Friday, 8 May 2026

Who started/created the slogan/war cry जय श्री राम (Victory to Shri Rama)?

 



Contrary to popular perception that this slogan was created by modern day politicians, the first person to say Victory to Rama - जय राम was Shri Hanuman.

After meeting Seeta in Ashoka Vana, Shri Hanuman decides to test the strength of Ravana’s army. He demolishes the Ashoka Vana, which act spurs Ravana to send an army 80,000 warriors. Upon seeing them, Shri Hanuman emits a war cry, which is as follows;

जयत्यतिबलो रामो लक्ष्मणश्च महाबलः |
राजा जयति सुग्रीवो राघवेणाभिपालितः || -४२-३३

"Long live the mighty Rama and the powerful Lakshmana! Long live the King Sugreeva, protected by Rama!"

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Addition of श्री - śrī, in between जय राम - Jaya Rāma might be a subsequent development.

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