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Second Day

Shivanamani bhavimthemtharamge

Mahathi jyothishi manini mayaardhe|

Durithaanyapayaanthi duradure

Muhurayanthi mahanthi mangalani||

Undoubtedly, the Shiva Nama1 is supreme in the universe. It constitutes the world’s

illumination, absolves all sins and sanctifies the mind of he who chants it mentally. In other

words, the mere thought of the Shiva Nama destroys all sin. As such, it bestows good fortune

and happiness upon the person who chants it.

Song: Shiva Shiva Shankara thava charanam

Pallavi:

Shiva Shiva Shankara Thava Charanam

Hara Hara Shankara Mama sharanam

Charanam:

1. Omkruthi rupa thava charanamOmkaranatha thava charanamOmkrutha bhaktha thava charanam

2. Nagadhara pujya thava charanamNagagravasa thava charanamNagajakantha thava charanam

3. Manojadaha thava charanamMakhavidhvamsaka thava charanamMaheshadeva thava charanam

4. Shistajanavana thava charanamShikshithadaithya thava charanamShiva swarupa thava charanam

5. Varada bhayada thava charanamVrushabhavahana thava charanam

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Vanithardamga thava charanam

6. Yaksheshamitra thava charanamYamijana sannutha thava charanamYamadama sheela thava charanam

7. Shadaksharakhya thava charanamShanmukhathatha thava charanamSachidananda thava charanam

According to the Puranas2, just hearing the name ‘Shiva’ confers the benefits that are

usually obtained after performing tapas3 for centuries. The Puranas are based on the Vedas4.

One of the Vedas is the Yajur-Veda; and the Krishna Yajur – Veda, which is in seven parts, is

one of its sub – divisions. The fourth or middle chapter of this Krishna Yajur-Veda enshrines

the Sri Rudram contains the sacred Panchakshari mantra 5 or Namassivaya in the

Namassomaya, which is the fifth question in the Krishna Yajur-Veda. The name of Lord

Shiva constitutes the basis of the Panchakshari.

The Telugu dictionary, Amara Kosha provides several meanings for the word Shiva.

Some of these are Swasreyasam Shivam Bhadram Kalyanam Mangalam Shubham. As such,

Shiva denotes auspiciousness, and some of its meanings are good fortune, welfare, marriage,

and prosperity.

Moreover, the verses of Shiva Kavacham state that maa mavyayaha pathu Shiva

ssayaanam. In other words, Lord Shiva eliminates the ignorance of His devotees. He awakens

people who are lost in the slumber of the darkness of ignorance. He eliminates sleep induced

by ignorance, and renders His devotees alert and ever wary of such darkness.

2 Holy Scriptures3 Deep meditation or ascetism4 Primary texts of the Sanatana Dharma5 Five – lettered sacred Vedic Hymn

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A true appreciation of the power and greatness of Shiva Nama is evidenced by an

episode in the Holy Scripture, Bhagavata. In that incident, the Goddess Sati Devi established

the prominence and supremacy of the Shiva Nama.

The Monarch Daksha Prajapati performed his daughter Sati Devi’s marriage with

Lord Shiva on an auspicious day. The newly married couple was beside themselves with joy.

The Goddess Sati Devi was elated at having married Lord Shiva and similarly, Lord Shiva

was thrilled to have Her as His wife. Since then, Lord Shiva accorded protection to the

different worlds in the creation with eight shoulders.

There was peace in the universe under the protection of Lord Shiva. However, the

king found it difficult to tolerate this peace! Subsequently, Daksha Prajapathi decided to

perform a yajna6. He made all the necessary preparations and invited each and every deity,

with the exception of Lord Shiva. The king had wantonly omitted to invite Lord Shiva to the

yajna. He did not invite his daughter, because he would have had to invite his son-in-law.

Some of the deities reprimanded the king for having failed to invite Lord Shiva. They

told him that the yajna would be incomplete, if the offerings were not received by Lord

Rudra. Despite their wise counsel, Daksha refused to invite the Lord.

