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Naam Ramayanam in English

The Naam Ramayanam is an abridged version of the epic Ramayana written by the sage Valmiki in Sanskrit. It was composed by Shri Lakshmanacharya. There are 108 verses in the Naam Ramayanam, and similar to the Ramayana, the Naam Ramayanam also has seven chapters, which are divided into Balakand, Ayodhyakand, Kishkindhakand, Sunderkand, Yudhkand and Uttarkand respectively.

॥ Balakandah॥

Shuddha-brahma-paratpara Ram॥1॥

Lord Rama is Pure Brahman and is Superior to the Best.
Kal-atmaka-parameshwara Ram॥2॥

Lord Rama is the Master of time and the Supreme Lord.

Shesha-talpa-sukha-nidrita Ram॥3॥
Lord Rama sleeps blissfully on the bed of the serpent Sesha Naga (as Lord Vishnu).

Brahmady-amara-prarthita Ram॥4॥
Lord Rama was requested by Brahma and other deities (to incarnate as a human to eliminate Ravana).

Chanda-kirana-kula-mandana Ram॥5॥

Lord Rama adorned the dynasty of the Sun (Surya Vamsha).
Shrimad-dasharatha-nandana Ram॥6॥

Lord Rama was the venerable son of King Dasharatha.
Kausalya-sukha-vardhana Ram॥7॥

Lord Rama brought great joy to Kaushalya.
Vishwamitra-priya-dhana Ram॥8॥

Lord Rama was dear to Sage Vishvamitra like a valuable treasure.
Ghora-tataka-ghataka Ram॥9॥

Lord Rama was the slayer of the terrible demoness Tataka.
Marichadinipataka Ram॥10॥

Lord Rama killed Maricha and other daemons.

Kaushikamakhasamrakshaka Ram॥11॥
Lord Rama protected the yagna (sacrificial fire) of Sage Vishvamitra.

Shrimadahalyoddharaka Ram॥12॥

Lord Rama salvaged Ahalya.
Gautamamunisampujita Ram॥13॥

Lord Rama was worshipped by Gautam Muni.
Suramuniwaraganasamstuta Ram॥14॥
Lord Rama was praised by deities and the great sages.

Navikadhavitamridupada Ram॥15॥
The boatman washed Lord Rama’s gentle feet.

Mithilapurajanamohaka Ram॥16॥
Lord Rama enchanted the people of Mithila.

Videhamanasaranjaka Ram॥17॥
Lord Rama kept the honour of King Videha (Janaka).

Tryambakakarmukabhanjaka Ram॥18॥
Lord Rama broke the bow of the three-eyed Shiva.

Sitarpitawaramalika Ram॥19॥
Sita ji offered the garland to Lord Rama during the bridegroom selection (swayamvara) ceremony.

Kritavaivahikakautuka Ram॥20॥
Lord Rama’s marriage ceremony was completed.

Bhargavadarpavinashaka Ram॥21॥
Lord Rama destroyed Sri Parshurama’s ego.

Shrimadayodhyapalaka Ram॥22॥

Lord Rama took care of the people of Ayodhya.

॥Ayodhyakandah॥
Aganitagunaganabhushita Ram॥23॥

Lord Rama is adorned with innumerable virtues.

Avanitanayakamita Ram॥24॥
Lord Rama is the beloved of the daughter of the Earth (Sita ji).

Rakachandrasamanana Ram॥25॥
Lord Rama’s face is like the full moon.

Pitrivakyashritakanana Ram॥26॥
Lord Rama went to the forest following the words of his father.

Priyaguhaviniveditapada Ram॥27॥
Dear Guha offered himself to the feet of Lord Rama.

Tatkshalitanijamridupada Ram॥28॥
Lord Rama got his gentle feet washed by him.

Bharadwajamukhanandaka Ram॥29॥
Lord Rama made the face of Sage Bharadwaja shine with joy.

Chitrakutadriniketana Ram॥30॥
Lord Rama made the Chitrakoota mountain his residence.

Dasharathasantatachintita Ram॥31॥
Lord Rama continually thought of his father Dasharatha.

Kaikeyitanayarthita Ram॥32॥
Lord Rama was requested by Kaikeyi’s son Bharata (to return to the kingdom).

Virachitanijapitrikarmaka Ram॥33॥
Lord Rama performed the last rites of his father.

