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<TABLE title="About 108 Divyadesams" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=619 border=0><TBODY><TR height=25><TD vAlign=center>Thiruvananthapuram - Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%" background=/images/midhrline1.gif colSpan=2 height=3 border="0"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=619 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top> Temple Location : About the Temple: This is one of the most famous Divyadesam found in the State of Kerala. It is found 3/4 miles away from the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Lots of bus and train facilities are available. Special trains run from Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram. This place is also named as "Trivandrum". Lots of boarding and lodging facilities are also available. Specials: The Moolavar, Anantha Padmanabhar who is found in Kidantha (Palli Kondulla) kolam is said to be one of the speciality of this sthalam. A Shiva Lingam is found close to the Thirumugham of the Moolavar, which explains to the world that both Hari and Haran are not two different and separate Gods, but they are a Single and should be worshipped as one. Moolavar: The Moolavar of this Thiruvanandhapura Kshetram is Sri Anantha Padmanabhan. Moolavar is found in Kidantha (sleeping) kolam in Bhujangha Sayanam and facing his thirumugham along the Eastern direction. He gave his Prathyaksham for Indiran, Chandiran (the moon god) and Ekadesai Ruthraas. Thayaar The Thaayar of this sthalam is Sri Hari Lakshmi Thaayar. Mangalasasanam: Nammalwar is the only Alwar who has done Mangalasasanam on this Perumal and with 11 Paasurams. Pushkarani: Mathsya Theertham. Padma Theertham. Varaha Theertham. Vimanam: The Vimmanam of this temple is Hema Kooda Vimaanam. Utsavams: There are two main Utsavams done in this Divyadesam in a very great manner. One of the Utsavams fall during the month of March - April and another during the month of September - October. Bothe these utsavams lasts for 10 days. Sthlapuranam : In this sthalam, the Perumal, Sri Padmanabha Swamy, who is also called as "Thamarai Manaalan", is found in Kidantha thirukkolam in Sayana position, sleeping on top of Aadhiseshan, who is also referred to as "Ananthan". Since the Perumal is found in Sayana postion on Ananthan, the Perumal is called as "Anantha Padmanabha Swamy" and the Kshtram is referred to as "Thiru Ananthapuram". The Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in Sayana Kolam and since the Perumal is too big is structure, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal in a single way. We can onl ysee him in 3 Vaayils (entrance). Through the First Vaasal, we can see the Thirumugham (Face) of the Perumal. Through the First Vaasal, the Thiru Unndhi (stomach part) can be seen and Through the Final, Third Vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal found in the Garbhagraham. The entire world is Governed and Protected by Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. The Indira Lokam (or) otherwise called as "Swargham" is ruled by Indiran and Varunan, the rain god is one of the important person who belong to the Indra Lokam. The rain God, Varunan is necessary for giving the rain to this entire world and thereby making the land fertile and rich in its wealth. Similarly, Indiran is necessary for making all the Grahans (the planets) to revolve and as a result of its revolvement, he should calculate the days count and thereby making the people live and make them happy. Likewise, Ekadasa Rudrars, who are the hamsam of Lord Shivan, the Rudran. All these 3 persons (ie) Indiran, Varunan and Ekadasa Rudrars are given the sabham of doing some wrong things at certain stages. All these 3 persons are given the Sabha Vimocchanam (getting out from the sabham) by the Anantha Padmanabha Perumal of this sthalam who can be seen through 3 vaasals and each vaasal explaining the 3 stages (ie) the birth, the leading of life and the final stage, the death. We know that the Dharshan of the Perumal can be seen separately in 3 different Vaasals. Let us now get into details why the Perumal is giving his seva in this kind. The lifetime of a Person is segregatted into 3 different stages (ie) First is the birth; Second is the time where the life progresses and Final third stage is the death. Through the First vaasal, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal's Thirumugham. The Perumal, through his divine eyes, which is referred to as the "Thaamarai Kangal" (eyes that is referred to Lotus Flower) is seeing all the lifes of the Jeevathmaas and thereby making them to survive and lead their lifetime. Through the Second vaasal, we can see the "Thiru Unndhi" which is otherwise called as the lowerpart of the stomach. This place is said to be originated place of Lord Brahma devan, who is responsible for giving birth to the Jeevathmaas. In the Third vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal, which is the final place where all of the Jeevathmaas merge towards Paramathma. The Thiruvadi of the Perumal is said to be the safest and the pure place, where all the pure rivers originates. How, all the small rivers join (or) merge towards the ocean, all the Jeevaraasi merge towards Thiruvadi (or) Thirupaadham of the Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. Periya pirattiyaar, with the name of Kadal Magal Naachiyaar who is found in Thiruppaarkadal in Veetrirundha thriukkolam along with Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in this sthalam. Once, there was a saint by named "Divakara yogi", who wanted to get the Mukthi (the ultimate destiny, the moksha) and to attain it, he did the pooja to Saligramam (a precious and Valuable spritiual stone) in this sthalam. At that time, the Perumal came there like a two years old child and took the Saligramam along with him and ran away from that place. On seeing this action of the child, the saint got angry and chased him to get the Saligramam. And finally, the small child went into the big hole of a tree and after going inside the tree, the tree fell down and the Perumal gave his sayana seva as Anantha Padmanabha Swamy. He gave the seva for which the saint, Divakara yogi was doing the daily pooja. This is one of the historic story said about this sthalam. This story which is said about this sthalam has a closer resemblance with the Perumal, who is found in Thirukkannankudi in Chozha Naadu. Like wise in this sthalam, the Perumal who came like a small child who took the Saligramam resembled like a small kid and ate the Perumal who is made of the white butter which doesnt melt. The Perumal who is made of butter, is the Perumal who is done with daily poojas by Vashistar. Finally along with other Maharishis, they caught the small kid, who then gave his seva as "Damodharan" and that Perumal is also named as "Siyamala Meni Perumal", in Nindra Thirukkolam. To explain more on this, a Hanuman Sannadhi is found in front of Yoga Narasimhar sannadhi in this temple. Here, the Special kolam, the Vennai Kaappu kolam for Hanumar is done and it is said that this butter doesnt melt even in hot days. Separate sannadhis for Yoga Narasimhar, Hanuman, Lakshmi Varaghar, Sri Krishnar and Sri Srinivasar are found and are said to be most powerful gods with lots of powers. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

SRI RANGANATHA Revathi is associated with the Janma Nakshatram of Sri Ranganatha , just as Sravana Nakshatram is associated with Sri Venkatesa of Thirumalai as his birth star. Although it is odd to consider a particular nakshatram as the one associated with the Lord, who is never "born", traditionally , Archa Murthys have been associated with a day in an Year that is particularly important to them. It so happens that Sri Ranganatha, the eternal one without an end or beginning has Panguni Revathi as his Birth Star. Sri Ranganayaki has Panguni Uttaram as her Star . The Panguni month is therefore doubly blessed for the devotees of Kasturi Rangan and His Illustrious consort. I will share with you some of the thoughts on the Vedic Significance of the Word Revathi , since Sri Ranganatha is the Veda Purushan . The word Revati or association with the concept of Revati occurs in all of the four Veda Samhitaas. The mantram 35 of Chapter 23 of the Yajur Vedam refers to the Raivati verses this way: MahaanaamnyO REVATYOH viswaa Aaasaa prabhUvaree: I Maigheervidhyuthoh vaaccha: Sucheebhi : samyantu tvaa II (Meaning at One Level): May the Mahaanaamni and Revati Vedic verses spread all the way upto the supreme regions , which appear like the lightning in the clouds and which are recited by the devoted subjects please the mighty Lord! Revatis are the verses from which the Raivata Saaman of the Saama Veda is formed . This name as Raivata Saaman is connected to the Rg Vedic Verse ( Canto I. 30.13 ) , where the word Revati is used to symbolize Wealth, Opulence, Abundant Riches, Prosperity, Brilliance, splendour, Beauty and other kalyana Gunaas of the Lord saluted through the Many names of Vishnu Sahasra Naamam. In another mantram of Yajur Veda, We come across the reference to Revati again. This is the 21st mantram of Canto III : REVATHI ramadhvamasminyonaavasmin Goshtehsmimllokehsmin Kshayeh I Ihaiva stha maapagaata II Here Revati is intrepreted as the Sacred Vedic Speech . It is requested to remain in the Vedic altar , in the Yajna , in the spot of the Yajna and in the house,where the Yajna is being conducted. The prayer is "Oh, Revati ! Do not go away from here! Remain Just here and go not thence is the prayer. Satapatha Brahmana composed by Yajnavalkya explains the intrepretation of Revati as Vedic Speech through his observation: "Vaagvai Revati ". Lord Ranganatha is then the essence of Vedic Speech or the one pervading Vedic Speech or the utterances of the Vedas. This Veda Purusha is requested by another Yajur Mantram to ascend to the Zenith and bless us: Urdvamaaroha --- Raivatheh Saamaani ---- ( Yajur Vedam: X.14 ). Before we focus on the Rg Veda Mantraa that is behind the Raivata Saamans of the Saama Veda, Let us salute the Atharva Vedic Verse referring to the Revati Principle. The Verse is found in the Ninth Khaanda of Atharva Veda in Hymn 7.3 . The Mantram is as follows: VIDHYUJJIHVAA MARUTOH DANTAA REVATIRGREEVAA: KRITTIKAA SKANDHAA DHARMOH VAHA : In this mantra conceptualizing the entire Universe as a Cow, Revati , one of the stars of the Lunar mansion is equated to the neck of the Cosmic Cow. The Krittika star is recognized as the shoulder of this Cow. Symbolism of the neck is invoked here. The central Mantra related to Revati is the Rg Vedic mantram (I.30.13). The entire Thirtieth Chapter of Canto I of Rg Veda is a splendid tribute to the Ananta Kalyana Gunaas of the Lord and a prayer for his blessings . There are 22 verses in this chapter . All but the last three verses deal with the request for Communion with the generous Lord. We will salute the 13th Rk first and then summarize the meaning of the rest of the related verses. REVATHIR NA : SADHAMAADHA INDREH SANTHU TUVIVAAJAA: I KSHUMNATHOH YABHIR MADEHMA II (RG VEDAM : I.30.13 ) Meaning: O Resplendent God! May Thou share our spiritual Joy! May we have abundant nourishment , and May our Medha(Intellect) be unclouded and sharp, so that we are full of devotion for You ! may we Live in a state of unalloyed Bliss in union with You ! A condensed summary (excerpts ) of the other verses of I.30 of Rg Vedam is as follows: Verse 1: Just as Farmers dig a well and fill their fields with water, may our hearts be filled with devotion for You, the resplendent God! Verse 2: May our sublime and pristine devotion for You flow in hundreds and thousands of streams towards You , the resplendent God, just as the river and its tributaries rush towards the Ocean. Verse 3 : May All our devout prayers , which are poured forth to please You be treasured in Your heart like water in the vast Ocean ! Verse 6: May we establish Communion with You for our guidance! Verse 7: On every occasion , in every noble Kainkaryam, we invoke thee , the best among our friends for our protection and happiness . Verse 8: When He listens to our Invocations, He assuredly comes to us with thousands of generous bounties and benedictions.( This is an expression of the Maha Viswaasam of the supplicant.) Verse 9: I too invoke thee ,who created this Universe and the eternal elements. Our ancestors have also been invoking You . Verse 10: Desirous of Communion with You, we invoke You as our best friend and we take refuge in You. Be gracious to us, your dedicated and loyal servants. Verse 12: O Mighty God! O Dispeller of all of the miseries! We yearn for Your friendship and beseech You to respond to our love. Verse 18 & 19 : O God! Desroyer of the Wicked ! Your gift of body to us , is like the gift of chariot with the immortal soul residing within it. It aspires to reach beyond this material world and travel across space to You.----- the spirit soars high in search of the immortal. ONLY YOU CAN TAKE US TO OUR DESIRED DESTINATION (PARAMA PADAHAM ). As we reflect on the 247 verses of the Azhwaars, the echoes of the above Vedic pronouncements are heard again and again. May we seek the protection of the Saranaagatha Rakshakaa every day and approach Him in the spirit of the above Reavti Saamans and request Him to grant us the boon of unceasing memory of Him. PAADHAAMBHOJAM SPRUSATHI BHAJATEH RANGANATHASYA JANGHAAM URUDHWANDHVEH VILAGATHI SANAIRURDHWAMABHYETI NAABHIM I VAKSHASYAASTEH VALATHI BHUJAYOR MAAMIKEYAM MANEESHAA VAKTRAABHIKYAAM PIBHATI VAHATEH VAHATEH VAASANAAM MOWLIBHANDEH II --Sri Vedantha Desika's Sri Bhagavad Dhyaana Sobhaanam : Verse 10 With this prayer of Nigamaantha Maha Desikan celebrating his enjoyment of the beauty of all the limbs of Sri Ranganatha , I salute Sri Revatisambhavan</pre>