The king said:

“He dwells in the cremation ground, wears the skin of an animal and rides a bull. By

inviting such an individual to my yajna, my reputation would be harmed.”

The deities kept their counsel, at this contention of Daksha, and they stopped any

further endeavours to either cajole or impel Daksha to invite the Lord.

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The news of the yajna reached goddess Sati Devi. She was also informed that the

arrangements for the yajna had been splendid and all the deities had attended it. She told the

Lord Shiva about the yajna and suggested that they also should go to it.

Lord Shiva said:

“You had not been invited by your father. If you go there without being invited, you

will be insulted. It would harm your dignity and honor.”

Sati Devi said:

“At least permit me to attend the yajna performed by my father. Please allow me to go

there.”

Lord Shiva said:

“You will be subjected to insult. The people gathered there would demean your

respect and reputation. You cannot tolerate such insult, humiliation and indignity you are

going to face there. So do not attend the yajna.”

Despite these discourses, goddess Sati Devi did not pacify. She insisted that She

should attend the yajna. At last, without any other go, Lord Shiva permitted Her to go.

Goddess Sati Devi went along with Her followers to the yajna place. As told by Lord Shiva,

the King Daksha had humiliated Sati Devi. He acrimoniously talked with Her that why she

came when he did not invite them. He also scolded Lord Shiva. Sati Devi could not tolerate

those accusations. She wanted to immolate herself in the fire of the Yajna. She praised the

power of Shiva nama and declared it to the world.

Her teaching about the power and greatness of Shiva Nama is very important and

knowledge providing even for today’s world. Let us carefully listen to it.

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Yad vyakshram nama gireritham nrinam

Sakruth prasangath aghamasu hamthithath|

Pavitra keerthim thamalanghya shasanam

Bhavanaho! Dweshti shivam Shivetharaha||

O! Contemptible father! You are blaming and dishonoring the Lord Shiva, the chant

of whose name eliminates all the sins, even it is chanted playfully. He has divine and sacred

reputation. His orders and words are binding for the world. You are dishonoring and scolding

such great Lord Shiva Parameswara. You are a traitor of Lord Shiva and committing sin

against the Lord by reproaching Him. You and your supporters will have to face dire

consequences and would be eradicated soon.

In that manner, goddess Sati Devi cursed her father and immolated Herself in the fire

of the yajna. We know what had occurred subsequently.

In Maha Bharatha, the Lord Sri Krishna taught the glory and greatness of Shiva

Nama. He declared that there is not any other mantra greater than the Shiva Nama. Those

who chant the Shiva Nama would be liberated from the cycle of births and deaths. Those who

chant it at the time of their death would certainly receive the place, which is reserved for

great Maharishis and hermits.

Idham Dhyanam Idham Yogaha

Idham Dhyeyamanuththamam|

Idham japyamidam jnanam

Rahasya Midamuthamam||

Shiva Nama is the meditation. It is yoga. It is to be meditated. There is no other great

mantra than the Shiva Nama. It has to be chanted. It is the ultimate knowledge and

enlightenment. It is the greatest secret. The Maha Bharatha teaches that the Shiva Nama is

the greatest mantra among the other mantras.

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Maharishi Rishabha Yogi had compiled the Shiva Kavacham, in which it has been

declared that chanting the Shiva Nama would do away with inauspicious dreams, bad omens,

unfavorable conditions, evil intentions, impoverishment, bad habits, undesirable accomplices,

calamities, psychological stresses, fears, poisons, unfavorable planetary effects, and diseases.

Shiva Agamam states that one should view the Shiva Nama as a mantra revealed by

the Lord Para Brahma.

We often hear the words Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram. Among them, the word

Shivam indicates the word Chit in Sachidanandam. Chit connotes Jnana or knowledge. Jnana

is enlightenment, and it is of the form of light. In the same manner, the Shiva Nama depicts

effulgence. Consequently, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of the Jyothirlinga7.

