Shri Ram Chalisa
"Shri Ram Chalisa" stands out as one of the widely renowned Hindu devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Rama. This hymn is derived from the initial chapter of Valmiki's Ramayana. It finds its melodic expression during worship on various significant Hindu ceremonies. Comprising seven stanzas, each with an equal number of lines, it holds a special place in the hearts of devotees.
Shri Ram Chalisa is an expression of respect and reverence for Lord Rama. This chalisa is inspired from the stories of Ramayana. Many people recite this Chalisa on Rama Navami and other Rama-devotional festivals. This is a perfect creation of devotion and praise of Shri Ram.
|| Shri Ram Chalisa ||
|| Chaupai ||
Shri Raghubeer bhakt hitkarii ।
Sunii leejai prabhu araj hamarii ॥ (1)
Nishi din dhyaan dharayi jo koi ।
Ta sam bhakt aur nahin hoyi ॥ (2)
Dhyan dharen shiv je man mahii ।
Brahma Indraa paar nahin pahiin ॥ (3)
Doot tumhar veer hanumana ।
Jasu prabhaav tihun pur jaanaa॥ (4)
Jai, Jai, Jai raghunath kripalaa ।
Sadaa karo santan pratiipalaa ॥ (5)
Tuv bhuj danda prachanda kripalaa।
Raavan mari suran pratipalaa ॥ (6)
Tum anath ke nath gosayin ।
Deenan ke ho sada sahayie ॥ (7)
Brahmadik tav paar na pavain।
Sada iesh tumharo yassh gavain॥ (8)
Chariiu bhed bharat hain sakhii।
Tum bhaktan ki lajja rakhii॥ (9)
Gun gawat sharad man maheen ।
Surpati tako paar naa pahinn ॥ (10)
Naam tumhaar let jo koi।
Ta sam dhanya aur nahiin hoyi ॥ (11)
Ram nam hai apram paaraa ।
Chariihu vedan jahi pukaraa ॥ (12)
Ganpati naam tumharo leenho ।
Tinko pratham poojya tum kiinho ॥ (13)
Shesh ratat nit nam tumharaa ।
Mahi ko bhar sheesh par dharaa ॥ (14)
Phool saman rahat so bhaaraa ।
Pawat kou na tumharoo paraa ॥ (15)
Bharat nam tumharoo ur dharoo।
Tason kabahun na rana me haroo ॥ (16)
Nam Shatruuhan hriday prakashaa ।
Sumiirat hot shatru kar nashaa॥ (17)
Lakhan tumhare aagyakarie ।
Sada karat santan rakhavarie ॥ (18)
Tate ran jete nahin koi ।
Yuddha jure yamhun kin hoyi ॥ (19)
Maha lakshmi dhar avataraa ।
Sab vidhii karat paap ko chharaa ॥ (20)
Seeta ram punetaa gayo ।
Bhuwane shwari prabhav dikhayoo ॥ (21)
Ghat saun prakat bhayi so aayi ।
Jako dekhat chandra lajaee ॥ (22)
Jo tumharre nit panva pallotat ।
Navvo niddhi charanan me lotat ॥ (23)
Siddhi atharaha mangal kare ।
So tum par jave bali hare ॥ (24)
Aurahu jo anek prabhutayi ।
So seeta pati tumahi banayi ॥ (25)
Iksha te kotin sansaraa ।
Rachat naa lagat pal ki bara ॥ (26)
Jo tumharre charranan chit lavai।
Taki mukti avasii ho javai ॥ (27)
Sunahu Ram tum taat humare ।
Tumahin bharat kul pojyaa prachare ॥ (28)
Tumahin dev kul dev hamare ।
Tum guru dev praan ke pyare ॥ (29)
Jo kuchh ho so tumahin raja ।
Jai Jai Jai prabhu rakho laja ॥ (30)
Ram Atma posshan hare।
Jai Jai Jai Dashrath ke pyarre ॥ (31)
Jay jay jay prabhu jyoti swarupa।
Nargun Brahma akhanda anoopaa॥ (32)
Satya satya jai satyavrat swami।
Satya sanatan antar yami ॥ (33)
Satya bhajan tumharo jo gaavayi।
So nishchay charon phal pavayi ॥ (34)
Satya shapath gauri pati kinhin।
Tumne bhaktihin sab sidhi deenhin॥ (35)
Gyan hriday do gyan swarupa।
Namo namo jay jagpati bhupa ॥ (36)
Dhannya Dhannya tum Dhannya pratapa ।
Nam tumhar harat santapaa ॥ (37)
Satya shuddhh devan mukh gaya।
Bajii dundubhi shankh bajayaa ॥ (38)
