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Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 1 (Verses 1 to 25) - in sanskrit with meaning
श्रीरामकृष्ण सहस्रनाम स्तोत्रम्
Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
अथ श्रीरामकृष्ण_सहस्रनाम_स्तोत्रम् ॥
Atha Shrii-Raamakrssnna_Sahasranaama_Stotram ||
Meaning:
Now begins the Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram.
ॐ ऐं सर्वदेवदेवी_स्वरूपाय श्रीरामकृष्णाय नमः ॥
Om Aim Sarva-Deva-Devii_Svaruupaaya Shrii-Raamakrssnnaaya Namah ||
Meaning:
Om, Aim, Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna, Whose Divine Nature consists of the essence of all Gods and Goddesses.
ॐ गदाधरो गदाइश्च दुलालः स प्रियोत्तमः ।
रामकृष्ण इति ख्यातो बाल्ये स्वजन_बान्धवैः ॥१॥
Om Gadaadharo Gadaaish-Ca Dulaalah Sa Priyo[a-U]ttamah |
Raamakrssnna Iti Khyaato Baalye Svajana_Baandhavaih ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: Om, (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was originally named as Gadadhara (literally meaning one with Mace in Hand) [Gadadhara] and popularly called as Gadai [Gadai]; Who was very Dear to all and Loved by all [Dulala],
1.2: Who now celebrated (by the whole world) as Ramakrishna [Ramakrishna], (was the beloved Gadai) to His Relatives and Friends during Childhood.
क्षुदिरामात्मजो बालः कामार_पुकुरोद्भवः ।
सर्वेप्सितो वराकारः कोमलाङ्गो विभूतिमान् ॥२॥
Kssudiraam-Aatmajo Baalah Kaamaara_pukuro[a-U]dbhavah |
Sarve[a-Ii]psito Vara-[A]akaarah Komala-Anggo Vibhuutimaan ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who took birth as the Son of Kshudirama (by His Own Will) [Kshudiramatmaja], was Pure like a rising Sun [Bala] and manifested in the village of Kamarpukura (in Bengal) [Kamarpukurodbhava],
2.2: Who was liked by all [Sarvepsitaya] and had an Excellent Form [Varakara] with Tender Body [Komalangi] and filled with the Glory (of Divinity) [Vibhutiman],
स्मिताधरो_ऽखिलप्रेमी अतीव_मधुर_मोहनः ।
सद्ब्राह्मण_कुलोद्भूतः पीयूषवर्षि_नामभाक् ॥३॥
Smita-Adharo_[A]khila-Premii Atiiva_Madhura_Mohanah |
Sad-Braahmanna_Kulo[a-U]dbhuutah Piiyuussa-Varssi_naama-Bhaak ||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who had a Smile on His Lips [Smitadhara], and Who Loved all [Akhila Premi]; Who was very Sweet and Charming [Ativa Madhura Mohana],
3.2: Who manifested in the family of a Noble Brahmin [Sadbrahmana Kula Udbhuta]; Whose Name showers Nectar of Divine Love [Piyushavarshi Namabhak].
जनचित्त_समाकर्षी मातृ_चन्द्रमणिप्रियः ।
धात्रीधनी_प्रपूज्योऽसौ बाल्येऽप्यद्भुत_कीर्तिमान् ॥४॥
Jana-Citta_Samaakarssii Maatr_Candramanni-Priyah |
Dhaatrii-Dhanii_Prapuujyo-[A]sau Baalye-[A]py[i]-Adbhuta_Kiirtimaan ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who equally attracted the minds of all People around Him [Jana Citta Samakarshi], and was very Dear to His Mother Chandramani Devi [Matri Chandramani Priya],
4.2: Who was worshipped by midwife Dhani [Dhatri Dhani Prapujyasau], and was famed even in childhood for His extraordinary deeds [Adbhuta Kirtiman].
मधुक्षर_स्वरालापो विभुलीला_सुगायकः ।
सर्वधर्म_सुमर्मज्ञो विद्वज्जल्प_विखण्डकः ॥५॥
Madhu-Kssara_Svara-[A]alaapo Vibhu-Liilaa_Sugaayakah |
Sarva-Dharma_Sumarmajnyo Vidvaj-Jalpa_Vikhannddakah ||5||
Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who conversed with such a Sweet Voice that it dripped Honey (on the ears of the listeners) [Madhu Kshara Swara Aalapa]; (With His Sweet Voice) He beautifully sang about the Divine Sports of Gods and Goddesses [Vibhu Leela Sugayaka],
5.2: Who knew the Essence of all Religions (The Paths to God) [Sarva Dharma Sumarmagya], and broke to pieces the dry arguments of Scholars (which were devoid of real Devotion) [Vidvad Jalpa Vikhandaka]
वेदपाठ_विहीनोऽपि परमवेद_तत्त्ववित् ।
सुचारु_प्रतिमाकारः चित्राङ्कन_विशारदः ॥६॥
Veda-Paattha_Vihiino-Api Parama-Veda_Tattva-Vit |
Sucaaru_Pratimaa-Kaarah Citra-Angkana_Vishaaradah ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who even without formally studying the Vedas [Veda Paatha Vihina], knew the Supreme Knowledge contained within the Vedas (by being directly revealed by the Divine Mother) [Parama Veda Tattva Vid],
6.2: Who was the maker of beautiful Images of Gods and Goddesses [Sucaru Pratimakara], and expert in drawing and painting (the Pictures of Gods and Goddesses) [Citra Ankana Visharada],
अभिनयपटुर्_धीमान् गृहीत_बहुभूमिकः ।
रङ्गरसप्रियः श्रीमान् नृत्यगीत_परायणः ॥७॥
Abhinaya-Pattur_Dhiimaan Grhiita_Bahu-Bhuumikah |
Rangga-Rasa-Priyah Shriimaan Nrtya-Giita_Paraayannah ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was skilful in Acting [Abhinaya Patu] and had a Meditative temperament [Dhiman]; Who undertook many Roles in Plays [Grihita Bahu Bhumika],
7.2: Who took delight in Plays (related to Gods and Goddesses) [Ranga Rasa Priya] being endowed with Divine Moods, which he expressed through Devotional Songs and Dances [Nritya Geeta Parayana],
मुखवाद्य_प्रवीणोऽसौ शुद्धताल_लयाश्रयः ।
पिकालि_मुरली_वीणा_समुदित_स्वरध्वनिः ॥८॥
Mukha-Vaadya_Praviinno[a-A]sau Shuddha-Taala_Laya-[A]ashrayah |
Pika-Ali_Muralii_Viinnaa_Samudita_Svara-Dhvanih ||8||
Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was skilful in creating Music through His Mouth (i.e. Singing sweetly) [Mukha Vadya Pravina], which flowed out with correct Tala (Musical Rhythm) and Laya (Musical Tempo) [Shuddha Tala Laya Ashraya],
8.2: The Sound of Whose Voice resembled the combined sweetness of Cuckoo, Bee, Flute and Veena [Pikali Murali Veena Samudita Swara Dhvani].