SRI RANGANATHA Revathi is associated with the Janma Nakshatram of Sri Ranganatha , just as Sravana Nakshatram is associated with Sri Venkatesa of Thirumalai as his birth star. Although it is odd to consider a particular nakshatram as the one associated with the Lord, who is never "born", traditionally , Archa Murthys have been associated with a day in an Year that is particularly important to them. It so happens that Sri Ranganatha, the eternal one without an end or beginning has Panguni Revathi as his Birth Star. Sri Ranganayaki has Panguni Uttaram as her Star . The Panguni month is therefore doubly blessed for the devotees of Kasturi Rangan and His Illustrious consort. I will share with you some of the thoughts on the Vedic Significance of the Word Revathi , since Sri Ranganatha is the Veda Purushan . The word Revati or association with the concept of Revati occurs in all of the four Veda Samhitaas. The mantram 35 of Chapter 23 of the Yajur Vedam refers to the Raivati verses this way: MahaanaamnyO REVATYOH viswaa Aaasaa prabhUvaree: I Maigheervidhyuthoh vaaccha: Sucheebhi : samyantu tvaa II (Meaning at One Level): May the Mahaanaamni and Revati Vedic verses spread all the way upto the supreme regions , which appear like the lightning in the clouds and which are recited by the devoted subjects please the mighty Lord! Revatis are the verses from which the Raivata Saaman of the Saama Veda is formed . This name as Raivata Saaman is connected to the Rg Vedic Verse ( Canto I. 30.13 ) , where the word Revati is used to symbolize Wealth, Opulence, Abundant Riches, Prosperity, Brilliance, splendour, Beauty and other kalyana Gunaas of the Lord saluted through the Many names of Vishnu Sahasra Naamam. In another mantram of Yajur Veda, We come across the reference to Revati again. This is the 21st mantram of Canto III : REVATHI ramadhvamasminyonaavasmin Goshtehsmimllokehsmin Kshayeh I Ihaiva stha maapagaata II Here Revati is intrepreted as the Sacred Vedic Speech . It is requested to remain in the Vedic altar , in the Yajna , in the spot of the Yajna and in the house,where the Yajna is being conducted. The prayer is "Oh, Revati ! Do not go away from here! Remain Just here and go not thence is the prayer. Satapatha Brahmana composed by Yajnavalkya explains the intrepretation of Revati as Vedic Speech through his observation: "Vaagvai Revati ". Lord Ranganatha is then the essence of Vedic Speech or the one pervading Vedic Speech or the utterances of the Vedas. This Veda Purusha is requested by another Yajur Mantram to ascend to the Zenith and bless us: Urdvamaaroha --- Raivatheh Saamaani ---- ( Yajur Vedam: X.14 ). Before we focus on the Rg Veda Mantraa that is behind the Raivata Saamans of the Saama Veda, Let us salute the Atharva Vedic Verse referring to the Revati Principle. The Verse is found in the Ninth Khaanda of Atharva Veda in Hymn 7.3 . The Mantram is as follows: VIDHYUJJIHVAA MARUTOH DANTAA REVATIRGREEVAA: KRITTIKAA SKANDHAA DHARMOH VAHA : In this mantra conceptualizing the entire Universe as a Cow, Revati , one of the stars of the Lunar mansion is equated to the neck of the Cosmic Cow. The Krittika star is recognized as the shoulder of this Cow. Symbolism of the neck is invoked here. The central Mantra related to Revati is the Rg Vedic mantram (I.30.13). The entire Thirtieth Chapter of Canto I of Rg Veda is a splendid tribute to the Ananta Kalyana Gunaas of the Lord and a prayer for his blessings . There are 22 verses in this chapter . All but the last three verses deal with the request for Communion with the generous Lord. We will salute the 13th Rk first and then summarize the meaning of the rest of the related verses. REVATHIR NA : SADHAMAADHA INDREH SANTHU TUVIVAAJAA: I KSHUMNATHOH YABHIR MADEHMA II (RG VEDAM : I.30.13 ) Meaning: O Resplendent God! May Thou share our spiritual Joy! May we have abundant nourishment , and May our Medha(Intellect) be unclouded and sharp, so that we are full of devotion for You ! may we Live in a state of unalloyed Bliss in union with You ! A condensed summary (excerpts ) of the other verses of I.30 of Rg Vedam is as follows: Verse 1: Just as Farmers dig a well and fill their fields with water, may our hearts be filled with devotion for You, the resplendent God! Verse 2: May our sublime and pristine devotion for You flow in hundreds and thousands of streams towards You , the resplendent God, just as the river and its tributaries rush towards the Ocean. Verse 3 : May All our devout prayers , which are poured forth to please You be treasured in Your heart like water in the vast Ocean ! Verse 6: May we establish Communion with You for our guidance! Verse 7: On every occasion , in every noble Kainkaryam, we invoke thee , the best among our friends for our protection and happiness . Verse 8: When He listens to our Invocations, He assuredly comes to us with thousands of generous bounties and benedictions.( This is an expression of the Maha Viswaasam of the supplicant.) Verse 9: I too invoke thee ,who created this Universe and the eternal elements. Our ancestors have also been invoking You . Verse 10: Desirous of Communion with You, we invoke You as our best friend and we take refuge in You. Be gracious to us, your dedicated and loyal servants. Verse 12: O Mighty God! O Dispeller of all of the miseries! We yearn for Your friendship and beseech You to respond to our love. Verse 18 & 19 : O God! Desroyer of the Wicked ! Your gift of body to us , is like the gift of chariot with the immortal soul residing within it. It aspires to reach beyond this material world and travel across space to You.----- the spirit soars high in search of the immortal. ONLY YOU CAN TAKE US TO OUR DESIRED DESTINATION (PARAMA PADAHAM ). As we reflect on the 247 verses of the Azhwaars, the echoes of the above Vedic pronouncements are heard again and again. May we seek the protection of the Saranaagatha Rakshakaa every day and approach Him in the spirit of the above Reavti Saamans and request Him to grant us the boon of unceasing memory of Him. PAADHAAMBHOJAM SPRUSATHI BHAJATEH RANGANATHASYA JANGHAAM URUDHWANDHVEH VILAGATHI SANAIRURDHWAMABHYETI NAABHIM I VAKSHASYAASTEH VALATHI BHUJAYOR MAAMIKEYAM MANEESHAA VAKTRAABHIKYAAM PIBHATI VAHATEH VAHATEH VAASANAAM MOWLIBHANDEH II --Sri Vedantha Desika's Sri Bhagavad Dhyaana Sobhaanam : Verse 10 With this prayer of Nigamaantha Maha Desikan celebrating his enjoyment of the beauty of all the limbs of Sri Ranganatha , I salute Sri Revatisambhavan</pre>

SRI RANGANATHA Revathi is associated with the Janma Nakshatram of Sri Ranganatha , just as Sravana Nakshatram is associated with Sri Venkatesa of Thirumalai as his birth star. Although it is odd to consider a particular nakshatram as the one associated with the Lord, who is never "born", traditionally , Archa Murthys have been associated with a day in an Year that is particularly important to them. It so happens that Sri Ranganatha, the eternal one without an end or beginning has Panguni Revathi as his Birth Star. Sri Ranganayaki has Panguni Uttaram as her Star . The Panguni month is therefore doubly blessed for the devotees of Kasturi Rangan and His Illustrious consort. I will share with you some of the thoughts on the Vedic Significance of the Word Revathi , since Sri Ranganatha is the Veda Purushan . The word Revati or association with the concept of Revati occurs in all of the four Veda Samhitaas. The mantram 35 of Chapter 23 of the Yajur Vedam refers to the Raivati verses this way: MahaanaamnyO REVATYOH viswaa Aaasaa prabhUvaree: I Maigheervidhyuthoh vaaccha: Sucheebhi : samyantu tvaa II (Meaning at One Level): May the Mahaanaamni and Revati Vedic verses spread all the way upto the supreme regions , which appear like the lightning in the clouds and which are recited by the devoted subjects please the mighty Lord! Revatis are the verses from which the Raivata Saaman of the Saama Veda is formed . This name as Raivata Saaman is connected to the Rg Vedic Verse ( Canto I. 30.13 ) , where the word Revati is used to symbolize Wealth, Opulence, Abundant Riches, Prosperity, Brilliance, splendour, Beauty and other kalyana Gunaas of the Lord saluted through the Many names of Vishnu Sahasra Naamam. In another mantram of Yajur Veda, We come across the reference to Revati again. This is the 21st mantram of Canto III : REVATHI ramadhvamasminyonaavasmin Goshtehsmimllokehsmin Kshayeh I Ihaiva stha maapagaata II Here Revati is intrepreted as the Sacred Vedic Speech . It is requested to remain in the Vedic altar , in the Yajna , in the spot of the Yajna and in the house,where the Yajna is being conducted. The prayer is "Oh, Revati ! Do not go away from here! Remain Just here and go not thence is the prayer. Satapatha Brahmana composed by Yajnavalkya explains the intrepretation of Revati as Vedic Speech through his observation: "Vaagvai Revati ". Lord Ranganatha is then the essence of Vedic Speech or the one pervading Vedic Speech or the utterances of the Vedas. This Veda Purusha is requested by another Yajur Mantram to ascend to the Zenith and bless us: Urdvamaaroha --- Raivatheh Saamaani ---- ( Yajur Vedam: X.14 ). Before we focus on the Rg Veda Mantraa that is behind the Raivata Saamans of the Saama Veda, Let us salute the Atharva Vedic Verse referring to the Revati Principle. The Verse is found in the Ninth Khaanda of Atharva Veda in Hymn 7.3 . The Mantram is as follows: VIDHYUJJIHVAA MARUTOH DANTAA REVATIRGREEVAA: KRITTIKAA SKANDHAA DHARMOH VAHA : In this mantra conceptualizing the entire Universe as a Cow, Revati , one of the stars of the Lunar mansion is equated to the neck of the Cosmic Cow. The Krittika star is recognized as the shoulder of this Cow. Symbolism of the neck is invoked here. The central Mantra related to Revati is the Rg Vedic mantram (I.30.13). The entire Thirtieth Chapter of Canto I of Rg Veda is a splendid tribute to the Ananta Kalyana Gunaas of the Lord and a prayer for his blessings . There are 22 verses in this chapter . All but the last three verses deal with the request for Communion with the generous Lord. We will salute the 13th Rk first and then summarize the meaning of the rest of the related verses. REVATHIR NA : SADHAMAADHA INDREH SANTHU TUVIVAAJAA: I KSHUMNATHOH YABHIR MADEHMA II (RG VEDAM : I.30.13 ) Meaning: O Resplendent God! May Thou share our spiritual Joy! May we have abundant nourishment , and May our Medha(Intellect) be unclouded and sharp, so that we are full of devotion for You ! may we Live in a state of unalloyed Bliss in union with You ! A condensed summary (excerpts ) of the other verses of I.30 of Rg Vedam is as follows: Verse 1: Just as Farmers dig a well and fill their fields with water, may our hearts be filled with devotion for You, the resplendent God! Verse 2: May our sublime and pristine devotion for You flow in hundreds and thousands of streams towards You , the resplendent God, just as the river and its tributaries rush towards the Ocean. Verse 3 : May All our devout prayers , which are poured forth to please You be treasured in Your heart like water in the vast Ocean ! Verse 6: May we establish Communion with You for our guidance! Verse 7: On every occasion , in every noble Kainkaryam, we invoke thee , the best among our friends for our protection and happiness . Verse 8: When He listens to our Invocations, He assuredly comes to us with thousands of generous bounties and benedictions.( This is an expression of the Maha Viswaasam of the supplicant.) Verse 9: I too invoke thee ,who created this Universe and the eternal elements. Our ancestors have also been invoking You . Verse 10: Desirous of Communion with You, we invoke You as our best friend and we take refuge in You. Be gracious to us, your dedicated and loyal servants. Verse 12: O Mighty God! O Dispeller of all of the miseries! We yearn for Your friendship and beseech You to respond to our love. Verse 18 & 19 : O God! Desroyer of the Wicked ! Your gift of body to us , is like the gift of chariot with the immortal soul residing within it. It aspires to reach beyond this material world and travel across space to You.----- the spirit soars high in search of the immortal. ONLY YOU CAN TAKE US TO OUR DESIRED DESTINATION (PARAMA PADAHAM ). As we reflect on the 247 verses of the Azhwaars, the echoes of the above Vedic pronouncements are heard again and again. May we seek the protection of the Saranaagatha Rakshakaa every day and approach Him in the spirit of the above Reavti Saamans and request Him to grant us the boon of unceasing memory of Him. PAADHAAMBHOJAM SPRUSATHI BHAJATEH RANGANATHASYA JANGHAAM URUDHWANDHVEH VILAGATHI SANAIRURDHWAMABHYETI NAABHIM I VAKSHASYAASTEH VALATHI BHUJAYOR MAAMIKEYAM MANEESHAA VAKTRAABHIKYAAM PIBHATI VAHATEH VAHATEH VAASANAAM MOWLIBHANDEH II --Sri Vedantha Desika's Sri Bhagavad Dhyaana Sobhaanam : Verse 10 With this prayer of Nigamaantha Maha Desikan celebrating his enjoyment of the beauty of all the limbs of Sri Ranganatha , I salute Sri Revatisambhavan</pre>

<table title="Know anout our Hindu Religion" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="619"> <tbody><tr align="center" height="25"><td title="Hindu Gods" valign="middle">Chakkrathalwar </td></tr> </tbody> </table> Sriman Narayanan who is considered to be the protecting god and one among the Trimurthies (Brahma – Vishnu – Shivan) has given his seva and dharshan in various forms in various places. This various forms are given to protect the bhaktas from evil, sorrow etc. Chakkrathalwar, who is said to be the Hamsam of Sriman Narayanan and one among his Panja Aayudhams, is giving his seva in each and every Sri Vaishnavite temples to ride away the evil and our sorrows. Now let us know about this Chakkrathalwar in details: Other names of Chakkrathalwar and his appearance: Chakkrathalwar is said to be the Hamsam of Sri Vishnu. He is also called with the other names like: Chakkaram Sudharsanam Nemi Thigiri Radhaangam Sudharsanazhwan ThiruVaazhiazhvan We can find Chakkrathalwar the hands of the protecting god, Sriman Narayanan, which explains that he has the power to protect the world. We worship Chakkrathalwar as Sriman Narayanan and there are various forms of Sudharsanan found and they are: Sudharsanar with 8 hands Sudharsanar with 16 hands Sudharsanar with 32 hands But, in most of the temples, we can find him having 8 or 16 hands, where he is positioned inside the Chakkaram. But, in some temples, we can find Chakkrathalwar in one side and Sri Narasimhar on the other side of the Chakkaram. There is one great message explained in this (i.e.) Sri Chakkrathalwar has the same power of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyatshakan and protected Bhooma Devi from him and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyan and protected Parahaladhan are said to be the incarnations (Avathaars) and Sri Vishnu. This Sudharsanar is said to be the found with the power of both these Avathaars. Sri Varahar is Gnana murthy, who gives Gnanam and intelligence. Sri Narasimhar destroys the fear and gives will – power and strength. So, by worshipping Chakkrathalwar, we get both the blessings of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar and will be blessed with Gnana, strength, intelligence, will – power etc. One among the five: Thirumaal, Sriman Narayanan is giving his seva along with him Panja Aayudhams (weapons) and they are: Chakkaram Sangu Gadhai (also found along with Anjaneyar and Bheeman) Sword Bow.

