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Sri Rama

(A) Incarnation of Sri Rama
(B) Journey with sage Vishwamitra

Koshala
Anga
Tataka Vanam
Siddhashrama
Girivraja
River Ganga
Vishala
Mithila outskirts
Mithila

Koshala
Sringaverapura
Prayaga
Chitrakoota
Dandakaranya
Panchavati
Janasthana (and outskirts) (Krauncha and Kabandha forests)
Pampa Sarovar
Kishkindha (and outskirts)
Journey towards the ocean (Kishkindha, Sahya, Malaya and Mahendra mountains)
Southern Ocean (Indian side)
Lanka (Suvela mountain)

(D) Returning to Ayodhya after forest exile

Ayodhya

(A) Incarnation of Sri Rama:

• Celestials praying to Sri Vishnu to incarnate at Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Vishnu whom the celestials prayed during the Putrakameshthi yagna of Dasharatha to incarnate as his son for eliminating Ravana (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 15).
- शुद्धब्रह्मपरात्पर राम् (Shuddha-Brahma-Paraatpara Raam): Rama Who is of the Nature of Pure Brahman and Who is Superior to the Best.
- कालात्मकपरमेश्वर राम् (Kaala-Aatmaka-Parameshvara Raam): Rama Who is of the Nature of Kala (i.e. Master of everyone's Destiny) and the Supreme Lord.
- शेषतल्पसुखनिद्रित राम् (Shessa-Talpa-Sukha-Nidrita Raam): Rama Who Sleeps Blissfully on the Bed of Serpent Sesha Naga.
- ब्रह्माद्यामरप्रार्थित राम् (Brahmaadya-Amara-Praarthita Raam): Rama Whose Lotus Feet is desired by all Gods beginning with Brahma.

• Sri Rama incarnates at Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Rama who incarnated at Ayodhya as the son of queen Kausalya on the Chaitra Navami day. Queen Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharata and queen Sumitra to Lakshmana and Shatrughna (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 18).
- चण्डकिरणकुलमण्डन राम् (Canndda-Kiranna-Kula-Mannddana Raam ): Rama Who Adorned the Dynasty of Sun (Surya Vamsha).
- श्रीमद्दशरथनन्दन राम् (Shriimad-Dasharatha-Nandana Raam): Rama Who was the Illustrious Son of King Dasaratha.
- कौसल्यासुखवर्धन राम् (Kausalyaa-Sukha-Vardhana Raam): Rama Who brought Great Joy to Kaushalya.

→ Ayodhya (Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh): Birthplace and kingdom of Sri Rama.

(B) Journey with sage Vishwamitra:

Koshala:

• Sri Rama starts his journey with sage Vishwamitra from Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Rama who started from Ayodhya with sage Vishwamitra and accompanied by Lakshmana to serve the purpose of the sage (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 22).
- विश्वामित्रप्रियधन राम् (Vishvaamitra-Priya-Dhana Raam): Rama Who was Dear to Sage Vishwamitra like a Great Treasure.

• Travelling along river Sarayu: I meditate on Sri Rama who received the Bala and Atibala mantras from sage Vishwamitra on the bank of river Sarayu (River Sarayu) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 22).

Anga:

• Reaching Anga: I meditate on Sri Rama who reached Anga, the confluence of rivers Ganga and Sarayu, and heard the story of Lord Shiva burning Kamadeva in that place (Anga Ashrama) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 23).

→ Kameshwar Dham (Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh): Kameshwar Dham is identified with Anga Ashrama where Sri Rama heard the story of Lord Shiva burning Kamadeva in that place from sage Vishwamitra. The confluence of rivers Ganga and Ghaghara is located in this district.

Tataka Vanam:

• Slaying demoness Tataka at Tataka Forest: I meditate on Sri Rama who reached Tataka forest after crossing the river at Anga and heard the story of demoness Tataka; thereafter slayed demoness Tataka on the command of sage Vishwamitra (Tataka Forest) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 24 to 27).
- घोरताटकाघातक राम् (Ghora-Taattakaa-Ghaataka Raam): Rama Who was the Slayer of the Terrible Demoness Tataka.

• Receiving divine weapons: at Tataka Forest: I meditate on Sri Rama who received divine weapons from sage Vishwamitra in the forest of Tataka after the slaying of the demoness (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 24 to 27).

→ Tataka Vanam (Buxar district, Bihar): Tataka Vanam is identified with the Tataka forest where Sri Rama slayed demoness Tataka and received divine weapons from sage Vishwamitra.