रामारूप_विभावी वै रामाभङ्गि_प्रदर्शकः ।
रामाविकल_कण्ठायुक् चारुचन्द्र_निभाननः ॥९॥
Raamaa-Ruupa_Vibhaavii Vai Raamaa-Bhanggi_Pradarshakah |
Raamaa-[A]vikala_Kannttha-[A]ayuk Caaru-Candra_Nibha-Aananah ||9||
Meaning:
9.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who enacted the Nature of Woman [Raamaa Rupa Vibhavi], exactly depicting the different Gestures of Woman [Raamaa Bhangi Pradarshaka],
9.2: Whose Voice was then exactly like a Woman [Raamaa Avikala Kanthayuk]; (Such was Gadadhara) Whose Face resembled the Moon [Caru Chandra Nibhanana].
माधुर्य_मण्डिताशेष_वाल्यलीला_समापकः ।
श्रुतिधरो महाधीमान् जननी_जनकप्रियः ॥१०॥
Maadhurya_Mannddita-Ashessa_Vaalya-Liilaa_Samaapakah |
Shrutidharo Mahaa-Dhiimaan Jananii_Janaka-Priyah ||10||
Meaning:
10.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who completed His various Childhood Plays which were filled with never-ending Sweetness [Madhurya Mandita Asesha Balya Leela Samapaka],
10.2: Who had the ability to hold in Memory whatever He heard [Shrutidhara], and possessed a vast Intelligence (capable of Understanding things broadly as well as deeply) [Mahadhiman]; Who was indeed very Dear to His Mother and Father [Janani Janaka Priya].
विशुद्ध_ब्राह्मणाचारः सर्वदैव_गुणाकरः ।
नन्दितो वन्दितो देवः पिनाकि_भूमिकाधरः ॥११॥
Vishuddha_Braahmanna-[A]acaarah Sarva-Daiva_Gunna-[A]akarah |
Nandito Vandito Devah Pinaaki_Bhuumikaa-Dharah ||11||
Meaning:
11.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who followed the pure conduct of Brahmins [Vishuddha Brahmana Achara], and was a repository of all Divine Qualities [Sarva Daiva Guna Akara],
11.2: Who was the ever Joyful [Nandita] Deva (the Shining One) [Deva] worshipped (by those who understood His Divine Nature) [Vandita]; One day He assumed the role of Pinaki (Shiva) in a drama [Pinaki Bhumika Dhara].
दर्शक_हृदयानन्दः साक्षान्_मूर्तमहेश्वरः ।
जात_शिवमयावेशः शिवभाव_समाधिमान् ॥१२॥
Darshaka_Hrdaya-[A]anandah Saakssaan_Muurta-Maheshvarah |
Jaata_Shivamaya-[A]aveshah Shivabhaava_Samaadhimaan ||12||
Meaning:
12.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) (On that day of drama) Who brought out the Joy (of Shiva Bhava) from within the Heart of the Audience [Darshaka Hridaya Ananda]; They visibly saw Maheshwara taking Form (on the stage in Gadadhara) [Sakshan Murta Maheshwara], ...
12.2: ... Who became Shivamaya (Filled with the Consciousness of Shiva) [Jata Shivamaya Avesha] and entered into Shiva Bhava Samadhi (Meditative absorption in Shiva Bhava) [Shiva Bhava Samadhimaan] (inundating the entire place with that mood).
सर्वग्राम_जनामोदः चन्द्रमणि_तनूद्भवः ।
कामार_पुकुरप्राणः सुवेणी_बद्धकुन्तलः ॥१३॥
Sarva-Graama_Jana-[A]amodah Candramanni_Tanuu-[U]dbhavah |
Kaamaara_Pukura-Praannah Suvennii_Baddha-Kuntalah ||13||
Meaning:
13.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who gladdened the people of the whole Village [Sarva Grama Jana Amoda] taking Birth from the body of Chandramani Devi [Chandramani Tanu Udbhava],
13.2: Who was the very Life of Kamarpukur village [Kamarapukura Prana], (and moved about) with His Beautiful Hair forming Curly Locks [Suveni Baddha Kuntala].