Lord Shiva is light and His mercy bestows the ultimate knowledge upon the aspirant.

Shankaram Shankaram

Pallavi: Shankaram Shankaram

Vanchitha Maram Bhajatha Varavaram

Sri Galam Chitkalam

Khanditha Kaalam Namatha Hathamalam

Caranam:

1. Maanasaadrutha BahubhavanamNana Jeevakarollasanam

2. Karunaya DhruthabhuvanaganamAvagathi vitharana madha kala vikaranam

3. Kamadam Hruthamadana madamKalitha pramadam Sachidanandam

RAMA NAMAM7 Lingam of light

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Ramanamame Nadu Garjanam

Ragam: Keeravani Talam: Adi

Pallavi: Rama namame nadu garjanam

Kamadevuniki idi visarjanam

Anu Pallavi:

Prana devude naku mitrudu

Vargashatkame naku shathruvu

1. Bhakthi yogame nadu sadhanamBhakthulandaru bandhumithruluUpiranthayu pranavanadamuHridaya shabdame layanyasamu

2. Nidravasthaye namaskaramuNadu jeevanam neeku arpanamRakthavahame pampatheerthamuNaramulanniyu punyanadamulu

3. Matalanniyu vedapankthuluChinthalanniyu dhyananishtaluKarmalanniyu chera sadgathiSachidanandude naku Maruti

The Rama Namam is unrivalled. It has great taste, and words are incapable of

describing this taste. No comestible has such sweetness or taste; and not surprisingly, people

praise the sweetness of Lord Rama’s name. One may wonder as to how a name can possess

taste. The answer is provided only on experiencing the same. If a person is thirsty and his

mouth is dry, then he can produce the saliva by the chanting of the name of Lord Rama ten

times. In this manner, the chanting of the Rama Nama will reduce thirst.

This has been proved by several studies and experiments, and does not constitute

mere hearsay. The name of Lord Rama is akin to a lake of sweet water in the desert. It is

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sufficient to hear the Rama Nama, if a person wants to get rid of his fears, infuse courage and

confidence in his heart. The very same Rama Nama serves to strike terror in the hearts of

sinners.

Rama eva param dhyanam

Rama eva param thapaha|

Rama eva param jnanam

Ramo brahmaiva naparaha||

Rama is the meditation. Rama Nama is the tapas. Rama is knowledge. Moreover, the

Ramopanishat states that Rama is the Para Brahma8.

Ramodri kuteshavadha vipravaso

saLakshmano vyad Bharathaagrajosman

Lord Rama is the elder brother of prince Bharatha. May Lord Rama, accompanied by

prince Lakshmana protect me in my journey! This verse is from the Narayana Kavacham.

To discern the greatness and power of the Rama Nama, it is important to examine a

short story of the Puranas. Once, Lord Shiva performed incomparable tapas for thousands of

years in Kailas. He remained immersed in that tapas for thousands of years. The Goddess

Parvathi Devi did not have the courage to disturb Him. She waited till Lord Shiva completed

the tapas. After several thousand years had gone by, Lord Shiva gradually opened His eyes;

and the Goddess Parvathi Devi asked Her Divine Consort:

“Swami9! When all the deities, humans and demons performing tapas, with You as the

focal point, to whom did You perform this tapas?”8 Ultimate soul9 Lord

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To this Lord Shiva replied:

“O! Parvathi! The Rama Nama constitutes the Maha Mantra10 for Me, You and

everyone else. I have performed tapas for all these years, with this very same Maha Mantra.”

The Goddess Parvathi Devi was amazed at the words of Lord Shiva. From then

onwards, She is chanting Rama Namam.

