I gracefully clasp and wash the feet of Shri Ganesh Ji and pay reverence to him by annointing my forehead and now commence writing praises of Shri Ramchandra Ji whilst meditating on Anjani's son, Shri Hanuman Ji.
Ram charit varnan Karaun, Ramahin hridai manai, Madan kadan ral rakhishir, man kahan tap mitai
I praise the deeds of Shri Ramchandra Ji after invoking him into my heart and bowing at the feet of Shri Shiva Ji, who destroyed Kamdeo (Cupid), so that the impurities and errors of my heart be destroyed.
Ram Ramapati Raghupati jai jai, Maha-Lokpati Jagpati jai jai. Rajit Janak dulari jai jai, Mahinandan Prabhu-pyari jai jai.
Praise and glory to You, Shri Ramchandra Ji. You are Lord of Lakshmi and of the house of the Raghus. Glory, all glory to you Lord of Maha Lakshmi and of all the spheres and of the world. Praise and glory be to King Janaka's daughter, Sita Ji who is the delight and daughter of Mother Earth and Your beloved consort.
Ratihun divas Ram dhun jahi Magan rahat man, tan dukh nahin. Ram saneh jasu ur hoi Maha bhagyashali nar soi.
Wherever You are praised there shall be no bodily suffering or pain. Those who develop love for You in their hearts, are very fortunate.
Rakshas dal sanhari jai jai Maha patit tanu tari jai jai. Ram nam jo nishdin gavat Man vachhit phal nishchai pavat.
Hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji, destroyer of demons and their armies ... including Ravana, Tadaka, Maricha, Subahu, Viradha and a host of others ... all glory to Thee. You are the most merciful deliverer of the lowest of the low ... as Sabari (member of the Sabaris tribe), Guha (a Nisada ... low born tribe in early India) and others. Thus, those who daily chant, recite or sing the Your praise, hey Shri Ramchandra Ji, You grant them their heart's desire.
Ramayudhsar jehin kar sajat Man manoj lakhi kotihun lajat. Rakhahu laj hamari jai jai Mahima agam tumhari jai jai.
I behold Shri Ramchandra Ji, armed with his bow and arrow appears so splendid and charming that He surpasses the charm of myriads of Cupids, and I pray: "Hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji do keep my honour. Glory be Yours. Glory be Yours, whose majesty is incomparable. Glory be Yours."
Rajiv nayan munin man mohin Mukut manohar shir par sohai. Rajit mridal gat shuchi anan Makarakrit kundal duhun kanan.
Hey Shri Ramchandra Ji, Your lotus-eyes fascinate even the Munis and Rishis; Your head adorned with a lustrous crown and the brilliance of Your face and tender body. I behold too, hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji Your no less brilliant, crocodile shaped pendants, on Your ears.
Ramchandra sarvottam jai jai Maryada Purshottum jai jai Ram nam gun agam ananta Manan karat sharad shruti santa.
Hey Bhagwan, Shri Ramchandra Ji! You are the greatest of those who have taken form on earth, glory be to Thee. Thy name, Hey, Shri Ramchandra Ji! has boundless and immeasurable virtues and is contemplated upon by all including the Vedas, Munis, Rishis and Sarswati.
Rati divas dhyavahu man Rama Man ranjan bhanjan bhav dama. Raj bhavan, sang men nahin jaihain Man ke hi man men rahi jaihain
My own mind that rambles ... wander from thought to thought ... all the time, must be brought under control to meditate, night and day, on the Your changeless form, so that my earthly desires that burn ceaseless within me could be subdued, since the kingly palace of which I dream will not accompany me in the end, but remain as an unfullfilled desire.
Ramhi nam ant sukh daihain Man gadhant gap kam na aihain. Ram kahani Ramahin sunihain Mahima Ram tabai man gunhain.
Hey Shri Ramchandra Ji! Your name, RAMA, brings peace and love and comfort on the ultimate journey; when earthly pleasures pursued and dreamt about will not be of any avail or use ... for these are but a mirage, but deeds performed will be heard by Shri Ramchandra Ji and the righteousness of those deeds will be counted.
Ramhi mahan jo nit chit rakhihain Madhukar saris madhur ras chakhihain. Rag rang kahun kirtan thanihain Mamta tyagi ek ras janihain.
Those who uphold and meditate on Shri Ramchandra Ji's glorious deeds in their hearts at all times are the ones who will get the honeyed taste of Rama as bees do from the pollen of flowers. Then the glorification of Shri Ramchandra Ji's name, Rama would be realised and the process of detachment from earthly attachments commence.
