Shree Ram Vandana - 3

The Shloka

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भजु दीनबन्धु दिनेश दानव

दैत्य वंश निकन्दनं ।

रघुनन्द आनन्द कन्द कोशल

चन्द दशरथ नन्दनं ॥

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Bhaju deenabandhu dinesha daanava

daitiya vamsha nikandanam.

Raghunanda aananda kanda koshala

chanda dasharatha nandanam.

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Meaning / Summary

The shloka emphasizes the importance of devotion to Lord Rama and recognizes his divine attributes and his role in protecting righteousness and destroying evil. It celebrates his connection to his lineage, his region, and his parents, making him a complete and relatable deity.

Worship the friend of the helpless, the sun, the destroyer of the clans of demons and giants; the delight of Raghu’s lineage, the source of joy, the moon of the Kosala region, the beloved son of Dasharatha.

This shloka is a prayer to Lord Rama, highlighting him as the friend of the helpless, the sun, destroyer of demons, joy of the Raghu dynasty, source of bliss, the moon of Kosala, and the son of Dasharatha.

This shloka is a prayer to Lord Rama, praising his various qualities and roles. It calls upon devotees to worship him as the protector of the vulnerable (‘Deenabandhu’), compares him to the radiant sun (‘Dinesha’), and recognizes him as the one who eradicated the demonic forces (‘Danava Daitya Vamsha Nikandanam’). He is described as the joy of the Raghu dynasty (‘Raghunanda’), the embodiment of bliss (‘Ananda Kanda’), the moon illuminating the Kosala region (‘Koshala Chandra’), and the beloved son of King Dasharatha (‘Dasharatha Nandana’).

Sentence - 1

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भजु दीनबन्धु दिनेश दानव

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Meaning

Worship the friend of the helpless, the sun, and the demons.

Meaning of Words

भजु	Bhaju
Worship This implies surrendering oneself to the divine and seeking his blessings.
दीनबन्धु	Deenabandhu
Friend of the helpless One who provides support and comfort to those who are suffering and have no one else to turn to. It signifies compassion and a willingness to help those in need.
दिनेश	Dinesha
Sun The sun, representing radiance, knowledge, and dispelling darkness. It can also be interpreted as someone who shines brightly with wisdom and virtue.
दानव	Daanava
Demons Refers to the beings embodying evil or negative forces. More generally, it signifies the obstacles and challenges that one faces in life.

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दैत्य वंश निकन्दनं ।

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Meaning

Destroyer of the clans of giants.

Meaning of Words

दैत्य	Daitya
Giants A type of demon known for their immense size and strength.
वंश	Vamsha
Clan/Lineage A group of people related by blood or ancestry.
निकन्दनं	Nikandanam
Destroyer One who eradicates or brings an end to something. In this context, it refers to the destruction of evil forces.

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रघुनन्द आनन्द कन्द कोशल

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Meaning

The delight of Raghu’s lineage, the source of joy, the moon of Kosala

Meaning of Words

रघुनन्द	Raghunanda
The delight of Raghu’s lineage The one who brings happiness and pride to the Raghu dynasty, a prominent royal lineage in ancient India.
आनन्द कन्द	Aananda Kanda
Source of joy The origin or embodiment of happiness and bliss. The term signifies ultimate happiness and contentment.
कोशल	Koshala
Kosala An ancient kingdom in India, the region where Ayodhya was located, and where Rama ruled.

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चन्द दशरथ नन्दनं ॥

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Meaning

The moon and son of Dasharatha.

Meaning of Words

चन्द	Chanda
Moon The moon, symbolizing calmness, serenity, and beauty. It also implies a soothing and gentle presence.
दशरथ नन्दनं	Dasharatha Nandanam
Son of Dasharatha Refers to Rama’s lineage as the son of King Dasharatha, a virtuous and respected ruler.

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