Shri Ramapremashtakam

॥ श्रीरामप्रेमाष्टकम् ॥

श्यामाम्बुदाभमरविन्दविशालनेत्रंबन्धूकपुष्पसदृशाधरपाणिपादम्।

सीतासहायमुदितं धृतचापबाणंरामं नमामि शिरसा रमणीयवेषम्॥1॥

पटुजलधरधीरध्वानमादाय चापंपवनदमनमेकं बाणमाकृष्य तूणात्।

अभयवचनदायी सानुजः सर्वतो मेरणहतदनुजेन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥2॥

दशरथकुलदीपोऽमेयबाहुप्रतापोदशवदनसकोपः क्षालिताशेषपापः।

कृतसुररिपुतापो नन्दितानेकभूपोविगततिमिरपङ्को रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥3॥

कुवलयदलनीलः कामितार्थप्रदो मेकृतमुनिजनरक्ष रक्षसामे कहन्ता।

अपहृतदुरितोऽसौ नाममात्रेण पुंसामखिल-सुरनृपेन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥4॥

असुरकुलकृशानुर्मानसाम्भोजभानुःसुरनरनिकराणामग्रणीर्मे रघूणाम्।

अगणितगुणसीमा नीलमेघौघधामाशमदमितमुनीन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥5॥

कुशिकतनययागं रक्षिता लक्ष्मणाढ्यःपवनशरनिकायक्षिप्तमारीचमायः।

विदलितहरचापो मेदिनीनन्दनायानयनकुमुदचन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥6॥

पवनतनयहस्तन्यस्तपादाम्बुजात्माकलशभववचोभिः प्राप्तमाहेन्द्रधन्वा।

अपरिमितशरौघैः पूर्णतूणीरधीरोलघुनिहतकपीन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥7॥

कनकविमलकान्त्या सीतयालिङ्गिताङ्गोमुनिमनुजवरेण्यः सर्ववागीशवन्द्यः।

स्वजननिकरबन्धुर्लीलया बद्धसेतुःसुरमनुजकपीन्द्रो रामचन्द्रः सहायः॥8॥

यामुनाचार्यकृतं दिव्यं रामाष्टकमिदं शुभम्।

यः पठेत् प्रयतो भूत्वा स श्रीरामान्तिकं व्रजेत्॥9॥

॥ इति श्रीयामुनाचार्यकृतं श्रीरामप्रेमाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Verse 1
Shyamambudabham Aravinda-Vishala-Netram Bandhuka-Pushpa-Sadrishadhara-Pani-Padam।
Sita-Sahayam Uditam Dhrita-Chapa-Banam Ramam Namami Shirasa Ramaniya-Vesham॥

Meaning:
I bow my head to Lord Rama, whose complexion resembles a dark raincloud, whose large lotus-like eyes radiate compassion, and whose lips, hands, and feet shine like the red Bandhuka flower. Accompanied by Mother Sita and holding His divine bow and arrows, He appears in a supremely beautiful and enchanting form.

Verse 2
Patu-Jaladhara-Dhira-Dhvanam Adaya Chapam Pavana-Damanam Ekam Banam Akrishya Tunat।
Abhaya-Vachana-Dayi Sanujah Sarvato Me Rana-Hata-Danujendro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra always protect me. Drawing His mighty bow with a thunderous sound like roaring clouds, He places a powerful arrow upon it. Along with His younger brother Lakshmana, He grants fearlessness to His devotees and destroys the greatest of demons in battle.

Verse 3
Dasharatha-Kula-Dipo Ameya-Bahu-Pratapo Dasha-Vadana-Sakopo Kshalitashesha-Papah।
Krita-Sura-Ripu-Tapo Nanditaneka-Bhupo Vigata-Timira-Panko Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra be my protector. He is the shining lamp of King Dasharatha’s dynasty, possessing immeasurable strength in His mighty arms. He destroyed the ten-headed Ravana, removed the sins of devotees, defeated the enemies of the gods, delighted countless righteous kings, and dispelled the darkness of ignorance.

Verse 4
Kuvalaya-Dala-Nilah Kamitartha-Prado Me Krita-Muni-Jana-Raksha Rakshasanam Eka-Hanta।
Apahrita-Durito’sau Nama-Matrena Pumsam Akhila-Sura-Nripendro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra protect me. Dark as the blue lotus petal, He fulfills the sincere desires of His devotees. He safeguards sages, destroys demons, and simply by the chanting of His holy name removes all sins. He is revered by all gods and noble rulers.

Verse 5
Asura-Kula-Krishanur Manasambhoja-Bhanuh Sura-Nara-Nikaranam Agranir Me Raghunam।
Aganita-Guna-Sima Nila-Meghaugha-Dhama Shama-Damita-Munindro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra be my refuge. He is the blazing fire that consumes the race of demons and the radiant sun that makes the lotus of the heart bloom. He is foremost among gods and humans, limitless in divine virtues, beautiful like a dark raincloud, and deeply revered by great sages who have mastered their minds and senses.

Verse 6
Kushika-Tanaya-Yagam Rakshita Lakshmanadhyah Pavana-Shara-Nikaya-Kshipta-Maricha-Mayah।
Vidalita-Hara-Chapo Medini-Nandanaya Nayana-Kumuda-Chandro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra protect me. Accompanied by Lakshmana, He safeguarded the sacred sacrifice of Sage Vishvamitra, destroyed the illusion of Maricha with His swift arrows, broke Lord Shiva’s mighty bow, and became the moon that delighted the lotus-like eyes of Princess Sita.

Verse 7
Pavana-Tanaya-Hasta-Nyasta-Padambujatma Kalasha-Bhava-Vachobhih Prapta-Mahendra-Dhanva।
Aparimita-Sharaughaih Purna-Tunira-Dhiro Laghu-Nihata-Kapindro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra be my protector. Hanuman lovingly placed the Lord’s lotus feet within his heart. By the words of Sage Agastya, Rama obtained the divine bow of Indra. With an inexhaustible quiver filled with countless arrows, He swiftly destroyed the mighty enemies and remained ever calm, courageous, and victorious.

Verse 8
Kanaka-Vimala-Kantya Sitayalingitangho Muni-Manuja-Varenyah Sarva-Vagisha-Vandyah।
Svajana-Nikara-Bandhur Lilaya Baddha-Setuh Sura-Manuja-Kapindro Ramachandrah Sahayah॥

Meaning:
May Lord Ramachandra always protect me. Radiant like pure gold and lovingly embraced by Mother Sita, He is adored by sages, noble humans, and masters of wisdom. He is the loving friend of His devotees and effortlessly built the bridge across the ocean. He is worshipped by gods, humans, and the noble Vanaras alike.

Phala Shruti (Verse 9)
Yamunacharya-Kritam Divyam Ramashtakam Idam Shubham।
Yah Pathet Prayato Bhutva Sa Shri-Ramantikam Vrajet॥

Meaning:
This sacred and auspicious Shri Rama Prema Ashtakam was composed by Sri Yamunacharya. Whoever recites it with devotion, purity, and sincere faith attains the divine presence and eternal grace of Lord Shri Rama.

॥ Iti Shri Yamunacharya Kritam Shri Rama Prema Ashtakam Sampurnam ॥