Siddhashrama:

• Reaching Siddhashrama: I meditate on Sri Rama who heard the story of the incarnation of the Vamana Avatara of Lord Vishnu at Siddhashrama from sage Vishwamitra (Siddhashrama) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 29 to 30).

Sri Rama protecting yagna of Vishwamitra

Sri Rama protecting yagna of Vishwamitra

• Protecting yagna of Vishwamitra at Siddhashrama: I meditate on Sri Rama who protected the yagna of sage Vishwamitra at Siddhashrama by guarding it for six days and nights. During that time Sri Rama repelled demon Mareecha and killed demon Subahu (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 29 to 30).
- मारीचादिनिपातक राम् (Maariica-Aadi-Nipaataka Raam): Rama Who brought the Downfall of Demon Marica and Others.
- कौशिकमखसंरक्षक राम् (Kaushika-Makha-Samrakssaka Raam): Rama Who was the Protector of the Yagna of Sage Vishwamitra.

→ Vamaneshwar Dham (Buxar district, Bihar): Vamaneshwar Dham is identified with Siddhashrama where Sri Rama heard the story of the incarnation of Vamana Avatara of Lord Vishnu and also protected the yagna of sage Vishwamitra in that place.

Girivraja:

• Reaching river Sona at Girivraja: I meditate on Sri Rama who heard the story of the lineage of sage Vishwamitra at Girivraja on the bank of river Sona (Girivraja) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 31 to 34).

→ Rajgir (Nalanda district, Bihar): Identified with Girivraja. The city is surrounded by seven hills namely - Vaibhav, Ratna, Saila, Sona, Udaya, Chhatha and Vipul.

River Ganga:

• Reaching the bank of river Ganga: I meditate on Sri Rama who camped on the bank of river Ganga and heard the story of the descent of river Ganga from sage Vishwamitra (River Ganga) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 35 to 44).

Vishala:

• Vishala: I meditate on Sri Rama who crossed Vishala while going towards Mithila with sage Vishwamitra (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 45 to 47).

Mithila outskirts:

• Redeeming Ahalya at Mithila outskirts: I meditate on Sri Rama who heard the story of the curse on Devi Ahalya on the erstwhile hermitage of sage Gautama; then redeemed Ahalya by touching her stone form with his holy feet (Gautama Ashrama) (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 48 to 49).
- श्रीमदहल्योद्धारक राम् (Shriimad-Ahalya-Uddhaaraka Raam): Rama Who provided Deliverance to the Venerable Ahalya.
- गौतममुनिसंपूजित राम् (Gautama-Muni-Sampuujita Raam): Rama Who was Greatly Honoured by Sage Gautama.
- सुरमुनिवरगणसंस्तुत राम् (Sura-Muni-Vara-Ganna-Samstuta Raam): Rama Who was Praised by the Devas and the Best of Sages.
- नाविकधावितमृदुपद राम् (Naavika-Dhaavita-Mrdu-Pada Raam): Rama (the Sailor providing Deliverance) Whose Feet was washed by Ahalya.

→ Ahalya Asthan (Darbhanga district, Bihar): Identified with the place where Sri Rama redeemed Devi Ahalya from the curse of sage Gautama.
→ Brahmapur (Darbhanga district, Bihar): Has a temple of sage Gautama and a Gautama Kunda. It is said that Lord Brahma himself created this Kunda by piercing the earth with seven arrows, so that sage Gautama did not have to travel a long distance for bathing in river Ganga.

Mithila:

• Arriving at Mithila: I meditate on Sri Rama who arrived at Mithila along with sage Vishwamitra to take part in the swayamvara ceremony of Devi Sita (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 50).
- मिथिलापुरजनमोहक राम् (Mithilaa-Pura-Jana-Mohaka Raam): Rama Who Enchanted the People of Mithila.
- विदेहमानसरञ्जक राम् (Videha-Maana-Saranjaka Raam): Rama Who Enhanced the Honour of King Janaka.

→ Mithila (Baliraajgadh in Madhubani district, Bihar): Identified with Mithila.
→ Mithila (Sitamarhi in Sitamarhi district, Bihar): Also identified with Mithila.
→ Mithila (Janakpur in Dhanusha district, Nepal): Also identified with Mithila.

• Breaking bow of Lord Shiva at Mithila: I meditate on Sri Rama who broke the bow of Lord Shiva during the swayamvara ceremony of Devi Sita at the palace of king Janaka (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 66 to 77).
- त्र्यंबककार्मुकभञ्जक राम् (Tryambaka-Kaarmuka-Bhanjaka Raam): Rama Who Broke the Bow of the Three-Eyed Shiva.

