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Sri Ramadootha (Anjaneya) Stotram

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Shree raamadoota (aanjaneya) stotram'

Ram' ram' ram' raktavarnam' dinakaravadanam' teekshnadam'sht'raakaraal'am'
Ram' ram' ram' ramyatejam' girichalanakaram' keertipanchaadi vaktram |
Ram' ram' ram' raajayogam' sakalashubhanidhim' saptabhetaal'abhedyam'
Ram' ram' ram' raakshasaantam' sakaladishayasham' raamadootam' namaami || 1 ||

Kham' kham' kham' khad'gahastam' vishajvaraharanam' vedavedaangadeepam'
Kham' kham' kham' khad'garoopam' tribhuvananilayam' devataasuprakaasham |
Kham' kham' kham' kalpavri'ksham' manimayamakut'am' maaya maayaasvaroopam'
Kham' kham' kham' kaalachakram' sakaladishayasham' raamadootam' namaami || 2 ||

Im' im' im' indravandyam' jalanidhikalanam' saumyasaamraajyalaabham'
Im' im' im' siddhiyogam' natajanasadayam' aaryapoojyaarchitaangam |
Im' im' im' sim'hanaadam' amri'takaratalam' aadiantyaprakaasham'
Im' im' im' chitsvaroopam' sakaladishayasham' raamadootam' namaami || 3 ||

Sam' sam' sam' saakshibhootam' vikasitavadanam' pingalaaksham' suraksham'
Sam' sam' sam' satyageetam' sakalamuninutam' shaastrasampatkareeyam |
Sam' sam' sam' saamavedam' nipuna sulalitam' nityatattvasvaroopam'
Sam' sam' sam' saavadhaanam' sakaladishayasham' raamadootam' namaami || 4 ||

Ham' ham' ham' ham'saroopam' sphut'avikat'amukham' sookshmasookshmaavataaram'
Ham' ham' ham' antaraatmam' ravishashinayanam' ramyagambheerabheemam |
Ham' ham' ham' at't'ahaasam' suravaranilayam' oordhvaromam' karaal'am'
Ham' ham' ham' ham'saham'sam' sakaladishayasham' raamadootam' namaami || 5 ||

Iti shree raamadoota stotram ||

Meaning

The “Sri Ramadootha (Anjaneya) Stotram” is a powerful hymn praising Hanuman in multiple divine forms. Each verse uses a specific seed syllable to invoke different aspects of Hanuman’s strength, compassion, knowledge and protective power. The hymn depicts him as the invincible messenger of Lord Rama, destroyer of demons, remover of fear and disease, and the embodiment of spiritual brilliance.

The first verse praises his red radiance, mountain-shaking strength, fearsome teeth, multi-faced glory and his role in destroying dark forces. The second verse hails his sword-bearing form, the one who cures toxins and fevers, illuminates the Vedas, grants prosperity like a wish-fulfilling tree, and governs the cosmic wheel of time. The third verse glorifies Hanuman adored by Indra, master of yogic powers, giver of compassion, roaring like a lion to dispel evil, and radiating the light of pure consciousness. The fourth verse invokes him as witness to everything, protector of sages, embodiment of sacred knowledge and eternal truth. The fifth verse describes his subtle and fierce forms, his cosmic vision, uproarious laugh that destroys evil, and his presence as the inner Self in all beings.

The stotram ultimately offers complete surrender to Hanuman, seeking protection, strength, discipline, success, clarity and liberation through his grace.

Benefits:
    •    Strong protection from negativity, enemies and unseen obstacles.
    •    Boosts courage, memory, intelligence and spiritual clarity.
    •    Removes fear, anxiety, disease and mental disturbances.
    •    Grants success in studies, career, and righteous goals.
    •    Strengthens devotion to Rama and deepens inner stability.

Frequently asked questions

What bija syllables does the Ramadootha Stotram use?
Its five verses are built on ram, kham, im, sam and ham, one bija per verse. Every quarter of a verse opens by repeating that syllable three times, as in ram ram ram raktavarnam.
What does the refrain of the Ramadootha Stotram mean?
Each verse closes with sakala disha yasham Ramadutam namami, I bow to Rama's messenger whose fame fills every direction. The line is identical in all five verses.
How is Hanuman pictured in the Ramadootha Stotram?
The first verse calls him raktavarnam and dinakaravadanam, red in colour with a face bright as the sun, and the last describes eyes that are the sun and moon, a roaring laugh and bristling hair. Between these he holds a sword, wears a jewelled crown and is called pingalaksha, the tawny-eyed.
Does the Ramadootha Stotram have a phala shruti?
The text as given here ends simply with iti Sri Ramaduta stotram and has no separate verse listing rewards. The only protective epithet inside the hymn is vishajvaraharanam in verse two, the remover of poison and fever.
When is the Ramadootha Stotram usually chanted?
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti are the common days, often after the Hanuman Chalisa. With only five verses it takes three or four minutes, though the repeated bijas reward a slow, careful pace.

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