The 108 Rama Names are a collection of divine epithets that are used to address and praise Lord Rama, one of the most revered deities in the Hindu religion. These 108 names are collectively known as Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali.
These names are used in prayer and chants, each name representing a different aspect of Lord Rama’s personality and divine nature. The recitation of these names is a popular practice in Hinduism and is often performed during religious ceremonies, festivals, and daily worship. Devotees recite these names as a form of prayer or meditation, seeking the blessings and protection of Lord Rama. The chanting of Lord Rama’s 108 names is a very common practice especially during the celebration of Ram Navami.
Chanting these names is a powerful spiritual practice that can purify the mind and lead to a deeper connection with the divine.
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Rama Names: The Significance of the number 108
In Hinduism, the number 108 is considered sacred and has great significance in many spiritual practices. According to Hindu philosophy and Vedic cosmology the number 108 is the basis of all creation, representing the whole cosmos. Here are some spiritual and scientific facts associated with the number 108:
Japa Mala
The traditional Hindu prayer bead necklace called Japa Mala has 108 beads. The devotee uses these beads for counting recitations when chanting mantras or prayers to God, often repeating them 108 times.
Astronomy
In Hindu astrology there are 12 zodiac signs and 9 planets, which give a total of 108 planetary combinations. Also, the distance between the earth and the sun is also approximately 108 times the diameter of the sun.
Sacred Texts
The Hindu scriptures have 108 Upanishads, which are philosophical and spiritual texts that explain the nature of reality and the self. There are also 108 Puranas, which are sacred writing on Hindu mythology.
Sacred Sites
There are 108 sacred sites throughout India, which are considered holy pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra)
In some schools of yoga, they believe there are 108 energy lines (nadis) converging to form the heart chakra.
Overall, the number 108 represents the ultimate reality, which is why it is often used in spiritual practices and rituals in Hinduism.
The 108 Lord Rama Names
The following are the 108 divine epithets of Lord Rama together with their meaning:
Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali
1
श्रीराम
Shree Rama
ॐ श्रीरामाय नमः।
Om Shreeramaya Namah
The Giver of Happiness
2
रामभद्र
Ramabhadra
ॐ रामभद्राय नमः।
Om Ramabhadra Namah
The Most Auspicious One
3
रामचन्द्र
Ramachadra
ॐ रामचन्द्राय नमः।
Om Ramachadraya Namah
Gentle & Pleasing as the Moon
4
शाश्वत
Shashvata
ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
Om Shashvataya Namah
Eternal
5
राजीवलोचन
Rajeevalochana
ॐ राजीवलोचनाय नमः।
Om Rajeevalochanaya Namah
Lotus-Eyed
6
श्रीमते
Shrimate
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
Om Shrimate Namah
Revered by All
7
राजेन्द्र
Rajendra
ॐ राजेन्द्राय नमः।
Om Rajendraya Namah
King of Kings
8
रघुपुङ्गव
Raghupungava
ॐ रघुपुङ्गवाय नमः।
Om Raghupungavaya Namah
Scion of the Raghu Dynasty
9
जानकीवल्लभ
Janakivallabha
ॐ जानकीवल्लभाय नमः।
Om Janakivallabhaya Namah
Janaki’s Consort
10
जैत्र
Jaitra
ॐ जैत्राय नमः।
Om Jaitraya Namah
The Triumphant
11
जितामित्र
Jitamitra
ॐ जितामित्राय नमः।
Om Jitamitraya Namah
Conqueror of Enemies
12
जनार्दन
Janardana
ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः।
Om Janardanaya Namah
People’s Refuge. The Liberator from Samsara
13
विश्वामित्रप्रिय
Vishwamitrapriya
ॐ विश्वामित्रप्रियाय नमः।
Om Vishwamitrapriya Namah
Gentle & Pleasing as the Moon
14
दान्त
Danta
ॐ दान्ताय नमः।
Om Dantaya Namah
The One with Exemplary Self-Control
15
शरणत्राणतत्पर
Sharanatrana tatpara
ॐ शरणत्राणतत्पराय नमः।
Om Sharanatranatatparaya Namah
Protector of Devotees
16
वालिप्रमथन
Vali pramathana
ॐ वालिप्रमथनाय नमः।
Om Valipramathana Namah
Slayer of Vali
17
वाग्मिने
Vagmine
ॐ वाग्मिने नमः।
Om Vagmine Namah
The Eloquent One
18
सत्यवाचे
Satyavache
ॐ सत्यवाचे नमः।
Om Satyavache Namah
Always Truthful
19
सत्यविक्रम
Satyavikrama
ॐ सत्यविक्रमाय नमः।
Om Satyavikrama Namah
The One who is Heroic and Valiant Defender of Truth
20
सत्यव्रत
Satyavrata
ॐ सत्यव्रताय नमः।
Om Satyavrataya Namah
The One of Truthful Vows
21
व्रतधर
Vratadhara
ॐ व्रतधराय नमः।
Om Vratadharaya Namah
The One who Faithfully Keeps his Vows
22
सदाहनुमदाश्रित
Sada Hanumadashrita
ॐ सदाहनुमदाश्रिताय नमः।
Om Sadahanumadashritaya Namah
The One Who Is Always Served By Hanuman
23
कौसलेय
Kausaleya
ॐ कौसलेयाय नमः।
Om Kaushaleyaya Namah
Kausalya’s Son
24
खरध्वंसी
Kharadhwamsi
ॐ खरध्वंसिने नमः।
Om Kharadhwamsine Namah
Slayer of the demon Khara
25
विराधवधपण्डित
Viradhavadhapandita
ॐ विराधवधपण्डिताय नमः।
Om Viradhavadhapandita Namah
Slayer of the demon Viradha
26
विभीषणपरित्राता
Vibheeshanaparitrata
ॐ विभीषणपरित्रात्रे नमः।
Om Vibheeshanaparitrata Namah
The Protector of Vibheeshana
27
हरकोदण्डखण्डन
Harakodandakhandana
ॐ हरकोदण्डखण्डनाय नमः।
Om Harakodandakhandanaya Namah
The One who Broke Shiva’s Mighty Bow
28
सप्ततालप्रभेत्ता
Saptatalaprabhetta
ॐ सप्ततालप्रभेत्रे नमः।
Om Saptatalaprabhetre Namah
The One who Pierced 7 Coconut Trees with one Arrow
29
दशग्रीवशिरोहर
Dashagriva Shirohara
ॐ दशग्रीवशिरोहराय नमः। Om Dashagrivashiroharaya Namah
Slayer of the Ten-headed Ravana
30
जामदग्न्यमहादर्पदलन
Jamadagnya Mahadarpadalana
ॐ जामदग्न्यमहादर्पदलनाय नमः।
Om Jamadagnya Mahadarpadalanaya Namah
Destroyer of Jamadagni’s Son’s Arrogance
31
ताटकान्तक
Tatakantaka
ॐ ताटकान्तकाय नमः।
Om Tatakantakaya Namah
