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.
शरसंधाननिर्धूत धरणीमंडलोदयः । ब्रह्मादिकाम्यसांनिध्यसनाथीकृतदैवतः
By the power of his arrows, he dispelled the rise of the earth's realm; he made the gods his protectors, fulfilling the desires of Brahma and others.
ब्रह्मलोकाप्तचांडालाद्यशेषप्राणिसार्थकः । स्वनीतगर्दभाश्वादिश्चिरायोध्यावनैककृत्
He brought purpose to all beings, from those in Brahma's world to outcastes; by his own guidance, he led donkeys and horses, and long protected Ayodhya's forest.
रामद्वितीयः सौमित्रिर्लक्ष्मणः प्रहतेंद्रजित् । विष्णुभक्ताप्तरामांघ्रिपादुकाराज्यनिर्वृतः
Saumitri, Lakshmana, second only to Rama, who slew Indrajit; devoted to Vishnu, he rejoiced in ruling with Rama's sandals.
भरतोऽसह्यगंधर्वकोटिघ्नो लवणांतकः । शत्रुघ्नो वैद्यराजायुर्वेदगर्भौषधीपतिः
Bharata, destroyer of countless Gandharvas, the ender of Lavana; Shatrughna, king of physicians, lord of Ayurveda and medicinal herbs.
नित्यामृतकरो धन्वंतरिर्यज्ञो जगद्धरः । सूर्यारिघ्नः सुराजीवो दक्षिणेशो द्विजप्रियः
Dhanvantari, ever bestowing immortality, the sacrificial priest who sustains the world; destroyer of the enemies of the sun, living among the gods, lord of the south, beloved of the twice-born.
छिन्नमूर्धायदेशार्कः शेषांगस्थापितामरः । विश्वार्थाशेषकद्रास्त्र शिरच्छेदाक्षताकृतिः
He is the sun of the land where heads are severed, the immortal established in the limbs of Shesha; for the sake of the world, he destroyed Kadra's sons, his form unscathed by decapitation.
वाजपेयादिनामाग्निर्वेदधर्मपरायणः । श्वेतद्वीपपतिः सांख्यप्रणेता सर्वसिद्धिराट्
He is Agni, named for Vājapeya and other sacrifices, devoted to Vedic dharma; lord of Śvetadvīpa, founder of Sāṅkhya, king of all attainments.
विश्वप्रकाशितज्ञानयोगमोहतमिस्रहा । देवहूत्यात्मजः सिद्धः कपिलः कर्दमात्मजः
He dispels the darkness of ignorance and delusion through knowledge and yoga revealed to the world; Kapila, son of Devahūti and Kardama, accomplished sage.
योगस्वामी ध्यानभंग सगरात्मजभस्मकृत् । धर्मो वृषेन्द्रः सुरभीपतिः शुद्धात्मभावितः
Master of yoga, breaker of meditation, who reduced Sagara's sons to ashes; Dharma, lord of the bull, master of Surabhi, purified in soul and mind.
शंभुस्त्रिपुरदाहैकस्थैर्थविश्वरथोद्वहः । भक्तशंभुजितो दैत्यामृतवापीसमस्तपः
Shambhu, sole destroyer of Tripura, bearer of the universal chariot; worshipped by devotees, he performed austerities at the nectar well of the demons.