus a special opportunity for introspection and spiritual contemplation. In this regard, the recitation of mantras and hymns dedicated to Lord Rama assumes a significant role during the festivities, serving not only as a means to please Lord Rama but also as a pathway to divine connection.
Chanting the name of Lord Rama (Ram Naam or Rama Nama) is considered an act of devotion to Lord Rama. Another effective and powerful mantra for Ram Navami is “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram”, meaning glory to Lord Rama. This is the mantra Hanuman is always chanting, and for this it is also known as the “Hanuman mantra”.
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Table of Contents
- What is a mantra?
- Mantra Chanting
- Siddha Mantras for Lord Rama
- Powerful Ram mantras for daily worship
- The Sri Rama Shloka
- Other powerful Ram mantras
What is a mantra?
The word Mantra is derived from the Sanskrit words “manas” meaning mind, and “trai” meaning to protect, to free from. So a mantra is in effect a device to liberate your mind. It is a sacred utterance, message, text, or hymn. Mantras are very powerful for spiritual awakening and for helping the devotee connect with the divine.
Mantra Chanting
When chanting mantras there are some rules that need to be observed. Starting with a clean body, the devotee must chant facing the north or east. It is highly desirable to wear white clothes, not only as a sign of devotion, but also because white color enhances spirituality. The mantras should be chanted 9, 27, 54, 108 or 1,008 times, thrice per day. Additionally, in order to obtain the maximum benefit the mantras should be chanted for 48 consecutive days.
Siddha Mantras for Lord Rama
Siddha means proven, so a Siddha Mantra is a mantra that has been proven to be effective. There are two types of Siddha mantras: Two syllable mantras that are used in silent meditation and never spoken in public, and eight syllable mantras that can be used in meditation but are also used in public situations such as chanting. The importance of the mantra is to awaken the devotee spiritually.
Devotees chant Rama Mantras in order to seek Lord Rama’s blessings and protection. Some of these Mantras are very popular and very effective. One vertical line at the end of a mantra is a period indicating end of a sentence, while two vertical lines indicate end of a stanza.
The Ram Mantra
रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे ।
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ॥
Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedasey,
Raghunaathaaya Naathaaya Seethaayaah Pathaye Namaha
Salutations to Lord Rama, the most auspicious one, who shines like the moon. He who is mentioned in the Vedas, the descendant of the Raghu dynasty. The consort of Sita and Lord of the whole world.
Ram Moola mantra
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः॥
Om Shri Ramaya Namah॥
Om and salutations to Rama, the protector and bestower of happiness and inner peace.
Hanuman Moola mantra
ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः॥
Om Shri Hanumate Namah॥
I pray to Lord Hanuman to grant me strength and stamina.
Ram Taraka mantra
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम॥
Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama॥
Victory to God with his Shakti.
The Taraka mantra helps the devotee purify himself and bestows strength to overcome life’s challenges. It keeps the devotee on the path of dharma and liberates from Samsara.
Ram Gayatri mantra
ॐ दाशरथये विद्महे
सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि
तन्नो राम प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Dasharathaya Vidmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe,
Thanno Rama Prachodayath॥
Om, let me meditate on the son of Dasharatha, Oh, consort of Sita, grant me higher intellect and let Lord Rama illuminate my mind.
The Ram Gayatri mantra gives clarity of thought and judgement. It eliminates darkness from the mind and gives wisdom and enlightenment.
Ram Kodanda mantra
श्री राम जय राम कोदण्ड राम॥
Shri Rama Jaya Rama Kodanda Rama॥
The Lord Rama with the kodanda is victorious.
The Kodanda is the bow Lord Rama holds in his hand. Invoking Lord Kodhanda Rama, meaning Lord Rama wielding the Kodhanda, brings blessing and protection to the devotee.
Ram Dhyana mantra
ॐ आपदामपहर्तारम् दाताराम् सर्वसम्पदाम्।
लोकाभिरामम् श्रीरामम् भूयो-भूयो नमाम्यहम्॥
Om Apadamapahartaram Dataram Sarvasampadam।
Lokabhiramam Shriramam Bhuyo-Bhuyo Namamyaham॥
I bow to Lord Sri Rama who is the most beautiful, who removes sadness and grieves and gives wealth to devotees.
