Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

29: OM Dasagrivasiroharaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who cut off Ravana’s heads.
Blazing with glory, Lord Rama killed Ravana with the Brahma arrow, an incredible missile with wind in its feather and fire in its head, which, like a thunderbolt, sliced Ravana’s chest, killing him instantly.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 18th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

28: OM Saptatalaprabhettre Namah

Prostrations to the one who broke the seven huge trees (One who permeates the seven planes of existence).
Lord Rama, in His gigantic form, broke the curse of the seven huge trees, and thus fulfilled His cause for incarnating.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 17th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

27: OM Harakodandakhandanaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who broke the mighty bow.
Armed with the three-curved Kodhanda bow, Lord Rama is slayer of many demons.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 16th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

26: OM Vibhishanaparitratre Namah

Prostrations to the one who is Protector of Vibhishan.
The younger brother of Ravana, Vibhishana received a boon from Lord Brahma that he will never behave meanly, even in the worst crisis.
When he sees Ravana indulging in evil practices, he seeks shelter under Lord Rama.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 5th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

25: OM Viradhavadhapanditaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is master in slaying Viradha.
Supreme Lord Rama, through whom this world and all the Gods, manifested, is a skillful slayer of demons, redeeming the world from the fear of demon Viradha.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 14th, 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

24: OM Kharadhvamsine Namah

Prostrations to the slayer of demon Khara.
The unending mine of virtues, the Supreme God, Lord Vishnu took several incarnations to kill th edemons and evils for protecting the mankind, and as Rama, He slew the fierce demon Khara.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 13th, 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

23: OM Kausaleyaya Namah

Prostrations to the son of Kausalya.
The upholder of Dharma or righteousness, Lord Rama is the darling son of Queen Kausalya.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 12th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

22: OM Sadahanumadashritaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is always served by Hanuman.
Son of Wind-God, Hanuman is a loyal follower of Lord Rama.
Hanuman directed all his energies towards the worship of Lord Rama, and his undying devotion made him such that he became free from all physical fatique.
Lord Hanuman’s only desire was to go on serving Rama.
Hanuman perfectly exemplifies “Dasya” devotion – one of the nine types of devotions that bonds the master and the servant.
His greatness lies in the his complete merger with his Lord, which also formed the base of his genial qualities

-Sri Swamiji
(May 11th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

21: OM Vratadharaya Namah

Prostration to the one who is practising penance.
Rama is Dharmatma, the upholder of justice and Dharma, and is the destroyer of evil and wrong-doers.
He meditates deeply and practices austere penances to redeem mankind of misery.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 10th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

20: OM Satyavrataya Namah

Prostrations to the one who has adopted truth as penance.
Lord Rama, the auspiciously marked one, upholds dharma, adopted truth as penance for the sake of righteousness.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 9th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

19: OM Satyavikramaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is truthfully powerful.
Lord Rama establishes the image of an Ideal Man on the loftiest pedestal of human existence.
He is the truth that begins, the truth that grows, and the truth that ends.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 8th, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

18: OM Satyavache Namah

Prostations to the one who always speaks Truth.
Swathed in the sweet and loving words of Cord Ram, His devotees dance with joy.
His words always carry a ring of truth for He is truth personified.
His word is law and He is the law-maker.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 7th, 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

17: OM Vagmene Namah

Prostrations to the one who is a Spokesman.
The ever-gentle and unperturbed Lord Rama is soft in speech, sedate and peaceful, as a Spokesman He neither taunts nor calis, always remaining calm and collected.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 6th 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

16: OM Valipramathanaya Namah

Prostrations to the slayer of Vali.
Scourge of His foes, Lord Rama is the slayer of Vali the chief of Monkeys, who had ushered the throne of his brother, Sugreeva, and taken his wife in captivity.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 5th 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashthottara Namavali

15: OM Saranatra natatparaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is determined to protect His devotees.
Lord Rama is determine and deeply committed to wipe away the distress of His devotees who seek refuge in Him.
He achieves this perfectly and brings Justice to people by upholding dharma and punishing the wrong-doers.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 4th, 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

14: OM Dantaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is unperturbed.
With a moon-like serene face, and pleasing smile that lights up His gentle face, Lord Rama is always calm and unperturbed, even in the face of adversity.
His dignified visit and majestic appearance are impressive.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 3rd 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

13: OM Vishvamitrapriyaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is beloved of Safe Vishwamitra.
The Ocean of knowledge and the Mine of virtues Lord Rama is greatly worshipped and revered by the great sage Vishwamitra for His righteous and humble nature.

-Sri Swamiji
(May 2nd, 2012)

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Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

12: OM Janardhanaya Namah

Prostrations to the one who offers liberation from births.
Lord Rama is an endless fountainhead of virtues showing dharma, truth, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, duty and gentleness, and offers liberation of the blessed from the cycle of repeated births.

-Sri Swamiji
(1st May, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

11: OM Jitamitraya Namah

Prostrations to the one who is vaniquisher of foes.
Lord Rama, known for his noble deeds and justice, and representing victory, conquers His foes, for He has no equal.

-Sri Swamiji
(30th April 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

10: OM Jaitraya Namah

Prostration tot he one who symbolizes victory.
Wielder of the bow with gold-feathered arows, Lord Rama’s velour and prowess are unequalled.
With full knowledge of war strategies, He personifies victory

-Sri Swamiji
(29th April, 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

9: OM Janaki vallabhaya Namah

Prostration to the consort of Janaki.
The Supreme Lord Rama has for His Consort, Goddess Sita who is Ayonija, found by Her father Janaka while ploughing a field.

-Sri Swamiji
(28th April 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

8: OM Raghupungavaya Namah

Prostrations to the scion of Raghu dynasty.
The great descendant of the Raghu dynasty, Lord Rama is noble-minded and valiant.
As an upholder of Dharma, He believes in goodness and always keeps His words.

-Sri Swamiji
(27th April 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

7: OM Rajendraya Namah

Prostrations to Lord Rama who is Lord of the Lords.

Lord Rama is the whole world in His manifest form.
He is unperceivable by senses, yet He is instinct in every life.
He is the Protector of all Realms, the Cause of all existence.

-Sri Swamiji
(26th April 2012)

Sri Rama Ashtottara Namavali

6: Om Srimate Namah

Prostrations to the Lord who is revered by all.
Respected by all and respectable for everyone, He is the Master of all norms.
He is adored by the sages, the mortals, and even by Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.

-Sri Swamiji
(25th April 2012)