स्वमायानित्यगुप्तात्मा भक्तचिन्तामणिः सदा । वरदः कार्त्तवीर्यादि राजराज्यप्रदोऽनघः
Ever self-concealed by his own illusion, always the wish-fulfilling gem for devotees, bestower of boons, giver of royal dominion to Kārttavīrya and others, sinless one.
विश्वश्लाघ्यामिताचारो दत्तात्रेयो मुनीश्वरः । पराशक्तिसदाश्लिष्टो योगानंदः सदोन्मदः
Of conduct praised by the world, Dattātreya, lord of sages, ever embraced by supreme power, delight of yoga, always intoxicated.
समस्तेंद्रारितेजोहृत्परमामृतपद्मपः । अनुसूयागर्भरत्नं भोगमोक्षसुखप्रदः
He who takes away the radiance of all the gods' enemies, giver of the supreme nectar-lotus, the jewel born of Anasūyā's womb, giver of both enjoyment and liberation.
जमदग्निकुलादित्यो रेणुकाद्भुतशक्तिकृत् । मातृहत्यादिनिर्लेपः स्कंदजिद्विप्रराज्यदः
He is the sun of Jamadagni's line, creator of Reṇukā's wondrous power, untouched by the sin of mother-slaying and the like, conqueror of Skanda, giver of brahmin kingdoms.
सर्वक्षत्रांतकृद्वीरदर्पहा कार्त्तवीर्यजित् । सप्तद्वीपावतीदाता शिवार्चक यशप्रदः
He is the destroyer of all kṣatriyas, subduer of heroes' pride, conqueror of Kārttavīrya, giver of the seven islands, worshipper of Śiva, bestower of fame.
भीमः परशुरामश्च शिवाचार्यैकविश्वभुक् । शिवाखिलज्ञानकोशो भीष्माचार्योऽग्निदैवतः
He is Bhīma, Paraśurāma, sole teacher of Śiva's ways to the world, repository of all Śiva's knowledge, teacher of Bhīṣma, the fire-god's deity.
द्रोणाचार्यगुरुर्विश्वजैत्रधन्वाकृतांतजित् । अद्वितीयतपोमूर्त्तिर्ब्रह्मचर्यैकदक्षिणः
He is the guru of Droṇācārya, conqueror of all with his bow, vanquisher of death, unique embodiment of austerity, steadfast in celibacy.
मनुःश्रेष्ठः सतांसेतुर्महीयान्वृषभो विराट् । आदिराजः क्षितिपिता सर्वरत्नैकदोहकृत्
He is the foremost Manu, bridge for the virtuous, exalted bull, the mighty one, the first king, father of the earth, sole bestower of all gems.
पृथुर्जन्माद्येकदक्षो गीः श्रीः कीर्तिः स्वयंवृतः । जगद्वृत्तिप्रदश्चक्रवर्त्तिश्रेष्ठोद्वयास्त्रधृक्
He was born as Prithu, skilled from birth, accompanied by Speech, Fortune, and Fame, self-chosen, bestower of sustenance to the world, the foremost of universal emperors, wielder of unfailing weapons.
सनकादिमुनिप्राप्य भगवद्भक्तिवर्द्धनः । वर्णाश्रमादिधर्माणां कर्त्ता वक्ता प्रवर्त्तकः
Having received devotion to the Lord from sages like Sanaka, he increased divine devotion, and was the maker, speaker, and promoter of duties such as those of the social orders and stages of life.
सूर्यवंशध्वजो रामो राघवः सद्गुणार्णवः । काकुत्स्थो वीरराड्राजा राजधर्मधुरंधरः
He was Rama, the banner of the Solar dynasty, descendant of Raghu, an ocean of noble qualities, of the Kakutstha line, a king among heroes, and upholder of royal duties.
नित्यस्वस्थाश्रयः सर्वभद्र ग्राही शुभैकदृक् । नररत्नं रत्नगर्भो धर्माध्यक्षो महानिधिः । सर्वश्रेष्ठाश्रयः सर्वशास्त्रार्थग्रामवीर्यवान्
He was the constant refuge of the self-possessed, receiver of all that is auspicious, one-pointed toward the good, a jewel among men, born of a treasure, chief of righteousness, a great repository, the supreme refuge of all, and powerful in the meanings of all scriptures.
जगद्वशो दाशरथिः सर्वरत्नाश्रयो नृपः । समस्तधर्मसूः सर्वधर्मद्रष्टाऽखिलाघहा
He, the son of Dasharatha, held the world under his sway, was the refuge of all jewels, the source of all righteousness, the seer of all dharma, and destroyer of all sins.
अतींद्रो ज्ञानविज्ञानपारदश्च क्षमांबुधिः । सर्वप्रकृष्टशिष्टेष्टो हर्षशोकाद्यनाकुलः । पित्राज्ञात्यक्तसाम्राज्यः सपन्नोदयनिर्भयः
Surpassing Indra, accomplished in knowledge and wisdom, an ocean of forbearance, beloved of all the best and most distinguished, undisturbed by joy or sorrow, he abandoned his kingdom at his father's command and, endowed with wealth, was fearless.