क्वचित्_त्यक्तकुलाचारः सत्यव्रत_परायणः ।
धनीगृहीत_भिक्षान्नो धात्रीस्नेह_वशंवदः ॥१४॥
Kvacit_Tyakta-Kula-[A]acaarah Satyavrata_Paraayannah |
Dhanii-Grhiita_Bhikssa-Anno Dhaatrii-Sneha_Vashamvadah ||14||
Meaning:
14.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who sometimes abandoned the Family Custom [Kvacit Tyakta Kula Achara], being devoted to the Vow of Truth [Satya Vrata Parayana], ...
14.2: ... (Like when He) Accepted the Food of Alms from midwife Dhani (during His Upanayana ceremony) [Dhani Grihita Bhikshanna] submitting to her bond of Love as a Nurse [Dhatri Sneha Vashamvada].
देवीगृहीत_नैवेद्यः चिनूद्भिन्न_स्वरूपकः ।
चिनुमिष्टान्न_संभोक्ता चिनुभक्ति_कृतार्चनः ॥१५॥
Devii-Grhiita_Naivedyah Cinu-Udbhinna_Svaruupakah |
Cinu-Missttaanna_Sambhoktaa Cinu-Bhakti_Krta-Arcanah ||15||
Meaning:
15.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Like Devi (Divine Mother) accepted His Naivedya (Food Offering) (revealing Herself to Him during Worship) [Devi Grihita Naivedya], He Himself revealed His Divine Nature to Chinu [Chinu Udbhinna Swarupaka], ...
15.2: ... and Ate the offering of Sweetmeats by Chinu [Chinu Mishtanna Sambhokta] when Chinu worshipped Him with Devotion [Chinu Bhakti Krita Archana].
भक्तार्चित_पदाम्भोजः शाखामृग_सुपूजितः ।
स्मृत_त्रेतायुगाचारो राघवाभिन्न_रूपकः ॥१६॥
Bhakta-Arcita_Pada-Ambhojah Shaakhaa-Mrga_Supuujitah |
Smrta_Tretaa-Yuga-[A]acaaro Raaghava-Abhinna_Ruupakah ||16||
Meaning:
16.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Whose Lotus Feet was worshipped by the Devotees [Bhakta Arcita Padambhoja], (even the) Monkeys devoutly worshipped Him (on one occasion) [Shakhamriga Supujita], ...
16.2: ... remembering His deeds during Treta-Yuga [Smrita Treta Yuga Acara] when His Form was non-different from Raghava (Sri Rama) (i.e. He Himself was Raghava) [Raghava Abhinna Rupaka].
धनी_भक्त्यर्चनाधारो जातिमान_विवर्जितः ।
शुद्धभक्ति_धनग्राही प्रेमानन्द_समुज्ज्वलः ॥१७॥
Dhanii_Bhaktya[i-A]rcana-[A]adhaaro Jaati-Maana_Vivarjitah |
Shuddha-Bhakti_Dhana-Graahii Prema-[A]ananda_Samujjvalah ||17||
Meaning:
17.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was the receptacle of Devotion and Worship of Dhani (A midwife and woman of low caste) [Dhani Bhakti Archana Adhara], because He Himself was free from the Pride of Caste [Jati Mana Vivarjita],
17.2: Who attracted the Wealth of Pure Devotion (from within the hearts of the people) [Shuddha Bhakti Dhana Grahi], He Himself Shining with the Bliss of Prema (Ecstatic Devotional Love) [Prema Ananda Samujvala].
पितृपूजा_समाकृष्टः प्रेम_पुलकितान्तरः ।
जात_रघुवरावेशो राघवमाल्य_भूषितः ॥१८॥
Pitr-Puujaa_Sama-[A]akrssttah Prema_Pulakita-Antarah |
Jaata_Raghuvara-[A]avesho Raaghava-Maalya_Bhuussitah ||18||
Meaning:
18.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who, like His Father (Kshudiram) was attracted towards the worship (of Raghuvir) [Pitri Puja Sama Aakrishta] with His Heart thrilled with the Joy of Divine Love [Prema Pulakita Antara], ...
18.2: ... He became absorbed in the Bhava of Raghuvara [Jata raghuvara Avesha] and adorned Himself with the Garland of Raghava [Raghava Malya Bhusita].
कलाकलाप_निष्णातः सरलः सौम्यदर्शनः ।
परमसुन्दरः प्रेष्ठो दिव्यलक्षण_लक्षितः ॥१९॥
Kalaa-Kalaapa_Nissnnaatah Saralah Saumya-Darshanah |
Parama-Sundarah Pressttho Divya-Lakssanna_Lakssitah ||19||
Meaning:
19.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was innately skilled in various Art forms (Image-making, Painting, Singing, Dancing, Drama) [Kala Kalapa Nishnata], Who was Simple in nature (the mind being inclined towards the Divine) [Sarala], (His inner simplicity getting reflected on His Face) like the Cool Appearance of the Moon [Saumya Darshana],
19.2: Who was Divinely Beautiful [Parama Sundara] and Loved by all [Preshtho]; Who possessed Divine Qualities (which attracted others and made His mind get absorbed in Bhava) [Divya Lakshana Lakshita].