<table title="Know anout our Hindu Religion" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="619"> <tbody><tr align="center" height="25"><td title="Hindu Gods" valign="middle">Chakkrathalwar </td></tr> </tbody> </table> Sriman Narayanan who is considered to be the protecting god and one among the Trimurthies (Brahma – Vishnu – Shivan) has given his seva and dharshan in various forms in various places. This various forms are given to protect the bhaktas from evil, sorrow etc. Chakkrathalwar, who is said to be the Hamsam of Sriman Narayanan and one among his Panja Aayudhams, is giving his seva in each and every Sri Vaishnavite temples to ride away the evil and our sorrows. Now let us know about this Chakkrathalwar in details: Other names of Chakkrathalwar and his appearance: Chakkrathalwar is said to be the Hamsam of Sri Vishnu. He is also called with the other names like: Chakkaram Sudharsanam Nemi Thigiri Radhaangam Sudharsanazhwan ThiruVaazhiazhvan We can find Chakkrathalwar the hands of the protecting god, Sriman Narayanan, which explains that he has the power to protect the world. We worship Chakkrathalwar as Sriman Narayanan and there are various forms of Sudharsanan found and they are: Sudharsanar with 8 hands Sudharsanar with 16 hands Sudharsanar with 32 hands But, in most of the temples, we can find him having 8 or 16 hands, where he is positioned inside the Chakkaram. But, in some temples, we can find Chakkrathalwar in one side and Sri Narasimhar on the other side of the Chakkaram. There is one great message explained in this (i.e.) Sri Chakkrathalwar has the same power of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyatshakan and protected Bhooma Devi from him and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyan and protected Parahaladhan are said to be the incarnations (Avathaars) and Sri Vishnu. This Sudharsanar is said to be the found with the power of both these Avathaars. Sri Varahar is Gnana murthy, who gives Gnanam and intelligence. Sri Narasimhar destroys the fear and gives will – power and strength. So, by worshipping Chakkrathalwar, we get both the blessings of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar and will be blessed with Gnana, strength, intelligence, will – power etc. One among the five: Thirumaal, Sriman Narayanan is giving his seva along with him Panja Aayudhams (weapons) and they are: Chakkaram Sangu Gadhai (also found along with Anjaneyar and Bheeman) Sword Bow.

<table title="Know anout our Hindu Religion" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="619"><tbody><tr align="center" height="25"><td title="Hindu Gods" valign="middle">Chakkrathalwar </td></tr> </tbody></table> Sriman Narayanan who is considered to be the protecting god and one among the Trimurthies (Brahma – Vishnu – Shivan) has given his seva and dharshan in various forms in various places. This various forms are given to protect the bhaktas from evil, sorrow etc. Chakkrathalwar, who is said to be the Hamsam of Sriman Narayanan and one among his Panja Aayudhams, is giving his seva in each and every Sri Vaishnavite temples to ride away the evil and our sorrows. Now let us know about this Chakkrathalwar in details: Other names of Chakkrathalwar and his appearance: Chakkrathalwar is said to be the Hamsam of Sri Vishnu. He is also called with the other names like: Chakkaram Sudharsanam Nemi Thigiri Radhaangam Sudharsanazhwan ThiruVaazhiazhvan We can find Chakkrathalwar the hands of the protecting god, Sriman Narayanan, which explains that he has the power to protect the world. We worship Chakkrathalwar as Sriman Narayanan and there are various forms of Sudharsanan found and they are: Sudharsanar with 8 hands Sudharsanar with 16 hands Sudharsanar with 32 hands But, in most of the temples, we can find him having 8 or 16 hands, where he is positioned inside the Chakkaram. But, in some temples, we can find Chakkrathalwar in one side and Sri Narasimhar on the other side of the Chakkaram. There is one great message explained in this (i.e.) Sri Chakkrathalwar has the same power of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyatshakan and protected Bhooma Devi from him and Sri Narasimhar, who destroyed Hiranyan and protected Parahaladhan are said to be the incarnations (Avathaars) and Sri Vishnu. This Sudharsanar is said to be the found with the power of both these Avathaars. Sri Varahar is Gnana murthy, who gives Gnanam and intelligence. Sri Narasimhar destroys the fear and gives will – power and strength. So, by worshipping Chakkrathalwar, we get both the blessings of Sri Varahar and Sri Narasimhar and will be blessed with Gnana, strength, intelligence, will – power etc. One among the five: Thirumaal, Sriman Narayanan is giving his seva along with him Panja Aayudhams (weapons) and they are: Chakkaram Sangu Gadhai (also found along with Anjaneyar and Bheeman) Sword Bow.

Ekapathni Sevai Sri Vishnu gives as the "Ekapathini" (giving His seva along with one Naachiyar) Sevai in Sri Villiputhoor, Thiru Maalirunsolai, Thiru meyyam, Thirukkurungudi and Thirukkotiyoor divyadesam and in Nava tirupathi Divyadesam.

Ekapathni Sevai Sri Vishnu gives as the "Ekapathini" (giving His seva along with one Naachiyar) Sevai in Sri Villiputhoor, Thiru Maalirunsolai, Thiru meyyam, Thirukkurungudi and Thirukkotiyoor divyadesam and in Nava tirupathi Divyadesam.

Ekapathni Sevai Sri Vishnu gives as the "Ekapathini" (giving His seva along with one Naachiyar) Sevai in Sri Villiputhoor, Thiru Maalirunsolai, Thiru meyyam, Thirukkurungudi and Thirukkotiyoor divyadesam and in Nava tirupathi Divyadesam.

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Anjaneya Stotra Hanuman , the monkey devotee of Rama, though never mentioned anywhere in puranas or other holy books as God, is worshipped as though he is God himself. He is the son of Keasri and Anjana. But he is more known as the son of Vayu-the wind god.There are also references that say that he is the son of Lord Shiva himself. People throughout the length and breadth of India worship him with great devotion. Here is a small collection of stotras about him. 1 Anjana nandanam Veeram janaki soka nasanam, Kapeesa Maksha hantharam, Vande lanka bhayangaram. Salutations to the terror of Lanka, Who is the heroic son of Anjana, Who brought to an end , all sorrows of Sitha, Who is the king of monkeys , Who killed Aksha[1] the son of Ravana. 2 Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. 3 Anjaneya madhi patalananam, Kanchanadri kamaneeya vigraham, Parijatha tharu moola vasinam, Bhavayami bhava mana nandanam,. I bow before the darling son of the god of wind, Who is the son of Anjana, Who is great among killers of ogres, Who is like a golden mountain, Who is handsome to look at, And who lives near the roots of Parijatha[2] tree, 4 Yatra yatra Raghu nada keerthanam, Thathra thathra krudha masthakanjalim, Bhashpa vari pari poorna lochanam, Maruthim namatha Rakshasanthakam. I pray and salute the son of wind god, Who brought to end the rakshasas, Who is always present with eye full of tears, With head bowed in veneration, Wherever the praise of Lord Rama is sung. Phala sruthi Budhir balam yaso dhairyam nirbhayathwam arokadha, Ajadyam vak paduthwancha hanumath smaranath bhaveth. He who meditates on Lord Hanuman, Would be blessed with knowledge, strength, Fame, courage, fearlessness, health, Tirelessness and mastery over words,

Anjaneya Stotra Hanuman , the monkey devotee of Rama, though never mentioned anywhere in puranas or other holy books as God, is worshipped as though he is God himself. He is the son of Keasri and Anjana. But he is more known as the son of Vayu-the wind god.There are also references that say that he is the son of Lord Shiva himself. People throughout the length and breadth of India worship him with great devotion. Here is a small collection of stotras about him. 1 Anjana nandanam Veeram janaki soka nasanam, Kapeesa Maksha hantharam, Vande lanka bhayangaram. Salutations to the terror of Lanka, Who is the heroic son of Anjana, Who brought to an end , all sorrows of Sitha, Who is the king of monkeys , Who killed Aksha[1] the son of Ravana. 2 Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. 3 Anjaneya madhi patalananam, Kanchanadri kamaneeya vigraham, Parijatha tharu moola vasinam, Bhavayami bhava mana nandanam,. I bow before the darling son of the god of wind, Who is the son of Anjana, Who is great among killers of ogres, Who is like a golden mountain, Who is handsome to look at, And who lives near the roots of Parijatha[2] tree, 4 Yatra yatra Raghu nada keerthanam, Thathra thathra krudha masthakanjalim, Bhashpa vari pari poorna lochanam, Maruthim namatha Rakshasanthakam. I pray and salute the son of wind god, Who brought to end the rakshasas, Who is always present with eye full of tears, With head bowed in veneration, Wherever the praise of Lord Rama is sung. Phala sruthi Budhir balam yaso dhairyam nirbhayathwam arokadha, Ajadyam vak paduthwancha hanumath smaranath bhaveth. He who meditates on Lord Hanuman, Would be blessed with knowledge, strength, Fame, courage, fearlessness, health, Tirelessness and mastery over words,

Anjaneya Stotra Hanuman , the monkey devotee of Rama, though never mentioned anywhere in puranas or other holy books as God, is worshipped as though he is God himself. He is the son of Keasri and Anjana. But he is more known as the son of Vayu-the wind god.There are also references that say that he is the son of Lord Shiva himself. People throughout the length and breadth of India worship him with great devotion. Here is a small collection of stotras about him. 1 Anjana nandanam Veeram janaki soka nasanam, Kapeesa Maksha hantharam, Vande lanka bhayangaram. Salutations to the terror of Lanka, Who is the heroic son of Anjana, Who brought to an end , all sorrows of Sitha, Who is the king of monkeys , Who killed Aksha[1] the son of Ravana. 2 Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. 3 Anjaneya madhi patalananam, Kanchanadri kamaneeya vigraham, Parijatha tharu moola vasinam, Bhavayami bhava mana nandanam,. I bow before the darling son of the god of wind, Who is the son of Anjana, Who is great among killers of ogres, Who is like a golden mountain, Who is handsome to look at, And who lives near the roots of Parijatha[2] tree, 4 Yatra yatra Raghu nada keerthanam, Thathra thathra krudha masthakanjalim, Bhashpa vari pari poorna lochanam, Maruthim namatha Rakshasanthakam. I pray and salute the son of wind god, Who brought to end the rakshasas, Who is always present with eye full of tears, With head bowed in veneration, Wherever the praise of Lord Rama is sung. Phala sruthi Budhir balam yaso dhairyam nirbhayathwam arokadha, Ajadyam vak paduthwancha hanumath smaranath bhaveth. He who meditates on Lord Hanuman, Would be blessed with knowledge, strength, Fame, courage, fearlessness, health, Tirelessness and mastery over words,

Long ago, the Indiran and all the other devars were given the sabham to loose all of their wealth and their power. They got frightened on the Asurars and seeked the help of Sriman Narayanan. To regain their lost power, Sri Emperumaan said that he will help them out in gaining their lost power and advised them to get out the Amirdham (nector) from the paarkadal. At the same time, the Asuras also wanted their existing power to increase, thereby came to extract the Amirdham from paarkadal. At that time, Sri Vishnu to the Avathaar of Kurma, thereby helping to extract the nector. The devars are found on one side and the Asuras are found on the other side, thereby trying to extract the Nector. The first thing to come of it is the "Kaala Khoota Visham" (the poison). Since, this being a dreadful poison, Lord Shiva came and swallowed it and thereby got the name as "Neela Kandan". Since the person's body turns blue after the poison taken, and since the poison stayed on the neck of Lord Shiva, he is given the name as "Neela Kandan" Neela - means blue and Kandan - means the neck. And after the poison came out, lots of good things came out of it to enrich the world. Dhanvanthri, the doctor of perumal, 60 crores dancing Rambhais, their friends, a horse by named "Ucchai Siravaran", the spritual and the wealth giving cow, the Kaama dhenu, Iyaravadha elephant,which was given as the Vaahanam (Vehicle) of Indiran, Kousthuvamani, Sri Lakshmi, Moodevi the tree Karpaga Virutsham, the tree that gives lots of wealth. Varuna Kumari Vaaruni came out. These are the things that emerged out of the Paarkadal, while the Asuraas and the Devars where trying to extract the Amirdham. And finally, the Amirdham, for which they we trying to get came from Paarkadal. Sriman Narayanan doesnt want it to go to the Asuras since that might even increase the strength of them, more. So to help out the Devars in regaining their power, he took an another form (or) avathaar of Mohini, a beautiful women. The beauty of the Mohini could be explained, since it was so beautiful and the people who see her gets disturbed. The Emperumaan, who took the form of Mohini and decided that he will distribute the Amirdham for both Devas and Asuraas. They both agreed for this. On seeing the beauty of Mohini, the Asuraas didn't care much about the Amirtham and all were attracted by the beauty of Mohini. At that time, Sriman Narayanan gave all the Amirdham to the Devars and helped them in getting back their lost power. There is another sweet story of why the perumal took the Mohini avathaar. Sri Lakshmi, who came out of the Paarkadal was so beautiful women in the world. But, by taking Mohini Avathaar the perumal has reduced her thought that she is not only the beautiful women, but some more are there. On seeing the beauty of Mohini avathaar, Lord Shiva was too got attracted towards the beauty and as a result of this only from the Gnana eye of Lord Shiva, Lord Iyyappan was born. The name "Moghur" was given to this sthalam, only because of the beauty of Mohini avathaar taken by Sriman Narayanan. Moghur Emperumaan, who is also called as "Kaalameghap perumal" is found as the same way like Sri Varadharajar is found in Kanchi, having the Gadha in his left hand and the right hand is positioned in such way that it gives the varam for hsi bhaktas in Nindra kolam facing east direction. The temple is surrounded by huge walls and outside the temple we found the "Ksheeraapthi Pushkarani". First is found the entrance of the temple which is facing to the east direction on entering in to the Vaasal, we can find the "Kambatthadi Mandapam". In this mandapam, the stone carved beautiful statues of chinna Marudhu and Periya Marudhu statues are found, who helped for the welfare of this temple. Next to it is found the Garuda Mandapam. In this mandapam, we can see the sculptures of Kothanda Ramar, Sita piratti, Lakshmanan, Kama devan, Rathi devi are found and also a small sannadhi for Garudan is found after this mandapam. As we enter the temple, on the southern side, a separate sannadhi for the perumal is found where he gives his seva in Sayana thirukkolam (Sleeping kolam) along with Sridevi and Bhoomi pirattiyaar. He is found underneath the Aadhiseshan, the bed of the perumal. There are also 7 sayana thirukkolam of this perumal is found and they are : Bogha Sayanam. Veera Sayanam. Sthala Sayanam. Aanandha Sayanam. Bala Sayanam. Uthana Sayanam and Prathana Sayanam. Prathana sayanam is the peculiar type of sayanam of the perumal and it is one of the rare position of to be found. The thaayars are found along the feet of the perumal in sitting position and praying towards him to give his darshan for their devotees. And after finally seeing these, we can find the Moolavar sannadhi, where the Kaalamegapperumal is giving his seva with his erect body well stretched and on the right hand is positioned in such a way, it gives varam for the devotees and on the left hand is found the Gadha and found along with Periya Pirattiyaar and Bhoomi Pirattiyaar in Nindra thirukkolam facing along the east direction. Kaala megham means dark clouds that bears the rain in it and since the rain drops on to the earth to the perumal is named "Kaalamegapperumal" giving all the necessary varams that people needs. The special things that has to be explained about this sthalam is the sudharsana Alwar who is found in this sthalam. He is one of the Panja Aayutham of Sri Vishnu. The Sudharsana Alwar is found with sixteen hands with 16 different weapons in his hands. He is found in "Prathyaaleetha" position which means a person in running to help the bhaktas, who worship him. To the back side of Sudharsana alwar, is found Narasimhar in yoga position. He is found along with Chakra and Sangu in his hands. Both the Moolavar and the Utsavar Vigraham are so identical and it is very rare to see both in the same way. Both, the Sudharsana Alwar and Narasimhar are surrounded by the rays of flame of the fire.