On one occasion, the Sage Narada visited the pilgrim centre Kasi. At that place, he

noticed that the people, who departed from their mortal coil after having bathed in the River

Ganga and worshipped Lord Viswanath, directly proceeded to Kailas and were absorbed into

Lord Shiva. The bewildered Sage approached Lord Shiva and asked:

“Parameswara11! Every place on earth is of the same value to You; then how is it that

only the people who die in Kasi get directly absorbed into You and liberated?”

Lord Shiva replied with a smile: “Narada! All this transpires due the power of the Rama

Nama.”

This reply served to enhance the bewilderment of Sage Narada. He stated “Swami!

The city of Kasi belongs to You and is under Your authority. The River Ganga originates

from your head. As such, the people who die in Kasi receive liberation only on account of

Your will and blessings. In what way is Lord Rama related to this process?”

Lord Shiva laughed at the doubt raised by the Sage and replied “Narada! Rama is

Para Brahma! The Rama Taraka Mantra signifies Lord Rama. Taraka denotes the

Pranava12. In other words, it bestows liberation. In the entire creation there is no mantra that

is comparable with the Pranava, except for this Rama mantra. I impart the Taraka mantra to

10 Great Vedic hymn11 Greatest amongst the deities12 Sound of the Sacred Symbol OM

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the devotees who are dying in Kasi. Those who listen to that mantra in their last moments are

spared further births and deaths. I absorb these people. Even people who lead an ordinary life

receive these benefits by virtue of the Rama mantra. This is the reason for my maintaining

that all this happens, on account of the power of Rama Nama. Do you understand now?”

Sage Narada’s doubts were set at rest, by the explanation provided by Lord Shiva. He

continued on his customary journey through the three worlds, all the while cantillating13

‘Narayana! Narayana!’ During his journey, Sage Narada happened to meet Prachethasa, who

had received the blessings of the Saptharishis14. Sage Narada detected an extraordinary

energy or power flowing within Prachethasa. The effect of this discovery was that Sage

Narada felt inclined to encourage Prachethasa to compose the Ramayana. Thereupon, the

Holy Sage descended to the Earth and taught Prachethasa the Rama Nama mantra. However,

the latter was unable to correctly intonate the mantra. Consequently, Sage Narada transposed

the mantra and asked him to recite it as Ma Ra. Prachethasa began to chant the transposed

mantra as Ma Ra, Ma Ra, Ma Ra and derived great pleasure from this exercise.

MaRa denotes a human, who is prone to death or who has the characteristic of dying;

whereas, Rama connotes eternal happiness. The latter enables humans to attain immortality

from a state of transience. The Rama Nama consists of such tremendous power. Prachethasa,

was also known as Rathnakara, was a hunter. The Rama Nama transformed him into a great

sage and provided him with the power to write the Ramayana. He later became popular as

Maharishi Valmiki.

In the Ramayana, Maharishi Vasishta named the sons of king Dasaratha. The author

of the Ramayana, Maharishi Valmiki commented that ‘Ramasya Lokaramasya bhrathrir

jyeshtasya nithyashaha.’ This verse states that Maharishi Vasishta named the first born of

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king Dasaratha as Sri Rama because the latter provides happiness to the entire world through

His very existence on earth.

Lord Rama had three brothers who accompanied him wherever He went, and served

Him with the utmost dedication. Thus, the Rama Nama is a powerful mantra. In order to

make the power of Rama Nama, known to everyone, Lord Parama Shiva incarnated as

Anjaneya Swami. He used Maharishi Viswamithra as the cause for His mission. Once in the

past, the Emperor Gaya had kicked Maharishi Viswamithra, unintentionally, when it had

been dark. The enraged Viswamithra informed Lord Rama about this enormous affront.

Lord Rama had sworn to kill king Gaya for having kicked His Guru. Gaya feared for

his life and approached Anjana Devi, the mother of Lord Anjaneya. He requested her to

protect him. She assured him and instructed her son to protect Gaya. Lord Anjaneya accepted

the duty of protecting Gaya; but He was unaware of the identity of the adversary. Moreover,

He had no knowledge regarding the oath sworn by Lord Rama, regarding Gaya. Thus, He

consented to protect king Gaya. The outcome of these events was a great battle between Lord

Rama and Anjaneya Swami.

