Apadamapa Hataram
लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम् ।।
lokābhirāmaṃ śrīrāmaṃ bhūyo bhūyo namāmyaham ..
- आपदाम् अपहर्तारम् (āpadām apahartāram) – The remover of troubles; आपदाम् (āpadām) – of difficulties, अपहर्तारम् (apahartāram) – one who takes away.
- दाता (dātāram) – The giver or bestower; one who grants blessings.
- सर्वसंपदाम् (sarvasaṃpadām) – Of all wealth and prosperity; सर्व (sarva) – all, संपदाम् (saṃpadām) – of wealth, prosperity.
- लोकाभिरामम् (lokābhirāmam) – Delightful to all worlds; लोक (loka) – world, अभिरामम् (abhirāmam) – pleasing or delightful.
- श्रीरामम् (śrīrāmam) – To Śrī Rāma, the revered and glorious Lord Rāma.
- भूयः भूयः (bhūyo bhūyo) – Again and again; a repeated expression of reverence.
- नमामि (namāmi) – I bow to; an expression of devotion and humility.
- अहम् (aham) – I; the individual devotee offering the prayer.
Description
This verse is a heartfelt prayer to Śrī Rāma, a divine embodiment of dharma and compassion. Recognized for his role as the ideal king and a devoted son, Śrī Rāma is revered as the remover of obstacles (āpadām apahartāram) and one who is the source of wealth and prosperity. Devotees invoke his blessings to overcome life’s challenges, as Śrī Rāma is celebrated for his ability to dispel misfortunes and difficulties, just as he protected his devotees in the epic of the Rāmāyaṇa.By repeating “I bow again and again,” the verse emphasizes the devotee’s humble reverence and continuous devotion to Lord Rāma, seeking his grace to lead a life of peace and fulfillment. The reference to lokābhirāmam reflects the universal appeal of Śrī Rāma, whose presence is cherished across all worlds, symbolizing his eternal role as the beloved protector and guiding light for humanity.
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Apadamapa Hataram – Rama – In Sanskrit with English Transliteration, Translation and Meaning. Commentary for selected Shlokams.