Ram Raksha Stotram
Complete divine armour of Rama — protection from all harm, sin, and calamity
How to chant: Once daily, morning; or any time danger is felt
Ram Raksha Stotram Lyrics in Sanskrit
राम रक्षां पठेत् प्राज्ञः पापघ्नीं सर्वकामदाम्। शिरो मे राघवः पातु भालं दशरथात्मजः॥ कौसल्येयो दृशौ पातु विश्वामित्रप्रियः श्रुती। घ्राणं पातु मखत्राता मुखं सौमित्रिवत्सलः॥
Ram Raksha Stotram Transliteration
Raama raksham patheth praajno paapa-ghnim sarva-kaamadaam, Shiro me Raaghavah paatu bhaalam Dasharathaa-tmajah, Kausalyeyeo drishau paatu Vishvaamitra-priyah shrutee, Ghraananam paatu makhatraataa mukham Saumitri-vatsalah.
Ram Raksha Stotram Meaning in English
The wise one should recite this Ram Raksha, destroyer of sins and granter of all desires. May Raghava (Rama) protect my head; may the son of Dasharatha protect my forehead; may the beloved of Kausalya protect my eyes; may the dear one of Vishvamitra protect my ears; may the protector of the Yajna protect my nose; may the one who loves Lakshmana protect my mouth.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Ram Raksha Stotram
This mantra is governed by Sun and invokes Rama. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Sun's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater protection & obstacles.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Ram Raksha Stotram Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Universal protection in any challenging Dasha
- ◉Rahu Mahadasha — paranoia and unseen danger
- ◉Ketu Mahadasha — feeling unprotected or spiritually exposed
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Afflicted Ascendant lord (self in danger)
- ◈Mars in 1st house (accident prone)
- ◈Malefics in 3rd house (courage depleted)
- ◈Sun in 6th or 12th house (authority threatened)
- ◈Weak lagna with no benefic aspect
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ram Raksha Stotram?
Ram Raksha Stotram is a classical Sanskrit mantra for protection & obstacles. Complete divine armour of Rama — protection from all harm, sin, and calamity. It is governed by the planet Sun and best chanted on Sunday.
How many times should I chant Ram Raksha Stotram?
Once daily, morning; or any time danger is felt
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Ram Raksha Stotram?
Universal protection in any challenging Dasha. Rahu Mahadasha — paranoia and unseen danger. Ketu Mahadasha — feeling unprotected or spiritually exposed.
What natal chart afflictions does Ram Raksha Stotram remedy?
Afflicted Ascendant lord (self in danger). Mars in 1st house (accident prone). Malefics in 3rd house (courage depleted). Sun in 6th or 12th house (authority threatened). Weak lagna with no benefic aspect.
Who should chant Ram Raksha Stotram?
Daily protection, long journeys, before surgery or danger, after nightmares or paranoia
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