JATHAKAM CHARTNama 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.
॥ Ekashloki Ramayanam ॥
Adau Ramatapovanadigamanam Hatva Mrigam Kanchanam
Vaidehiharanam Jatayumaranam Sugrivasambhashanam।
Valinirdalanam Samudrataranam Lankapuridahanam
Pashchadravanakumbhakarnahananametaddhi Ramayanam॥
॥ Balakandah ॥
Shuddhabrahmaparatpara Ram॥1॥
Kalatmakaparameshvara Ram॥2॥
Sheshatalpasukhanidrita Ram॥3॥
Brahmadyamaraprarthita Ram॥4॥
Chandakiranakulamandana Ram॥5॥
Shrimaddasharathanandana Ram॥6॥
Kausalyasukhavardhana Ram॥7॥
Vishvamitrapriyadhana Ram॥8॥
Ghoratatakaghataka Ram॥9॥
Marichadinipataka Ram॥10॥
Kaushikamakhasamrakshaka Ram॥11॥
Shrimadahalyoddharaka Ram॥12॥
Gautamamunisampujita Ram॥13॥
Suramunivaraganasamstuta Ram॥14॥
Navikadhavitamridupada Ram॥15॥
Mithilapurajanamohaka Ram॥16॥
Videhamanasaranjaka Ram॥17॥
Tryambakakarmukabhanjaka Ram॥18॥
Sitarpitavaramalika Ram॥19॥
Kritavaivahikakautuka Ram॥20॥
Bhargavadarpavinashaka Ram॥21॥
Shrimadayodhyapalaka Ram॥22॥
॥ Ayodhyakandah ॥
Aganitagunaganabhushita Ram॥23॥
Avanitanayakamita Ram॥24॥
Rakachandrasamanana Ram॥25॥
Pitrivakyashritakanana Ram॥26॥
Priyaguhaviniveditapada Ram॥27॥
Tatkshalitanijamridupada Ram॥28॥
Bharadvajamukhanandaka Ram॥29॥
Chitrakutadriniketana Ram॥30॥
Dasharathasantatachintita Ram॥31॥
Kaikeyitanayarthita Ram॥32॥
Virachitanijapitrikarmaka Ram॥33॥
Bharatarpitanijapaduka Ram॥34॥
॥ Aranyakandah ॥
Dandakavanajanapavana Ram॥35॥
Dushtaviradhavinashana Ram॥36॥
Sharabhangasutikshnarchita Ram॥37॥
Agastyanugrahavardhita Ram॥38॥
Gridhradhipasamsevita Ram॥39॥
Panchavatitatasusthita Ram॥40॥
Shurpanakhartividhayaka Ram॥41॥
Kharadushanamukhasudaka Ram॥42॥
Sitapriyaharinanuga Ram॥43॥
Marichartikridashuga Ram॥44॥
Vinashtasitanveshaka Ram॥45॥
Gridhradhipagatidayaka Ram॥46॥
Shabaridattaphalashana Ram॥47॥
Kabandhabahuchchhedaka Ram॥48॥
॥ Kishkindhakandah ॥
Hanumatsevitanijapada Ram॥49॥
Natasugrivabhishtada Ram॥50॥
Garvitavalisamharaka Ram॥51॥
Vanaradutapreshaka Ram॥52॥
Hitakaralakshmanasamyuta Ram॥53॥
॥ Sundarakandah ॥
Kapivarasantatasamsmrita Ram॥54॥
Tadgativighnadhvamsaka Ram॥55॥
Sitapranadharaka Ram॥56॥
Dushtadashananadushita Ram॥57॥
Shishtahanumadbhushita Ram॥58॥
Sitaveditakakavana Ram॥59॥
Kritachudamanidarshana Ram॥60॥
Kapivaravachanashvasita Ram॥61॥
॥ Yuddhakandah ॥
Ravananidhanaprasthita Ram॥62॥
Vanarasainyasamavrita Ram॥63॥
Shoshitasaridisharthita Ram॥64॥
Vibhishanabhayadayaka Ram॥65॥
Parvatasetunibandhaka Ram॥66॥
Kumbhakarnashirachchhedaka Ram॥67॥
Rakshasasanghavimardaka Ram॥68॥
Ahimahiravanacharana Ram॥69॥
Samhritadashamukharavana Ram॥70॥
Vidhibhavamukhasurasamstuta Ram॥71॥
Khasthitadasharathavikshita Ram॥72॥
Sitadarshanamodita Ram॥73॥
Abhishiktavibhishananata Ram॥74॥
Pushpakayanarohana Ram॥75॥
Bharadvajadinishevana Ram॥76॥
Bharatapranapriyakara Ram॥77॥
Saketapuribhushana Ram॥78॥
Sakalasviyasamanata Ram॥79॥
Ratnalasatpithasthita Ram॥80॥
Pattabhishekalankrita Ram॥81॥
Parthivakulasammanita Ram॥82॥
Vibhishanarpitarangaka Ram॥83॥
Kishakulanugrahakara Ram॥84॥
Sakalajivasamrakshaka Ram॥85॥
Samastalokadharaka Ram॥86॥
॥ Uttarakandah ॥
Agatamuniganasamstuta Ram॥87॥
Vishrutadashakanthodbhava Ram॥88॥
Sitalingananirvrita Ram॥89॥
Nitisurakshitajanapada Ram॥90॥
Vipinatyajitajanakaja Ram॥91॥
Karitalavanasuravadha Ram॥92॥
Svargatashambukasamstuta Ram॥93॥
Svatanayakushalavanandita Ram॥94॥
Ashvamedhakratudikshita Ram॥95॥
Kalaveditasurapada Ram॥96॥
Ayodhyakajanamuktida Ram॥97॥
Vidhimukhavibudhanandaka Ram॥98॥
Tejomayanijarupaka Ram॥99॥
Samsritibandhavimochaka Ram॥100॥
Dharmasthapanatatpara Ram॥101॥
Bhaktiparayanamuktida Ram॥102॥
Sarvacharacharapalaka Ram॥103॥
Sarvabhavamayavaraka Ram॥104॥
Vaikunthalayasamsthita Ram॥105॥
Nityanandapadasthita Ram॥106॥
Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ram॥107॥
Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ram॥108॥
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.)