तीर्थीकृत_निजग्रामो जन्मभू_शेवधिः स्वयम् ।
पूज्याभेद_समापन्नः स्वांघ्रि_न्यस्तोपचारकः ॥२०॥
Tiirthii-Krta_Nija-Graamo Janma-Bhuu_Shevadhih Svayam |
Puujya-Abheda_Samaapannah Sva-Angghri_Nyasto[a-U]pacaarakah ||20||
Meaning:
20.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who made His own Village a Pilgrimage [Tirthi Krita Nija Grama], He Himself being the Divine Treasure of His Birth-Place [Janmabhu Shevadhi Svayam],
20.2: (Who also endowed His place of Worship with palpable presence of the Deity since) He became completely Identified with the Deity during Worship [Pujya Abheda Samapanna], and offered the materials of Worship at His own Feet [Sva Anghri Nyasta Upacharaka].
अभीष्ट_पार्षदव्रातः पार्षदवृन्द_पूजितः ।
नवकलेबर_श्रीशः कृष्णलीला_प्रकाशकः ॥२१॥
Abhiisstta_Paarssada-Vraatah Paarssada-Vrnda_Puujitah |
Nava-Kalebara_Shrii-[Ii]shah Krssnna-Liilaa_Prakaashakah ||21||
Meaning:
21.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who (like the attitude of the Gopis towards Sri Krishna) was the Final Goal of His Companion Disciples [Abhista Parshada Vraata], and (like Sri Krishna) was worshipped (and devotionally served) by His Companion Disciples [Parshada Vrinda Pujita],
21.2: Who indeed is the Lord of Sri (Devi Lakshmi) manifested with a New Divine Body [Nava Kalebara Sri Isha], and inundated the Devotees with the true Divine Bhava of Krishna Leela (depicting the highest Prema Bhakti even in this Kali Yuga) [Krishna Leela Prakashaka].
निसर्गालोकनोन्मत्तो भावराशि_प्रपूरितः ।
मेघाम्बर_बलाकादृक् बाल्याशेष_समाधिमान् ॥२२॥
Nisarga-[A]alokano[a-U]nmatto Bhaava-Raashi_Prapuuritah |
Megha-Ambara_Balaakaa-Drk Baalya-Ashessa_Samaadhimaan ||22||
Meaning:
22.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who beholding the Beauty of Nature was intoxicated [Nisarga Alokana Unmatta] with Bhava Rashi (Spiritual Feelings), getting completely filled with it [Bhava Rashi Prapurita],
22.2: He saw Dark Clouds over the vast Sky over which Cranes were flying [Megha Ambara Balaka Drik]; (Seeing such Beauty) He was lost in deep Samadhi during Childhood [Balya Ashesha Samadhiman].
संसारासारता_दर्शी सदा वैराग्यभावनः ।
न्यासिसङ्गी परप्रीतः परिव्राजक_वन्दितः ॥२३॥
Samsaara-Asaarataa_Darshii Sadaa Vairaagya-Bhaavanah |
Nyaasi-Sanggii Para-Priitah Parivraajaka_Vanditah ||23||
Meaning:
23.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who saw the hollowness (devoid of devotion to God) of the Samsara (Worldly Life) [Samsara Asarata Darshi], and Whose mind was always established in Vairagya (Indifference to Samsara) [Sada Vairagya Bhavana],
23.2: Who loved the company of the Sannyasins [Nyasi Sanghi] and the Supreme Being [Para Prita]; (Seeing his spiritual tendencies) the wandering Mendicants adored Him [Parivrajaka Vandita].
गङ्गाम्बु_ब्रह्मसम्बोधिः गङ्गाभक्ति_परायणः ।
दृढमुनि_व्रताचारी क्षुत्पिपासोर्मि_वर्जितः ॥२४॥
Ganggaa-[A]mbu_Brahma-Sambodhih Ganggaa-Bhakti_Paraayannah |
Drddha-Muni_Vrata-[A]acaarii Kssut-Pipaaso[a-Uu]rmi_Varjitah ||24||
Meaning:
24.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who called the water of river Ganga as Brahma Vari [Ganga Ambu Brahma Sambodhi], since He was filled with devotion to Ganga [Ganga Bhakti Parayana],
24.2: Who performed Hard Ascetic Practices [Driddha Muni Vrata Achari], completely abandoning the waves of Hunger and Thirst (which affects normal human beings) [Kshut Pipasa Urmi Varjita].
सदा_शिवशिवालापी शमादि_विभवान्वितः ।
विहित_गाङ्गमृच्छम्भुः विश्रुत_प्रतिभाधरः ॥२५॥
Sadaa_Shiva-Shiva-[A]alaapii Shama-[A]adi_Vibhava-Anvitah |
Vihita_Gaangga-Mrc-Chambhuh Vishruta_Pratibhaa-Dharah ||25||
Meaning:
25.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who always uttered "Shiva Shiva" [Sada Shiva Shiva Aalapi], and possessed the Divine Wealth of Shiva like Shama (Tranquility) and others [Shama Aadi Vibhava Anvita],
25.2: Who created a beautiful Image of Shambhu from the Clay of river Ganga [Vihita Ganga Mrt Shambhu] and was admired for his extraordinary Talent (of making Images of Gods which seemed endowed with life) [Vishruta Pratibha Dhara].
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Translated by greenmesg
Atha Shrii-Raamakrssnna_Sahasranaama_Stotram ||
Meaning:
Now begins the Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram.