Long ago, the Indiran and all the other devars were given the sabham to loose all of their wealth and their power. They got frightened on the Asurars and seeked the help of Sriman Narayanan. To regain their lost power, Sri Emperumaan said that he will help them out in gaining their lost power and advised them to get out the Amirdham (nector) from the paarkadal. At the same time, the Asuras also wanted their existing power to increase, thereby came to extract the Amirdham from paarkadal. At that time, Sri Vishnu to the Avathaar of Kurma, thereby helping to extract the nector. The devars are found on one side and the Asuras are found on the other side, thereby trying to extract the Nector. The first thing to come of it is the "Kaala Khoota Visham" (the poison). Since, this being a dreadful poison, Lord Shiva came and swallowed it and thereby got the name as "Neela Kandan". Since the person's body turns blue after the poison taken, and since the poison stayed on the neck of Lord Shiva, he is given the name as "Neela Kandan" Neela - means blue and Kandan - means the neck. And after the poison came out, lots of good things came out of it to enrich the world. Dhanvanthri, the doctor of perumal, 60 crores dancing Rambhais, their friends, a horse by named "Ucchai Siravaran", the spritual and the wealth giving cow, the Kaama dhenu, Iyaravadha elephant,which was given as the Vaahanam (Vehicle) of Indiran, Kousthuvamani, Sri Lakshmi, Moodevi the tree Karpaga Virutsham, the tree that gives lots of wealth. Varuna Kumari Vaaruni came out. These are the things that emerged out of the Paarkadal, while the Asuraas and the Devars where trying to extract the Amirdham. And finally, the Amirdham, for which they we trying to get came from Paarkadal. Sriman Narayanan doesnt want it to go to the Asuras since that might even increase the strength of them, more. So to help out the Devars in regaining their power, he took an another form (or) avathaar of Mohini, a beautiful women. The beauty of the Mohini could be explained, since it was so beautiful and the people who see her gets disturbed. The Emperumaan, who took the form of Mohini and decided that he will distribute the Amirdham for both Devas and Asuraas. They both agreed for this. On seeing the beauty of Mohini, the Asuraas didn't care much about the Amirtham and all were attracted by the beauty of Mohini. At that time, Sriman Narayanan gave all the Amirdham to the Devars and helped them in getting back their lost power. There is another sweet story of why the perumal took the Mohini avathaar. Sri Lakshmi, who came out of the Paarkadal was so beautiful women in the world. But, by taking Mohini Avathaar the perumal has reduced her thought that she is not only the beautiful women, but some more are there. On seeing the beauty of Mohini avathaar, Lord Shiva was too got attracted towards the beauty and as a result of this only from the Gnana eye of Lord Shiva, Lord Iyyappan was born. The name "Moghur" was given to this sthalam, only because of the beauty of Mohini avathaar taken by Sriman Narayanan. Moghur Emperumaan, who is also called as "Kaalameghap perumal" is found as the same way like Sri Varadharajar is found in Kanchi, having the Gadha in his left hand and the right hand is positioned in such way that it gives the varam for hsi bhaktas in Nindra kolam facing east direction. The temple is surrounded by huge walls and outside the temple we found the "Ksheeraapthi Pushkarani". First is found the entrance of the temple which is facing to the east direction on entering in to the Vaasal, we can find the "Kambatthadi Mandapam". In this mandapam, the stone carved beautiful statues of chinna Marudhu and Periya Marudhu statues are found, who helped for the welfare of this temple. Next to it is found the Garuda Mandapam. In this mandapam, we can see the sculptures of Kothanda Ramar, Sita piratti, Lakshmanan, Kama devan, Rathi devi are found and also a small sannadhi for Garudan is found after this mandapam. As we enter the temple, on the southern side, a separate sannadhi for the perumal is found where he gives his seva in Sayana thirukkolam (Sleeping kolam) along with Sridevi and Bhoomi pirattiyaar. He is found underneath the Aadhiseshan, the bed of the perumal. There are also 7 sayana thirukkolam of this perumal is found and they are : Bogha Sayanam. Veera Sayanam. Sthala Sayanam. Aanandha Sayanam. Bala Sayanam. Uthana Sayanam and Prathana Sayanam. Prathana sayanam is the peculiar type of sayanam of the perumal and it is one of the rare position of to be found. The thaayars are found along the feet of the perumal in sitting position and praying towards him to give his darshan for their devotees. And after finally seeing these, we can find the Moolavar sannadhi, where the Kaalamegapperumal is giving his seva with his erect body well stretched and on the right hand is positioned in such a way, it gives varam for the devotees and on the left hand is found the Gadha and found along with Periya Pirattiyaar and Bhoomi Pirattiyaar in Nindra thirukkolam facing along the east direction. Kaala megham means dark clouds that bears the rain in it and since the rain drops on to the earth to the perumal is named "Kaalamegapperumal" giving all the necessary varams that people needs. The special things that has to be explained about this sthalam is the sudharsana Alwar who is found in this sthalam. He is one of the Panja Aayutham of Sri Vishnu. The Sudharsana Alwar is found with sixteen hands with 16 different weapons in his hands. He is found in "Prathyaaleetha" position which means a person in running to help the bhaktas, who worship him. To the back side of Sudharsana alwar, is found Narasimhar in yoga position. He is found along with Chakra and Sangu in his hands. Both the Moolavar and the Utsavar Vigraham are so identical and it is very rare to see both in the same way. Both, the Sudharsana Alwar and Narasimhar are surrounded by the rays of flame of the fire.

Ahalya Krutha Rama Stotram [The prayer to Lord Rama by Ahalya] [This prayer is taken from Adhyathma Ramayana. Ahalya was cursed by her husband Sage Gouthama to become a stone. She got back her form when Lord Rama's feet touched her.] Aho krutharthosmi Jagan nivasa, They padabhja samlagna raja ganath aham, Sprusami yath padma sankaradhibhir, Vimrusyathe randhitha manasai sada. 1 Oh God of the universe, I am grateful to you, For touching me with, The dust. Of your feet, For it is being longed for, By Lord Brahma and Shiva, With sadness in not getting it and with longing. Aho vichithram, thava rama cheshtitham, Manushyabhavena, vimohitham Jagath, Chalasya jasram charanadhi varjitha, Sampoorna ananada mayothi mayika. 2 Your actions are strange Rama, For you attract the world in a human form, And the world is made to believe in it, You keep about moving everywhere, When you do not have any legs, And with your complete happiness, You are everywhere, which is strange! Yath pada pankaja paraga vichithra gathra, Bhageeradhi bhava virinchi mukhan punathi, Sakshath sa eva mama drug vishayo yadasthe, Kim varnyatha mama pura krutha bhaga deyam. 3 How can I describe the holy deeds, Committed in my previous births, For I am able to see in human form, You ,whose dust of feet makes the river Ganga, Purify Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Marthya vathare manuja kruthim harim, Ramaabhidheyam ramaneeya dehinam, Dhanurdharam padma lola lochanam, Bhajami nithyam, na paran bhajishye. 4 I am going to pray him daily, Who is named Rama, Who is but the human incarnation, Of the great Lord Vishnu,, Who has a pretty body, Who is armed with a bow, And who has broad lotus like eyes, And I will not pray any body else. Yath pada pankaja raja sruthibhivimrugyam, Yannabhi pankajabhava kamalasanascha, Yannama sara rasiko Bhagawan purari, Tham ramachandramanisam hrudhi bhavayami. 5 I always pray that Ramachandra, The dust of whose feet is being searched by Vedas, Whose belly gave rise to Lord Brahma sitting on a lotus, And whose name is being constantly meditated by Shiva. Yasyavathara charithani virincha loke, Gayanthi Naradamukha bhava padma jadhya, Aanandaja sruparishiktha kuchagra seema, Vagheeswari cha thamaham saranam prapadhye. 6 I seek the protection of Him, Whose story of incarnation, Is being sung in the land Of Brahma, By Brahma, Shiva, Narada and others, And also sung by goddess Saraswathi, Whose busts are made wet by her tears of joy. Soyam paramathma purusha purana, Esha swayamjyothir anantha aadhya, Mayathanum loka vimohaneeyam, Dathe paranugraha esha rama. 7 This Rama is the greatest God , And the God who is very ancient, He is shining with his own light, And he is the first man and without end, He has a body which by its powers, Bewitches the entire world, He is also the one who, Blesses others forever. Ayam hi viswothbhava samyamana, Meka swa maya guna bhibhitho ya, Virinchi vishnweeswara nama bhedhan, Dathe swathanthra paripoorna athma. 8 Is he not the prime reason for, Creation , upkeep and destruction of the world? And is he not same as Brahma, Shiva, And as Vishnu but looks different by illusion? He is independent, complete and is the soul. Namosthuthe Rama thavangri pankajam, Sriya drutham vakshasi lalitham priyath, Aakranthamekena jagath thrayam pura, Dhyeyam muneendryai mana varjithai. 9 My salutations to your lotus like feet Rama, For these feet are being kept on her heart by Lakshmi, And this is the feet which conquered three worlds, And is being meditated by sages , Who do not have any pride of I. Jagathamadhi bhoothasthvam jagathwam jagadasraya, Sarva bhootheshwa sambanda eko bhathi bhavaan para. 10 You are the first in the universe, You are the basis of the universe, Alone and as the primeval God, You shine in all beings. Omkara vachyasthvam, Rama, vachama vishaya pumaan, Vachya vachaka bhedhena bhavaneva jagan maya. 11 Oh Rama, you are the meaning of Om, You are the true Purusha who is beyond words, You are words, you are their meaning, And you have spread all over the world. Karya karana karthruthwa phala sadhana bhedatha, Eko vibhasi rama thwam mayaya bahu roopaya. 12 Oh Rama You are the act, the cause and the doer, By the differing results obtained, Though you are only one, You shine in different forms. Thwan maya mohitha dhiya sthwam najananthi thathwatha, Manusham thwabhimannyanthe mayinam parameshwaram. 13 Due to the veil thrown by your illusion, Even wise people are no able to know you, They think that you who are the great God, Who has suppressed his form using illusion, As a very ordinary human being. Akasavathwam sarvathra bahiranthargatho ramala, Asam gohyachalo nithya shudho budha sadavyaya. 14 Like the sky you are outside and inside, You are clear, you are stable, you are perennial, You are clean, you are wise and without change. Yoshin moodahamagnathey thathwam jane kadam vibho, Thasmathe sathaso Rama namaskuryamananyadhi. 15 Hey Rama, I am a fool who is ignorant, And how do I know your real self, So keeping my mind permanently in you, I salute you again and again. Deva mey yathra kuthrapi sthithaya api sarvadha, Thwat pada kamala saktha bhakthireva sadasthu mey, 16 Hey God, Wherever I stay, May I always, Have devotion to your lotus like feet. Namasthe purushadhyaksha, Namasthe bhaktha vathsala, Namosthesthu hrishikesa, Narayana namosthuthe. 17 Salutations to the leader of men, Salutations to him who is dear to his devotees, Salutations to him who controls his senses, Salutations to Lord Narayana. Bhava bhyaharamekam bhanu koti prakasam, Kara drutha sara chapam, Kalameghavabhasam, Kanaka ruchira vasthram, rathnavath kundaladyam, Kamala visadha nethram, sanujam rama meede. 18 I salute that Lord Rama, Who destroys sorrows of birth and death, Who is only one, Who shines like crores of Suns, Who wears arrows and bow in his hand, Who shines like the black rain bearing cloud, Who wears silk of golden colour, Who wears ear studs made of gems, Who has eyes like lotus, And who appears with his brother. Sthuthaivam purusham sakshad raghavam puratha sthitham, Parikramya pranmyasu sanugnatha yayaou patheem. 19 After praying thus That Purusha, Who is the real Lord Rama, She went round him, Saluted him, and went, To her Husband. Ahalya krutham, sthothram, ya padeth bhakthi samyutha, Samuchyathe akhilai papai para brahmadhi gachathi, 20 He who reads with devotion, This prayer composed by Ahalya, Would get rid of all his sins, And reach the position of ultimate Brahmam. Puthrathyarthe padeth bhakthya, rama hrudhi vidhayacha, Samvathsarena labhathe vandhya api suputhrakam. Sarvan kamanavapnothi, Ramachandra prasadatha. 21 She who keeps Rama in her mind, And reads this with devotion, With a view to get a child, Will get a child within a year, Even if she is barren. And would get all her wishes fulfilled, By the blessings of Lord Ramachandra. Brahmagno guru thalpa gopipurusha stheyisuraapopivaa, Mathru brathru vihimsakopi sathatham bhogaikabadhadhara, Nithyam sthothramidhamjapanraghupathim bhakthya hrudistham smaran, Dhyayan mukthimupaithi kim punarasou swachara yuktha nara. 22 Even he who has killed a Brahmin, Who had sex relations with teacher's wife, Who steals others property, Who drinks alcoholic drinks, Who has killed his mother or brother, And who is always engaged in passionate acts, Will surely get salvation, If he thinks of Lord Rama in his mind, And recite and meditate on this prayer daily, So what shall we say of one who is good natured? Ahalya krutha Rama Stotram Sampoornam Thus ends the prayer on Rama composed by Ahalya.