Satya satya tum Satya Sanatan ।
Tum hi ho humare tan mann dhan ॥ (39)
Yako path kare jo koi।
Gyan prakat take ur hoyi॥(40)
Aawa gaman mitayi tihi kera ।
Satya vachan mane shiv mera ॥ (41)
Aur aas man me jo hoyi।
Man vankshit phal pave soyi ॥ (42)
Teenahuun kal dhyan jo lyave।
Tulsi dal aru phool chadhavai ॥ (43)
Saag patra so bhog lagavayi।
So nar sakal siddhata pavai ॥(44)
Anta samaye raghubar pur jaie।
Jahan janma hari bhakt kahayi ॥ (45)
Shri haridas kahai aru gavayi ।
So baikunth dham ko paavai ॥ (46)
|| Doha ||
Saat diwas jo nem kar । path kare chit laaye ॥
haridas hari kripa se । awasi bhakti ko paaye॥ (1)
Ram Chalisa jo padhe। Ram charan chit laye॥
Jo ichchha man me karayi। Sakal siddhh ho jaaye॥(2)
Shri Ram Chalisa Benefits
Merely by reading Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram's Chalisa, one can gradually find resolutions to all the problems in their life. There is proverb - Ram name is bigger than Ram [राम से बड़ा राम का नाम]
In the era of Kaliyuga, every endeavor is carried out in the name of Lord Shri Ram, underscoring the profound significance of His name.
It is believed that invoking the name of the Lord with unwavering devotion and faith can dispel all life's troubles. Below are Some Shri Ram chalisa benefits.
Cultivating Restraint
Daily recitation of Lord Shri Ram's Chalisa brings tranquility to one's mind and fosters the development of knowledge and wisdom. This inner growth helps individuals distance themselves from negative influences and encourages acts of charity, all while staying firmly within prescribed boundaries.
Enhancing Respect and Fame
Regularly reciting the Chalisa of King Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Ji from Ayodhya elevates one's stature in society and within the family circle. Such individuals garner respect and witness an ever-increasing reputation.
Overcoming Adversaries
Those who daily recite Lord Shri Ram Ji's Chalisa while illuminating a ghee lamp before Lord Mahadev find that all their adversaries are vanquished. Enemies are powerless to trouble them, and under Lord Shri Ram's grace, they experience victories in all endeavors.
Happiness and Augmented Fortunes
Individuals who continuously recite Shri Ram Chalisa after performing proper rituals and worship of Lord Shri Ram Darbar, experience heightened happiness and good fortune. They are capable of fulfilling all their desires, and their sincere devotion to Lord Shri Ram grants them a life filled with comforts and amenities.
Blissful Married Life
By lighting a ghee lamp before the idol/picture of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram and Mother Sita, applying rose perfume, and reciting Lord Shri Ram Chalisa while seated, one can infuse their married life with happiness and fulfillment. Complete dedication and faith in this practice lead to a harmonious and joyful married life.
Relief from Planetary Challenges
In households where Lord Shri Ram's Chalisa is recited daily, it is believed that the presence of Mother Lakshmi resides. As a result, numerous family challenges are automatically resolved. The recitation of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Ji's Chalisa with wholehearted devotion and faith strengthens the bond among family members.