• Marrying Devi Sita at Mithila: I meditate on Sri Rama who married Devi Sita after her swayamvara ceremony at the palace of king Janaka (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 66 to 77).
- सीतार्पितवरमालिक राम् (Siitaa-Arpita-Vara-Maalika Raam): Rama to Whom Devi Sita Offered the Garland during Bridegroom selection.
- कृतवैवाहिककौतुक राम् (Krta-Vaivaahika-Kautuka Raam): Rama Who played the divine play of Marriage.

• Humbling Sri Parashurama at Mithila: I meditate on Sri Rama who humbled Parashurama by wielding the bow of Lord Vishnu during the swayamvara ceremony of Devi Sita at Mithila (Valmiki Ramayana - Bala Kanda - 66 to 77).
- भार्गवदर्पविनाशक राम् (Bhaargava-Darpa-Vinaashaka Raam): Rama Who was the Destroyer of the Pride of Sri Parashurama.

(C) Journey during forest exile:

• Departing to forest from Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Rama who departed to forest for fourteen years to keep the words of his father (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 40).
- श्रीमदयोध्यापालक राम् (Shriimad-Ayodhyaa-Paalaka Raam): Rama Who was crowned as the Illustrious Prince of Ayodhya.
- अगणितगुणगणभूषित राम् (Agannita-Gunna-Ganna-Bhuussita Raam): Rama Who was Adorned with Inumerable Virtues.
- अवनीतनयाकामित राम् (Avanii-Tanayaa-Kaamita Raam): Rama Who was Desired by the Daughter of the Earth (i.e. Devi Sita).
- राकाचन्द्रसमानन राम् (Raakaa-Candra-Sama-Aanana Raam): Rama Whose Face is Like the Full Moon.
- पितृवाक्याश्रितकानन राम् (Pitr-Vaakya-Aashrita-Kaanana Raam): Rama Who Went to the Forest to keep the Words of His Father.

Koshala:

• From Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Rama who started from Ayodhya along with Lakshmana and Devi Sita during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 45).

• River Tamasa: I meditate on Sri Rama who spent the first night of forest exile on the bank of river Tamasa (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 46).

• River Vedashruti: I meditate on Sri Rama who crossed river Vedashruti during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 49).

• River Gomati: I meditate on Sri Rama who crossed river Gomati during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 49).

• River Syandika: I meditate on Sri Rama who crossed river Syandika and thereby the boundary of the Koshala kingdom during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 49).

Sringaverapura:

• Meeting Guha at Sringaverapura: I meditate on Sri Rama who met his friend Guha (Nishadraj) and camped on the bank of river Ganga for one night during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 50 to 51).
- प्रियगुहविनिवेदितपद राम् (Priya-Guha-Vinivedita-Pada Raam): Rama to Whose Feet Guha Offered himself as a Dear Servant.
- तत्क्षालितनिजमृदुपद राम् (Tat-Kssaalita-Nija-Mrdu-Pada Raam): Rama Whose Gentle Feet was Washed (by Guha).

→ Shringaverpur (Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh): Identified with Sringaverapura, the kingdom of Nishadraj. Sri Rama spent a night here and crossed the river Ganga on the boat of Kewat to reach Prayaga. Excavation work uncovered a temple of Shringi Rishi, and the place is believed to have got the name from him.

Prayaga:

• Prayaga: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited Prayaga, the holy confluence of rivers Ganga and Yamuna during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 54).

• Visiting Bharadwaja Ashrama at Prayaga: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Bharadwaja at Prayaga during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 54).
- भरद्वाजमुखानन्दक राम् (Bharadvaaja-Mukha-Aanandaka Raam): Rama Who made the Face of Sage Bharatwaja shine with Joy.

• River Yamuna: I meditate on Sri Rama who crossed river Yamuna while going from Prayaga to Chitrakoota during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 55).

Chitrakoota:

• River Yamuna: I meditate on Sri Rama who after crossing river Yamuna, came to a Nyagrodha tree called Shyama, and camped on the bank of river Yamuna for one night during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 55).

• Visiting Valmiki Ashrama at Chitrakoota: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Valmiki at Chitrakoota during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 56).

• Staying at Chitrakoota: I meditate on Sri Rama who built a parna shala (leaf-hut) and stayed at Chitrakoota mountain-forest enjoying its beautiful natural surroundings during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 56, 94 to 95).
- चित्रकूटाद्रिनिकेतन राम् (Citrakuutta-Adri-Niketana Raam): Rama Who made the Chitrakuta Mountain His Habitat.

