Shri Ram Chalisa || श्री राम चालीसा ||

Shri Ram Chalisa

।। Chaupai ।।

Shri Raghuvir Bhakt Hitkaari, Suni Leejai Prabhu Arj Hamaari।

Meaning: O valiant warrior of the Raghukul, O Shri Ram who looks after the interests of the devotees, listen to our prayers.

Nishi Din Dhyaan Dharai Jo Koi, Ta Sam Bhakt Aur Nahin Hoi।

Meaning: There is no devotee like those devotees who meditate only on you day and night.

Dhyaan Dhare Shivji Man Maahi, Brahma Indra Paar Nahin Paahi।

Meaning: Mahadev also meditates on you in his mind. Even Lord Brahma and Lord Indra are unable to fully understand your glory.

Jai Jai Jai Raghunath Kripala, Sada Karo Santan Pratipala।

Meaning: You always protect the saints and religion, may you always be victorious, victorious, victorious be to such Raghunath and Shri Ram who has a kind eye on everyone.

Doot Tumhaar Veer Hanumana, Jaasu Prabhaav Tihun Pur Jaana।

Meaning: Your messenger and servant is the brave Hanuman and his strength is not hidden from anyone in the three worlds.

Tav Bhuj Dand Prachand Kripala, Raavan Maari Suran Pratipala।

Meaning: Your arms have immense power but you have only used it for the welfare of the world. You have protected the interests of the gods by killing a demon like Ravana.

Tum Anaath Ke Naath Gosaai, Deenan Ke Ho Sadaa Sahaai।

Meaning: You always give shelter to orphans and have always helped the poor and the needy.

Brahmaadik Tav Paar Na Paavain, Sadaa Eesh Tumharo Yash Gaavain।

Meaning: Even Lord Brahma could not surpass you and all the Gods praise your glory.

Chaari Ved Bharat Hain Saakhi, Tum Bhakton Ki Lajja Raakhi।

Meaning: You have always protected the honor of your devotees and all four Vedas are witness to this.

Gun Gaavat Shaarad Man Maahi, Surpati Taako Paar Na Paahi।

Meaning: Mother Sharda also praises you in her heart and even King Indra of Devalok could not surpass you.

Naam Tumhaar Let Jo Koi, Ta Sam Dhany Aur Nahin Hoi।

Meaning: All those devotees who remember your name, no one is as blessed as them.

Ram Naam Hai Aprampaara, Chaari Vedan Jaahi Pukaara।

Meaning: The name of Ram saves everyone and this is what all the four Vedas also say.

Ganapati Naam Tumhaaro Leenho, Tinako Pratham Pujya Tum Keenho।

Meaning: Lord Ganesha also takes your name, you are the one who made him the first to be worshipped.

Shesh Ratat Nit Naam Tumhaara, Mahi Ko Bhaar Sheesh Par Dhaara।

Meaning: Sheshnag also chants your name daily and that is why he is able to lift the weight of the earth on himself.

Phool Samaan Rahat So Bhaara, Paavat Koi Na Tumharo Paara।

Meaning: By merely remembering you, even the biggest problem seems as light as a flower and no one can know your full glory.

Bharat Naam Tumharo Ur Dhaaro, Taason Kabahoon Na Ran Mein Haaro।

Meaning: Your brother Bharat has always remembered your name, that is why no one could defeat him in the war.

Naam Shatruhan Hriday Prakaasha, Sumirat Hot Shatru Kar Naasha।

Meaning: Your name shines in the heart of Shatrughna as well, hence, enemies get destroyed by merely remembering him.

Lashan Tumhaare Aagyakaari, Sadaa Karat Santan Rakhavaari।

Meaning: Your dutiful brother Lakshmana has always been obedient to you and for this reason he has protected the rights of the saints.

Taate Ran Jeete Nahin Koi, Yuddh Jure Yamahoon Kin Hoi।

Meaning: Even if Yamraj himself was fighting in the war, no one could win the battle from him (Laxman).

Mahalakshmi Dhar Avataara, Sab Vidhi Karat Paap Ko Chaara।

Meaning: When you incarnated as a human on this earth, Goddess Lakshmi also came with you to this earth and destroyed all sins by all means.

Seeta Ram Puneeta Gaayo, Bhuvaneshwari Prabhaav Dikhaayo।

Meaning:  Therefore, by merely taking the name of Mother Sita and Shri Ram, Mother Earth shows her proper influence.

Ghat Son Prakat Bhai So Aai, Jaako Dekhat Chandr Lajaai।

Meaning: When Mother Sita was born on this mortal world, she came out of a pitcher and even the Moon itself felt ashamed after seeing her.

So Tumare Nit Paanv Palotat, Navon Nidhi Charanan Mein Lotat।

Meaning: The devotee who washes your feet every day, nine treasures reside at his feet.

Siddhi Atharah Mangalakaari, So Tum Par Jaavai Balihari।

Meaning: Eighteen siddhis which are auspicious for anyone are also bestowed upon you.