In this battle, Lord Rama’s army was defeated by Lord Anjaneya. Even the

redoubtable princes Lakshmana, Bharatha, and Satrughna were defeated in the battle with

Lord Anjaneya. Eventually, Lord Rama had to participate in the engagement. Thus, Lord

Rama under the guidance of Maharishi Viswamithra entered the battle field. However, Lord

Anjaneya did not engage in hostilities with Lord Rama. He sat on a rock, closed His eyes and

began to chant the Rama Nama mantra. Lord Rama launched several of His weapons against

Lord Anjaneya but could not defeat Him. Finally, Lord Rama discharged the all powerful

Rama Bana towards Lord Anjaneya. Surprisingly, it also returned back to Lord Rama without

harming Lord Anjaneya. In desperation, Lord Rama asked Maharishi Viswamithra,

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“Gurudeva! This is unbelievable. Why it is happening? Is Anjaneya more powerful than me?

Or has my power diminished?”

Maharishi Viswamithra had been keenly waiting for this event to transpire; and he

called upon all the people and proclaimed “Listen attentively, this skirmish between Rama

and Anjaneya took place, in accordance with God’s will. It served to demonstrate the fact that

the Rama Nama is more powerful than Lord Rama’s Arrows. Lord Parama Shiva had

intended to reveal this fact to all the worlds. That is why all this happened. Those who chant

the Rama Nama will be unaffected by evil. Moreover, this event establishes the fact that the

power of Rama Nama is superior to God’s power.”

Maharishi Viswamithra beckoned Lord Anjaneya and Lord Rama and declare “Rama!

Anjaneya is your eternal devotee. This is indisputable; and the purpose behind this episode

was to proclaim the power of Rama Nama to the worlds.”

Thereupon, Lord Anjaneya prostrated before Lord Rama, Who blessed Him. Since

then, the power of Rama Nama has come to be known to the world.

Song: Hanuma palikina Rama Namamu

Pallavi:

Hanuma palikina Rama namamu

Haddu lerugani shakthi dhamamu

Caranam:

1. Brahmalokapu suti margamuBrahma sabhakahvana patramuAmrutha sarasiki aridi mettadiRama mudrika lichu chettadi

2. Marana rogamu manpu mandadiSathya saramu vippu vindadiKorkelichedi kalpatharuvadiSachidanandamu nindu cheruvadi

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On another occasion, Lord Anjaneya praised the Rama Nama as follows:

Naiva yojyo Rama mantraha

Kevalam mokshadayakaha

Ihike samanuprapthe

Mam smareth Ramasevakam

Do not chant the Rama mantra for fulfilling earthly desires. I am here to fulfill your

mundane desires. The Rama mantra bestows moksha15 upon the aspirant. It removes all

desires, and reveals the final goal that one has to attain.

There is another narrative, which describes the power of Rama Nama. It is an amusing

account, which helps us better understand the greatness of Rama Nama.

Lord Krishna had established Himself, in the famous pilgrimage centre Puri, along

with His brother Balarama and sister Subhadra. Lord Hanuman had witnessed His master

Lord Rama in Lord Sri Krishna. Thus, Lord Hanuman associated Himself with Lord Krishna;

and He came to know that Lord Krishna had incarnated in Puri. Lord Hanuman wished to

perform worship at Ayodhya and Puri in one single day.

Consequently, He commenced to adore Lord Sri Krishna at Puri in the morning; and Lord Sri

Rama at Ayodhya in the evening.

Since Puri was the abode of Lord Jagannadha, a number of maharishis16 visited that

place. They set up their humble habitations near the hill Neelachala and commenced tapas.