Slayer of demoness Tataka
32
वेदान्तसार
Vedantasara
ॐ वेदान्तसाराय नमः।
Om Vedantasaraya Namah
The One who is Expert in the Vedas
33
वेदात्मा
Vedatma
ॐ वेदात्मने नमः।
Om Vedatmane Namah
Spirit of the Vedas Rests in Him
34
भवरोगस्य भेषजम्
Bhavarogasya Bheshajam
ॐ भवरोगस्य भेषजाय नमः।
Om Bhavarogasyabheshajaya Namah
Reliever of all Earthly Ailments
35
दुषणत्रिशिरोहन्ता
Dushanatrishirohanta
ॐ दूषणत्रिशिरोहन्त्रे नमः।
Om Dushanatrishirohantre Namah
Slayer of the demons Dushana and Trishiro
36
त्रिमूर्ति
Trimurti
ॐ त्रिमूर्तये नमः।
Om Trimurtaye Namah
The Lord who Manifests in Three Forms
37
त्रिगुणात्मक
Trigunatmaka
ॐ त्रिगुणात्मकाय नमः।
Om Trigunatmakaya Namah
The Source of the Three Gunas
38
त्रिविक्रम
Trivikrama
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः।
Om Trivikramaya Namah
Conqueror of the Three Worlds
39
स्त्रिलोकात्मा
Trilokatma
ॐ त्रिलोकात्मने नमः।
Om Trilokatmane Namah
The Soul of the Three Worlds
40
पुण्यचारित्रकीर्तनाय
Punyacharitra kirtana
ॐ पुण्यचारित्रकीर्तनाय नमः।
Om Punyacharitrakirtanaya Namah
Subject for Hymns Sung in His Adulations
41
त्रिलोकरक्षक
Trilokarakshaka
ॐ त्रिलोकरक्षकाय नमः।
Om Trilokarakshakaya Namah
Protector of the Three Worlds
42
धन्वी
Dhanvi
ॐ धन्विने नमः।
Om Dhanvine Namah
The Wielder of the Bow
43
दण्डकारण्यकर्तन
Dandakaranya Kartana
ॐ दण्डकारण्यकर्तनाय नमः।
Om Dandakaranyakartanaya Namah
The Dweller In The Dandaka Forest
44
अहल्याशापशमन
Ahalya Shapashamana
ॐ अहल्याशापशमन नमः।
Om Ahalyashapashamanaya Namah
The Reliever of Ahalya’s Curse
45
पितृभक्त
Pitrabhakta
ॐ पितृभक्ताय नमः।
Om Pitrabhaktaya Namah
Devoted and Obedient to his Father
46
वरप्रद
Varaprada
ॐ वरप्रदाय नमः।
Om Varapradaya Namah
Answers to all Prayers, Giver of Boons and Blessings
47
जितेन्द्रिय
Jitendriya
ॐ जितेन्द्रियाय नमः।
Om Jitendriyaya Namah
Controller of the Senses
48
जितक्रोधा
Jitakrodha
ॐ जितक्रोधाय नमः।
Om Jitakrodhaya Namah
Conqueror of Anger
49
जितमित्र
Jitamitra
ॐ जितमित्राय नमः।
Om Jitamitraya Namah
The One who Wins over Friends
50
जगद्गुरु
Jagadguru
ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
Om Jagadgurave Namah
Spiritual Teacher of the Universe of Dharma, Artha and Karma
51
ऋक्षवानरसङ्घाती
Rakshavanara Sangathi
ॐ ऋक्षवानरसङ्घातिने नमः।
Om Rakshavanarasangathine Namah
The One who Commanded Bears and Monkeys
52
चित्रकूटसमाश्रय
Chitrakut Samashraya
ॐ चित्रकूटसमाश्रयाय नमः।
Om Chitrakutasamashrayaya Namah
The Lord who Took Refuge at Chitrakoot Forest
53
जयन्तत्राणवरद
Jayantatranavarada
ॐ जयन्तत्राणवरदाय नमः।
Om Jayantatranavaradaya Namah
The Lord who Blessed Jayanta
54
सुमित्रापुत्रसेवित
Sumitraputra sevita
ॐ सुमित्रापुत्रसेविताय नमः।
Om Sumitraputrasevitaya Namah
Worshipped by Sumitra’s Son Lakshmana
55
सर्वदेवादिदेव
Sarvadevadi deva
ॐ सर्वदेवादिदेवाय नमः।
Om Sarvadevadidevaya Namah
Lord of all Gods
56
मृतवानरजीवन
Mritavanarajeevana