• Meeting Bharata at Chitrakoota: I meditate on Sri Rama who met Bharata when he came to Chitrakoota to take him back during the forest exile; then heard about the death of father Dasaratha from him and performed oblations; finally gave his padukas to Bharata and asked him to rule on his behalf (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 99 to 113).
- दशरथसन्ततचिन्तित राम् (Dasharatha-Santata-Cintita Raam): Who Continually Thought of His Father Dasaratha.
- कैकेयीतनयार्थित राम् (Kaikeyii-Tanaya-Arthita Raam): Who was Earnestly Requested by Bharata, the Son of Kaikeyi to return to the Kingdom.
- विरचितनिजपितृकर्मक राम् (Viracita-Nija-Pitr-Karmaka Raam): Rama Who Performed the Last Rites of His Father.
- भरतार्पितनिजपादुक राम् (Bharata-Arpita-Nija-Paaduka Raam): Rama Who Gave His Paduka (Wooden Sandal) to Bharata.

• Visiting Atri-Anusuiya Ashrama at Chitrakoota: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Atri and Devi Anusuiya while leaving Chitrakoota during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 117 to 119).

Dandakaranya:

• Entering the forest of Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who saw the hermitages of many sages at Dandakaranya during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 1).
- दण्डकवनजनपावन राम् (Dannddakavana-Jana-Paavana Raam): Rama Who Purified the Dandakaranya Forest (by His presence and by slaying the demons).

• Encountering demon Viradha at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who killed demon Viradha at Dandakaranya and redeemed him from a curse during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 1 to 5).
- दुष्टविराधविनाशन राम् (Dusstta-Viraadha-Vinaashana Raam): Rama Who Destroyed the Wicked Demon Viradha.

• Visiting Sharabhanga Ashrama at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Sharabhanga at Dandakaranya during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 5).
- शरभङ्गसुतीक्ष्णार्चित राम् (Sharabhangga-Sutiikssnna-Arcita Raam): Rama Who was adored by Sage Sarabhanga and Sage Sutheekshana.

• Visiting Suteekshna Ashrama at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Suteekshna at Dandakaranya during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 7 to 8).

• Seeing the Pancha Apsara Lake at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who saw the Pancha Apsara Lake at Dandakaranya and heard the story of sage Mandakarni marrying five Apsaras, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 11).

• Staying at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who stayed at Dandakaranya for ten years and visited the hermitages of various sages during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 11).

- Revisiting Suteekshna Ashrama at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who revisited the hermitage of sage Suteekshna at Dandakaranya after ten years during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 11).

• Visiting Agastya Ashrama at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the hermitage of sage Agastya at Dandakaranya which was located two yojanas from Panchavati, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 12 to 13).
- अगस्त्यानुग्रहवर्धित राम् (Agastya-Anugraha-Vardhita Raam): Rama Who was Full with the Blessings of Sage Agastya.

• Receiving divine weapons: I meditate on Sri Rama who received divine weapons from sage Agastya in his hermitage during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 12 to 13).

• Meeting Jatayu: at Dandakaranya: I meditate on Sri Rama who meets Jatayu on his way to Panchavati during the forest exile; Jatayu offers to help him during his stay at Panchavati (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 14).
- गृध्राधिपसंसेवित राम् (Grdhra-Adhipa-Samsevita Raam): Rama Who was Served by the King of Vultures (Jatayu).

Panchavati:

• Staying at Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who stayed at Panchavati in a parna shala (leaf-hut) during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 14 to 16).
- पञ्चवटीतटसुस्थित राम् (Pan.cavattii-Tatta-Susthita Raam): Rama Who Abided at the Bank of River (Godavari) at Panchavati.

• Encountering demoness Surpanakha at Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who encountered demoness Surpanakha at Panchavati and cut off her nose through Lakshmana, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 17).
- शूर्पणखार्तिविधायक राम् (Shuurpannakhaa-Aarti-Vidhaayaka Raam): Rama Who Enjoined Pain on Surpanakha for her wicked intentions.

• Slaying demons Khara and Dushana at Panchavati-Janasthana region: I meditate on Sri Rama who slayed demons Khara and Dushana along with their armies single-handedly, during a fierce battle at Panchavati-Janasthana region, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 20 to 30).
- खरदूषणमुखसूदक राम् (Khara-Duussanna-Mukha-Suudaka Raam): Rama Who Destroyed the Face of Demons Khara and Dushana from the World.

• Going after the golden deer at Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who went after the golden deer which was sought by Devi Sita, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 43).
- सीताप्रियहरिणानुग राम् (Siitaa-Priya-Harinna-Anuga Raam): Rama Who Went After the Deer Wanted by Devi Sita.

