About Rama Raksha Stotram Opening
The opening benediction of the Rama Raksha Stotram for protection.
Mantra
Mantra 1
अस्य श्री राम रक्षा स्तोत्र मंत्रस्य
बुध कौशिक ृषिः
श्री सीता राम चंद्र देवता
अनुष्टुप् छंदः
बुध कौशिक ृषिः
श्री सीता राम चंद्र देवता
अनुष्टुप् छंदः
Asya Shri Rama Raksha Stotra Mantrasya
Budha Kaushika Rishihi
Shri Sita Rama Chandra Devata
Anushtup Chandaha
Budha Kaushika Rishihi
Shri Sita Rama Chandra Devata
Anushtup Chandaha
Meaning
This is the viniyoga (application declaration) that precedes the stotra:
Asya - of this
Shri Rama Raksha Stotra Mantrasya - of the mantra of this Rama Raksha Stotra
Budha Kaushika Rishihi - the sage is Budha Kaushika (who received it)
Shri Sita Rama Chandra Devata - the deity is Sita-Ramachandra
Anushtup Chandaha - the meter is Anushtup
This declaration invokes the rishi, devata and chandas before recitation, establishing the correct lineage and purpose of the mantra for maximum efficacy.