Bharatarpitanijapaduka Ram॥34॥
Lord Rama gave his paduka (wooden sandal) to Bharat.

॥Aranyakandah॥
Dandakavanajanapavana Ram॥35॥
Lord Rama purified the Dandakaranya forest and the people living there by his presence.

Dushtaviradhavinashana Ram॥36॥
Lord Rama killed the wicked demon Viradha.

Sharabhangasutikshnarchita Ram॥37॥
Lord Rama was worshipped by Sage Sharbhanga and Sage Suteekshana.

Agastyanugrahavardhita Ram॥38॥
Lord Rama got blessed by Sage Agastya.

Gridhradhipasamsevita Ram॥39॥
Jatayu, the king of vultures, served Lord Rama.

Panchawatitatasusthita Ram॥40॥
Lord Rama stayed by the riverside at Panchvati.

Shurpanakhartividhayaka Ram॥41॥
Lord Rama punished Surpanakha for her wicked intentions (through Lakshmana).

Kharadushanamukhasudaka Ram॥42॥
Lord Rama killed daemons Khara and Dushana.

Sitapriyaharinanuga Ram॥43॥
Lord Rama went after the deer wanted by Devi Sita.

Marichartikridashuga Ram॥44॥
Lord Rama hit Mareecha (the deceptive deer) with his arrow.

Vinashtasitanveshaka Ram॥45॥
Lord Rama searched for the lost Sita earnestly.

Gridhradhipagatidayaka Ram॥46॥
Lord Rama granted liberation to Jatayu, the king of vultures.

Shabaridattaphalashana Ram॥47॥
Lord Rama ate the fruit offered by Shabari.

Kabandhabahuchchhedaka Ram॥48॥
Lord Rama cut off the arms of Kabandha.

॥Kishkindhakandah॥
Hanumatsewitanijapada Ram॥49॥
Hanuman ji served Lord Rama’s feet.

Natasugrivabhishtada Ram॥50॥
Lord Rama granted the wish of Sugriva who bowed to him in surrender.

Garvitawalisamharaka Ram॥51॥
Lord Rama killed Vali, the proud king of monkeys.

Vanaradutapreshaka Ram॥52॥
Lord Rama sent a monkey as a messenger (to Ravana).

Hitakaralakshmanasamyuta Ram॥53॥
Lord Rama always stayed united with Lakshmana who served him earnestly.

॥Sunderkandah॥
Kapiwarasantatasamsmrita Ram॥54॥
Lord Rama was continually remembered by Hanuman, the most excellent among the monkeys.

Tadgativighnadhvamsaka Ram॥55॥
Lord Rama removed the obstacles to the movement of Hanuman.

Sitapranadharaka Ram॥56॥
Sita ji was able to keep herself alive based on Lord Rama’s support.

Dushtadashananadushita Ram॥57॥
Lord Rama condemned the ten-headed Ravana.

Shishtahanumadbhushita Ram॥58॥
Lord Rama adorned the wise and mannered Hanuman with praises.

Sitaveditakakavana Ram॥59॥
Hanuman ji narrated the Kakasura incident that occurred in the forest (which he had heard from Devi Sita) to Lord Rama.

Kritachudamanidarshana Ram॥60॥
Lord Rama saw the Chudamani (bangle) of Devi Sita that Hanuman ji had brought.

Kapiwaravachanashwasita Ram॥61॥
Lord Rama was assured by the words of Hanuman, the most excellent among the monkeys.

॥Yuddhakandah॥
Ravananidhanaprasthita Ram॥62॥
Lord Rama set out for killing Ravana.

Vanarasainyasamavrita Ram॥63॥
Lord Rama was surrounded by the army of monkeys.

Shoshitasaridisharthita Ram॥64॥
Lord Rama threatened the ocean king to dry him.

Vibhishanabhayadayaka Ram॥65॥
Lord Rama gave an assurance of fearlessness to Vibhishana when he took refuge.

Parvatasetunibandhaka Ram॥66॥
Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea by binding rocks.

Kumbhakarnashirachchhedaka Ram॥67॥
Lord Rama cut off Kumbhakarna’s head in the battle.

Rakshasasanghavimardaka Ram॥68॥
Lord Rama crushed the army of demons in the battle.

Ahimahiravanacharana Ram॥69॥
Lord Rama destroyed Ahiravana (through Hanuman) who had trapped him in Paatala Loka.