Aurahu Jo Anek Prabhutaai, So Seeta Pati Tumahin Banaai।

Meaning: All other gods and goddesses have been created by Lord Shri Ram, the husband of Mother Sita.

Ichha Te Kotin Sansaara, Rachat Na Laagat Pal Ki Vaara।

Meaning: With just your wish, millions of worlds can be created and it will not take even a moment.

Jo Tumhare Charanan Chit Laavai, Taako Mukti Avasi Ho Jaavai।

Meaning: The devotee who meditates on your feet will definitely attain salvation.

Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Jyoti Swaroopa, Nirgun Brahm Akhand Anoopa।

Meaning: O Lord, you are the embodiment of light, you are devoid of all qualities, you are the Brahman, you are undivided, you are very attractive, may you always be victorious, victorious, victorious.

Satya Satya Satyavrat Swaami, Satya Sanaatan Antaryaami।

Meaning: You are the truth, you are the truth, you are the master of truth, you are the eternal truth, you are God.

Satya Bhajan Tumharo Jo Gaavai, So Nishchay Charon Phal Paavai।

Meaning: Whichever devotee serves you with a true heart, he gets all the four fruits.

Satya Shapath Gauripati Keenhin, Tumne Bhaktihin Sab Siddhi Deenhin।

Meaning: This truth was followed by Lord Shankar, the husband of Mother Gauri and for this reason you granted him all the Siddhis.

Sunahu Ram Tum Taat Hamaare, Tumahin Bharat Kul- Pujya Prachaare।

Meaning: O Shri Ram, you are like our father and you are the one who is revered in the entire India.

Tumahin Dev Kul Dev Hamaare, Tum Guru Dev Praan Ke Pyaare।

Meaning: O Shri Ram! You are our god and family deity, you are our Guru and you are dearer to us than our lives.

Jo Kuch Ho So Tumahin Raaja, Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Raakho Laaja।

Meaning: O Lord Shri Ram! If we face any problem or trouble, then you will solve it. O Lord! Protect the honor of your devotees, always be victorious, victorious, victorious.

Raama Aatma Poshan Haare, Jai Jai Jai Dasharath Ke Dulaare।

Meaning: O Shri Ram! You are the one who provides food to our soul i.e. you satisfy it, you are the beloved son of King Dasharath, victory to you always, victory to you, victory to you.

Gyaan Hriday Do Gyaan Swaroopa, Namo Namo Jay Jagpati Bhupa।

Meaning: O giver of knowledge, fill my heart with the light of knowledge, you are the father of this world, I salute you, I salute you, victory to you.

Dhany Dhany Tum Dhany Prataapa, Naam Tumhaar Harat Santaapa।

Meaning: O Shri Ram! Your glory is blessed, you are blessed, you are blessed, all troubles are removed just by taking your name.

Satya Shuddh Devan Mukh Gaaya, Bajee Dundubhi Shankh Bajaaya।

Meaning: Your truth and purity were sung by the gods with their mouths and after that the conch was blown.

Satya Satya Tum Satya Sanaatan, Tumahin Ho Hamare Tan Man Dhan।

Meaning: You are the eternal truth, you are the ultimate truth, you are our body, mind and wealth.

Yaako Paath Kare Jo Koi, Gyaan Prakat Taake Ur Hoi।

Meaning: Whoever recites Ram Chalisa , there is light of knowledge in his heart.

Aavaagaman Mitai Tihin Kera, Satya Vachan Maane Shiv Mera।

Meaning: By taking your name, the cycle of life of a man ends i.e. he attains salvation. Even Lord Shiva himself accepts this statement of mine.

Aur Aas Man Mein Jo Hoi, Manvaanchhit Phal Paave Soi।

Meaning: If your devotees have any wish in their mind then they also get the desired result.

Teenahun Kaal Dhyaan Jo Lyaavain, Tulsii Dal Aru Phool Chadhaavain।
Saag Paatr So Bhog Lagaavain, So Nar Sakal Siddhata Paavain।

Meaning: The person who remembers you in all the three times (three quarters of the day), offers you Tulsi, flowers, offers you vegetables etc., that person gets fame and success.

Ant Samay Raghuvr Pur Jaai, Jahaan Janm Hari Bhakt Kahaai।

Meaning: At the end of his life, he is born in Vaikuntha where, merely by his birth, he is called a Hari devotee.

Shri Haridaas Kahai Aru Gaavai, So Baikunth Dhaam Ko Jaavain।

Meaning – Shri Haridas also while singing says that he attains Vaikuntha Dham.

।। Doha ।।

Saath Divas Jo Nem Kar, Paath Kare Chit Laay।
Haridaas Hari Kripa Se, Avasi Bhakti Ko Paay।।

Meaning: Haridas says that one who recites your name with full devotion for all seven days, attains devotion by the grace of Lord Vishnu .

Ram Chaalisa Jo Padhe, Ram Charan Chit Laay।
Jo Ichha Man Mein Karain, Sakal Siddh Ho Jaay।।

Meaning: Whoever recites this Ram Chalisa with concentration on Lord Shri Ram, all the wishes of his mind are fulfilled.