ॐ मृतवानरजीवनाय नमः।
Om Mrutavanarajeevanaya Namah
Reviver of Dead Monkeys
57
मायामारीचहन्ता
Mayamareechahanta
ॐ मायामारीचहन्त्रे नमः।
Om Mayamareechahantre Namah
Slayer of the deceitful demon Maricha
58
महादेव
Mahadeva
ॐ महादेवाय नमः।
Om Mahadevaya Namah
The Great Lord
59
महाभुज
Mahabhuja
ॐ महाभुजाय नमः।
Om Mahabhujaya Namah
The Lord who has Long, Mighty Arms
60
सर्वदेवस्तुत
Sarvadevastuta
ॐ सर्वदेवस्तुताय नमः।
Om Sarvadevastutaya Namah
The Lord who is Praised by all the Gods
61
सौम्य
Saumya
ॐ सौम्याय नमः।
Om Saumyaya Namah
Benevolent and Calm-faced
62
ब्रह्मण्य
Brahmanya
ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।
Om Brahmanyaya Namah
The One who is Dear to all Brahminis
63
मुनिसंस्तुत
Munisamstuta
ॐ मुनिसंस्तुताय नमः।
Om munisamstutaya Namah
The Greatest among all Sages and Seers
64
महायोगी
Mahayogi
ॐ महायोगिने नमः।
Om Mahayogine Namah
The Greatest of all Yogis
65
महोदर
Mahodara
ॐ महोदराय नमः।
Om Mahodaraya Namah
The Noble One
66
सुग्रीवेप्सितराज्यद
Sugreevepsita Rajyada
ॐ सुग्रीवेप्सितराज्यदाय नमः।
Om Sugreevepsitarajyadaya Namah
The One who Gave an Unchallenged Kingdom to Sugreeva
67
सर्वपुण्याधिकफल
Sarva Punyadhikaphala
ॐ सर्वपुण्याधिकफलाय नमः।
Om Sarvapunyadhikaphalaya Namah
One who Answers Prayers and Rewards Good Deeds
68
स्मृतसर्वाघनाशन
Smrita Sarvaganashana
ॐ स्मृतसर्वाघनाशनाय नमः।
Om Smritasarvaganashanaya Namah
The One whose Remembrance can Destroy all Misfortunes
69
आदिपुरुष
Adipurusha
ॐ आदिपुरुषाय नमः।
Om Adipurushaya Namah
Primordial Being, Supreme Male Being
70
परमपुरुषाय Paramapurusha
ॐ परमपुरुषाय नमः।
Om Paramapurushaya Namah
The Supreme Being
71
महापुरुषाय
Mahapurusha
ॐ महापुरुषाय नमः।
Om Mahapurushaya Namah
Great Being
72
पुण्योदय
Punyodaya
ॐ पुण्योदयाय नमः।
Om Punyodayaya Namah
Source of all Goodness and Virtues
73
दयासार
Dayasara
ॐ दयासाराय नमः।
Om Dayasaraya Namah
Embodiment of Kindness and Compassion
74
पुराणपुरुषोत्तम
Purana Purushottama
ॐ पुराणपुरुषोत्तमाय नमः।
Om Puranapurushottamaya Namah
Supreme Being Praised in the Puranas
75
स्मितवक्त्र
Smita Vaktra
ॐ स्मितवक्त्राय नमः।
Om Smitavaktraya Namah
One with a Smiling Face
76
मितभाषी
Mitabhashi
ॐ मितभाषिणे नमः।
Om Mitabhashine Namah
One who Speaks Little, Reticent Speaker
77
पूर्वभाषी
Purvabhashi
ॐ पूर्वभाषिणे नमः।
Om Purvabhashine Namah
The Most Ancient Speaker
78
राघव
Raghava
ॐ राघवाय नमः।
Om Raghavaya Namah
Belonging to the Raghu Race
79
अनन्तगुणगम्भीर
Anantaguna Gambhira
ॐ अनन्तगुणगम्भीराय नमः।
Om Anantagunagambhiraya Namah
Lord of Infinite Qualities and Virtues
80
धीरोदात्तगुणोत्तम
Dheerodata Gunottama
ॐ धीरोदात्तगुणोत्तमाय नमः।
Om Dheerodatagunottamaya Namah
Kind Hearted and Valiant
81
मायामानुषचारित्र
Mayamanusha Charitra
ॐ मायामानुषचारित्राय नमः।
Om Mayamanushacharitraya Namah
The Lord Who Incarnated As A Man Through His Maya
82
महादेवादिपूजित
Mahadevadipujita
