Ram Raksha Stotraराम रक्षा स्तोत्र
Devoted to Rama (Maryada Purushottam)
Source: Budha Kaushika Rishi (per his own Bhagavan Shiva-revealed dream)
Transliteration
Charitam Raghunathasya Shata-koti-pravistaram | Ekaikam-aksharam pumsam maha-pataka-nashanam
Meaning (English)
The story of Lord Rama extends to hundreds of crore verses; each single syllable of His name destroys the gravest of sins. The 38-verse Ram Raksha Stotra is a complete kavach systematically invoking Rama to protect every body part — head, eyes, ears, throat, heart, arms, legs — and every direction. Composed by Budha Kaushika after Lord Shiva appeared in his dream and dictated it.
Benefits (Phal)
Daily protection from accidents, enemies, ghosts, untimely death, and disease. Said that even ghosts, demons, and hostile spirits flee from one who recites it. Particularly powerful during Mars-Saturn dashas, pitru dosha, and travel. Many Maharashtrian households recite it nightly before sleep for whole-family protection.
When to Chant
Brahmamuhurta; before sleep; Ram Navami; Hanuman Jayanti; before travel.
How to Chant
Sit facing east; tulsi mala; clear melodic Sanskrit; full 38 verses + phalashruti ~12 minutes; touch each body part as named; offer tulsi leaves to Rama image.
Book a pandit for Ram Raksha Stotra 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.