Jai Shri Ram

English

Alternative forms

  • Jai Shree Ram
  • Jai Sri Ram

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi जय श्री राम (jay śrī rām).

Interjection

Jai Shri Ram

  1. (Hinduism) "Victory to Lord Rama"; a salute or invocation towards the Hindu god Rama.

Usage notes

This phrase is commonly associated with Hindutva groups, even though non-Hindutva Hindus also use it to worship Rama.

Coordinate terms

  • Jai Siya Ram (invocation towards Rama and Sita)
  • Om Namah Shivaya, Har Har Mahadev (invocations towards Shiva)
  • Jai Kali Ma (invocation towards Kali)
  • Jai Mata Di (invocation towards Durga)
  • Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Jai Hind (salutations to India)

Translations

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