Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram (Tarakam)श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Devoted to Lord Rama
Source: Samartha Ramdas Swami (17th century Maharashtra)
Transliteration
sri rama jaya rama jaya jaya rama
Meaning (English)
Glory to Sri Rama, victory to Rama, victory victory to Rama. The 13-syllable Rama Tarakam mantra popularized by Samartha Ramdas Swami (guru of Shivaji Maharaj). Tarakam means that which liberates. Considered the simplest and most accessible Rama mantra for Kali Yuga devotees.
Benefits (Phal)
Universal Rama mantra accessible to all castes + ages + languages. Daily japa cultivates devotion to Maryada Purushottam Rama. Recommended for cultivating ideal conduct, family harmony, steady mind. Samartha Ramdas Swami made this central to Maharashtra spiritual revival.
When to Chant
Continuous (ajapa-japa) throughout day, Rama Navami, during Ramayana parayan, walking meditation, on Saturdays for protection, at deathbed for peaceful liberation.
How to Chant
Free recitation without formal initiation. 108 times morning on tulsi or rudraksha mala. Walking + chair japa permitted. Group chanting in 7th + 9th tone scales most effective per Carnatic tradition.
Book a pandit for Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram (Tarakam) jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.