Ram Naam (Ram Ram) jap counter
Ram naam, called the taraka mantra, the name that carries one across. Tap the mala once for every chant; your count, malas and streak are saved on this device.
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The mantra
Rāma
Meaning
“Ram” comes from the root ram, to delight or rest: the name of the One in whom the yogis rest. Tulsidas calls Ram naam greater than Ram himself, because the name is available to everyone, everywhere, at every moment.
Ram naam is the most widely chanted name in North India. It is said at birth and at death, written in notebooks of Ram naam lekhan, and called out in greeting in every village. The Ramcharitmanas describes the two syllables “Ra” and “Ma” as the two eyes of devotion.
Because the name is so short, it is ideal for high-count sankalps such as 1.25 lakh (125,000) names over a month. This counter keeps an accurate running total across days so you always know how far you have come.
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Ram Naam (Ram Ram): common questions
What is the difference between Ram naam and a Ram mantra?
Ram naam is the simple name “Ram” and needs no initiation; anyone can chant it. Mantras such as “Om Shri Ramaya Namah” or “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” add a seed syllable or a praise and are also commonly chanted.
How long does 1,008 Ram naam take?
Chanted aloud at a relaxed pace, 1,008 names take roughly 12 to 18 minutes. The counter shows your session time so you can plan your daily practice.
Can women and children chant Ram naam?
Yes. Ram naam has no restriction of age, gender, caste or place. It is the most open practice in the tradition.
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Guides for your practice
Ram Naam Lekhan: How to Write Ram's Name as Daily Practice
Ram naam lekhan explained: the practice of writing Ram's name, how to start a notebook, how many times to write, rules, benefits and how to combine it with chanting.
Ram Naam Jap: Meaning, Method and a Daily Practice Plan
A practical guide to Ram naam jap: what the name means, why Tulsidas praised it, how to chant Ram Ram, how many times, and how to complete a 1.25 lakh anushthan.
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Ganesh mantra jap explained: the meaning of Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, the seed syllable Gam, how many times to chant, Wednesdays, and Ganesh Chaturthi practice.
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