They had constructed their huts on the seashore; which the deity of the sea, Samudra, found

distasteful. Every day, after sunset, Samudra produced huge waves to inundate the kuteeras17

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erected by the maharishis. Their homakundas18 were also destroyed by these monstrous

waves. The maharishis prayed and pleaded with Samudra, in order to pacify him; but to no

avail. Finally, the distracted maharishis sought refuge at the feet of Lord Jagannadha.

The Lord bestowed his world bewitching smile upon the hapless maharishis and said

“you possess the solution to this predicament, but choose to seek the help of others.”

The maharishis urged Him “Swami! Please clarify the meaning of these words. ” To this Lord

Jagannadha replied, “Maharishis! Lord Hanuman is visiting you daily. If you seek his

protection, then Samudra would not dare to disturb you. Therefore, beseech Lord Hanuman to

remain with you.”

The maharishis genuflected before Lord Jagannadha and returned to their abodes. In

accordance with His usual practice, Lord Anjaneya returned from Ayodhya the next day, so

as to offer his prayers at Puri. He arrived at the seashore, in order to conduct some special

pujas19. The maharishis, who were eagerly lying in wait for Him; procured large and heavy

ropes and captured Lord Anjaneya.

Lord Anjaneya could not understand why the maharishis had bound Him. So he asked

them “Why have you shackled Me?”

The maharishis detailed the difficulties that they had to countenance, due to the

unwarranted hostility displayed by the deity Samudra. They prayed to Lord Anjaneya to be

with them forever. Lord Anjaneya acceded to their supplications. When it was evening, Lord

Anjaneya remembered Lord Rama of Ayodhya. He could not remain in Puri and left for

Ayodhya, after breaking his bonds. This was unknown to the maharishis.

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The next morning, Lord Anjaneya remembered Lord Jagannadha of Puri and flew

back, so as to offer his salutations to the Lord. The maharishis once again confined Lord

Anjaneya, and employed chains of steel. They prayed to Him to stay with them, and once

again, Lord Anjaneya agreed. However, in the evening, he flew away after breaking the

chains; and the waves submerged the huts of the maharishis. In this manner, several months

had transpired. Lord Anjaneya used to agree to stay with them but would fly back to

Ayodhya in the evenings, as soon He thought of Lord Rama. Finding this problem to be

insoluble, the maharishis once again sought refuge at the feet of Lord Jagannadha.

The Lord said:

“Maharishis! I already informed you that if you capture Lord Hanuman and keep him with

you, your problem will be solved. Why you have come to me again?”

The maharishis said:

“Swami! We did as you advised us. We had chained the Lord Anjaneya with strong ropes and

steel chains but the Lord broke them all and left us.”

With a smile, the Lord Jagannadha said:

“O! Munis20! I thought you people were wise. You misunderstood my words of detaining

Lord Anjaneya. You chained him with ropes and chains; whereas the reality is that He cannot

be confined with anything, except the Rama Nama, which binds him. Therefore, chant the

Rama Nama every evening; and Lord Hanumantha will be unable to leave you as long as you

keep chanting the Rama Nama.”

The following morning, Lord Hanuman came to Puri and stayed there till evening; when it

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was time for Him to return to Ayodhya. At that time, the maharishis began to sing the Rama

Nama. On hearing the Rama Nama, Lord Hanuman was elated and was instantaneously lost

in deep devotion. He soon entered a deep state of devotion and witnessed Ayodhya in that

very place. He witnessed Lord Rama in Lord Jagannadha, and joined the maharishis in

singing the Rama Nama. They sang throughout the night, and in the morning, Lord Hanuman

served Lord Jagannadha. In the evening, once again the Maharishis sang the Rama Nama,

and Lord Hanuman stayed there, with the utmost devotion. In this manner, the maharishis

became accustomed to singing the Rama Nama in the nights, and forsook sleep. From then

onwards, Lord Hanuman permanently resided in Puri; and He is called Bedi Anjaneya.

