Maatha Ramo

Rama Shloka Valmiki Sanskrit
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mātā rāmo matpitā rāmacandraḥ . svāmī rāmo matsakhā rāmacandraḥ .. sarvasvaṃ me rāmacandro dayālu . nānyaṃ jāne naiva jāne na jāne
This shloka is a devotional expression of deep personal connection and surrender to Lord Rama. The devotee proclaims Lord Rama as their mother, father, master, and friend, indicating a complete reliance on and devotion to him. The verse emphasizes that Lord Rama is the devotee's everything, highlighting his compassionate nature. The repetition of the phrase I know no one else underscores the singular devotion and exclusive faith the devotee places in Lord Rama. Rama is my mother and Rama (Ramachandra) is my father, Rama is my lord and Rama (Ramachandra) is my friend, Rama is my all in all, O the compassionate Rama (Ramachandra) is my all in all, I do not know any other; i do not know any other; indeed i do not know any other.
Translations
  • [माता] mātā: mother
  • [रामः] rāmaḥ: Rama
  • [मत्पिता] matpitā: my father
  • [रामचन्द्रः] rāmacandraḥ: Ramachandra
  • [स्वामी] svāmī: lord
  • [रामः] rāmaḥ: Rama
  • [मत्सखा] matsakhā: my friend
  • [रामचन्द्रः] rāmacandraḥ: Ramachandra
  • [सर्वस्वं] sarvasvam: all in all
  • [मे] me: my
  • [रामचन्द्रः] rāmacandraḥ: Ramachandra
  • [दयालुः] dayāluḥ: compassionate
  • [न] na: not
  • [अन्यं] anyaṃ: other
  • [जाने] jāne: know
  • [नैव] naiva: indeed not
  • [जाने] jāne: know
  • [न] na: not
  • [जाने] jāne: know