Nama Ramayanam: The Complete 108-Verse Concise Ramayana

Sage Valmiki's epic Ramayana is a monumental spiritual text containing 24,000 verses. For devotees seeking the profound blessings of this epic within a shorter timeframe, the Nama Ramayanam is the perfect alternative. This highly potent, condensed hymn distills Lord Rama's entire divine journey into just 108 highly resonant verses, bringing immense peace, purity, and prosperity to the reciter.

ą„„ Ekashloki Ramayanam ą„„

Adau Ramatapovanadigamanam Hatva Mrigam Kanchanam

Vaidehiharanam Jatayumaranam Sugrivasambhashanamą„¤

Valinirdalanam Samudrataranam Lankapuridahanam

Pashchadravanakumbhakarnahananametaddhi Ramayanamą„„

ą„„ Iti Ekashloki Ramayanam Sampurnam ą„„

ą„„ Balakandah ą„„

Shuddhabrahmaparatpara Ramą„„1ą„„

Kalatmakaparameshvara Ramą„„2ą„„

Sheshatalpasukhanidrita Ramą„„3ą„„

Brahmadyamaraprarthita Ramą„„4ą„„

Chandakiranakulamandana Ramą„„5ą„„

Shrimaddasharathanandana Ramą„„6ą„„

Kausalyasukhavardhana Ramą„„7ą„„

Vishvamitrapriyadhana Ramą„„8ą„„

Ghoratatakaghataka Ramą„„9ą„„

Marichadinipataka Ramą„„10ą„„

Kaushikamakhasamrakshaka Ramą„„11ą„„

Shrimadahalyoddharaka Ramą„„12ą„„

Gautamamunisampujita Ramą„„13ą„„

Suramunivaraganasamstuta Ramą„„14ą„„

Navikadhavitamridupada Ramą„„15ą„„

Mithilapurajanamohaka Ramą„„16ą„„

Videhamanasaranjaka Ramą„„17ą„„

Tryambakakarmukabhanjaka Ramą„„18ą„„

Sitarpitavaramalika Ramą„„19ą„„

Kritavaivahikakautuka Ramą„„20ą„„

Bhargavadarpavinashaka Ramą„„21ą„„

Shrimadayodhyapalaka Ramą„„22ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Ayodhyakandah ą„„

Aganitagunaganabhushita Ramą„„23ą„„

Avanitanayakamita Ramą„„24ą„„

Rakachandrasamanana Ramą„„25ą„„

Pitrivakyashritakanana Ramą„„26ą„„

Priyaguhaviniveditapada Ramą„„27ą„„

Tatkshalitanijamridupada Ramą„„28ą„„

Bharadvajamukhanandaka Ramą„„29ą„„

Chitrakutadriniketana Ramą„„30ą„„

Dasharathasantatachintita Ramą„„31ą„„

Kaikeyitanayarthita Ramą„„32ą„„

Virachitanijapitrikarmaka Ramą„„33ą„„

Bharatarpitanijapaduka Ramą„„34ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Aranyakandah ą„„

Dandakavanajanapavana Ramą„„35ą„„

Dushtaviradhavinashana Ramą„„36ą„„

Sharabhangasutikshnarchita Ramą„„37ą„„

Agastyanugrahavardhita Ramą„„38ą„„

Gridhradhipasamsevita Ramą„„39ą„„

Panchavatitatasusthita Ramą„„40ą„„

Shurpanakhartividhayaka Ramą„„41ą„„

Kharadushanamukhasudaka Ramą„„42ą„„

Sitapriyaharinanuga Ramą„„43ą„„

Marichartikridashuga Ramą„„44ą„„

Vinashtasitanveshaka Ramą„„45ą„„

Gridhradhipagatidayaka Ramą„„46ą„„

Shabaridattaphalashana Ramą„„47ą„„

Kabandhabahuchchhedaka Ramą„„48ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Kishkindhakandah ą„„

Hanumatsevitanijapada Ramą„„49ą„„

Natasugrivabhishtada Ramą„„50ą„„

Garvitavalisamharaka Ramą„„51ą„„

Vanaradutapreshaka Ramą„„52ą„„

Hitakaralakshmanasamyuta Ramą„„53ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Sundarakandah ą„„

Kapivarasantatasamsmrita Ramą„„54ą„„

Tadgativighnadhvamsaka Ramą„„55ą„„

Sitapranadharaka Ramą„„56ą„„

Dushtadashananadushita Ramą„„57ą„„

Shishtahanumadbhushita Ramą„„58ą„„

Sitaveditakakavana Ramą„„59ą„„

Kritachudamanidarshana Ramą„„60ą„„

Kapivaravachanashvasita Ramą„„61ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Yuddhakandah ą„„