Ram kripa tinhin par hvai hain Man vanchhit phal abhimal paihain. Rakshas daman kiyo jo chhan men Maha banhu bani vicharyo vana men.
On those who adopt such a path, Shri Ramchandra Ji, the compassionate and merciful, would shower his blessings and fulfill their desires. Recall that Shri Ramchandra Ji defeated the demons in a blink, just as massive trees are reduced to ashes in a forest wildfire.
Ravanadi hati gati, dai dinhyo Mahi Ravanahin Siya vadh kinhyo. Ram ban sut sursari dhara Maha patkihun gati dai dara.
Shri Ramchandra Ji killed Ravana and his host and yet sent them to His celestial abode. He also killed Mahiravana of the lower regions. Rama's arrows are like the waters of the Ganges, it purifies and redeems the vilest of sinners.
Ram ramit jag amit ananta Mahima kahi na sakahin shruti santa. Ram nam joi det bhulai. Maha nisa soi leta bulai
Omnipresent Shri Ramchandra Ji permeates the infinite and endless world ... He is within and without the Universe ... and this state of Shri Ramchandra Ji's seemingly phenomenon continues to elude description by the scriptures or even the saint and sages. Those who forget the name of the omnipresent, Shri Ramchandra Ji summon utter ignorance of His virtues that illuminate the path of life's journey.
Ram bina ur hota andhera man sohi dukh sahat ghanera. Ramahi adi anadi kahavat Mahavrti Shankar-gun gavat.
Without Shri Ramchandra Ji's presence in our hearts, all seems dark and the mind suffers untold frustration ... in troubled times one feels so helpless, hopeless and very much alone, this is moreso where hearts filled with earthly desires left no room for the Supreme Atma to peek even a single ray of light, within. One need to understand that it is Shri Ramchandra Ji who is the beginning and beginningless at the same time and it is His praise Shri Shiva Ji and the Devas sing.
Ram nam lahi Brahma apara Mahikar bhar shesh shir dhara. Rakhi Ramhiya Shambhu sujana Maha ghor vish kinhyo pana.
Brahma, the creative aspect of the Supreme Being has become fathomless with the chanting of the name of Shri Ramchandra Ji. Sesa narg ... the serpent king ... too, was able to uphold the earth's burden on its head. Sambhu ... Shri Shiva Ji ... with Rama's form embedded in his heart, gulped down the jar of poison that emerged during the churning of the sea by the joint effort of the assuras and devas.
Ramahi mahi-lakhi lekh Maheshu Maha pujya kari diyo Ganeshu. Ram ramit ras gatit bhakti ghat Man ke bhajatahin khulat prem pat.
... Having observed the name of Rama scribbled on the earth, the great Lord Shiva made Ganesh highly venerable (so much so that all ceremonies begin with worship his worship). The bliss filling the heart with devotion to Rama is all pervaded by Him. Chanted with profound interest it opens up the gates of devotional love.
Rajit Ram jinahin ur antar Mahavir sam bhakta nirantar. Ramahi linha ek sahara Maha sindhu Kapi kinha para.
When Shri Ramchandra Ji reigns in the heart of anyone, that person becomes devoted to Rama as Mahavira (Hanuman). Those who seek refuge in Shri Ramchandra Ji, crosses the oceans of trials and tribulations as did Mahavira ... Hanuman with Rama in his heart crossed the ocean on his way to Sri Lanka in search of Sita Mataa ... and thus escapes the cycle of birth and death.
Ram nam rasna ras shobha Mardan kam krodh mad lobha. Ram charit bhaji bhayo sugyata Mahadeva mukti ke data.
Chanting Your name, Rama sweetens the tongues taste and eradicates the four deadly sins ... lust, anger, arrogance and greed ... that leads to moral downfall. By chanting Rama's deeds, Mahadeva (Siva) became a saviour and liberator, to bestow moksh .. salvation.
Ramahi japat mitat bhav shula Ram mantra yah mangal mula. Ram nam japi jo na sudhara Man pishach so nipat ganvara.
Chanting of Shri Ramchandra Ji's praise destroys all wordly distress. The source of all happiness and well-being is His mantra, Om Shri Ramchandra Ji aaya namaa. Those who do not seek refuge in Him, even by chanting his name, Rama, has develish ways and is utterly ignorant.
