The Shloka "Sri Raghavam Dasharatha Athmajam" is a prayer to
Lord Rama, praising his virtues and seeking his blessings. It describes Rama as
the son of Dasharatha, the husband of Sita, and a great warrior who destroyed
demons. The shloka is a way to invoke his divine presence and seek protection
and guidance.
The above video is the rendition of this Shloka by
Smt. N. Lalitha Raghu
In essence, the Shloka translates to:
"I bow to Sri Rama, the son of Dasharatha, the immeasurable, the husband
of Sita, the jewel of the Raghu dynasty, having arms that reach his knees and
eyes like lotus petals, the destroyer of demons."
The meaning of the Shloka
in detail goes as follows:
Sri Raghavam: "To
Sri Rama," the revered descendant of King Raghu.
Dasharatham: "Son of
Dasharatha."
Atmajam: "Son."
Aprameyam:
"Immeasurable, boundless, or infinite."
Sitapatim: "Husband
of Sita."
Raghukulanvaya
Ratnadipam: "The lamp (or jewel) of the Raghu dynasty."
Ajanubahum: "Having
arms that reach to the knees."
Aravinda Dalayataksham:
"Having eyes like lotus petals."
Ramam: "To
Rama."
Nishachara Vinashakaram:
"Destroyer of demons (or night walkers)."
Namami: "I bow down, I salute."
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