The power of Ram Naam
Ram — राम — is one of the most chanted names in the world. It is called the Taraka mantra, the Name that carries one across the ocean of birth and death; tradition holds that in Kashi, Lord Shiva himself whispers “Ram” into the ear of the dying. You can chant simply Ram Ram, Sita Ram, or the thirteen-syllable Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram — in this counter each tap counts one naam or one full mantra, as you choose.
राम नाम मनिदीप धरु जीह देहरीं द्वार।
तुलसी भीतर बाहेरहुँ जौं चाहसि उजिआर॥
“Place the jewel-lamp of Ram Naam on the threshold of your tongue, O Tulsi, if you want light both inside and outside.”
Ram Naam equals a thousand names
श्री राम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे।
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं राम नाम वरानने॥
śrī rāma rāma rāmeti rame rāme manorame · sahasranāma tat tulyaṁ rāma nāma varānane
Lord Shiva tells Parvati: chanting “Rama, Rama, Rama” — delighting in the beautiful Name — is equal to chanting the thousand names of Vishnu.
Vishnu Sahasranama (Padma Purana)This is why many devotees who cannot recite the full Vishnu Sahasranama chant Ram three times instead. It is also why Hanuman Ji, the greatest devotee of Shri Ram, is said to be present wherever Ram Naam is sung.
Ram naam jap — quick facts
| Popular forms | राम राम · सीताराम · श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम |
|---|---|
| Deity | Shri Ram (with Mata Sita) |
| Traditional mala | Tulsi, 108 beads |
| Special days | Ram Navami, Thursdays, Ekadashi, and every day |
| Famous devotees | Hanuman Ji, Goswami Tulsidas, Samarth Ramdas, Kabir |
| One mala takes | “Ram” ~2–3 minutes · 13-syllable mantra ~6–8 minutes |
Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Śrī Rāma Jaya Rāma Jaya Jaya Rāma
Victory to Shri Ram! — a thirteen-syllable (trayodashakshari) mantra of joyful devotion.
This mantra is especially loved in Maharashtra and North India. Tradition holds that Samarth Ramdas Swami chanted it thirteen crore times during his years of sadhana at Takli, and saints such as Shri Brahmachaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj taught that its steady jap is enough to reach God. If you chant this form, count one tap per full mantra.
Ram naam jap and Ram naam lekhan
Along with chanting, many devotees practise Ram naam lekhan — writing “Ram” again and again in a notebook. Both are forms of naam sadhana. You can use this counter for either: tap once for each Ram you chant or write, set a daily goal, and watch your lifetime total grow toward a lakh, a crore and beyond.
- Tap the malaEvery tap counts one Ram naam. The glowing bead moves forward just like a real jap mala. On a computer, press Space or Enter.
- 108 taps = one malaAt 108 the temple bell rings, flower petals fall and your mala count goes up. The next mala begins automatically — no need to reset.
- Made a mistake?Press Undo to remove the last count. Reset only clears the current mala; your daily and lifetime totals stay safe.
- Track your sadhanaOpen My progress to see today, your streak, a 7-day chart, an 18-week calendar and the 70,000 Naam Challenge. Use Focus for a full-screen, tap-anywhere counter.
Frequently asked questions
Should I chant “Ram”, “Sita Ram” or “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”?
All are powerful. “Ram Ram” is the simplest, “Sita Ram” remembers Mata Sita together with the Lord, and “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” is the traditional 13-syllable mantra. Choose one form and chant it steadily; count one tap per naam or per full mantra.
Is chanting Ram three times equal to the Vishnu Sahasranama?
Yes, according to the closing verses of the Vishnu Sahasranama, where Lord Shiva tells Parvati that the name Rama is equal to the thousand names of Vishnu. That is why many devotees chant “Shri Ram Ram Ram” in place of the full stotra.
How many times should I chant Ram Naam daily?
Start with one mala of 108. Many devotees chant 11 or 21 malas a day, and some take a vow of one lakh or one crore Ram naam over months or years. Set a daily goal and let the counter track your lifetime total.
Can I use this counter for Ram naam lekhan (writing)?
Yes. Tap once each time you write “Ram” and the counter will keep your daily and lifetime totals, just as it does for chanting.
Is Ram Naam good for Hanuman Ji’s devotees?
Very much so. Hanuman Ji is the greatest devotee of Shri Ram, and tradition says he is present wherever Ram Naam is sung. Many devotees chant Ram Naam on Tuesdays and Saturdays to please Hanuman Ji. See also our Hanuman mantra counter.
Does this Ram naam counter work offline?
Yes. After your first visit it works without internet, and you can install it on your phone’s home screen like an app. Your count is saved on your device.