Deriving from the Sanskrit word “dhyana”, meaning meditation, the Rama Dhyana mantra eradicates sorrow and grief from the devotee’s life.
Ram Raksha mantra
श्री राम शरणम् मम्
Sri ram sharanam mam
I take refuge to Lord Ram.
“Raksha” is a Sanskrit word meaning protection, so this is a very effective mantra to ask for Lord Rama’s protection.
Ram Jayam Mantra
|| श्री राम जय ||
Sri Rama Jayam
Victory to Lord Rama.
Powerful Ram mantras for daily worship
Daily reciting of the Ram mantras is of utmost importance, especially during Ram Navami. According to Maha Guru Sri Agasthiar (or Agastya), the most revered sage and one of the Saptarishis, there are specific Rama mantras for praising Lord Rama daily.
Monday (Somvar) Ram Mantra
“Shree Ram Jaya Ram Siva Ram”
Monday is the day of the moon, the celestial body that governs the mind and the intellect. This mantra addresses Ram but also honors Lord Shiva, protector of the moon. It is a powerful mantra that allows the devotee to connect with the divine.
Tuesday (Mangalwar) Ram Mantra
“Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”
Meaning “Beloved Ram, I honor you”, this is the mantra of Hanuman. The mantra is also known as the “Rama Raksha Maha Mantra”. “Raksha” means protection and “maha” means great. Therefore, this is a great mantra for ensuring Lord Rama’s protection.
Wednesday (Budhwar) Ram Mantra
“Hari Rama Hari Rama, Rama Rama Hari Hari”
Lord Rama is the embodiment of the perfect husband. By chanting this mantra Lord Rama grants his blessings to all men.
Thursday (Guruwar) Ram Mantra
“Jaya Rama Siva Rama Guru Rama Jaya Rama”
Thursday is the day dedicated to the Guru, the divine teacher on the spiritual path. The devotee should think of Lord Rama as the Guru and the Guru as Lord Rama, and meditate on this mantra with love and devotion. This is a great mantra for attaining spiritual wisdom.
Friday (Shukrawar) Ram Mantra
“Sita Rama Hanumantha Rama Sita Hanumantha”
Chanting and meditating upon this highly effective mantra on Fridays will make all deficiencies disappear and life will become more blissful.
Saturday (Shaniwar) Ram Mantra
“Shri Rama Jaya Rama Sundara Rama”
Saturday is a day to call upon Rama and his most significant among devotees, lord Hanuman. One of Hanuman’s names is “Sundara”, his mother’s favorite name for Him. Calling upon lord Hanuman as “Sundara”, (meaning beautiful, noble), will bestow great blessings upon the devotee.
Sunday (Raviwar) Ram Mantra
“Shri Rama Jaya Rama Raghu Rama”
Sunday is the day of the Sun and this mantra praises Lord Ram who was the greatest king of the Solar dynasty. According to legend, Raghu, was an ancestor of Rama and one of the great kings of that dynasty. This is why the Solar dynasty is also known as the dynasty of Raghu. Therefore, on Sundays, devotees call upon Rama as a descendant of Raghu and as the merciful Lord who incarnated in the Solar dynasty.
The Sri Rama Shloka
The word Shloka, meaning song or poem, is a couplet in which each line contains 16 syllables. The Shloka, whose origins can be traced back to the Vedic period, is considered the basis for epic Indian poetry.
The “Sri Rama Shloka” or “Rama Rama Rameti”, is revered as one of the most powerful ones, with tremendous benefits for the devotee. Lord Rama’s devotees believe that this Shloka is as powerful as the thousand names of God Vishnu.
The Sri Rama Shloka
श्री राम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥
Shri Rama Rama Rameti Rame Rame Manorame
Sahasrenama tattulyam Rama Nama Varanane
By chanting the name of Rama, I get great pleasure. The Name of Rama is equal to the thousand names of Vishnu.
Other powerful Ram mantras
Ram mantra for wealth & success
Om Kleem Namo Bhagavathey Raamachandraya sakalajana vashyakaraya Swaaha
This mantra’s vibrations are believed to attract wealth and success to the chanter’s life.
Ram mantra for purity of mind
Ramay Namah
Chanting this mantra will bring purity of mind.
Ram mantra for meditation
Sri Ram Chandray Namah
Chanting this mantra prepares one for meditation.