• Killing demon Mareecha at Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who killed demon Mareecha who took the form of a golden deer, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 44).
- मारीचार्तिकृदाशुग राम् (Maariica-Aarti-Krda-Aashuga Raam): Rama Who inflicted Pain on Marica with His Arrow for his (Marica's) wrong deed.

• Kidnap of Devi Sita from Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who found Devi Sita missing from Panchavati, after returning from the encountering with Mareecha, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 57 to 59).

• Searching for Devi Sita at Panchavati: I meditate on Sri Rama who lamented and searched for Devi Sita at Panchavati during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 60 to 63).
- विनष्टसीतान्वेषक राम् (Vinasstta-Siitaa-Anvessaka Raam): Rama Who Searched for the Lost Sita earnestly.

Janasthana (and outskirts):

• Searching for Devi Sita at Janasthana: I meditate on Sri Rama who lamented and searched for Devi Sita at Janasthana, and found her jewelry, during the forest exile. (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 64 to 66).

• Meeting the dying Jatayu at Janasthana: I meditate on Sri Rama who met the dying Jatayu during the forest exile, whose wings were cut by Ravana (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 67 to 68).

• Performing the funeral rites of Jatayu at Janasthana: I meditate on Sri Rama who performed the funeral rites of Jatayu and made him ascend to the heavenly realms, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 67 to 68).
- गृध्राधिपगतिदायक राम् (Grdhra-Adhipa-Gati-Daayaka Raam): Rama Who Gave Liberation to the King of Vultures (Jatayu).

• Searching for Devi Sita at Krauncha forest: I meditate on Sri Rama who lamented and searched for Devi Sita at Krauncha forest, during the forest exile. (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 69).

• Encountering demon Kabandha at Kabandha forest: I meditate on Sri Rama who encountered demon Kabandha while searching for Devi Sita during the forest exile. Sri Rama cut the arms of Kabandha, incinerated his body and released him from a curse. Kabandha assumed a divine form and told Sri Rama about Sugreeva (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 69 to 72).
- कबन्धबाहुच्छेदक राम् (Kabandha-Baahuc-Chedaka Raam): Rama Who Cut off the Arms of Kabandha.

Pampa Sarovar:

• Meeting Shabari at Matanga Ashrama near Pampa Sarovar: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the Matanga Ashrama near Pampa Sarovar and met Sabari during the forest exile. Sri Rama made her attain the heavenly realms (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 74).
- शबरीदत्तफलाशन राम् (Shabarii-Datta-Phala-Ashana Raam): Rama Who Ate the Fruit Given by Shabari as an offering of devotion.

• Pampa Sarovar: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited the Pampa Sarovar, described its beauty and also lamented for Devi Sita during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Aranya Kanda - 75 to Kishkindha Kanda - 1).

• Meeting Hanuman at Pampa Sarovar: I meditate on Sri Rama who met Hanuman at Pampa Sarovar during the forest exile. Hanuman came to test his intentions in the guise of an ascetic (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 2).
- हनुमत्सेवितनिजपद राम् (Hanumat-Sevita-Nija-Pada Raam): Rama Whose Feet was Served by Hanuman.

Kishkindha (and outskirts):

• Meeting Sugreeva at Rishyamukha Parvata: I meditate on Sri Rama who met Sugreeva at Rishyamukha Parvata and entered into friendship with him, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 4 to 5).
- नतसुग्रीवाभीष्टद राम् (Nata-Sugriiva-Abhiisstta-Da Raam): Rama Who Granted the Wish of Sugriva who Bowed to Him in Surrender.

• Encountering Vali at Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who visited Kishkinda and encountered Vali for the first time, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 12 to 13).

• Seeing Saptajana Ashrama at Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who saw the Saptajana Ashrama and heard its story, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 13).

• Slaying Vali and making Sugreeva the king at Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who slayed Vali during the fight between Vali and Sugreeva, during the forest exile. Also gave instructions on Dharma to the dying Vali. Finally made Sugreeva the king (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 16 to 22).
- गर्वितवालिसंहारक राम् (Garvita-Vaali-Samhaaraka Raam): Rama Who Destroyed the Proud Bali, the king of vanaras.

• Staying at Mount Prasavana: I meditate on Sri Rama who stayed on Mount Prasavana during the rainy season, during the forest exile. Sri Rama enjoyed the beauty of the rainy and autumn seasons there (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 27 to 30).

• Sending vanaras to search for Devi Sita in all directions: I meditate on Sri Rama who sent troops of vanaras to search for Devi Sita, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 40 to 43).
- वानरदूतप्रेषक राम् (Vaanara-Duuta-Pressaka Raam): Rama Who Sent Vanara as Messenger (to Ravana).
- हितकरलक्ष्मणसंयुत राम् (Hitakara-Lakssmanna-Samyuta Raam): Rama Who was always United with Lakshmana who Served Him earnestly.

