Nama Ramayana sums up the epic Ramayana written by sage Valmiki. It describes Lord Rama’s divine form, qualities and pastimes.
It consists of 108 padas which are divided into six chapters: Bala-kanda, Ayodhya-kanda, Aranya-kanda, Kiskindha-kanda, Sundara-kanda and Yuddha-kanda.
नामरामायणम् : शुद्धब्रह्मपरात्पर राम्
Nama Ramayanam : Shuddha Brahma Paratpara Raam
॥ बालकाण्डम् ॥
|| Baala-Kaannddam ||
The Chapter on Childhood
शुद्धब्रह्मपरात्पर राम् ॥१॥
Shuddha-Brahma-Paraatpara Raam ||1||
1: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Pure Brahman and Who is Superior to the Best.
कालात्मकपरमेश्वर राम् ॥२॥
Kaala-[A]atmaka-Parameshvara Raam ||2||
2: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who is of the Nature of Kala (i.e. Master of everyone’s Destiny) and the Supreme Lord.
शेषतल्पसुखनिद्रित राम् ॥३॥
Shessa-Talpa-Sukha-Nidrita Raam ||3||
3: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Sleeps Blissfully on the Bed of Serpent Sesha Naga.
ब्रह्माद्यामरप्रार्थित राम् ॥४॥
Brahmaadya-Amara-Praarthita Raam ||4||
4: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Whose Lotus Feet is Desired by everyone Beginning with Brahma to gain Immortality.
राम् राम् जय राजा राम् ।
राम् राम् जय सीता राम् ।
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama.
चण्डकिरणकुलमण्डन राम् ॥५॥
Canndda-Kiranna-Kula-Mannddana Raam ||5||
5: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Adorned the Dynasty of Sun (Surya Vamsha).
श्रीमद्दशरथनन्दन राम् ॥६॥
Shriimad-Dasharatha-Nandana Raam ||6||
6: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was the Illustrious Son of King Dasaratha.
कौसल्यासुखवर्धन राम् ॥७॥
Kausalyaa-Sukha-Vardhana Raam ||7||
7: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who Brought Great Joy to Kaushalya.
विश्वामित्रप्रियधन राम् ॥८॥
Vishvaamitra-Priya-Dhana Raam ||8||
8: I take Refuge in Sri Rama, Who was Dear to Sage Vishwamitra like a Great Treasure.
राम् राम् जय राजा राम् ।
राम् राम् जय सीता राम् ।
Raam Raam Jaya Raajaa Raam |
Raam Raam Jaya Siitaa Raam |
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You King Rama,
O Rama, Sri Rama, Victory to You Sita Rama.