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Monday, September 12, 2011

Sri Ramakoti Likhita Japam



The Paramacharya of Kanchi, HH Sri Chandrasekhara Saraswati Swamigal, always encouraged His followers to write the 
Rama Naamam as many times as possible (Likhita Japam). Let us plan to write a few pages so as to earn the merit of writing the Rama Naamam for at least a few 1000 times in our lives.




Why Should I write the Raama Naamam?


- It is said that the word "Ram" is more powerful than the Lord Himself. Lord Hanuman could accomplish the impossible by simply uttering the Divine name of Lord Ram.

- Scriptures state that those who shed their mortal coil in Varanasi (Kashi) will never have to take birth again. Puranas have stated that during the last moments of one's life in Kashi, Lord Shiva initiates the jiva (soul) with "Rama" mantram, hence helping him get rid of his future births.

- "Ra" is the agni beejam and "Ma" is the amrita beejam. "Ra" indicates the destroyer of ignorance in humans while "Ma" indicates the praana vaayu being nourished. Hence, the great composer, Thyagaraja Swami, a huge devotee of Lord Ram, often stressed on these beejams in his compositions.  

- The Rama naamam activates the Kundalini shakti.

- Continuous repetition of Rama nama discourages people to commit sins and induces in them the qualities of Lord Ram Himself.

- "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitha:" is a well known saying for everyone who is born in Sanatan Dharma. Scriptures hailed Lord Ram as "Ramo Vigrahavaan Dharma:", meaning "Ram is the personification of Dharma". Our country, the Karma Bhoomi, where numerous Saints were born and the Lord Himself descended, is today struggling under the atrocities committed by power-thirsty, adharmic religions, through terrorist attacks and mass conversions by means of pure deceit, funded extensively by international organizations to endanger and extinguish Sanatan Dharma. It is our responsibility to do our part, in a Dharmic way, to protect our culture. What can be more potent than chanting the name of Lord Ram in this age of Kali ?

- Most importantly, the Kanchi Paramacharya, HH Sri Chandrasekhara Saraswati Swamigal, always recommended His followers to write the Rama Naama. The Guru's words are always full of ambrosia. 


 Where Can I write the Raama Naamas ?


- A few pdf files that can be printed are given in this blog.

- To make the writing more interesting, one can use color pens and write in patterns. Samples of these patterns are given in this blog.

- The outlines of Sri Ramachandra and Hanuman can also be used and the Raama Naamas can be filled in by embellishing them with color pens. This will be an interesting activity for kids too. A few pdf files for writing Rama Namams for specific number of times have been included towards the end of this blog. 

- If you can get hold of Rama Koti books from India, that would be even better. They are readily available in some stationery shops that sell devotional books. 


From where can I order (buy) the Rama Koti books if I am staying abroad ?  





- The Rama namam books (each one allows writing 1 lakh times) can be ordered from
  Sri Raghavendra Book Center
  Sri Sai Raghavendra Nilayam
  2/1 Brodipet, Guntur - 522 002

- Phone numbers: Cell Phone: +91 98485 90002
                             Landline: (0863) 2233027

                                             (0863) 2257922


- The Akhila Bharati Sri Ramanaama koti Lekhana Maha Sangham distributes Ramakoti books as well. Their contact information has been provided in http://ramakoti.com/contact.html


 How should I write the Raama Naamas ?


- It is difficult to follow stringent rules to write the Raama naama when all the members of the household are either employed or studying. So a very few, simple rules, can be followed. Otherwise, we can do it "Yadhaa Shakti", according to one's own convenience. 

- It is mandatory to take bath and wear fresh clothes while writing the Rama Naamas.

- Offer a small prayer to Ganapathi, to a Guru, to Lord Ram and to Lord Hanuman before commencing the Likhita Japa.

- Start writing the Rama naama by simultaneously saying it out loud, so that you may reap the benefit of writing, mental repetition, as well as oral repetition of the Lord's names. We spend 24 hours a day to think and talk about everything that is not permanent. Let us spend a few minutes solely for Rama Naama Japam.

- Write as many names as possible. There are no specific rules on how many times the names must be written per day. You can set aside at least 5-10 mins each day for this Divine task. 

- One can write "Sri Rama", "Rama" or "Ram" in either English or in their own native languages.


What should I do after I complete writing the Raama Naamas ?


- You can give it in a temple or organization near you that accepts Rama Naama Likhita Japam papers for use in homas.

- You can send it directly to Kanchi Matham as they accept the Ramakoti books. 

- Temples that are being newly constructed accept such books to lay them as a part of the foundation of the "dhwaja-sthambam" to energize it with the power of the Lord's names.

-The Akhila Bharata Srirama Nama Koti Lekhana Maha Sangam (2-2-1144/14/2, New Nallakunta, Hyderabad - 500 044) accepts these books. The Sangham runs a temple of Lord Ram and needs such books. The Secretary of this Sangham, A.V.S. Sastry can be contacted at 040-7560688.

- Further details about where to turn in the completed books will be provided as and when the information is received. 




Here are certain patterns for writing the Holy Names of Lord Ram. Writing the names of the Lord with color pens and in patterns prevents the activity from becoming melancholy and generates creative ideas while encouraging us to write more pages in newer patterns.

Also check out the slideshow that has been included towards the end of this blog for more recent patterns. 

1) The simple writing of the Rama naamas looks like this:


                             2) Adding a tinge of creativity and generating patterns with colors:





3) The Holy name in Telugu script:








                                                        4) The Holy name in English script:






                                     5) The Pranava: The embodiment of which is Lord Ram






                                                     6) The Holy Mark of the Vaishnavites


                                                         7) Few more patterns with colors





























       8) Alphabets in each page to collectively form the Name of The Supreme Godhead










                                                    9) Writing the Holy Mantra of Lord Ram













                        10) The Mantra of Paramacharya Sri Chandrasekhara Saraswati Swamigal








                                                               11) The Taraka Mantram















                                 12) The Ultimate Truth: Shiva and Vishnu are One and the Same

















You can explore more patterns in the slide show given below. PDF files for writing the Rama Namams have also been provided below. 

7 comments:

  1. Where can we get the online pdf for writing ramakoti?

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  2. Thank you for your interest in writing the Rama Naamams. You must be indeed blessed by Lord Sita Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman to even get the desire to write the Holy Name.

    The Ramakoti pdf Document for writing 3328 names can be found in http://media1.srichaganti.net/books/ramakoti/3328Ramanaamaalu-2.pdf (One can print out this page to start the task of likhita japam. Writing this page 30 times would add up to a japa of 1 lakh times. It doesn't really matter if one completes writing it a lakh times or a crore times. Writing the names even 100 times with devotion would yield great results.) May Lord Ram shower His choicest blessings on you !

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  3. can we get this type of book? were can get please inform me
    Channakeshava G

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  4. were can get these type of ramkoti book? if any possible is they send to our address, please inform

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  5. were can we get these ramkoti books? can we get to our address? please inform

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    1. Namaste...Thank you for showing interest in writing the Rama Namams :)Yes, you get the books delivered right to your residence. Please contact

      Sri Raghavendra Book Center,
      Sri Sai Raghavendra Nilayam,
      2/1 Brodipet, Guntur - 522 002

      Cell Number: 98485 90002
      Landline: (0863)2233027
      (0863)2257922

      They can post you the Rama namam books, how many ever you want. You just need to ask how much it costs to send you the parcel, depending upon which country you are located in. They prefer sending the books via post as it is a much cheaper option than courier service.

      (Thank you once again for bringing up this question...May Lord Sri Ram shower His blessings on you.)

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