The ''Rama Raksha Stotra'' () is a

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'' stotra'', a hymn of praise dedicated to the

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deity

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. The poem is often recited by the Hindus as a prayer for protection. It is said to have been composed by Budha Kaushika, thought to be another name of the revered sage

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Hymn

The first three verses of the hymn are as follows:

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Read Complete English Translation of Ram Raksha Stotra here
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rama_Raksha_Stotra Hindu devotional texts Sanskrit texts Vaishnavism

Hymn

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