ॐ ऐं सर्वदेवदेवी_स्वरूपाय श्रीरामकृष्णाय नमः ॥
Om Aim Sarva-Deva-Devii_Svaruupaaya Shrii-Raamakrssnnaaya Namah ||
Meaning:
Om, Aim, Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna, Whose Divine Nature consists of the essence of all Gods and Goddesses.
ॐ गदाधरो गदाइश्च दुलालः स प्रियोत्तमः ।
रामकृष्ण इति ख्यातो बाल्ये स्वजन_बान्धवैः ॥१॥
Om Gadaadharo Gadaaish-Ca Dulaalah Sa Priyo[a-U]ttamah |
Raamakrssnna Iti Khyaato Baalye Svajana_Baandhavaih ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: Om, (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was originally named as Gadadhara (literally meaning one with Mace in Hand) [Gadadhara] and popularly called as Gadai [Gadai]; Who was very Dear to all and Loved by all [Dulala],
1.2: Who now celebrated (by the whole world) as Ramakrishna [Ramakrishna], (was the beloved Gadai) to His Relatives and Friends during Childhood.
क्षुदिरामात्मजो बालः कामार_पुकुरोद्भवः ।
सर्वेप्सितो वराकारः कोमलाङ्गो विभूतिमान् ॥२॥
Kssudiraam-Aatmajo Baalah Kaamaara_pukuro[a-U]dbhavah |
Sarve[a-Ii]psito Vara-[A]akaarah Komala-Anggo Vibhuutimaan ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who took birth as the Son of Kshudirama (by His Own Will) [Kshudiramatmaja], was Pure like a rising Sun [Bala] and manifested in the village of Kamarpukura (in Bengal) [Kamarpukurodbhava],
2.2: Who was liked by all [Sarvepsitaya] and had an Excellent Form [Varakara] with Tender Body [Komalangi] and filled with the Glory (of Divinity) [Vibhutiman],
स्मिताधरो_ऽखिलप्रेमी अतीव_मधुर_मोहनः ।
सद्ब्राह्मण_कुलोद्भूतः पीयूषवर्षि_नामभाक् ॥३॥
Smita-Adharo_[A]khila-Premii Atiiva_Madhura_Mohanah |
Sad-Braahmanna_Kulo[a-U]dbhuutah Piiyuussa-Varssi_naama-Bhaak ||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who had a Smile on His Lips [Smitadhara], and Who Loved all [Akhila Premi]; Who was very Sweet and Charming [Ativa Madhura Mohana],
3.2: Who manifested in the family of a Noble Brahmin [Sadbrahmana Kula Udbhuta]; Whose Name showers Nectar of Divine Love [Piyushavarshi Namabhak].
जनचित्त_समाकर्षी मातृ_चन्द्रमणिप्रियः ।
धात्रीधनी_प्रपूज्योऽसौ बाल्येऽप्यद्भुत_कीर्तिमान् ॥४॥
Jana-Citta_Samaakarssii Maatr_Candramanni-Priyah |
Dhaatrii-Dhanii_Prapuujyo-[A]sau Baalye-[A]py[i]-Adbhuta_Kiirtimaan ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who equally attracted the minds of all People around Him [Jana Citta Samakarshi], and was very Dear to His Mother Chandramani Devi [Matri Chandramani Priya],
4.2: Who was worshipped by midwife Dhani [Dhatri Dhani Prapujyasau], and was famed even in childhood for His extraordinary deeds [Adbhuta Kirtiman].
मधुक्षर_स्वरालापो विभुलीला_सुगायकः ।
सर्वधर्म_सुमर्मज्ञो विद्वज्जल्प_विखण्डकः ॥५॥
Madhu-Kssara_Svara-[A]alaapo Vibhu-Liilaa_Sugaayakah |
Sarva-Dharma_Sumarmajnyo Vidvaj-Jalpa_Vikhannddakah ||5||
Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who conversed with such a Sweet Voice that it dripped Honey (on the ears of the listeners) [Madhu Kshara Swara Aalapa]; (With His Sweet Voice) He beautifully sang about the Divine Sports of Gods and Goddesses [Vibhu Leela Sugayaka],
5.2: Who knew the Essence of all Religions (The Paths to God) [Sarva Dharma Sumarmagya], and broke to pieces the dry arguments of Scholars (which were devoid of real Devotion) [Vidvad Jalpa Vikhandaka]
वेदपाठ_विहीनोऽपि परमवेद_तत्त्ववित् ।
सुचारु_प्रतिमाकारः चित्राङ्कन_विशारदः ॥६॥
Veda-Paattha_Vihiino-Api Parama-Veda_Tattva-Vit |
Sucaaru_Pratimaa-Kaarah Citra-Angkana_Vishaaradah ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who even without formally studying the Vedas [Veda Paatha Vihina], knew the Supreme Knowledge contained within the Vedas (by being directly revealed by the Divine Mother) [Parama Veda Tattva Vid],
6.2: Who was the maker of beautiful Images of Gods and Goddesses [Sucaru Pratimakara], and expert in drawing and painting (the Pictures of Gods and Goddesses) [Citra Ankana Visharada],
अभिनयपटुर्_धीमान् गृहीत_बहुभूमिकः ।
रङ्गरसप्रियः श्रीमान् नृत्यगीत_परायणः ॥७॥
Abhinaya-Pattur_Dhiimaan Grhiita_Bahu-Bhuumikah |
Rangga-Rasa-Priyah Shriimaan Nrtya-Giita_Paraayannah ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was skilful in Acting [Abhinaya Patu] and had a Meditative temperament [Dhiman]; Who undertook many Roles in Plays [Grihita Bahu Bhumika],
7.2: Who took delight in Plays (related to Gods and Goddesses) [Ranga Rasa Priya] being endowed with Divine Moods, which he expressed through Devotional Songs and Dances [Nritya Geeta Parayana],
मुखवाद्य_प्रवीणोऽसौ शुद्धताल_लयाश्रयः ।
पिकालि_मुरली_वीणा_समुदित_स्वरध्वनिः ॥८॥
Mukha-Vaadya_Praviinno[a-A]sau Shuddha-Taala_Laya-[A]ashrayah |
Pika-Ali_Muralii_Viinnaa_Samudita_Svara-Dhvanih ||8||
Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was skilful in creating Music through His Mouth (i.e. Singing sweetly) [Mukha Vadya Pravina], which flowed out with correct Tala (Musical Rhythm) and Laya (Musical Tempo) [Shuddha Tala Laya Ashraya],
8.2: The Sound of Whose Voice resembled the combined sweetness of Cuckoo, Bee, Flute and Veena [Pikali Murali Veena Samudita Swara Dhvani].