• Giving ring to Hanuman in Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who gave his ring to Hanuman to assure Devi Sita that Hanuman is his messenger (Valmiki Ramayana - Kishkindha Kanda - 44).

Hanuman crossing the ocean to Lanka:

• Hanuman crossing the ocean to Lanka: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman who crossed the ocean to Lanka overcoming various obstacles (Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 1).
- कपिवरसन्ततसंस्मृत राम् (Kapi-Vara-Santata-Samsmrta Raam): Rama Who was Continually Remembered by Hanuman, the Most Excellent among the Monkeys.
- तद्‍गतिविघ्नध्वंसक राम् (Tad-Gati-Vighna-Dhvamsaka Raam): Rama Who Removed the Obstacles to the Movement of Hanuman.

• Hanuman seeing Devi Sita in Ashoka Vana in Lanka: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman who saw Devi Sita in Ashoka Vana harassed by Ravana and the demoness, and who was crying for Sri Rama (Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 15 to 25).
- सीताप्राणाधारक राम् (Siitaa-Praanna-Aadhaaraka Raam): Rama Who was the Support of the Life of Devi Sita.

• Hanuman meeting Devi Sita and assuring her in Lanka: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman who met Devi Sita in Ashoka Vana as a messenger of Sri Rama and assured her of the coming of Sri Rama (Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 31 to 40).

• Hearing about Devi Sita from Hanuman in Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who heard about Devi Sita's captivity in Lanka from Hanuman (Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kanda - 64 to 68).
- दुष्टदशाननदूषित राम् (Dusstta-Dashaanana-Duussita Raam): Rama Who Despised the Wicked Ten-Headed Ravana.
- शिष्टहनूमद्‍भूषित राम् (Shisstta-Hanuumad-Bhuussita Raam): Rama Who Adorned the Wise and Eminent Hanuman with Praises.
- सीतावेदितकाकावन राम् (Siitaa-Vedita-Kaakaa-Vana Raam): Rama Who heard the Kakasura incident which took place in the Forest from Hanuman as told (to Hanuman) by Devi Sita.
- कृतचूडामणिदर्शन राम् (Krta-Cuuddaamanni-Darshana Raam): Rama Who Saw the Chudamani of Devi Sita which was brought by Hanuman.
- कपिवरवचनाश्वासित राम् (Kapi-Vara-Vacana-Aashvaasita Raam): Rama Who was Comforted by the Words of Hanuman, the Most Excellent of Monkeys.

Journey towards the ocean:

• Journey towards the ocean from Kishkindha: I meditate on Sri Rama who ordered the monkey troops to march towards Lanka during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 4).
- रावणनिधनप्रस्थित राम् (Raavanna-Nidhana-Prasthita Raam): Rama Who Set out for Destroying Ravana.
- वानरसैन्यसमावृत राम् (Vaanara-Sainya-Samaavrta Raam): Ram Who was Surrounded by the Army of Vanaras.

• Sahya and Malaya mountains: I meditate on Sri Rama who passed through the Sahya and Malaya mountains during the journey towards Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 4).

• Mahendra mountain: I meditate on Sri Rama who passed through the Mahendra mountain during the journey towards Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 4).

Southern Ocean (Indian side):

• Shore of Ocean: I meditate on Sri Rama who camped on the shore of the southern sea with the army of vanaras before crossing to Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 4).

• Consecrating Vibhishana as king at Shore of Ocean: I meditate on Sri Rama who consecrated Vibhishana as the king of Lanka when he took his refuge, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 19).
- विभीषणाभयदायक राम् (Vibhiissanna-Abhaya-Daayaka Raam): Rama Who Gave Assurance of Fearlessness to Bibhisana when he took Refuge.

• Saving life of spy Suka at Shore of Ocean: I meditate on Sri Rama who saved the life of spy Shuka who was sent by Ravana, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 21).

• Making Ocean-god appear at Shore of Ocean: I meditate on Sri Rama who prayed to ocean god first and then displayed his fury and made the Ocean-god appear before him, during the forest exile. The Ocean-god told about Nala, the son of Vishwakarma, who can build a bridge (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 21 to 22).
- शोषितसरिदीशार्थित राम् (Shossita-Sarid-Iisha-Arthita Raam): Who Requested the King of Ocean to Give Way and subsequently threatened to Dry him.