Ahalya Krutha Rama Stotram [The prayer to Lord Rama by Ahalya] [This prayer is taken from Adhyathma Ramayana. Ahalya was cursed by her husband Sage Gouthama to become a stone. She got back her form when Lord Rama's feet touched her.] Aho krutharthosmi Jagan nivasa, They padabhja samlagna raja ganath aham, Sprusami yath padma sankaradhibhir, Vimrusyathe randhitha manasai sada. 1 Oh God of the universe, I am grateful to you, For touching me with, The dust. Of your feet, For it is being longed for, By Lord Brahma and Shiva, With sadness in not getting it and with longing. Aho vichithram, thava rama cheshtitham, Manushyabhavena, vimohitham Jagath, Chalasya jasram charanadhi varjitha, Sampoorna ananada mayothi mayika. 2 Your actions are strange Rama, For you attract the world in a human form, And the world is made to believe in it, You keep about moving everywhere, When you do not have any legs, And with your complete happiness, You are everywhere, which is strange! Yath pada pankaja paraga vichithra gathra, Bhageeradhi bhava virinchi mukhan punathi, Sakshath sa eva mama drug vishayo yadasthe, Kim varnyatha mama pura krutha bhaga deyam. 3 How can I describe the holy deeds, Committed in my previous births, For I am able to see in human form, You ,whose dust of feet makes the river Ganga, Purify Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Marthya vathare manuja kruthim harim, Ramaabhidheyam ramaneeya dehinam, Dhanurdharam padma lola lochanam, Bhajami nithyam, na paran bhajishye. 4 I am going to pray him daily, Who is named Rama, Who is but the human incarnation, Of the great Lord Vishnu,, Who has a pretty body, Who is armed with a bow, And who has broad lotus like eyes, And I will not pray any body else. Yath pada pankaja raja sruthibhivimrugyam, Yannabhi pankajabhava kamalasanascha, Yannama sara rasiko Bhagawan purari, Tham ramachandramanisam hrudhi bhavayami. 5 I always pray that Ramachandra, The dust of whose feet is being searched by Vedas, Whose belly gave rise to Lord Brahma sitting on a lotus, And whose name is being constantly meditated by Shiva. Yasyavathara charithani virincha loke, Gayanthi Naradamukha bhava padma jadhya, Aanandaja sruparishiktha kuchagra seema, Vagheeswari cha thamaham saranam prapadhye. 6 I seek the protection of Him, Whose story of incarnation, Is being sung in the land Of Brahma, By Brahma, Shiva, Narada and others, And also sung by goddess Saraswathi, Whose busts are made wet by her tears of joy. Soyam paramathma purusha purana, Esha swayamjyothir anantha aadhya, Mayathanum loka vimohaneeyam, Dathe paranugraha esha rama. 7 This Rama is the greatest God , And the God who is very ancient, He is shining with his own light, And he is the first man and without end, He has a body which by its powers, Bewitches the entire world, He is also the one who, Blesses others forever. Ayam hi viswothbhava samyamana, Meka swa maya guna bhibhitho ya, Virinchi vishnweeswara nama bhedhan, Dathe swathanthra paripoorna athma. 8 Is he not the prime reason for, Creation , upkeep and destruction of the world? And is he not same as Brahma, Shiva, And as Vishnu but looks different by illusion? He is independent, complete and is the soul. Namosthuthe Rama thavangri pankajam, Sriya drutham vakshasi lalitham priyath, Aakranthamekena jagath thrayam pura, Dhyeyam muneendryai mana varjithai. 9 My salutations to your lotus like feet Rama, For these feet are being kept on her heart by Lakshmi, And this is the feet which conquered three worlds, And is being meditated by sages , Who do not have any pride of I. Jagathamadhi bhoothasthvam jagathwam jagadasraya, Sarva bhootheshwa sambanda eko bhathi bhavaan para. 10 You are the first in the universe, You are the basis of the universe, Alone and as the primeval God, You shine in all beings. Omkara vachyasthvam, Rama, vachama vishaya pumaan, Vachya vachaka bhedhena bhavaneva jagan maya. 11 Oh Rama, you are the meaning of Om, You are the true Purusha who is beyond words, You are words, you are their meaning, And you have spread all over the world. Karya karana karthruthwa phala sadhana bhedatha, Eko vibhasi rama thwam mayaya bahu roopaya. 12 Oh Rama You are the act, the cause and the doer, By the differing results obtained, Though you are only one, You shine in different forms. Thwan maya mohitha dhiya sthwam najananthi thathwatha, Manusham thwabhimannyanthe mayinam parameshwaram. 13 Due to the veil thrown by your illusion, Even wise people are no able to know you, They think that you who are the great God, Who has suppressed his form using illusion, As a very ordinary human being. Akasavathwam sarvathra bahiranthargatho ramala, Asam gohyachalo nithya shudho budha sadavyaya. 14 Like the sky you are outside and inside, You are clear, you are stable, you are perennial, You are clean, you are wise and without change. Yoshin moodahamagnathey thathwam jane kadam vibho, Thasmathe sathaso Rama namaskuryamananyadhi. 15 Hey Rama, I am a fool who is ignorant, And how do I know your real self, So keeping my mind permanently in you, I salute you again and again. Deva mey yathra kuthrapi sthithaya api sarvadha, Thwat pada kamala saktha bhakthireva sadasthu mey, 16 Hey God, Wherever I stay, May I always, Have devotion to your lotus like feet. Namasthe purushadhyaksha, Namasthe bhaktha vathsala, Namosthesthu hrishikesa, Narayana namosthuthe. 17 Salutations to the leader of men, Salutations to him who is dear to his devotees, Salutations to him who controls his senses, Salutations to Lord Narayana. Bhava bhyaharamekam bhanu koti prakasam, Kara drutha sara chapam, Kalameghavabhasam, Kanaka ruchira vasthram, rathnavath kundaladyam, Kamala visadha nethram, sanujam rama meede. 18 I salute that Lord Rama, Who destroys sorrows of birth and death, Who is only one, Who shines like crores of Suns, Who wears arrows and bow in his hand, Who shines like the black rain bearing cloud, Who wears silk of golden colour, Who wears ear studs made of gems, Who has eyes like lotus, And who appears with his brother. Sthuthaivam purusham sakshad raghavam puratha sthitham, Parikramya pranmyasu sanugnatha yayaou patheem. 19 After praying thus That Purusha, Who is the real Lord Rama, She went round him, Saluted him, and went, To her Husband. Ahalya krutham, sthothram, ya padeth bhakthi samyutha, Samuchyathe akhilai papai para brahmadhi gachathi, 20 He who reads with devotion, This prayer composed by Ahalya, Would get rid of all his sins, And reach the position of ultimate Brahmam. Puthrathyarthe padeth bhakthya, rama hrudhi vidhayacha, Samvathsarena labhathe vandhya api suputhrakam. Sarvan kamanavapnothi, Ramachandra prasadatha. 21 She who keeps Rama in her mind, And reads this with devotion, With a view to get a child, Will get a child within a year, Even if she is barren. And would get all her wishes fulfilled, By the blessings of Lord Ramachandra. Brahmagno guru thalpa gopipurusha stheyisuraapopivaa, Mathru brathru vihimsakopi sathatham bhogaikabadhadhara, Nithyam sthothramidhamjapanraghupathim bhakthya hrudistham smaran, Dhyayan mukthimupaithi kim punarasou swachara yuktha nara. 22 Even he who has killed a Brahmin, Who had sex relations with teacher's wife, Who steals others property, Who drinks alcoholic drinks, Who has killed his mother or brother, And who is always engaged in passionate acts, Will surely get salvation, If he thinks of Lord Rama in his mind, And recite and meditate on this prayer daily, So what shall we say of one who is good natured? Ahalya krutha Rama Stotram Sampoornam Thus ends the prayer on Rama composed by Ahalya.

Ahalya Krutha Rama Stotram [The prayer to Lord Rama by Ahalya] [This prayer is taken from Adhyathma Ramayana. Ahalya was cursed by her husband Sage Gouthama to become a stone. She got back her form when Lord Rama's feet touched her.] Aho krutharthosmi Jagan nivasa, They padabhja samlagna raja ganath aham, Sprusami yath padma sankaradhibhir, Vimrusyathe randhitha manasai sada. 1 Oh God of the universe, I am grateful to you, For touching me with, The dust. Of your feet, For it is being longed for, By Lord Brahma and Shiva, With sadness in not getting it and with longing. Aho vichithram, thava rama cheshtitham, Manushyabhavena, vimohitham Jagath, Chalasya jasram charanadhi varjitha, Sampoorna ananada mayothi mayika. 2 Your actions are strange Rama, For you attract the world in a human form, And the world is made to believe in it, You keep about moving everywhere, When you do not have any legs, And with your complete happiness, You are everywhere, which is strange! Yath pada pankaja paraga vichithra gathra, Bhageeradhi bhava virinchi mukhan punathi, Sakshath sa eva mama drug vishayo yadasthe, Kim varnyatha mama pura krutha bhaga deyam. 3 How can I describe the holy deeds, Committed in my previous births, For I am able to see in human form, You ,whose dust of feet makes the river Ganga, Purify Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Marthya vathare manuja kruthim harim, Ramaabhidheyam ramaneeya dehinam, Dhanurdharam padma lola lochanam, Bhajami nithyam, na paran bhajishye. 4 I am going to pray him daily, Who is named Rama, Who is but the human incarnation, Of the great Lord Vishnu,, Who has a pretty body, Who is armed with a bow, And who has broad lotus like eyes, And I will not pray any body else. Yath pada pankaja raja sruthibhivimrugyam, Yannabhi pankajabhava kamalasanascha, Yannama sara rasiko Bhagawan purari, Tham ramachandramanisam hrudhi bhavayami. 5 I always pray that Ramachandra, The dust of whose feet is being searched by Vedas, Whose belly gave rise to Lord Brahma sitting on a lotus, And whose name is being constantly meditated by Shiva. Yasyavathara charithani virincha loke, Gayanthi Naradamukha bhava padma jadhya, Aanandaja sruparishiktha kuchagra seema, Vagheeswari cha thamaham saranam prapadhye. 6 I seek the protection of Him, Whose story of incarnation, Is being sung in the land Of Brahma, By Brahma, Shiva, Narada and others, And also sung by goddess Saraswathi, Whose busts are made wet by her tears of joy. Soyam paramathma purusha purana, Esha swayamjyothir anantha aadhya, Mayathanum loka vimohaneeyam, Dathe paranugraha esha rama. 7 This Rama is the greatest God , And the God who is very ancient, He is shining with his own light, And he is the first man and without end, He has a body which by its powers, Bewitches the entire world, He is also the one who, Blesses others forever. Ayam hi viswothbhava samyamana, Meka swa maya guna bhibhitho ya, Virinchi vishnweeswara nama bhedhan, Dathe swathanthra paripoorna athma. 8 Is he not the prime reason for, Creation , upkeep and destruction of the world? And is he not same as Brahma, Shiva, And as Vishnu but looks different by illusion? He is independent, complete and is the soul. Namosthuthe Rama thavangri pankajam, Sriya drutham vakshasi lalitham priyath, Aakranthamekena jagath thrayam pura, Dhyeyam muneendryai mana varjithai. 9 My salutations to your lotus like feet Rama, For these feet are being kept on her heart by Lakshmi, And this is the feet which conquered three worlds, And is being meditated by sages , Who do not have any pride of I. Jagathamadhi bhoothasthvam jagathwam jagadasraya, Sarva bhootheshwa sambanda eko bhathi bhavaan para. 10 You are the first in the universe, You are the basis of the universe, Alone and as the primeval God, You shine in all beings. Omkara vachyasthvam, Rama, vachama vishaya pumaan, Vachya vachaka bhedhena bhavaneva jagan maya. 11 Oh Rama, you are the meaning of Om, You are the true Purusha who is beyond words, You are words, you are their meaning, And you have spread all over the world. Karya karana karthruthwa phala sadhana bhedatha, Eko vibhasi rama thwam mayaya bahu roopaya. 12 Oh Rama You are the act, the cause and the doer, By the differing results obtained, Though you are only one, You shine in different forms. Thwan maya mohitha dhiya sthwam najananthi thathwatha, Manusham thwabhimannyanthe mayinam parameshwaram. 13 Due to the veil thrown by your illusion, Even wise people are no able to know you, They think that you who are the great God, Who has suppressed his form using illusion, As a very ordinary human being. Akasavathwam sarvathra bahiranthargatho ramala, Asam gohyachalo nithya shudho budha sadavyaya. 14 Like the sky you are outside and inside, You are clear, you are stable, you are perennial, You are clean, you are wise and without change. Yoshin moodahamagnathey thathwam jane kadam vibho, Thasmathe sathaso Rama namaskuryamananyadhi. 15 Hey Rama, I am a fool who is ignorant, And how do I know your real self, So keeping my mind permanently in you, I salute you again and again. Deva mey yathra kuthrapi sthithaya api sarvadha, Thwat pada kamala saktha bhakthireva sadasthu mey, 16 Hey God, Wherever I stay, May I always, Have devotion to your lotus like feet. Namasthe purushadhyaksha, Namasthe bhaktha vathsala, Namosthesthu hrishikesa, Narayana namosthuthe. 17 Salutations to the leader of men, Salutations to him who is dear to his devotees, Salutations to him who controls his senses, Salutations to Lord Narayana. Bhava bhyaharamekam bhanu koti prakasam, Kara drutha sara chapam, Kalameghavabhasam, Kanaka ruchira vasthram, rathnavath kundaladyam, Kamala visadha nethram, sanujam rama meede. 18 I salute that Lord Rama, Who destroys sorrows of birth and death, Who is only one, Who shines like crores of Suns, Who wears arrows and bow in his hand, Who shines like the black rain bearing cloud, Who wears silk of golden colour, Who wears ear studs made of gems, Who has eyes like lotus, And who appears with his brother. Sthuthaivam purusham sakshad raghavam puratha sthitham, Parikramya pranmyasu sanugnatha yayaou patheem. 19 After praying thus That Purusha, Who is the real Lord Rama, She went round him, Saluted him, and went, To her Husband. Ahalya krutham, sthothram, ya padeth bhakthi samyutha, Samuchyathe akhilai papai para brahmadhi gachathi, 20 He who reads with devotion, This prayer composed by Ahalya, Would get rid of all his sins, And reach the position of ultimate Brahmam. Puthrathyarthe padeth bhakthya, rama hrudhi vidhayacha, Samvathsarena labhathe vandhya api suputhrakam. Sarvan kamanavapnothi, Ramachandra prasadatha. 21 She who keeps Rama in her mind, And reads this with devotion, With a view to get a child, Will get a child within a year, Even if she is barren. And would get all her wishes fulfilled, By the blessings of Lord Ramachandra. Brahmagno guru thalpa gopipurusha stheyisuraapopivaa, Mathru brathru vihimsakopi sathatham bhogaikabadhadhara, Nithyam sthothramidhamjapanraghupathim bhakthya hrudistham smaran, Dhyayan mukthimupaithi kim punarasou swachara yuktha nara. 22 Even he who has killed a Brahmin, Who had sex relations with teacher's wife, Who steals others property, Who drinks alcoholic drinks, Who has killed his mother or brother, And who is always engaged in passionate acts, Will surely get salvation, If he thinks of Lord Rama in his mind, And recite and meditate on this prayer daily, So what shall we say of one who is good natured? Ahalya krutha Rama Stotram Sampoornam Thus ends the prayer on Rama composed by Ahalya.