Samhritadashamukharavana Ram॥70॥
Lord Rama destroyed the ten-faced Ravana in the battle.

Vidhibhavamukhasurasamstuta Ram॥71॥
Lord Rama was praised by Brahma, Shiva and other deities.

Khasthitadasharathavikshita Ram॥72॥
Dasharatha saw Lord Rama from heaven.

Sitadarshanamodita Ram॥73॥
Lord Rama got delighted seeing Sita ji.

Abhishiktavibhishananata Ram॥74॥
Lord Rama coronated Vibhishana who had surrendered and bowed to him.

Pushpakayanarohana Ram॥75॥
Lord Rama ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya.

Bharadwajadinishevana Ram॥76॥
Lord Rama visited Sage Bharadwaja and others.

Bharatapranapriyakara Ram॥77॥
Lord Rama brought joy to the life of Bharata (on his return from Lanka).

Saketapuribhushana Ram॥78॥
Lord Rama adorned the city of Ayodhya.

Sakalaswiyasamanata Ram॥79॥
Lord Rama treated all his people equally.

Ratnalasatpithasthita Ram॥80॥
Lord Rama sat on the throne studded with shining jewels.

Pattabhishekalankrita Ram॥81॥
Lord Rama was adorned with the royal crown during coronation.

Parthivakulasammanita Ram॥82॥
Lord Rama was honoured in the assembly of kings during his coronation.

Vibhishanarpitarangaka Ram॥83॥
Lord Rama offered the idol of Sri Ranganatha to Vibhishana.

Kishakulanugrahakara Ram॥84॥
Lord Rama showered his grace on the Sun dynasty.

Sakalajivasamrakshaka Ram॥85॥
Lord Rama is the guardian of all living beings.

Samastalokadharaka Ram॥86॥
Lord Rama is the supporter of all the people.

॥Uttarakandah॥
Agatamuniganasamstuta Ram॥87॥
Lord Rama was praised by all the visiting sages.

Vishrutadashakanthodbhava Ram॥88॥
Lord Rama heard the story of the ten-faced Ravana.

Sitalingananirvrita Ram॥89॥
Lord Rama was happy in the embrace of Devi Sita.

Nitisurakshitajanapada Ram॥90॥
Lord Rama protected his empire by moral precepts (Dharma).

Vipinatyajitajanakaja Ram॥91॥
Lord Rama abandoned Devi Sita in the forest.

Karitalavanasuravadha Ram॥92॥
Lord Rama caused the killing of demon Lavanasur (through brother Shatrughna).

Swargatashambukasamstuta Ram॥93॥
Lord Rama was praised by Shambuka who had gone to heaven.

Swatanayakushalavanandita Ram॥94॥
Lord Rama made his sons – Lava and Kusha – happy.

Ashwamedhakratudikshita Ram॥95॥
Lord Rama was initiated into the Ashvamedha Yagya.

Kalaveditasurapada Ram॥96॥
At his departure, Lord Rama was made to know his divine position by Kala (Time).

Ayodhyakajanamuktida Ram॥97॥
Lord Rama granted liberation to the people of Ayodhya.

Vidhimukhavibudhanandaka Ram॥98॥
Lord Rama made the faces of Brahma and other gods shine with joy.

Tejomayanijarupaka Ram॥99॥
Lord Rama assumed his own divine form shining with light (during his departure).

Samsritibandhavimochaka Ram॥100॥
Lord Rama releases one from the bondage of worldly attachments.

Dharmasthapanatatpara Ram॥101॥
Lord Rama is eager to establish Dharma (righteousness) in the world.

Bhaktiparayanamuktida Ram॥102॥
Lord Rama grants liberation to his sincere devotees.

Sarvacharacharapalaka Ram॥103॥
Lord Rama is the guardian of all moving and non-moving beings.

Sarvabhavamayavaraka Ram॥104॥
Lord Rama removes all diseases of worldly attachments.

Vaikunthalayasamsthita Ram॥105॥
Lord Rama stays in the abode of Vaikuntha.

Nityanandapadasthita Ram॥106॥
Lord Rama stays in the divine position of eternal bliss.

Ram Ram Jaya Raja Ram॥107॥
O Rama, Lord Rama, Victory to you King Rama.

Ram Ram Jaya Sita Ram॥108॥

O Rama, Lord Rama, Victory to you Sita Rama.

Thus ends the Naama Ramayanam composed by Shri Lakshmanacharya.