गुहदेशार्पितैश्वर्यः शिवस्पर्द्धाजटाधरः । चित्रकूटाप्तरत्नाद्रिर्जगदीशो वनेचरः
Entrusting his sovereignty to Guha in the forest, he rivaled Shiva, wearer of matted locks; he gained the jewel mountain at Chitrakuta, and, as Lord of the world, wandered the woods.
यथेष्टामोघसर्वास्त्रो देवेंद्रतनयाक्षिहा । ब्रह्मेंद्रदिनतैषीको मारीचघ्नो विराधहा
With all his weapons unfailing and effective as he wished, he destroyed the eyes of Indra's son, sought the favor of Brahma and Indra, slew Maricha and Viradha.
ब्रह्मशापहताशेष दंडकारण्यपावनः । चतुर्दशसहस्रोग्र रक्षोघ्नैकशरैकधृक्
He removed all the effects of Brahma's curse, purified the Dandaka forest, and, with a single arrow, slew fourteen thousand fierce demons.
खरारिस्त्रिशिरोहंता दूषणघ्नो जनार्दनः । जटायुषोऽग्निगतिदोऽगस्त्यसर्वस्व मंत्रराट्
He destroyed Khara, Trishira, and Dushana; Janardana, he gave Jatayu the path to fire, was the all-giving mantra-lord to Agastya, and the very wealth of Agastya.
लीलाधनुः कोट्यपास्तदुंदुभ्यस्थिमहाचयः । सप्ततालव्यधाकृष्ट ध्वस्तपातालदानवः
He playfully broke the mighty bow, scattered the great pile of Dundubhi's bones, pierced the seven sala trees, and destroyed the demons of the netherworld.
सुग्रीवराज्यदो हीनमनसैवाभयप्रदः । हनुमद्रुद्रमुख्येश समस्तकपिदेहभृत्
He granted kingship to Sugriva, gave fearlessness even to the dispirited, was lord among Hanuman, Rudra, and the foremost monkeys, and the sustainer of all monkey bodies.
सनागदैत्यबाणैकव्याकुलीकृतसागरः । सम्लेच्छकोटिबाणैकशुष्कनिर्दग्धसागरः
He churned the ocean with a single arrow, agitating it with the missiles of Angada and the demon Bana, and with a single arrow dried and burned the ocean filled with countless Mlecchas.
समुद्राद्भुतपूर्वैक बंधसेतुर्यशोनिधिः । असाध्यसाधको लंकासमूलोत्कर्षदक्षिणः
He, the wonder of the ocean, built the bridge, a unique feat, a treasury of fame; he accomplished the impossible, uprooted Lanka from its base, and was skilled in the southern direction.
वरदृप्तजगच्छल्य पौलस्त्यकुलकृंतनः । रावणिघ्नः प्रहस्तच्छित्कुंभकर्णभिदुग्रहा
He was the thorn to the world swollen with boons, the destroyer of the Paulastya clan, slayer of Ravana, cutter of Prahasta, and crusher of Kumbhakarna.
रावणैकशिरश्च्छेत्ता निःशंकेंद्रैकराज्यदः । स्वर्गास्वर्गत्वविच्छेदी देवेंद्रानिंद्रताहरः
He alone cut off Ravana's head, fearlessly granted Indra's sovereignty, severed the distinction between heaven and non-heaven, and removed the false status of the gods.
रक्षो देवत्वहृद्धर्मा धर्मत्वघ्नः पुरुष्टुतः । नतिमात्रदशास्यारिर्दत्तराज्यविभीषणः
He took away the divinity of demons, established dharma in the hearts of the gods, destroyed unrighteousness, was praised by the noble, and, with a mere bow, became the enemy of the ten-headed one and gave the kingdom to Vibhishana.
सुधावृष्टिमृताशेष स्वसैन्योज्जीवनैककृत् । देवब्राह्मणनामैक धाता सर्वामरार्चितः
He alone revived his entire army with a rain of nectar, was the unique supporter of gods and brahmins, the sustainer, and worshipped by all immortals.
ब्रह्मसूर्येंद्ररुद्रादि वृंदार्पितसतीप्रियः । अयोध्याखिलराजन्यः सर्वभूतमनोहरः
Beloved of Sati, honored by Brahma, Surya, Indra, Rudra, and others; the king of all Ayodhya's royalty, enchanting to all beings.
स्वामितुल्यकृपादंडो हीनोत्कृष्टैकसत्प्रियः । स्वपक्षादिन्यायदर्शी हीनार्थाधिकसाधकः
His rod of compassion equals that of his master; he cherishes only the highest good, judges rightly for his own side, and accomplishes more for the needy.
व्याधव्याजानुचितकृत्तारकोखिलतुल्यकृत् । पार्वत्याधिक्यमुक्तात्मा प्रियात्यक्तः स्मरारिजित्
He acts properly, not by pretext or illness, and is equal to the stars; surpassing Parvati, his soul is liberated, and he is beloved by the conqueror of Kama.
साक्षात्कुशलवच्छद्मेंद्रादितातोऽपराजितः । कोशलेंद्रो वीरबाहुः सत्यार्थ त्यक्तसोदरः
Directly skilled, disguised as Kushala and Lava, unconquered by Indra and others; king of Kosala, strong-armed, truthful, and forsaking his brothers for righteousness.