108 absorption.

108 Rare Epithets of Lord Rama 

For chanting, contemplation, and inner absorption

रामः (Rāmaḥ) – The one who delights all

राघवः (Rāghavaḥ) – Scion of Raghu lineage

रघुनन्दनः (Raghunandanaḥ) – Joy of the Raghu dynasty

दशरथात्मजः (Daśarathātmajaḥ) – Son of Daśaratha

कौसल्येयानन्दवर्धनः – One who increased Kausalya’s joy

सीतापतिः (Sītāpatiḥ) – Lord of Sita

जानकीवल्लभः – Beloved of Janaki

अयोध्यानाथः – Lord of Ayodhya

धर्मविग्रहः – The embodiment of dharma

सत्यव्रतः – One firm in truth

सत्यसंधः – One whose resolve is truth

धर्मज्ञः – Knower of righteousness

धर्मपरायणः – Completely devoted to dharma

नियतात्मा – One with disciplined self

जितेन्द्रियः – Conqueror of senses

स्थिरधीः – One of steady intellect

करुणासागरः – Ocean of compassion

दीनबन्धुः – Friend of the helpless

शरणागतवत्सलः – Protector of those who surrender

सौम्यरूपः – Gentle in form

स्निग्धवर्णः – Of pleasing and soothing presence

प्रियदर्शनः – One who is delightful to behold

हितकारी – Doer of good to all

लोकहितरतः – Engaged in welfare of the world

समचित्तः – One of balanced mind

नात्यहृष्टः – Not excessively elated

नात्यशोकी – Not excessively sorrowful

धीरः – Steadfast and composed

प्रशान्तात्मा – One of tranquil nature

स्थितप्रज्ञः – One of stable wisdom

उदारधीः – Noble-minded

क्षमाशीलः – Forgiving by nature

महाबाहुः – Mighty-armed

धनुर्धरः – Wielder of the bow

शूरः – Brave warrior

रणधीरः – Calm in battle

रिपुनाशनः – Destroyer of enemies

खरध्वंसी – Destroyer of Khara

वालिविजयी – Victor over Vali

रावणारिः – Enemy of Ravana

तेजस्वी – Radiant

आदित्यसंकाशः – Resplendent like the sun

कान्तिमान् – Full of charm

रूपवान् – Beautiful in form

दिव्यतेजाः – Of divine brilliance

मेघश्यामः – Dark like raincloud

चन्द्रनिभाननः – Moon-like face

लोकाभिरामः – Pleasing to all beings

राजेन्द्रः – King among kings

प्रजानां हिते रतः – Engaged in people’s welfare

नीतिमान् – Knower of ethics

न्यायप्रियः – Lover of justice

लोकनायकः – Leader of people

प्रजावत्सलः – Affectionate toward subjects

सत्यप्रतिज्ञः – One who keeps promises

कृतज्ञः – Grateful by nature

भ्रातृवत्सलः – Loving brother

लक्ष्मणप्रियः – Dear to Lakshmana

सुग्रीवसखा – Friend of Sugriva

हनुमत्प्रियः – Beloved of Hanuman

भक्तवत्सलः – Loving toward devotees

स्नेहशीलः – Full of affection

विनयी – Humble

सौहार्दपूर्णः – Filled with goodwill

आत्मवान् – Established in the Self

महायोगी – Supreme yogi

ब्रह्मनिष्ठः – Rooted in the Absolute

गुणातीतः – Beyond qualities

मायामानुषविग्रहः – Divine in human form

परब्रह्मस्वरूपः – Form of the Supreme Reality

सर्वभूतहिते रतः – Engaged in welfare of all beings

शान्तस्वभावः – Peaceful by nature

दुःखसहः – Endurer of sorrow

त्यागी – One who sacrifices

वनवासी – Forest-dweller

अनुकूलः – Adaptable

धैर्यवान् – Courageous

दृढव्रतः – Firm in vows

अपराजितः – Unconquered

कालातीतः – Beyond time

अलोलुपः – Free from greed

अमानितः – Free from pride

निरहंकारः – Without ego

निष्कामः – Without selfish desire

विशुद्धात्मा – Pure-hearted

निरद्वन्द्वः – Beyond dualities

आत्मतृप्तः – Content within

निरभिमानः – Without self-importance

जगद्गुरुः – Teacher of the world

लोकबंधुः – Friend of all beings

विश्वनाथः – Lord of the universe

सर्वात्मा – Self of all

विश्वरूपः – Cosmic form

अनन्तगुणः – Of infinite qualities

सर्वव्यापी – All-pervading

लोकसाक्षी – Witness of the world

सनातनः – Eternal

अव्ययः – Imperishable

अनादिः – Beginningless

अनन्तः – Endless

नित्यः – Ever-present

शाश्वतः – Timeless

अच्युतः – Unfailing

अमृतः – Immortal

श्रीरामः – Auspicious Rama

रामचन्द्रः – Moon-like Rama

सीतारामः – Rama united with Sita

जयश्रीरामः – Victorious Rama

“Each name is not just a word…

It is a doorway into the infinite personality of Rama.”