रामारूप_विभावी वै रामाभङ्गि_प्रदर्शकः ।
रामाविकल_कण्ठायुक् चारुचन्द्र_निभाननः ॥९॥
Raamaa-Ruupa_Vibhaavii Vai Raamaa-Bhanggi_Pradarshakah |
Raamaa-[A]vikala_Kannttha-[A]ayuk Caaru-Candra_Nibha-Aananah ||9||
Meaning:
9.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who enacted the Nature of Woman [Raamaa Rupa Vibhavi], exactly depicting the different Gestures of Woman [Raamaa Bhangi Pradarshaka],
9.2: Whose Voice was then exactly like a Woman [Raamaa Avikala Kanthayuk]; (Such was Gadadhara) Whose Face resembled the Moon [Caru Chandra Nibhanana].
माधुर्य_मण्डिताशेष_वाल्यलीला_समापकः ।
श्रुतिधरो महाधीमान् जननी_जनकप्रियः ॥१०॥
Maadhurya_Mannddita-Ashessa_Vaalya-Liilaa_Samaapakah |
Shrutidharo Mahaa-Dhiimaan Jananii_Janaka-Priyah ||10||
Meaning:
10.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who completed His various Childhood Plays which were filled with never-ending Sweetness [Madhurya Mandita Asesha Balya Leela Samapaka],
10.2: Who had the ability to hold in Memory whatever He heard [Shrutidhara], and possessed a vast Intelligence (capable of Understanding things broadly as well as deeply) [Mahadhiman]; Who was indeed very Dear to His Mother and Father [Janani Janaka Priya].
विशुद्ध_ब्राह्मणाचारः सर्वदैव_गुणाकरः ।
नन्दितो वन्दितो देवः पिनाकि_भूमिकाधरः ॥११॥
Vishuddha_Braahmanna-[A]acaarah Sarva-Daiva_Gunna-[A]akarah |
Nandito Vandito Devah Pinaaki_Bhuumikaa-Dharah ||11||
Meaning:
11.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who followed the pure conduct of Brahmins [Vishuddha Brahmana Achara], and was a repository of all Divine Qualities [Sarva Daiva Guna Akara],
11.2: Who was the ever Joyful [Nandita] Deva (the Shining One) [Deva] worshipped (by those who understood His Divine Nature) [Vandita]; One day He assumed the role of Pinaki (Shiva) in a drama [Pinaki Bhumika Dhara].
दर्शक_हृदयानन्दः साक्षान्_मूर्तमहेश्वरः ।
जात_शिवमयावेशः शिवभाव_समाधिमान् ॥१२॥
Darshaka_Hrdaya-[A]anandah Saakssaan_Muurta-Maheshvarah |
Jaata_Shivamaya-[A]aveshah Shivabhaava_Samaadhimaan ||12||
Meaning:
12.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) (On that day of drama) Who brought out the Joy (of Shiva Bhava) from within the Heart of the Audience [Darshaka Hridaya Ananda]; They visibly saw Maheshwara taking Form (on the stage in Gadadhara) [Sakshan Murta Maheshwara], ...
12.2: ... Who became Shivamaya (Filled with the Consciousness of Shiva) [Jata Shivamaya Avesha] and entered into Shiva Bhava Samadhi (Meditative absorption in Shiva Bhava) [Shiva Bhava Samadhimaan] (inundating the entire place with that mood).
सर्वग्राम_जनामोदः चन्द्रमणि_तनूद्भवः ।
कामार_पुकुरप्राणः सुवेणी_बद्धकुन्तलः ॥१३॥
Sarva-Graama_Jana-[A]amodah Candramanni_Tanuu-[U]dbhavah |
Kaamaara_Pukura-Praannah Suvennii_Baddha-Kuntalah ||13||
Meaning:
13.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who gladdened the people of the whole Village [Sarva Grama Jana Amoda] taking Birth from the body of Chandramani Devi [Chandramani Tanu Udbhava],
13.2: Who was the very Life of Kamarpukur village [Kamarapukura Prana], (and moved about) with His Beautiful Hair forming Curly Locks [Suveni Baddha Kuntala].
