Shri Rama Rama Rameti — Ram Mantra with Meaning
This verse comes at the end of the Vishnu Sahasranama, where Lord Shiv tells Mother Parvati that the name of Ram equals all thousand names of Vishnu. Tradition holds that for one who cannot read the whole Sahasranama, saying this verse three times is equal to the full recitation.
Shri rama rama rameti rame rame manorame | sahasranama tat-tulyam rama-nama varanane ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Shri rama rama rameti rame rame manorame | sahasranama tat-tulyam rama-nama varanane ||
Lord Shiv says: O lovely-faced Parvati, I delight in the charming Ram by saying 'Ram, Ram, Ram'. This one name of Ram is equal to the thousand names of Vishnu.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times should Shri Rama Rama Rameti be recited?
Traditionally it is recited three times, which is held equal to reciting the whole Vishnu Sahasranama. You may also chant it 108 times as japa.
Which scripture is this verse from?
It appears near the end of the Vishnu Sahasranama (Mahabharat, Anushasana Parva). Tradition also links it to the Padma Purana.
When should it be recited?
At the end of the Vishnu Sahasranama, in daily puja, on Ram Navami, or when there is no time for the full recitation.