Puranic Mantra · Lord Rama
राम मंत्र — ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
Ram Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः राम नाम: श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Transliteration
Om Shri Ramaya Namah Ram Naam: Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
Meaning
Om. I bow to the auspicious Rama. "Ram" is itself the greatest mantra — it contains Ra (fire, the sun bija) and Ma (moon, the water bija), uniting the solar and lunar energies. The Ram Naam "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" is the mantra of Hanuman and the key to victory over all obstacles.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Ram Mantra
- ·Ram Naam is considered the greatest mantra by many saints including Tulsidas and Gandhi
- ·Purifies the mind, dissolves karmic knots, and brings inner peace
- ·Ideal death mantra — Ram Naam at the moment of death grants liberation
- ·Strengthens the Sun and Saturn in the horoscope (Ra = Sun, Ma = Moon+Saturn)
- ·Removes dishonesty, injustice, and all unrighteous behavior from life
- ·Brings victory in all righteousness-based endeavors — the mantra of Dharma
How to Chant
- 1.Ram Naam can be chanted continuously at any time — it is the most accessible mantra
- 2.Traditionally chanted 1.25 crore (12.5 million) times in a Ramayana Paath
- 3.Ekadashi and Ram Navami are most auspicious
- 4.Write "Ram Ram" (Ram Likhit Japa) in a notebook — Tulsidas wrote it 10 million times
- 5.Chant with each step while walking: right foot = "Ram", left foot = "Ram"
- 6.At the deathbed of loved ones: chant Ram Naam continuously in their ear
Best Time
Any time, anywhere. Ram Navami (birthday of Ram). Ekadashi. Hanuman Jayanti.
Recommended Count
No fixed count. Daily minimum: 108 times. Traditional: 1.25 crore total lifetime. Likhit Japa: 100 pages daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Why is Ram Naam called the greatest mantra?
Shiva tells Parvati in the Skanda Purana that "Ram" contains the essence of all Vishnu's thousand names. One recitation of "Ram" equals 1000 recitations of any other Vishnu mantra. Tulsidas wrote that Ram Naam saved him from ignorance. Mahatma Gandhi's last words were "He Ram." The simplicity and power of Ram Naam makes it uniquely accessible and universally effective.
Q.What is the difference between Ram Mantra and Ram Naam?
"Om Shri Ramaya Namah" is the formal Sanskrit mantra invoking Lord Ram with offerings. "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" is the Ram Naam — the folk mantra popularized by saints like Tukaram and Samarth Ramdas. "Ram Ram" (simply repeating the name) is the simplest form. All are valid; choose based on the depth of practice and personal connection.