Ravananidhanaprasthita Ramą„„62ą„„

Vanarasainyasamavrita Ramą„„63ą„„

Shoshitasaridisharthita Ramą„„64ą„„

Vibhishanabhayadayaka Ramą„„65ą„„

Parvatasetunibandhaka Ramą„„66ą„„

Kumbhakarnashirachchhedaka Ramą„„67ą„„

Rakshasasanghavimardaka Ramą„„68ą„„

Ahimahiravanacharana Ramą„„69ą„„

Samhritadashamukharavana Ramą„„70ą„„

Vidhibhavamukhasurasamstuta Ramą„„71ą„„

Khasthitadasharathavikshita Ramą„„72ą„„

Sitadarshanamodita Ramą„„73ą„„

Abhishiktavibhishananata Ramą„„74ą„„

Pushpakayanarohana Ramą„„75ą„„

Bharadvajadinishevana Ramą„„76ą„„

Bharatapranapriyakara Ramą„„77ą„„

Saketapuribhushana Ramą„„78ą„„

Sakalasviyasamanata Ramą„„79ą„„

Ratnalasatpithasthita Ramą„„80ą„„

Pattabhishekalankrita Ramą„„81ą„„

Parthivakulasammanita Ramą„„82ą„„

Vibhishanarpitarangaka Ramą„„83ą„„

Kishakulanugrahakara Ramą„„84ą„„

Sakalajivasamrakshaka Ramą„„85ą„„

Samastalokadharaka Ramą„„86ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„

ą„„ Uttarakandah ą„„

Agatamuniganasamstuta Ramą„„87ą„„

Vishrutadashakanthodbhava Ramą„„88ą„„

Sitalingananirvrita Ramą„„89ą„„

Nitisurakshitajanapada Ramą„„90ą„„

Vipinatyajitajanakaja Ramą„„91ą„„

Karitalavanasuravadha Ramą„„92ą„„

Svargatashambukasamstuta Ramą„„93ą„„

Svatanayakushalavanandita Ramą„„94ą„„

Ashvamedhakratudikshita Ramą„„95ą„„

Kalaveditasurapada Ramą„„96ą„„

Ayodhyakajanamuktida Ramą„„97ą„„

Vidhimukhavibudhanandaka Ramą„„98ą„„

Tejomayanijarupaka Ramą„„99ą„„

Samsritibandhavimochaka Ramą„„100ą„„

Dharmasthapanatatpara Ramą„„101ą„„

Bhaktiparayanamuktida Ramą„„102ą„„

Sarvacharacharapalaka Ramą„„103ą„„

Sarvabhavamayavaraka Ramą„„104ą„„

Vaikunthalayasamsthita Ramą„„105ą„„

Nityanandapadasthita Ramą„„106ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„„107ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„108ą„„

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ramą„¤
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ramą„„
ą„„ Iti Namaramayanam Sampurnam ą„„

Nama Ramayanam: The Condensed Version of the Epic Ramayana

The Ramayana, a great Sanskrit epic by Sage Valmiki, is revered by millions of Hindus worldwide. While reciting the entire 24,000 verses can be time-consuming, the Nama Ramayanam offers a beautiful and concise alternative. This powerful hymn contains 108 verses that capture the essence of Lord Rama's journey, bringing peace and prosperity to those who recite it.


What is Nama Ramayanam?

Nama Ramayanam is a short, devotional hymn that serves as a condensed version of the epic Ramayana. It was created to allow devotees to experience the spiritual benefits of reciting the Ramayana without needing to devote the extensive time required for the full text. It consists of 108 powerful verses, or shlokas, that summarize the key events and teachings of the original epic.

The name "Ramayana" itself means "the journey of Lord Rama." This spiritual journey is divided into seven chapters, or kandas, which are also reflected in the structure of the Nama Ramayanam:

  • Balakanda: The childhood of Lord Rama.
  • Ayodhyakanda: Lord Rama's life in Ayodhya and his exile.
  • Aranyakanda: The events of Rama's life in the forest.
  • Kishkindhakanda: The meeting with Hanuman and the alliance with Sugriva.
  • Sundarakanda: Hanuman's journey to Lanka.
  • Yuddhakanda: The great war between Lord Rama and Ravana.
  • Uttarakanda: The final events of Lord Rama's reign.

The Significance of Nama Ramayanam

For centuries, reciting the Ramayana has been considered a sacred act that brings peace, harmony, and prosperity to a household. Nama Ramayanam offers the same spiritual benefits in a format that is accessible for modern lifestyles. It is particularly popular in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala.

Although Nama Ramayanam is not as widely known in North India, where Ramacharitamanas by Saint Tulsidas is more popular, it holds a significant place in the devotional practices of many Hindus. It is a testament to the enduring power and timeless wisdom of the Ramayana.

(Please note: The original text of Nama Ramayanam is in Sanskrit. The following is a transliteration for easy recitation.)

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