Rama Raksha Stotra
Hindu religious hymn
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The Rama Raksha Stotra (Sanskrit: रामरक्षास्तोत्रम्, romanized: rāma-rakṣā-stotram) is a Sanskrit stotra, a hymn of praise dedicated to the Hindu deity Rama.[1] The poem is often recited by the Hindus as a prayer for protection.[2]
| Rama Raksha Stotra | |
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| रामरक्षास्तोत्रम् | |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Author | Budha Kaushika |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Vedic period |
 Rama Raksha Stotra at Sanskrit Wikisource | |
It is said to have been composed by Budha Kaushika, thought to be another name of the revered sage Vishvamitra.[3][4]
Hymn
The first three verses of the hymn are as follows:[5]
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Original Sanskrit verse चरितं रघुनाथस्य शतकोटिप्रविस्तरम् । |
IAST transcription caritaṁ raghunāthasya śatakoṭipravistaram |
English translation Let me visualise the story of Rama, a story composed of millions of letters, |
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