Rama Raksha Mantram [This is a very great prayer composed by a saint called Budha Koushika. Several verses are simply quoted from other great stotras. It is believed that recitation of this great prayer would get rid of all the problems created by the nine planets.] Asya Sri Rama Raksha stotra manthrasya Budha Kousika rishi, Sri Sita Ramachandra devatha, Anushtup Chanda, Sita Shakthi, Sri Hanman Keelakam, Sri Ramachandra preethyarthe Rama raksha stotra mantra jape viniyoga. For the Rama protection prayer, The sage is Budha* Kousika, God is Ramachandra with Sita, Meter is Anushtup, power is Sita, and Limit is Hanuman, And I am starting the chant of this prayer to please Ramachandra. * Budha means wise Dhyanam* Meditative prayer Dhyayed Ajanu bahum drutha sara danusham badha padmasanastham, Peetham vaso avasanam nava kamala dala spardhi nethram, prasannam, Vamangaruda Sita mukha kamala milalochanam neeradhabham, Danalangara deeptham datha muru jada mandalam ramachandram. I meditate on that Ramachandra, whose arms reach up to his thighs, Who carries bow and arrows, who sits in a lotus pose, Who is dressed in yellow cloths, who has eyes like the petals of newly opened lotus flower, Who is always pleasant looking, who is the colour of the black cloud, Whose sight is fixed on the lotus eyes of Sita, sitting on his left thigh, And who shines in various decorations and who has a matted hair around his face. * Normally before starting the prayer we have to bring the deity in to our mind. Charitham Raghu nadasya satha koti pravistharam, Yekaikamaksharam pumsam maha pathaka nasanam. 1 The story of Rama is written in four billions words, But reading even one letter of that destroys all great sins. Dhyathwa neelolpala shyamam Ramam Rajeevalochanam, Janaki Lakshmano petham jada makuta manditham, Sasi thoona dhanur bahu panim nakthancharaanthakam, Swa leelaya jagathrathum avirbhoottham ajam vibhum, Rama raksham padeth pragna papagneem sarva kamadham. 2-4 Meditating on Rama who is black like the blue lotus flower, Who has lotus like eyes, who is our Lord Who is accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, Whose head is surrounded by the tufted hair, Who carries sword, bows, arrows and quiver, Who is born in the world to playfully kill rakshasas, And save and protect this world, who does not have birth, The intelligent one should chant, Rama protection prayer, So that he realizes all his desires. Siro may Raghava pathu, phalam dasarathathmaja, Kousalyeyo drusou pathu, viswamithra priya sruthi. 5 Let Raghava protect my head, Let my forehead be protected by son of Dasaratha, Let my eyes be protected by son of Kousalya, And let my ears be protected by, he who is dear to Viswamithra. Granam pathu makhathrath, Mukham soumithri vathsala, Jihwam Vidhyanidhi pathu, kandam Bharathavanditha, Skandou divyayudha pathu, bhujowbhagnea karmukha. Karou Sithapathi pathu, Hrudayam Jamadagnyajith. Madhyam padu Khara dwamsi, Nabhim Jambhavadasrya, Sugreevesa kateem pathu, sakthithini Hanumath prabhu. Ooru Raghoothama pathuraksha kulavinasa kruth, Januni Sethu kruth padu, Janghe dasamukhandaka, Padou Vibheeshanasreedha, pathu Ramokhilam vapu. 6-9 Let my nose be protected by protector of sacrifices, My face by him, he who is dear to Lakshmana, My toungue be protected by the treasure of wisdom, My neck be protected by him who is saluted by Bharatha. Let my shoulders be protected by him who has celestial weapons, Let my arms by him who broke the bow, Let my hands be protected by the husband of Sita, Let my heart be protected by him who won over Parasurama. Let my middle be protected by him who killed Khara, Let my stomach be protected by the Lord of Jhambhavan, Let my hips be protected by Lord of Sugreeva, Let my behinds be protected by Lord of Hanuman. Let my thighs be protected by the best of the Raghu clan, Who is the destroyer of the clan of Rakshasas, Let my knees be protected by maker of the bridge, Let my calves be protected by the killer of Ravana, Let my feet be protected by him who give protection to Vibheeshana, And let all my body be protected by Sri Rama. Yetham Rama balopethaam rakshaam ya sukruthee padeth. Sa chirayu sukhee puthree vijayee bhaveth. 10 The do gooder who reads the protective chant based on strength of Rama, Would live long, be blessed with sons, be victorious and will have humility. Patala bhoothala vyoma charina Chathmacharina, Na drushtumapi shakthasthe rakshitham Ramanamabhi. 11 They who travel in the hades, earth and heaven and who travel secretly, Would not be able to see the one who reads the protective chant of Rama. Ramethi, Ramabhadrethi Ramachandrethi yaa smaran, Naro na lipyathe Papair bukthim mukthincha vindathi. 12 On the man who remembers Rama, Rambhadra and Ramachandra, Sins will never get attached and he would get good life and salvation. Jagajaithrakamanthrena Ramanamnabhirakshitham, Ya kande dharayethasya karastha sava sidhaya. 13 He who wears the chant of the name of Rama as A protection round his neck would get all the occult powers in his hand. Vajra panjara namedham yo Rama kavacham smareth, Aavyahathagna sarvathra labhathe jaya Mangalam. 14 The orders of him who reads this armour of Rama called the cage of diamond, Would be obeyed by everywhere and he will get victory in all things. Aadishtavan yada swapne Ramaraksham imama hara, Thadha likhithavan pratha prabudho budhakousika. 15 This protective chant of Rama was told by Lord Shiva in the dream, And was written down by Budha Koushika without leaving a letter next day morn. Aarama kalpa vrukshanam, virama sakalapadam, Abhiramassthrilokanam, Rama sriman na prabhu. 16 There is no Lord like Rama, who is like a wish giving tree, Who lives in all places and who is the prettiest in all worlds. Tharunou roopa sampannou, sukumarou Maha balou, Pundareeka visalakshou Cheerakrushna jinambarou, Phala moolasinou danthou thapasou brahmachrinou, Puthrou dasarathasyathou bratharou Ramalakshmanou, Saranya sarva sathwanam sreshtou sarva danushmatham, Raksha kula nihanthou traayetham no raghothamou. 17-19 Let us be protected by the brothers Rama and Lakshmana, Who are young , full of beauty, who are very strong, Who have broad eyes like lotus, who wear the hides of trees, Who eat fruits and roots, who are self controlled, who are ascetic, Who are celibate, who are sons of Dasaratha, Who give protection to all beings, who are great, Who are the best among those who wield the bow, And who destroy whole clans of Rakshasas. Aatha sajja danusha vishu sprusa, Vakshaya suga nishanga sanginou, Rakshanaya mama Ramalakshmanaavagratha, Padhi sadaiva gachathaam. 20 Let those Rama and Lakshmana, Who hold arrows ready to shoot, Who have the inexhaustible quiver on their shoulders, Walk in front of me protecting me. Sanadha Kavachee Gadgi chapa bana dharo yuva, Gachan manoradhosmakam Rama pathu sa Lakshmana. 21 Let Rama and Lakshmana, who are ready for war, Wearing armour holding sword and having bows and arrows, Travel in the chariot of my mind and protect me. Ramo Dasaradhi sooroLakshmanucharo balee, Kakustha purusha poorna Kousalyayo Raghothama, Vedantha vedhyo yagnesa purana purushothama, Janaki vallabha sreeman aprameya parakrama, Ithyethani japan nithyam thad bhaktha sradhayanvitha, Aswamedhadhikam punyam samprapnothi na samsaya. 22-24 That devotee who daily chants with devotion the names, Rama, son of Dasaratha, heroic one, he who is accompanied by Lakshmana, He who is from Kakustha clan, complete man, son of Kausalya, Best among Raghu clan, He who can be known by Vedantha, Lord of Yagnas, He who is ancient, The best among men, Consort of Sita, Gentleman without properties and valorous one Without doubt would get more blessings than performing of the Aswamedha sacrifice Ramam doorvadala shyamam padmaksham peetha vasasam, Sthuvanthi namabhir divyai na they samsarino nara. 25 He who chants the divine names of Rama Who is as black as the bud of Dhoorva grass, Who has lotus like eyes, who wears yellow silk, Would never again lead another domestic life. Ramam Lakshmana poorvajam Raghuvaram Seethapathim Sundaram, Kakustham karunarnavam Guna nidhim vipra priyam dharmikam, Rajendram sathya sandham Dasaratha thanayamShyamalamSanthamoorthim, Vande Lokabhiramam, Raghukula thilakamRaghavam Ravanarim. 26 Salutations to him who is attractive to the entire world, Who is the best among the Raghu clan, who killed Ravana, Who is Rama, Who is elder brother of Lakshmana, Who is a blessing to Raghu clan, Who is consort of Sita, Who is pretty, Who belongs to clan of Kakusthas, Who is the treasure of mercy, Who is wealthy of good characters, Who likes Vedic scholars, who is just, Who is the best among kings, Who is truthful, who is son of Dasaratha, Who is black and Who is the personification of peace and patience. Ramaya ramabhadraya ramachandraya Vedhase, Raghu nadhaya nadhaya Seethaya pathae nama. 27 My salutations to the consort of Lady Sita, Who is the basis of all Vedas as Rama, Ramabhadra and Ramachandra and, Who is lord of the world as the lord of Raghu clan. Sri Rama Rama Raghu nandana Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama Bharathagraja Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama rana karkasa Rama Rama Rama, Sri Ramachandra saranam bhava Rama Rama. 28 Oh Rama, become my protection Oh Rama, Rama, Rama, son of Raghu, Rama, Rama, Rama Rama elder brother of Bharatha, Rama Rama, Rama, Rama expert in war, Rama, Rama. Sri Ramachandra charanou manasa smarami, Sri Ramachandra charanou vachasa grunami, Sri Ramachandra charanou sirasa namami, Sri Ramachandra charanou saranam prapadhye. 29 I meditate on the feet of Sri Ramachandra, I tell with words about feet of Ramachandra, I salute with my head the feet of Ramachandra, And I seek for protection to the feet of Ramachandra. Matha Ramo, math pitha Ramachandra, Swami Ramo, math sakha Ramachandra, Sarvaswam may Ramachandro dayalu, Na anyam naiva jane na jane. 30 My mother is Rama, my father Ramachandra, My lord is Rama and my friend is Ramachandra, Everything for me is the merciful Ramachandra, And I do not see any one else except him and him. Dakshine Lakshmano, yasye vame cha Janakathmaja, Puratho Maruthir yasya tham vande Raghunandanam. 31 I salute that son of Raghu, on whose right is Lakshmana, On whose left is Sita and n whose front is Hanuman. Lokabhiramam rana ranga dheeram rajheeva nethram Raghuvamsa nadham, Karunya roopamkarunakaram tham Sri Ramachandram Saranam prapadhye. 32 I surrender to Lord Sri Rama, who is prettiest in this world, Who is very brave in battle field, who has lotus like eyes, Who is the chief of the Raghu clan, who is mercy personified, And who is extremely merciful Mano javam, maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. 33 I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. Koojantham Rama Ramethi maduram madsuraksharam, Aaroohya kavitha shakhaam vande Valmiki kokilam. 34 Salutations to The nightingale Valmiki, Who sits on the poem like branch, And who goes on singing sweetly, Rama, Rama and Rama. Apadam apa hantharam datharam dana sarva sampadam, Lokabhiramam Sriramam bhooyo bhooyo namamyaham. 35 I again and again salute that Rama, who is ever beautiful, Who destroys all dangers and gives all sorts of wealth. Bharjanam bhava bheejanamarjanam sukhasampadam, Tharjanam yama dhoothanam rama ramethi garjanam. 36 The roar of the name Rama, Rama, Burns away all miseries of the world, Increases al sorts of pleasure and wealth, And drives away the messengers of God of death. Ramo rajamani sada vijayathe ramam ramesam bhaje, Ramenabhihatha nisachara chamooRamaya thasmai nama, Ramannasthi parayanam paratharam Ramasya dasosmyaham, Rame chitha laya sada bhavthu may bho Rama mamudhara. 37 Always victory to Rama, who is the king of gems, I salute Rama, who is the consort of Lakshmi, The Rakshasas who move at night were killed by Rama, And my salutations to that Rama, There is no place of surrender greater than Rama, And I am the slave of Rama, My mind is always fully engrossed in Rama, And Oh God, Rama, please save me. Sri Rama Rama ramethi reme rame manorame, Sahasra nama thathulyam rama nama varanane 38 Hey beautiful one, I play with Rama always, By chanting Rama Rama and Rama, Hey lady with a beautiful face, Chanting of the name Rama, Is same as the thousand names. Ithi Budha Koushika virachitham Rama Raksha stotram sampoornam Thus ends the prayer of protection to Rama composed by Budha Koushika.