• Building a bridge to Lanka across the Shores of Ocean: I meditate on Sri Rama who built a bridge to Lanka with the help of Nala and other vanaras within a few days, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 22).
- पर्वतसेतुनिबन्धक राम् (Parvata-Setu-Nibandhaka Raam)

Lanka:

• Camping at Suvela mountain: I meditate on Sri Rama who camped at Suvela mountain in Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 23, 31).

• Defeating Ravana during first encounter in battle at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who defeated Ravana during the first encounter in battle but spared his life, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 59).

• Killing Kumbhakarna in battle at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who killed Kumbhakarna in the battle at Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 67).
- कुम्भकर्णशिरच्छेदक राम् (Kumbhakarnna-Shirac-Chedaka Raam): Rama Who Cut off the Head of Kumbhakarna in the Battle.

• Killing an army of demons in battle at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who killed an army of demons in the battle, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 93).
- राक्षससङ्घविमर्दक राम् (Raakssasa-Sanggha-Vimardaka Raam): Rama Who Crushed the Army of Demons in the Battle.

- अहिमहिरावणचारण राम् (Ahimahiraavanna-Caaranna Raam): Rama Who Destroyed Mahiravana (through Hanuman) who Trapped Him in Patala Loka.

• Killing Ravana in battle at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who finally killed Ravana in the battle at Lanka, during the forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 108).
- संहृतदशमुखरावण राम् (Samhrta-Dasha-Mukha-Raavanna Raam): Rama Who Destroyed the Ten-Faced Ravana in the Battle.
- विधिभवमुखसुरसंस्तुत राम् (Vidhi-Bhava-Mukha-Sura-Samstuta Raam): Rama Who was Praised by Brahma, Shiva and other Devas.

• Making Devi Sita undertake Agni Pariksha at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who made Devi Sita undertake Agni Pariksha (to establish her purity to the whole world); then joyfully accepted Devi Sita (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 114 to 118).
- सीतादर्शनमोदित राम् (Siitaa-Darshana-Modita Raam): Rama Who was Delighted Seeing Devi Sita after the Battle.

• Dasharatha praising Sri Rama at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who was praised by Dasharatha in ethereal form for eliminating Ravana (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 119).
- खस्थितदशरथवीक्षित राम् (Kha-Sthita-Dasharatha-Viikssita Raam): Rama Whose Divine Deeds were Seen by Dasaratha from Heaven.

• Vibhishana wanting to serve Sri Rama at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama whom Vibhishana wanted to serve before leaving for Ayodhya (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 121).
- अभिषिक्तविभीषणनत राम् (Abhissikta-Vibhiissanna-Nata Raam): Rama Who was Reverentially Saluted by Vibhisana who (Vibhisana) was Coronated by Him.

• Ascending the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya at Lanka: I meditate on Sri Rama who ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya along with Devi Sita, Lakshmana, Vibhishana and the vanaras (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 122).
- पुष्पकयानारोहण राम् (Pusspaka-Yaana-Aarohanna Raam): Rama Who Ascended the Pushpaka Vimana for returning to Ayodhya.

• Meeting sage Bharadwaja on the way to Ayodhya at Prayaga: I meditate on Sri Rama who met sage Bharadwaja while returning to Ayodhya (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 124).
- भरद्वाजादिनिषेवण राम् (Bharadvaaja-Aadi-Nissevanna Raam): Rama Who Visited Sage Bharadwaja and Other Sages.

• Hanuman informing Guha about the arrival of Sri Rama at Sringaverapura: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman who informed Guha at Sringaverapura about the arrival of Sri Rama after forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 125).

• Hanuman informing Bharata about the arrival of Sri Rama at Nandigrama: I meditate on Bhakta Hanuman who informed Bharata at Nandigrama about the arrival of Sri Rama and the incidents which took place during forest exile (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 125).
- भरतप्राणप्रियकर राम् (Bharata-Praanna-Priyakara Raam): Rama Who brought Joy to the Life of Bharata after His return.

(D) Returning to Ayodhya after forest exile:

Ayodhya:

