Chapter Nine - Atimata (नवमोध्यायः - अतिमत)
O most exalted one, destroyer of the massed mountains of darkness, giver of prosperity to Brahmā, abode of hosts of virtues, theme of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, consort of Ramā… (1)
O Rāma, consort of Ramā, continually revered by the gods headed by Brahmā and Śiva, charmer of Ramā’s heart, abode of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world—be my refuge. (2)
O you whose body consists of countless hosts of virtues and who are free from every fault, be my refuge—supreme one, subject of the most auspicious stories, ever manifest, sole cause of the universe, Rāma, beloved of Ramā. (3)
O treasury of immeasurable bliss, whose beautiful body is spotless, O one free from all that is other than bliss, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, consort of Ramā! (4)
O eternal, blissful Fish who roams in the surging waters of dissolution, be my refuge. O repository of the most auspicious stories, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rama, beloved of Ramā! (5)
O supreme Tortoise, bearer of Mount Mandara as it was churned by the mighty gods and demons, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious tales, supreme and eternally manifest, sole cause of the world, Rama, beloved of Ramā! (6)
O bearer of the earth with its great mountains, noble Boar and supreme consciousness, be my refuge—O repository of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the universe, Rāma, beloved of Ramā. (7)
Hail, O stainless Narahari, splitter of the heart of Diti’s immensely powerful son! Be my refuge, O supreme, ever-manifest Rama, subject of the most auspicious stories, sole cause of the universe and delight of Ramā. (8)
O destroyer of the victory of Diti’s sons led by Bali, protector of the world and unconquered one, be my refuge—O abode of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the universe, Rāma, consort of Ramā. (9)
O unconquered destroyer of the hosts of wicked kings, husband of Ramā and protector of heroes, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious stories, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the universe, Rāma, beloved of Ramā! (10)
O destroyer of the fiercest night-roaming demons, supreme nectar, best of Raghu’s line and giver of honor, be my refuge. O repository of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, beloved of Ramā! (11)
O excellent one with a most graceful body, bestower of boons, mighty one, best of the Yadus and protector of Pārtha, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious tales, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, beloved of Ramā! (12)
O deluder of Diti’s sons, stainless awakener, Buddha of supreme qualities, be my refuge. O supreme theme of the most auspicious tales, ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, lover of Ramā! (13)
O fire consuming the impurity of Kali, delightful great festival, giver of refuge, Lord Kalki, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious stories, supreme and ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, consort of Ramā! (14)
O you whose sphere is all creation, cause of others’ happiness and supreme Puruṣottama, be my refuge. O abode of the most auspicious stories, Supreme One, ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rama, beloved of Ramā! (15)
Thus, O Lord—abode of the most auspicious tales, Supreme One, ever manifest, sole cause of the world, Rāma, beloved of Ramā—be a secure refuge for Urusukhatīrtha Muni, who is constantly devoted to excellent praise of you. (16)
Thus, the ninth chapter in the Dvādaśastotra composed by Śrīmad Ānandatīrtha Bhagavatpādācārya.