Rama Raksha Mantram [This is a very great prayer composed by a saint called Budha Koushika. Several verses are simply quoted from other great stotras. It is believed that recitation of this great prayer would get rid of all the problems created by the nine planets.] Asya Sri Rama Raksha stotra manthrasya Budha Kousika rishi, Sri Sita Ramachandra devatha, Anushtup Chanda, Sita Shakthi, Sri Hanman Keelakam, Sri Ramachandra preethyarthe Rama raksha stotra mantra jape viniyoga. For the Rama protection prayer, The sage is Budha* Kousika, God is Ramachandra with Sita, Meter is Anushtup, power is Sita, and Limit is Hanuman, And I am starting the chant of this prayer to please Ramachandra. * Budha means wise Dhyanam* Meditative prayer Dhyayed Ajanu bahum drutha sara danusham badha padmasanastham, Peetham vaso avasanam nava kamala dala spardhi nethram, prasannam, Vamangaruda Sita mukha kamala milalochanam neeradhabham, Danalangara deeptham datha muru jada mandalam ramachandram. I meditate on that Ramachandra, whose arms reach up to his thighs, Who carries bow and arrows, who sits in a lotus pose, Who is dressed in yellow cloths, who has eyes like the petals of newly opened lotus flower, Who is always pleasant looking, who is the colour of the black cloud, Whose sight is fixed on the lotus eyes of Sita, sitting on his left thigh, And who shines in various decorations and who has a matted hair around his face. * Normally before starting the prayer we have to bring the deity in to our mind. Charitham Raghu nadasya satha koti pravistharam, Yekaikamaksharam pumsam maha pathaka nasanam. 1 The story of Rama is written in four billions words, But reading even one letter of that destroys all great sins. Dhyathwa neelolpala shyamam Ramam Rajeevalochanam, Janaki Lakshmano petham jada makuta manditham, Sasi thoona dhanur bahu panim nakthancharaanthakam, Swa leelaya jagathrathum avirbhoottham ajam vibhum, Rama raksham padeth pragna papagneem sarva kamadham. 2-4 Meditating on Rama who is black like the blue lotus flower, Who has lotus like eyes, who is our Lord Who is accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, Whose head is surrounded by the tufted hair, Who carries sword, bows, arrows and quiver, Who is born in the world to playfully kill rakshasas, And save and protect this world, who does not have birth, The intelligent one should chant, Rama protection prayer, So that he realizes all his desires. Siro may Raghava pathu, phalam dasarathathmaja, Kousalyeyo drusou pathu, viswamithra priya sruthi. 5 Let Raghava protect my head, Let my forehead be protected by son of Dasaratha, Let my eyes be protected by son of Kousalya, And let my ears be protected by, he who is dear to Viswamithra. Granam pathu makhathrath, Mukham soumithri vathsala, Jihwam Vidhyanidhi pathu, kandam Bharathavanditha, Skandou divyayudha pathu, bhujowbhagnea karmukha. Karou Sithapathi pathu, Hrudayam Jamadagnyajith. Madhyam padu Khara dwamsi, Nabhim Jambhavadasrya, Sugreevesa kateem pathu, sakthithini Hanumath prabhu. Ooru Raghoothama pathuraksha kulavinasa kruth, Januni Sethu kruth padu, Janghe dasamukhandaka, Padou Vibheeshanasreedha, pathu Ramokhilam vapu. 6-9 Let my nose be protected by protector of sacrifices, My face by him, he who is dear to Lakshmana, My toungue be protected by the treasure of wisdom, My neck be protected by him who is saluted by Bharatha. Let my shoulders be protected by him who has celestial weapons, Let my arms by him who broke the bow, Let my hands be protected by the husband of Sita, Let my heart be protected by him who won over Parasurama. Let my middle be protected by him who killed Khara, Let my stomach be protected by the Lord of Jhambhavan, Let my hips be protected by Lord of Sugreeva, Let my behinds be protected by Lord of Hanuman. Let my thighs be protected by the best of the Raghu clan, Who is the destroyer of the clan of Rakshasas, Let my knees be protected by maker of the bridge, Let my calves be protected by the killer of Ravana, Let my feet be protected by him who give protection to Vibheeshana, And let all my body be protected by Sri Rama. Yetham Rama balopethaam rakshaam ya sukruthee padeth. Sa chirayu sukhee puthree vijayee bhaveth. 10 The do gooder who reads the protective chant based on strength of Rama, Would live long, be blessed with sons, be victorious and will have humility. Patala bhoothala vyoma charina Chathmacharina, Na drushtumapi shakthasthe rakshitham Ramanamabhi. 11 They who travel in the hades, earth and heaven and who travel secretly, Would not be able to see the one who reads the protective chant of Rama. Ramethi, Ramabhadrethi Ramachandrethi yaa smaran, Naro na lipyathe Papair bukthim mukthincha vindathi. 12 On the man who remembers Rama, Rambhadra and Ramachandra, Sins will never get attached and he would get good life and salvation. Jagajaithrakamanthrena Ramanamnabhirakshitham, Ya kande dharayethasya karastha sava sidhaya. 13 He who wears the chant of the name of Rama as A protection round his neck would get all the occult powers in his hand. Vajra panjara namedham yo Rama kavacham smareth, Aavyahathagna sarvathra labhathe jaya Mangalam. 14 The orders of him who reads this armour of Rama called the cage of diamond, Would be obeyed by everywhere and he will get victory in all things. Aadishtavan yada swapne Ramaraksham imama hara, Thadha likhithavan pratha prabudho budhakousika. 15 This protective chant of Rama was told by Lord Shiva in the dream, And was written down by Budha Koushika without leaving a letter next day morn. Aarama kalpa vrukshanam, virama sakalapadam, Abhiramassthrilokanam, Rama sriman na prabhu. 16 There is no Lord like Rama, who is like a wish giving tree, Who lives in all places and who is the prettiest in all worlds. Tharunou roopa sampannou, sukumarou Maha balou, Pundareeka visalakshou Cheerakrushna jinambarou, Phala moolasinou danthou thapasou brahmachrinou, Puthrou dasarathasyathou bratharou Ramalakshmanou, Saranya sarva sathwanam sreshtou sarva danushmatham, Raksha kula nihanthou traayetham no raghothamou. 17-19 Let us be protected by the brothers Rama and Lakshmana, Who are young , full of beauty, who are very strong, Who have broad eyes like lotus, who wear the hides of trees, Who eat fruits and roots, who are self controlled, who are ascetic, Who are celibate, who are sons of Dasaratha, Who give protection to all beings, who are great, Who are the best among those who wield the bow, And who destroy whole clans of Rakshasas. Aatha sajja danusha vishu sprusa, Vakshaya suga nishanga sanginou, Rakshanaya mama Ramalakshmanaavagratha, Padhi sadaiva gachathaam. 20 Let those Rama and Lakshmana, Who hold arrows ready to shoot, Who have the inexhaustible quiver on their shoulders, Walk in front of me protecting me. Sanadha Kavachee Gadgi chapa bana dharo yuva, Gachan manoradhosmakam Rama pathu sa Lakshmana. 21 Let Rama and Lakshmana, who are ready for war, Wearing armour holding sword and having bows and arrows, Travel in the chariot of my mind and protect me. Ramo Dasaradhi sooroLakshmanucharo balee, Kakustha purusha poorna Kousalyayo Raghothama, Vedantha vedhyo yagnesa purana purushothama, Janaki vallabha sreeman aprameya parakrama, Ithyethani japan nithyam thad bhaktha sradhayanvitha, Aswamedhadhikam punyam samprapnothi na samsaya. 22-24 That devotee who daily chants with devotion the names, Rama, son of Dasaratha, heroic one, he who is accompanied by Lakshmana, He who is from Kakustha clan, complete man, son of Kausalya, Best among Raghu clan, He who can be known by Vedantha, Lord of Yagnas, He who is ancient, The best among men, Consort of Sita, Gentleman without properties and valorous one Without doubt would get more blessings than performing of the Aswamedha sacrifice Ramam doorvadala shyamam padmaksham peetha vasasam, Sthuvanthi namabhir divyai na they samsarino nara. 25 He who chants the divine names of Rama Who is as black as the bud of Dhoorva grass, Who has lotus like eyes, who wears yellow silk, Would never again lead another domestic life. Ramam Lakshmana poorvajam Raghuvaram Seethapathim Sundaram, Kakustham karunarnavam Guna nidhim vipra priyam dharmikam, Rajendram sathya sandham Dasaratha thanayamShyamalamSanthamoorthim, Vande Lokabhiramam, Raghukula thilakamRaghavam Ravanarim. 26 Salutations to him who is attractive to the entire world, Who is the best among the Raghu clan, who killed Ravana, Who is Rama, Who is elder brother of Lakshmana, Who is a blessing to Raghu clan, Who is consort of Sita, Who is pretty, Who belongs to clan of Kakusthas, Who is the treasure of mercy, Who is wealthy of good characters, Who likes Vedic scholars, who is just, Who is the best among kings, Who is truthful, who is son of Dasaratha, Who is black and Who is the personification of peace and patience. Ramaya ramabhadraya ramachandraya Vedhase, Raghu nadhaya nadhaya Seethaya pathae nama. 27 My salutations to the consort of Lady Sita, Who is the basis of all Vedas as Rama, Ramabhadra and Ramachandra and, Who is lord of the world as the lord of Raghu clan. Sri Rama Rama Raghu nandana Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama Bharathagraja Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama rana karkasa Rama Rama Rama, Sri Ramachandra saranam bhava Rama Rama. 28 Oh Rama, become my protection Oh Rama, Rama, Rama, son of Raghu, Rama, Rama, Rama Rama elder brother of Bharatha, Rama Rama, Rama, Rama expert in war, Rama, Rama. Sri Ramachandra charanou manasa smarami, Sri Ramachandra charanou vachasa grunami, Sri Ramachandra charanou sirasa namami, Sri Ramachandra charanou saranam prapadhye. 29 I meditate on the feet of Sri Ramachandra, I tell with words about feet of Ramachandra, I salute with my head the feet of Ramachandra, And I seek for protection to the feet of Ramachandra. Matha Ramo, math pitha Ramachandra, Swami Ramo, math sakha Ramachandra, Sarvaswam may Ramachandro dayalu, Na anyam naiva jane na jane. 30 My mother is Rama, my father Ramachandra, My lord is Rama and my friend is Ramachandra, Everything for me is the merciful Ramachandra, And I do not see any one else except him and him. Dakshine Lakshmano, yasye vame cha Janakathmaja, Puratho Maruthir yasya tham vande Raghunandanam. 31 I salute that son of Raghu, on whose right is Lakshmana, On whose left is Sita and n whose front is Hanuman. Lokabhiramam rana ranga dheeram rajheeva nethram Raghuvamsa nadham, Karunya roopamkarunakaram tham Sri Ramachandram Saranam prapadhye. 32 I surrender to Lord Sri Rama, who is prettiest in this world, Who is very brave in battle field, who has lotus like eyes, Who is the chief of the Raghu clan, who is mercy personified, And who is extremely merciful Mano javam, maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. 33 I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. Koojantham Rama Ramethi maduram madsuraksharam, Aaroohya kavitha shakhaam vande Valmiki kokilam. 34 Salutations to The nightingale Valmiki, Who sits on the poem like branch, And who goes on singing sweetly, Rama, Rama and Rama. Apadam apa hantharam datharam dana sarva sampadam, Lokabhiramam Sriramam bhooyo bhooyo namamyaham. 35 I again and again salute that Rama, who is ever beautiful, Who destroys all dangers and gives all sorts of wealth. Bharjanam bhava bheejanamarjanam sukhasampadam, Tharjanam yama dhoothanam rama ramethi garjanam. 36 The roar of the name Rama, Rama, Burns away all miseries of the world, Increases al sorts of pleasure and wealth, And drives away the messengers of God of death. Ramo rajamani sada vijayathe ramam ramesam bhaje, Ramenabhihatha nisachara chamooRamaya thasmai nama, Ramannasthi parayanam paratharam Ramasya dasosmyaham, Rame chitha laya sada bhavthu may bho Rama mamudhara. 37 Always victory to Rama, who is the king of gems, I salute Rama, who is the consort of Lakshmi, The Rakshasas who move at night were killed by Rama, And my salutations to that Rama, There is no place of surrender greater than Rama, And I am the slave of Rama, My mind is always fully engrossed in Rama, And Oh God, Rama, please save me. Sri Rama Rama ramethi reme rame manorame, Sahasra nama thathulyam rama nama varanane 38 Hey beautiful one, I play with Rama always, By chanting Rama Rama and Rama, Hey lady with a beautiful face, Chanting of the name Rama, Is same as the thousand names. Ithi Budha Koushika virachitham Rama Raksha stotram sampoornam Thus ends the prayer of protection to Rama composed by Budha Koushika.