ॐ महादेवादिपूजिताय नमः।
Om Mahadevadipujitaya Namah
Worshipped by Lord Shiva and other Divine Lords
83
सेतुकृते
Setukrite
ॐ सेतुकृते नमः।
Om Setukrute Namah
Builder of the Bridge over the Ocean
84
जितवाराशय
Jitavarashaya
ॐ जितवाराशये नमः।
Om Jitavarashaye Namah
Conqueror of Vaarish (the Lord of Rain and Ocean)
85
सर्वतीर्थमय
Sarvateerthamaya
ॐ सर्वतीर्थमयाय नमः।
Om Sarvateerthamayaya Namah
The Lord Who Is The Sum Of All Holy Places
86
हरि
Hari
ॐ हरये नमः।
Om Haraye Namah
Destroyer Of All Sins and Vices
87
श्यामाङ्ग
Shyamanga
ॐ श्यामाङ्गाय नमः।
Om Shyamangaya Namah
Dark Skinned One
88
सुन्दर
Sundara
ॐ सुन्दराय नमः।
Om Sundaraya Namah
The Most Beautiful One
89
शूर
Shoora
ॐ शूराय नमः।
Om Shooraya Namah
The Brave and Valiant One
90
पीतवासा
Peetavasa
ॐ पीतवाससे नमः।
Om Peetavasase Namah
Wearing Yellow Attire Signifying Purity and Wisdom
91
धनुर्धर
Dhanurdhara
ॐ धनुर्धराय नमः।
Om Dhanurdharaya Namah
The One with a Bow in Hand
92
सर्वयज्ञाधिप
Sarvayajnadhipa
ॐ सर्वयज्ञाधिपाय नमः।
Om Sarvayajnadhipaya Namah
Lord who Supervises all Sacrificial Offerings & Rituals
93
यज्विने
Yajvine
ॐ यज्विने नमः।
Om Yajvine Namah
Performer of Yagnas, Holy and Pure as the Sacrifices
94
जरामरणवर्जित
Jaramarana Varjita
ॐ जरामरणवर्जिताय नमः।
Om Jaramaranavarjitaya Namah
Eternal, Conqueror of Birth and Death
95
शिवलिङ्गप्रतिष्ठाता
Shivalingapratishthata
ॐ शिवलिङ्गप्रतिष्ठात्रे नमः।
Om Shivalingapratishthatre Namah
The One who Established and Consecrated the Shiva Lingam
96
सर्वापगुणवर्जित
Sarvapagunavarjita
ॐ सर्वापगुणवर्जिताय नमः।
Om Sarvapagunavarjitaya Namah
Destroyer of all Evil
97
परमात्मा
Paramatma
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
Om Paramatmane Namah
The Supreme Soul
98
परब्रह्म
Parabrahma
ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।
Om Parabrahmane Namah
Supreme Godhead
99
सच्चिदानन्दविग्रह
Sachchidananda Vigraha
ॐ सच्चिदानन्दविग्रहाय नमः।
Om Sachchidanandavigrahaya Namah
The One whose Image is made of Truth and Enlightenment
100
परंज्योति
Paramjyoti
ॐ परंज्योतिषे नमः।
Om Paramjyotise Namah
The Supreme Light, Spiritual Enlightenment
101
परंधाम
Paramdhama
ॐ परंधाम्ने नमः।
Om Paramdhamne Namah
The Ultimate Destination, Abode of all Souls
102
पराकाश
Parakasha
ॐ पराकाशाय नमः।
Om Parakashaya Namah
The Supreme Space
103
परात्पर
Paratpara
ॐ परात्पराय नमः।
Om Paratparaya Namah
Transcendental and Supreme
104
परेश
Paresha
ॐ परेशाय नमः।
Om Pareshaya Namah
The Supreme Lord
105
पारग
Paraga
ॐ पारगाय नमः।
Om Paragaya Namah
Uplifter of the Poor. Takes Devotees across the Ocean of Delusions
106
पार
Para
ॐ पाराय नमः।
Om Paraya Namah
The Ultimate Being
107
सर्वदेवात्मक
Sarvadevatmaka
ॐ सर्वदेवात्मकाय नमः।
Om Sarvadevatmakaya Namah
Dwells in all Gods
108
परस्मै
Parasme
ॐ परस्मै नमः।
Om Parsmai Namah
The Supreme Lord
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