Sri Rama

                                                                  Sri Rama

Sri Rama, lustrous as moon, ever lasting one

Exalted king of Raghu dynasty, triumphant one

Lotus eyed, abode of Lakshmi, beloved of Janaki

Beloved of Vishvamitra sage, refuge of people

Vanquisher of Bali, truthful  and defending truth

Annihilator of demons Khara, viradha and protector of Vibhishan

One who broke mighty bow of Shiva

Permeates in seven planes of  existence

Shattered  the pride of Parasurama

One who cutoff Ravana’s heads

Served by Hanuman, cut off the head of  Dushana

 Rama ,embodiment of three gods

Source of Sri gunas, source of three planetary systems

Protector of three worlds with the wielding of his arrows

Worshipper of father Dasaratha,  Rama,Kausalya’s son

Lord who took refuge in  Chitrakuta  hill

Served well by Sumitra’s son Lakshmana

Revived dead  monkeys after war

Destroyed Marchi who practiced illusion

Lord ,praised by all Gods , Rama

Noble, calm, great Yogin, returned Sugriva his kingdom

Supreme being, embodiment of compassion

Scion of Raghu dynasty

Majestic, valorous, God’s avatar, worshipped by Shiva

Builder of Sethu  banda to SriLanka

Dark complexioned, beautiful, Lord clad in yellow raiment

The lord established Vibhishana on throne

Supreme absolute embodiment of existence, awareness and bliss

Supreme Lord, source of all gods

Takes his devotees across the ocean of samsara -birth and death

KSV SESHADRI