What is the meaning of 'Bhaje' in the context of the Indra Krta Sri Rama Stotram?

'Bhaje' means 'I worship' or 'I adore'. Indra uses this word repeatedly to express his devotion and reverence towards Lord Rama.

What are some of the qualities of Lord Rama highlighted in the Indra Krta Sri Rama Stotram?

The stotram describes Rama as having the hue of a blue lotus, being the fire that burns the forest of worldly existence, the embodiment of bliss cherished in Bhavani's (Parvati's) heart, and the cause of the destruction of worldly existence.

According to the stotram, what is the benefit of having one's ears filled with the stories of Rama's blissful pastimes?

The stotram states that those whose ears are filled with the stories of Rama's blissful pastimes will always be in a state of bliss in this world.

What caused Indra's arrogance to vanish according to the Indra Krta Sri Rama Stotram?

Indra's arrogance and pride in being the lord of the three worlds vanished due to the grace of Lord Rama's lotus-like feet.

How is Lord Rama depicted in the ninth verse of the Indra Krta Sri Rama Stotram?

Rama is depicted sitting on a radiant throne brighter than millions of moons, with Sita on his lap, who shines with the brilliance of a heap of lightning, freeing devotees from weariness and suffering.

śrī rāma stōtram (indra kr̥tam)

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Ram Stotra

indra uvāca |
bhajē:’haṁ sadā rāmamindīvarābhaṁ
bhavāraṇyadāvānalābhābhidhānam |
bhavānīhr̥dā bhāvitānandarūpaṁ
bhavābhāvahētuṁ bhavādiprapannam || 1 ||

surānīkaduḥkhaughanāśaikahētuṁ
narākāradēhaṁ nirākāramīḍyam |
parēśaṁ parānandarūpaṁ varēṇyaṁ
hariṁ rāmamīśaṁ bhajē bhāranāśam || 2 ||

prapannākhilānandadōhaṁ prapannaṁ
prapannārtiniḥśēṣanāśābhidhānam |
tapōyōgayōgīśabhāvābhibhāvyaṁ
kapīśādimitraṁ bhajē rāmamitram || 3 ||

sadā bhōgabhājāṁ sudūrē vibhāntaṁ
sadā yōgabhājāmadūrē vibhāntam |
cidānandakandaṁ sadā rāghavēśaṁ
vidēhātmajānandarūpaṁ prapadyē || 4 ||

mahāyōgamāyāviśēṣānuyuktō
vibhāsīśa līlānarākāravr̥ttiḥ |
tvadānandalīlākathāpūrṇakarṇāḥ
sadānandarūpā bhavantīha lōkē || 5 ||

ahaṁ mānapānābhimattapramattō
na vēdākhilēśābhimānābhimānaḥ |
idānīṁ bhavatpādapadmaprasādā-
-ttrilōkādhipatyābhimānō vinaṣṭaḥ || 6 ||

sphuradratnakēyūrahārābhirāmaṁ
dharābhārabhūtāsurānīkadāvam |
śaraccandravaktraṁ lasatpadmanētraṁ
durāvārapāraṁ bhajē rāghavēśam || 7 ||

surādhīśanīlābhranīlāṅgakāntiṁ
virādhādirakṣōvadhāllōkaśāntim |
kirīṭādiśōbhaṁ purārātilābhaṁ
bhajē rāmacandraṁ raghūṇāmadhīśam || 8 ||

lasaccandrakōṭiprakāśādipīṭhē
samāsīnamaṅkē samādhāya sītām |
sphuraddhēmavarṇāṁ taḍitpuñjabhāsāṁ
bhajē rāmacandraṁ nivr̥ttārtitandram || 9 ||

iti śrīmadadhyātmarāmāyaṇē yuddhakāṇḍē trayōdaśaḥ sargē indra kr̥ta śrī rāma stōtram |

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