Rama Names

Do You Know the 108 Powerful Names of Lord Rama?

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.

Rama Names: Anahata Chakra

Overall, the number 108 represents the ultimate reality, which is why it is often used in spiritual practices and rituals in Hinduism.

Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali

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

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परस्मै
Parasme

ॐ परस्मै नमः।
Om Parsmai Namah

The Supreme Lord

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