क्वचित्_त्यक्तकुलाचारः सत्यव्रत_परायणः ।
धनीगृहीत_भिक्षान्नो धात्रीस्नेह_वशंवदः ॥१४॥
Kvacit_Tyakta-Kula-[A]acaarah Satyavrata_Paraayannah |
Dhanii-Grhiita_Bhikssa-Anno Dhaatrii-Sneha_Vashamvadah ||14||
Meaning:
14.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who sometimes abandoned the Family Custom [Kvacit Tyakta Kula Achara], being devoted to the Vow of Truth [Satya Vrata Parayana], ...
14.2: ... (Like when He) Accepted the Food of Alms from midwife Dhani (during His Upanayana ceremony) [Dhani Grihita Bhikshanna] submitting to her bond of Love as a Nurse [Dhatri Sneha Vashamvada].
देवीगृहीत_नैवेद्यः चिनूद्भिन्न_स्वरूपकः ।
चिनुमिष्टान्न_संभोक्ता चिनुभक्ति_कृतार्चनः ॥१५॥
Devii-Grhiita_Naivedyah Cinu-Udbhinna_Svaruupakah |
Cinu-Missttaanna_Sambhoktaa Cinu-Bhakti_Krta-Arcanah ||15||
Meaning:
15.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Like Devi (Divine Mother) accepted His Naivedya (Food Offering) (revealing Herself to Him during Worship) [Devi Grihita Naivedya], He Himself revealed His Divine Nature to Chinu [Chinu Udbhinna Swarupaka], ...
15.2: ... and Ate the offering of Sweetmeats by Chinu [Chinu Mishtanna Sambhokta] when Chinu worshipped Him with Devotion [Chinu Bhakti Krita Archana].
भक्तार्चित_पदाम्भोजः शाखामृग_सुपूजितः ।
स्मृत_त्रेतायुगाचारो राघवाभिन्न_रूपकः ॥१६॥
Bhakta-Arcita_Pada-Ambhojah Shaakhaa-Mrga_Supuujitah |
Smrta_Tretaa-Yuga-[A]acaaro Raaghava-Abhinna_Ruupakah ||16||
Meaning:
16.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Whose Lotus Feet was worshipped by the Devotees [Bhakta Arcita Padambhoja], (even the) Monkeys devoutly worshipped Him (on one occasion) [Shakhamriga Supujita], ...
16.2: ... remembering His deeds during Treta-Yuga [Smrita Treta Yuga Acara] when His Form was non-different from Raghava (Sri Rama) (i.e. He Himself was Raghava) [Raghava Abhinna Rupaka].
धनी_भक्त्यर्चनाधारो जातिमान_विवर्जितः ।
शुद्धभक्ति_धनग्राही प्रेमानन्द_समुज्ज्वलः ॥१७॥
Dhanii_Bhaktya[i-A]rcana-[A]adhaaro Jaati-Maana_Vivarjitah |
Shuddha-Bhakti_Dhana-Graahii Prema-[A]ananda_Samujjvalah ||17||
Meaning:
17.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was the receptacle of Devotion and Worship of Dhani (A midwife and woman of low caste) [Dhani Bhakti Archana Adhara], because He Himself was free from the Pride of Caste [Jati Mana Vivarjita],
17.2: Who attracted the Wealth of Pure Devotion (from within the hearts of the people) [Shuddha Bhakti Dhana Grahi], He Himself Shining with the Bliss of Prema (Ecstatic Devotional Love) [Prema Ananda Samujvala].
पितृपूजा_समाकृष्टः प्रेम_पुलकितान्तरः ।
जात_रघुवरावेशो राघवमाल्य_भूषितः ॥१८॥
Pitr-Puujaa_Sama-[A]akrssttah Prema_Pulakita-Antarah |
Jaata_Raghuvara-[A]avesho Raaghava-Maalya_Bhuussitah ||18||
Meaning:
18.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who, like His Father (Kshudiram) was attracted towards the worship (of Raghuvir) [Pitri Puja Sama Aakrishta] with His Heart thrilled with the Joy of Divine Love [Prema Pulakita Antara], ...
18.2: ... He became absorbed in the Bhava of Raghuvara [Jata raghuvara Avesha] and adorned Himself with the Garland of Raghava [Raghava Malya Bhusita].
कलाकलाप_निष्णातः सरलः सौम्यदर्शनः ।
परमसुन्दरः प्रेष्ठो दिव्यलक्षण_लक्षितः ॥१९॥
Kalaa-Kalaapa_Nissnnaatah Saralah Saumya-Darshanah |
Parama-Sundarah Pressttho Divya-Lakssanna_Lakssitah ||19||
Meaning:
19.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who was innately skilled in various Art forms (Image-making, Painting, Singing, Dancing, Drama) [Kala Kalapa Nishnata], Who was Simple in nature (the mind being inclined towards the Divine) [Sarala], (His inner simplicity getting reflected on His Face) like the Cool Appearance of the Moon [Saumya Darshana],
19.2: Who was Divinely Beautiful [Parama Sundara] and Loved by all [Preshtho]; Who possessed Divine Qualities (which attracted others and made His mind get absorbed in Bhava) [Divya Lakshana Lakshita].
तीर्थीकृत_निजग्रामो जन्मभू_शेवधिः स्वयम् ।
पूज्याभेद_समापन्नः स्वांघ्रि_न्यस्तोपचारकः ॥२०॥
Tiirthii-Krta_Nija-Graamo Janma-Bhuu_Shevadhih Svayam |
Puujya-Abheda_Samaapannah Sva-Angghri_Nyasto[a-U]pacaarakah ||20||
Meaning:
20.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who made His own Village a Pilgrimage [Tirthi Krita Nija Grama], He Himself being the Divine Treasure of His Birth-Place [Janmabhu Shevadhi Svayam],
20.2: (Who also endowed His place of Worship with palpable presence of the Deity since) He became completely Identified with the Deity during Worship [Pujya Abheda Samapanna], and offered the materials of Worship at His own Feet [Sva Anghri Nyasta Upacharaka].