Although this incident story appears to be strange, it denotes the power of Rama

Nama. It established that the Rama Nama will provide the blessings of Lord Rama as well as

that of Anjaneya Swami.

Yathra yathra Raghunadha keerthanam

Thathra thathra krutha masthakanjalim

Bashpavari paripurnalochanam

Maruthim namatha rakshamthakam|

Ramudamma Ramudu Ramyamaina Devudu

Pallavi: Ramudamma Ramudu

Ramyamaina Devudu

Caranam:

1. Padamethi ThakenuBandarathi thunakanuPalavanti swachamainaBhama vokathe puttenu

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2. Shivuni dhanasu nethenuSita manasu nothenuRakshasali brathuku lellaVirigi mukka layaenu

3. Bhargavundu mandipadachuDhandhadimpu chesenuVani urdhvagathulu thuliVachi padamantenu

4. Ganga neetilona GuhuduPadayugali kadigenuGanga thalli pongipoyiNingi nanti yegirenu

Pallavi: Ramudamma Ramudu

Ramyamaina devudu

5. Rekka thegina pitta korakuVekki vekki edchenuAshru tharpanammu chesi Amaraloka michenu

6. Valachinatti nathi vidachiKothi kougalinchenuRakthi kanna thanaku bhakthi ramya manuchu chatenu

Pallavi: Ramudamma Ramudu

Ramyamaina devudu

7. Manishi yaguta nilapikonuchuMahima lenno chesenuSachidananda yogamichiSadhu janula gachenu

Pallavi: Ramudamma Ramudu

Ramyamaina devudu

In the Vishnu Sahasra Nama, the Rama Nama appears as follows: Ramo viramo

viratho margo neyo nayaha.

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The sage Shankara Bhagavadpada has described the power of Rama Nama as follows:

Nithyananda Lakshane Asmin

Yoginaha Ramanthe Ithi Ramaha

The yogis conjoin with the eternal happiness of Para Brahma, Which is none other

than Lord Rama.

Ramanthe Yogine Yasmin

Nithyanande chidathmani|

Ithi Rama Padenaithath

Param Brahma abhidheeyathe||

Chidatma denotes the Para Brahma; and the yogis merge in this chidatma, it is Lord

Rama the Para Brahma.

Swechchaya Ramaneeyam vapuhu

Vahanadva Dasharadhi Ramaha|

Lord Vishnu incarnated Himself as the son of king Dasaratha. He has taken this

incarnation without any request and of His Own free will. He had also taken a beautiful

human body and He was called Lord Rama.

After the completion of the teaching of Vishnu Sahasra Nama, the goddess Parvathi

Devi asked Lord Parameswara:

“Parameswara! The thousand names of Lord Vishnu are excellent. I have a question;

what would be the condition of the people who cannot narrate all these thousand names?

Would they not attain liberation?”

Lord Shiva replied emphatically:

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“Parvathi! Your question is invaluable. Those who cannot recite the thousand names of Lord

Vishnu can also attain liberation. What is required is the intonation of the maha mantra ‘Sri

Rama Rama Rama’ three times, daily. This practice is sufficient to obtain moksha. It is the

equivalent of the Vishnu Sahasra Nama. The mere chant of Rama Nama provide liberation

and rescues humans.

Sri Rama Rama Ramethi

Rame Rame Manoharame|

Sahasranama Thaththulyam

Rama nama varanane||

Song :

Pallavi: Ramam Shyamala Megha Komala Ruchim

Rakendu Bimbananam

Rakendu Bimbananam

Caranam:

1. Rakshoghnam Ravijarchitham RaghuvaramRathnojwalathundalamRathnojwalathundalam

2. Rajeevaksha Mamaanusham RanabalaProgram RamanugrahamProgram Ramanugraham

3. Rajendram Ramaneeya Rupa MasakruthDhyaye JjaganmohanamDhyaye Jjaganmohanam

Jaya Guru Datta

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