Ram Raksha Stotra

Ram Raksha Stotra for daily chanting

Ram Raksha Stotra is a Sanskrit stotra, used as a prayer for protection to Lord Rama, it was written by a saint Budha Kaushika during the Vedic period. Literal meaning of Ram Raksha means 'Protection given by Lord Rama (to us)'.

One who sincerely recites it and understands its meaning, he receives faith that Lord Rama protects his mind and prepares it to know the Ultimate Truth.

It is said that Lord Shiva came into saint Budha Kaushika's dream and sung these 38 stanzas.

Special public recitation of the stotra is organized during religious festivals, especially during Navaratries. It is from Gudi Padwa till Rama Navami day, the birthday of Lord Rama.

In Hindu astrology chanting of the stotra is recommended as a remedial measure for "enmity, losses, hurdles.

Say Jay Shree Ram!