Rama Raksha Mantram [This is a very great prayer composed by a saint called Budha Koushika. Several verses are simply quoted from other great stotras. It is believed that recitation of this great prayer would get rid of all the problems created by the nine planets.] Asya Sri Rama Raksha stotra manthrasya Budha Kousika rishi, Sri Sita Ramachandra devatha, Anushtup Chanda, Sita Shakthi, Sri Hanman Keelakam, Sri Ramachandra preethyarthe Rama raksha stotra mantra jape viniyoga. For the Rama protection prayer, The sage is Budha* Kousika, God is Ramachandra with Sita, Meter is Anushtup, power is Sita, and Limit is Hanuman, And I am starting the chant of this prayer to please Ramachandra. * Budha means wise Dhyanam* Meditative prayer Dhyayed Ajanu bahum drutha sara danusham badha padmasanastham, Peetham vaso avasanam nava kamala dala spardhi nethram, prasannam, Vamangaruda Sita mukha kamala milalochanam neeradhabham, Danalangara deeptham datha muru jada mandalam ramachandram. I meditate on that Ramachandra, whose arms reach up to his thighs, Who carries bow and arrows, who sits in a lotus pose, Who is dressed in yellow cloths, who has eyes like the petals of newly opened lotus flower, Who is always pleasant looking, who is the colour of the black cloud, Whose sight is fixed on the lotus eyes of Sita, sitting on his left thigh, And who shines in various decorations and who has a matted hair around his face. * Normally before starting the prayer we have to bring the deity in to our mind. Charitham Raghu nadasya satha koti pravistharam, Yekaikamaksharam pumsam maha pathaka nasanam. 1 The story of Rama is written in four billions words, But reading even one letter of that destroys all great sins. Dhyathwa neelolpala shyamam Ramam Rajeevalochanam, Janaki Lakshmano petham jada makuta manditham, Sasi thoona dhanur bahu panim nakthancharaanthakam, Swa leelaya jagathrathum avirbhoottham ajam vibhum, Rama raksham padeth pragna papagneem sarva kamadham. 2-4 Meditating on Rama who is black like the blue lotus flower, Who has lotus like eyes, who is our Lord Who is accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, Whose head is surrounded by the tufted hair, Who carries sword, bows, arrows and quiver, Who is born in the world to playfully kill rakshasas, And save and protect this world, who does not have birth, The intelligent one should chant, Rama protection prayer, So that he realizes all his desires. Siro may Raghava pathu, phalam dasarathathmaja, Kousalyeyo drusou pathu, viswamithra priya sruthi. 5 Let Raghava protect my head, Let my forehead be protected by son of Dasaratha, Let my eyes be protected by son of Kousalya, And let my ears be protected by, he who is dear to Viswamithra. Granam pathu makhathrath, Mukham soumithri vathsala, Jihwam Vidhyanidhi pathu, kandam Bharathavanditha, Skandou divyayudha pathu, bhujowbhagnea karmukha. Karou Sithapathi pathu, Hrudayam Jamadagnyajith. Madhyam padu Khara dwamsi, Nabhim Jambhavadasrya, Sugreevesa kateem pathu, sakthithini Hanumath prabhu. Ooru Raghoothama pathuraksha kulavinasa kruth, Januni Sethu kruth padu, Janghe dasamukhandaka, Padou Vibheeshanasreedha, pathu Ramokhilam vapu. 6-9 Let my nose be protected by protector of sacrifices, My face by him, he who is dear to Lakshmana, My toungue be protected by the treasure of wisdom, My neck be protected by him who is saluted by Bharatha. Let my shoulders be protected by him who has celestial weapons, Let my arms by him who broke the bow, Let my hands be protected by the husband of Sita, Let my heart be protected by him who won over Parasurama. Let my middle be protected by him who killed Khara, Let my stomach be protected by the Lord of Jhambhavan, Let my hips be protected by Lord of Sugreeva, Let my behinds be protected by Lord of Hanuman. Let my thighs be protected by the best of the Raghu clan, Who is the destroyer of the clan of Rakshasas, Let my knees be protected by maker of the bridge, Let my calves be protected by the killer of Ravana, Let my feet be protected by him who give protection to Vibheeshana, And let all my body be protected by Sri Rama. Yetham Rama balopethaam rakshaam ya sukruthee padeth. Sa chirayu sukhee puthree vijayee bhaveth. 10 The do gooder who reads the protective chant based on strength of Rama, Would live long, be blessed with sons, be victorious and will have humility. Patala bhoothala vyoma charina Chathmacharina, Na drushtumapi shakthasthe rakshitham Ramanamabhi. 11 They who travel in the hades, earth and heaven and who travel secretly, Would not be able to see the one who reads the protective chant of Rama. Ramethi, Ramabhadrethi Ramachandrethi yaa smaran, Naro na lipyathe Papair bukthim mukthincha vindathi. 12 On the man who remembers Rama, Rambhadra and Ramachandra, Sins will never get attached and he would get good life and salvation. Jagajaithrakamanthrena Ramanamnabhirakshitham, Ya kande dharayethasya karastha sava sidhaya. 13 He who wears the chant of the name of Rama as A protection round his neck would get all the occult powers in his hand. Vajra panjara namedham yo Rama kavacham smareth, Aavyahathagna sarvathra labhathe jaya Mangalam. 14 The orders of him who reads this armour of Rama called the cage of diamond, Would be obeyed by everywhere and he will get victory in all things. Aadishtavan yada swapne Ramaraksham imama hara, Thadha likhithavan pratha prabudho budhakousika. 15 This protective chant of Rama was told by Lord Shiva in the dream, And was written down by Budha Koushika without leaving a letter next day morn. Aarama kalpa vrukshanam, virama sakalapadam, Abhiramassthrilokanam, Rama sriman na prabhu. 16 There is no Lord like Rama, who is like a wish giving tree, Who lives in all places and who is the prettiest in all worlds. Tharunou roopa sampannou, sukumarou Maha balou, Pundareeka visalakshou Cheerakrushna jinambarou, Phala moolasinou danthou thapasou brahmachrinou, Puthrou dasarathasyathou bratharou Ramalakshmanou, Saranya sarva sathwanam sreshtou sarva danushmatham, Raksha kula nihanthou traayetham no raghothamou. 17-19 Let us be protected by the brothers Rama and Lakshmana, Who are young , full of beauty, who are very strong, Who have broad eyes like lotus, who wear the hides of trees, Who eat fruits and roots, who are self controlled, who are ascetic, Who are celibate, who are sons of Dasaratha, Who give protection to all beings, who are great, Who are the best among those who wield the bow, And who destroy whole clans of Rakshasas. Aatha sajja danusha vishu sprusa, Vakshaya suga nishanga sanginou, Rakshanaya mama Ramalakshmanaavagratha, Padhi sadaiva gachathaam. 20 Let those Rama and Lakshmana, Who hold arrows ready to shoot, Who have the inexhaustible quiver on their shoulders, Walk in front of me protecting me. Sanadha Kavachee Gadgi chapa bana dharo yuva, Gachan manoradhosmakam Rama pathu sa Lakshmana. 21 Let Rama and Lakshmana, who are ready for war, Wearing armour holding sword and having bows and arrows, Travel in the chariot of my mind and protect me. Ramo Dasaradhi sooroLakshmanucharo balee, Kakustha purusha poorna Kousalyayo Raghothama, Vedantha vedhyo yagnesa purana purushothama, Janaki vallabha sreeman aprameya parakrama, Ithyethani japan nithyam thad bhaktha sradhayanvitha, Aswamedhadhikam punyam samprapnothi na samsaya. 22-24 That devotee who daily chants with devotion the names, Rama, son of Dasaratha, heroic one, he who is accompanied by Lakshmana, He who is from Kakustha clan, complete man, son of Kausalya, Best among Raghu clan, He who can be known by Vedantha, Lord of Yagnas, He who is ancient, The best among men, Consort of Sita, Gentleman without properties and valorous one Without doubt would get more blessings than performing of the Aswamedha sacrifice Ramam doorvadala shyamam padmaksham peetha vasasam, Sthuvanthi namabhir divyai na they samsarino nara. 25 He who chants the divine names of Rama Who is as black as the bud of Dhoorva grass, Who has lotus like eyes, who wears yellow silk, Would never again lead another domestic life. Ramam Lakshmana poorvajam Raghuvaram Seethapathim Sundaram, Kakustham karunarnavam Guna nidhim vipra priyam dharmikam, Rajendram sathya sandham Dasaratha thanayamShyamalamSanthamoorthim, Vande Lokabhiramam, Raghukula thilakamRaghavam Ravanarim. 26 Salutations to him who is attractive to the entire world, Who is the best among the Raghu clan, who killed Ravana, Who is Rama, Who is elder brother of Lakshmana, Who is a blessing to Raghu clan, Who is consort of Sita, Who is pretty, Who belongs to clan of Kakusthas, Who is the treasure of mercy, Who is wealthy of good characters, Who likes Vedic scholars, who is just, Who is the best among kings, Who is truthful, who is son of Dasaratha, Who is black and Who is the personification of peace and patience. Ramaya ramabhadraya ramachandraya Vedhase, Raghu nadhaya nadhaya Seethaya pathae nama. 27 My salutations to the consort of Lady Sita, Who is the basis of all Vedas as Rama, Ramabhadra and Ramachandra and, Who is lord of the world as the lord of Raghu clan. Sri Rama Rama Raghu nandana Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama Bharathagraja Rama Rama, Sri Rama Rama rana karkasa Rama Rama Rama, Sri Ramachandra saranam bhava Rama Rama. 28 Oh Rama, become my protection Oh Rama, Rama, Rama, son of Raghu, Rama, Rama, Rama Rama elder brother of Bharatha, Rama Rama, Rama, Rama expert in war, Rama, Rama. Sri Ramachandra charanou manasa smarami, Sri Ramachandra charanou vachasa grunami, Sri Ramachandra charanou sirasa namami, Sri Ramachandra charanou saranam prapadhye. 29 I meditate on the feet of Sri Ramachandra, I tell with words about feet of Ramachandra, I salute with my head the feet of Ramachandra, And I seek for protection to the feet of Ramachandra. Matha Ramo, math pitha Ramachandra, Swami Ramo, math sakha Ramachandra, Sarvaswam may Ramachandro dayalu, Na anyam naiva jane na jane. 30 My mother is Rama, my father Ramachandra, My lord is Rama and my friend is Ramachandra, Everything for me is the merciful Ramachandra, And I do not see any one else except him and him. Dakshine Lakshmano, yasye vame cha Janakathmaja, Puratho Maruthir yasya tham vande Raghunandanam. 31 I salute that son of Raghu, on whose right is Lakshmana, On whose left is Sita and n whose front is Hanuman. Lokabhiramam rana ranga dheeram rajheeva nethram Raghuvamsa nadham, Karunya roopamkarunakaram tham Sri Ramachandram Saranam prapadhye. 32 I surrender to Lord Sri Rama, who is prettiest in this world, Who is very brave in battle field, who has lotus like eyes, Who is the chief of the Raghu clan, who is mercy personified, And who is extremely merciful Mano javam, maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami. 33 I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys. Koojantham Rama Ramethi maduram madsuraksharam, Aaroohya kavitha shakhaam vande Valmiki kokilam. 34 Salutations to The nightingale Valmiki, Who sits on the poem like branch, And who goes on singing sweetly, Rama, Rama and Rama. Apadam apa hantharam datharam dana sarva sampadam, Lokabhiramam Sriramam bhooyo bhooyo namamyaham. 35 I again and again salute that Rama, who is ever beautiful, Who destroys all dangers and gives all sorts of wealth. Bharjanam bhava bheejanamarjanam sukhasampadam, Tharjanam yama dhoothanam rama ramethi garjanam. 36 The roar of the name Rama, Rama, Burns away all miseries of the world, Increases al sorts of pleasure and wealth, And drives away the messengers of God of death. Ramo rajamani sada vijayathe ramam ramesam bhaje, Ramenabhihatha nisachara chamooRamaya thasmai nama, Ramannasthi parayanam paratharam Ramasya dasosmyaham, Rame chitha laya sada bhavthu may bho Rama mamudhara. 37 Always victory to Rama, who is the king of gems, I salute Rama, who is the consort of Lakshmi, The Rakshasas who move at night were killed by Rama, And my salutations to that Rama, There is no place of surrender greater than Rama, And I am the slave of Rama, My mind is always fully engrossed in Rama, And Oh God, Rama, please save me. Sri Rama Rama ramethi reme rame manorame, Sahasra nama thathulyam rama nama varanane 38 Hey beautiful one, I play with Rama always, By chanting Rama Rama and Rama, Hey lady with a beautiful face, Chanting of the name Rama, Is same as the thousand names. Ithi Budha Koushika virachitham Rama Raksha stotram sampoornam Thus ends the prayer of protection to Rama composed by Budha Koushika.

Gayatri Ramayana The Valmiki Ramayana contains 24,000 verses. Sage Valmiki has hidden the 24 Beejaaksharas (seed letters) of the sacred Gayatri Mantra in these 24000 verses (one Beejaakshara per thousand verses). The above collection of 24 verses which carry the 24 Beejaaksharas is called as Gayatri Ramayana. It is said that by chanting this everyday, one will acquire the same merit as one acquires by chanting the entire Ramayana. Tapassvaadhyaaya niratam tapasvee vaagvidaam varam Naaradam paripaprachcha vaalmeekir muni pungavam 1 Sa hatvaa raakshasaan sarvaan yajnaghnaan raghu nandana Rishibhih poojitah samyak yathendro vijayaa puraa 2 Vishvaamitrah sa dharmaatmaa shrutvaa janaka bhaashitam Vatsa raama dhanuh pashya iti raaghavamabraveet 3 Tushtaavaasya tadaa vamsham pravishya sa vishaam pateh Shayaneeyam narendrasya tadaasaadya vyatishthata 4 Vana vaasam hi sanjaaya vaassamsi aabharanaani cha Bhartaaram anugachchantyai seetayai shwashuro dadou 5 Raajaa satyam cha dharmashcha raajaa kulavataam kulam Raajaa maataa pitaa chaiva raajaa hitakaro nrinaam 6 Nireekshya sa muhoortam tu dadarsha bharato gurum Utaje raamam aaseenam jataa valkala dhaarinam 7 Yadi buddhih kritaa drashtum agastyam tam mahaa munim Adyaiva gamane buddhim rochayasva mahaa yashah 8 Bharatasya aarya putrasya shwashroonaam mama cha prabho Mriga roopam idam vyaktam vismayam janayishyati 9 Gachcha sheeghram ito rama sugreevam tam mahaa balam Vayasyam tam kuru kshipramito gatvaadya raaghava 10 Desha kalou prateekshyasya kshama maamanah priyaa priye Sukha duhkha sahah kaale sugreeva vashago bhava 11 Vandyaaste tu tapassidhaah tapanaa veeta kalmashaah Prashtavyaah chaapi seetaayaah pravrittim vinayaanvitaih 12 Sa nirjitya pureem shreshthaam lankaam taam kaama roopineem Vikramena mahaa tejaa hanoomaan maarutaatmajah 13 Dhanyaa devaah sa gandharvaah siddhaashcha paramarshayah Mama pashyanti naatham raamam raajeeva lochanam 14 Mangaalaabhi mukhee tasya saa tadaaseen mahaa kapeh Upatasthe vishaalaakshee prayataa havya vaahanam 15 Hitam mahaartham mritu poorva samhitam Vyateeta kaalaayati sampratikshamama Vishamya tadvaakyam upasthita jvarah Prasangavaan uttaram etadabraveet 16 Dharmaatmaa rakshasaam shreshthah sampraaptoyam vibheeshanah Lankaishvaryam dhruvam shreemaan ayam praapnotyakantakam 17 Yo vajrapaataashani sannipaataa- Nna chukshubhe naapi chachaala raajaa Sa raama baanaabhihato bhrishaartha- Shchachaala chaapam muhocha veerah 18 Yasya vikramamaasaadya raakshasaa nidhanam gataah Tam manye raaghavam veeram naaraayanam anaamayam 19 Na te dadrishire raamam dahantam ari vaahineem Mohitaah paramaastrena gaandharvena mahaatmanaa 20 Pranamya devataabhyashcha braahmanebhyashcha maithilee Baddhaanjali putaa chedam uvaachaagni sameepatah 21 Chalannat parvatendrasya ganaa devaashcha kampitaah Chachaala paarvatee chaapi tadaashlishtaa maheshvaram 22 Daaraah putraah puram raashtram bhogaachchaadana bhojanam Sarvamevaa vibhaktam no bhavishyati hareeshvara 23 Yaameva raatrim shatrughnah parnashaalaam samaavishat Taameva raatreem seetaapi prasootaa daaraka dvayam 24 Idam raamaayanam kritsnam gaayatree beeja samyutam Trishandhyam yah pathennityam sarva paapaih pramuchyate.