• Getting coronated as the king of Ayodhya at Ayodhya: I meditate on Sri Rama who got coronated as the king of Ayodhya (Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda - 128).
- साकेतपुरीभूषण राम् (Saaketa-Purii-Bhuussanna Raam): Rama Who Adorned the City of Ayodhya after his return from Lanka.
- सकलस्वीयसमानत राम् (Sakala-Sviiya-Samaanata Raam): Rama Who Treated Everyone Equally as His Own People.
- रत्नलसत्पीठास्थित राम् (Ratna-Lasat-Piitthaa-Sthita Raam): Rama Who was Seated on the Throne studded with Shining Jewels.
- पट्टाभिषेकालंकृत राम् (Patttta-Abhisseka-Alamkrta Raam): Rama Who was Adorned with the Royal Crown during Coronation.
- पार्थिवकुलसम्मानित राम् (Paarthiva-Kula-Sammaanita Raam): Rama Who Honoured the Assembly of Kings during His Coronation.
- विभीषणार्पितरङ्गक राम् (Vibhiissanna-Arpita-Ranggaka Raam): Rama Who Offered the idol of Sri Ranganatha to Vibhisana during the Coronation ceremony.
- कीशकुलानुग्रहकर राम् (Kiisha-Kula-Anugraha-Kara Raam): Rama Who Showered His Grace on the Sun Dynasty (Surya Vamsha).
- सकलजीवसंरक्षक राम् (Sakala-Jiiva-Samrakssaka Raam): Rama Who is the Guardian of All Living Beings.
- समस्तलोकाधारक राम् (Samasta-Loka-Aadhaaraka Raam): Rama Who is the Supporter of All the Worlds.

- आगतमुनिगणसंस्तुत राम् (Aagata-Muni-Ganna-Samstuta Raam): Rama Who was Praised by All the Visiting Sages.
- विश्रुतदशकण्ठोद्भव राम् (Vishruta-Dasha-Kannttha-Udbhava Raam): Rama Who heard the origin (i.e. the story) of the Ten-Faced (i.e. Ravana).

- सीतालिङ्गननिर्वृत राम् (Siita-Aalinggana-Nirvrta Raam): Rama Who was Happy in the Embrace of Devi Sita.
- नीतिसुरक्षितजनपद राम् (Niiti-Surakssita-Janapada Raam): Rama Who Protected His Empire by Moral Precepts (i.e. Dharma).

- विपिनत्याजितजनकज राम् (Vipina-Tyaajita-Janaka-Ja Raam): Rama Who Abandoned Devi Sita ( Born of Janaka ) in the Forest.
- कारितलवणासुरवध राम् (Kaarita-Lavannaasura-Vadha Raam): Rama Who Caused the Killing of Demon Lavanasura (through brother Satrughna).
- स्वर्गतशम्बुकसंस्तुत राम् (Svargata-Shambuka-Samstuta Raam): Rama Who was Praised by Shambuka who has Gone to Heaven.
- स्वतनयकुशलवनन्दित राम् (Sva-Tanaya-Kusha-Lava-Nandita Raam): Rama Who Made Happy His Own Sons Lava and Kusha.

- अश्वमेधक्रतुदीक्षित राम् (Ashvamedha-Kratu-Diikssita Raam): Rama Who was Initiated in to the Sacrifice of Ashwamedha.
- कालावेदितसुरपद राम् (Kaalaa-Vedita-Sura-Pada Raam): Rama Who was Made to Know His Divine Position by Kala when His time to depart arrived.
- आयोध्यकजनमुक्तिद राम् (Aayodhyaka-Jana-Mukti-Da Raam): Rama Who Gave Liberation to the People of Ayodhya.

- विधिमुखविबुधानन्दक राम् (Vidhi-Mukha-Vibudha-Aanandaka Raam): Who made the Faces of Brahma and other Gods Shine with Joy.
- तेजोमयनिजरूपक राम् (Tejomaya-Nija-Ruupaka Raam): Who assumed His Own Divine Form Shining with Light during His departure.

- संसृतिबन्धविमोचक राम् (Samsrti-Bandha-Vimocaka Raam): Rama Who Releases one from the Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Attachments).
- धर्मस्थापनतत्पर राम् (Dharma-Sthaapana-Tatpara Raam): Rama Who is Eager to Establish Dharma in the World.
- भक्तिपरायणमुक्तिद राम् (Bhakti-Paraayanna-Mukti-Da Raam): Rama Who Gives Liberation to one Wholly Devoted to Him.
- सर्वचराचरपालक राम् (Sarva-Cara-Acara-Paalaka Raam): Rama Who is the Guardian of All Moving and Non-Moving Beings.
- सर्वभवामयवारक राम् (Sarva-Bhava-Aamaya-Vaaraka Raam): Rama Who Restrains All Diseases of Worldly Attachments from His Devotees.

Vaikuntha:

- वैकुण्ठालयसंस्थित राम् (Vaikunnttha-Aalaya-Samsthita Raam): Rama Who Established Himself in the Abode of Vaikunatha after His departure.
- नित्यानन्दपदस्थित राम् (Nitya-Aananda-Padasthita Raam): Rama Who was Established in His Divine Position of Eternal Bliss after His departure.