अभीष्ट_पार्षदव्रातः पार्षदवृन्द_पूजितः ।
नवकलेबर_श्रीशः कृष्णलीला_प्रकाशकः ॥२१॥
Abhiisstta_Paarssada-Vraatah Paarssada-Vrnda_Puujitah |
Nava-Kalebara_Shrii-[Ii]shah Krssnna-Liilaa_Prakaashakah ||21||
Meaning:
21.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who (like the attitude of the Gopis towards Sri Krishna) was the Final Goal of His Companion Disciples [Abhista Parshada Vraata], and (like Sri Krishna) was worshipped (and devotionally served) by His Companion Disciples [Parshada Vrinda Pujita],
21.2: Who indeed is the Lord of Sri (Devi Lakshmi) manifested with a New Divine Body [Nava Kalebara Sri Isha], and inundated the Devotees with the true Divine Bhava of Krishna Leela (depicting the highest Prema Bhakti even in this Kali Yuga) [Krishna Leela Prakashaka].
निसर्गालोकनोन्मत्तो भावराशि_प्रपूरितः ।
मेघाम्बर_बलाकादृक् बाल्याशेष_समाधिमान् ॥२२॥
Nisarga-[A]alokano[a-U]nmatto Bhaava-Raashi_Prapuuritah |
Megha-Ambara_Balaakaa-Drk Baalya-Ashessa_Samaadhimaan ||22||
Meaning:
22.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who beholding the Beauty of Nature was intoxicated [Nisarga Alokana Unmatta] with Bhava Rashi (Spiritual Feelings), getting completely filled with it [Bhava Rashi Prapurita],
22.2: He saw Dark Clouds over the vast Sky over which Cranes were flying [Megha Ambara Balaka Drik]; (Seeing such Beauty) He was lost in deep Samadhi during Childhood [Balya Ashesha Samadhiman].
संसारासारता_दर्शी सदा वैराग्यभावनः ।
न्यासिसङ्गी परप्रीतः परिव्राजक_वन्दितः ॥२३॥
Samsaara-Asaarataa_Darshii Sadaa Vairaagya-Bhaavanah |
Nyaasi-Sanggii Para-Priitah Parivraajaka_Vanditah ||23||
Meaning:
23.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who saw the hollowness (devoid of devotion to God) of the Samsara (Worldly Life) [Samsara Asarata Darshi], and Whose mind was always established in Vairagya (Indifference to Samsara) [Sada Vairagya Bhavana],
23.2: Who loved the company of the Sannyasins [Nyasi Sanghi] and the Supreme Being [Para Prita]; (Seeing his spiritual tendencies) the wandering Mendicants adored Him [Parivrajaka Vandita].
गङ्गाम्बु_ब्रह्मसम्बोधिः गङ्गाभक्ति_परायणः ।
दृढमुनि_व्रताचारी क्षुत्पिपासोर्मि_वर्जितः ॥२४॥
Ganggaa-[A]mbu_Brahma-Sambodhih Ganggaa-Bhakti_Paraayannah |
Drddha-Muni_Vrata-[A]acaarii Kssut-Pipaaso[a-Uu]rmi_Varjitah ||24||
Meaning:
24.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who called the water of river Ganga as Brahma Vari [Ganga Ambu Brahma Sambodhi], since He was filled with devotion to Ganga [Ganga Bhakti Parayana],
24.2: Who performed Hard Ascetic Practices [Driddha Muni Vrata Achari], completely abandoning the waves of Hunger and Thirst (which affects normal human beings) [Kshut Pipasa Urmi Varjita].
सदा_शिवशिवालापी शमादि_विभवान्वितः ।
विहित_गाङ्गमृच्छम्भुः विश्रुत_प्रतिभाधरः ॥२५॥
Sadaa_Shiva-Shiva-[A]alaapii Shama-[A]adi_Vibhava-Anvitah |
Vihita_Gaangga-Mrc-Chambhuh Vishruta_Pratibhaa-Dharah ||25||
Meaning:
25.1: (Salutations to Sri Ramakrishna) Who always uttered "Shiva Shiva" [Sada Shiva Shiva Aalapi], and possessed the Divine Wealth of Shiva like Shama (Tranquility) and others [Shama Aadi Vibhava Anvita],
25.2: Who created a beautiful Image of Shambhu from the Clay of river Ganga [Vihita Ganga Mrt Shambhu] and was admired for his extraordinary Talent (of making Images of Gods which seemed endowed with life) [Vishruta Pratibha Dhara].
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Translated by greenmesg
Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram:
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Purvabhaga (Pranama, Dhyanam and Purvabhaga)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 1 (Verses 1 to 25)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 2 (Verses 26 to 50)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 3 (Verses 51 to 75)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 4 (Verses 76 to 100)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 5 (Verses 101 to 125)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 6 (Verses 126 to 150)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 7 (Verses 151 to 175)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Part 8 (Verses 176 to 181)
- Sri Ramakrishna Sahasranama Stotram - Uttarabhaga (Uttarabhaga, Samarpanam and Prarthana)