Rishi Budha Kaushika

Rishi Budha Kaushika holds an exalted place in Hindu devotional literature as the seer (Rishi) of the legendary Shri Ram Raksha Stotra. Belonging to the venerable lineage of the Kaushika sages (descendants of Sage Vishwamitra), his sadhana was crowned with an extraordinary divine vision.

According to the introductory shlokas of the stotra itself, Lord Shiva appeared to Rishi Budha Kaushika in a dream (Svapna) and recited the complete 38-verse protective hymn praising Lord Shri Rama. Upon waking at dawn, Budha Kaushika transcribed the divine text without altering a single syllable.

The Ram Raksha Stotra serves as a complete spiritual armor (Kavacha), methodically invoking the Holy Names of Rama to protect every organ, limb, and psychic faculty of the devotee. Its classical Sanskrit cadence has provided spiritual solace and fearlessness to millions of seekers across the centuries.