Ram ki mahima kahan lag gaun mati malin man par na paun. Ramavali as likhi chalisa Mati anusar dhyan Gaurisa.
To what extent shall I sing praises of Shri Ramchandra Ji's deeds? I am so dull-witted and surely cannot fathom the immeasurable depth of His deeds, yet I have tried to recite His deeds in this Chalisa with my mind centered on Shri Shiva Ji, the beloved consort of Gauri.
Ramahi sundar rachi ras paga Math Durvasa nikat Prayaga. Ram bhakt yahin jo nit dhyavahin Man vanchhit phal nischai pavahin.
In Durvasa hermit, near Prayag in Allahabad, I Sundardasa composed this Chalisa, knowing that those who recite this Chalisa with devotion everyday, shall be rewarded with what they desire most.
Doha Ram nam nit bhajahu man, ratihun din chitlai. Mamta matsar malinata, manastap miti jai.
I pray that my mind with unwavering devotion meditate on Shri Ramchandra Ji's name so that I may detach myself from jealousy, dullness and sufferings.
Ram ka tithi budh Rohini, Ramavali kiyabhas. Man sahastra bhuj drug samat, magsar Sundardas.
VishnuSloka Lord Vishnu is considered as the chief god in Hindu religion and Indian mythology. Vishnu, the preserver, forms the part of trinity gods. Vishnu Slokas form the part of prayers offered to the lord. Vishnu Slokas/ Shlokas are as follows:
Meaning: The literal meaning of the mantra is: "I offer everything to Lord Vishnu (Narayana); whatever I do with my body, words, mind, limbs, intellect or my inner self whether intentionally or unintentionally. I bow to the great lord, Vishnu".
Meaning: Lord Vishnu is the personification of peace, who rests on the Shesha Naag. The Narayana, from whose navel the Lotus springs and whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds. The God, who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, whose body shines with divine splendor and whose eyes are like Lotus. I bow to the lord, Vishnu Narayana, who is meditated upon by the yogis and who is the remover of the fear of the world-cycle
Rama Sloka Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per the Hindu Mythology. Ram symbolizes morality, virtue and idealism. Rama Slokas form part of prayers offered to the lord. Slokas on Lord Rama are as follows:
"Yanmaya Vashvarti Vishwamkhilambrahamadidevasura, Yat Sat Vadmrishave Bhati Sakalam Rajoo Yadhaahaibharama, Yatpadah Palvmaive Bhati Hi Bhavambhodhaisitatti Shravtam, Vandeaham Tamsheshkaranparam Ramakhayamesham Harim"
Meaning: Lord Hari is also called as Rama and he is beyond all cause. This whole world is a part of his Maya. Lord Ram is the only one, with whose essence everything shines as real (though in reality it is false) where snake is misapprehended as a rope and whose feet are a boat to those who aspire to cross the ocean of Samsara, the relative existence. I surrender myself to such great Lord.
Meaning: Lord Rama, the beloved King is the root of the tree of all Dharma. He is the full moon, giving delight to the ocean of Viveka or discrimination and the sun for the lotus of Vairagya. He is the destroyer of sin, the dispeller of the darkness of ignorance and the destroyer of pain. In the act of destroying the masses of clouds, of delusion he acts like wind. I bow to the Lord, who is propitious and who brought death to the disgrace to the Brahmin family of Ravana.
"Prasantam Ya Na Gatabhishaket Satatha Na Mamloo Banvasdukhta, Mukhambujshree Raghunandan Sai Mai Sada Aastu Sa Mujulmangalprada"
Meaning: Lord Rama has a lotus like beautiful face. His beauty neither gets enhanced at the coronation nor fades at the hardships of an exile in the forest. May Lord bless me with all auspicious.
"Neelambhuj Shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam, Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam Namame Ramam Raghuvanshnatham"
Meaning: Lord Rama is the chief amongst the Raghus. His handsome body is of dark blue color like the blue lotus. He has Sita seated on his left. He is the one, who wields a beautiful bow and arrows in his hands. I bow to such great Lord.
Scholars argue that immediately after the birth of Hanuman his mother Anjana named him Sunder (handsome boy) as he was extremely charming owing to the Divine Power imbibed in him. In support of this supposition a number or scholars say that the fifth chapter of the Ramcharitmanas which abounds in great and glorious deeds of Hanuman has been entitled as Sunder Kand (so also in Valmiki Ramayana).
Anjaneya : Son of Anjana Anjanagarbhasambhoota : Born of Anjani Ashokavanikachhetre : Destroyer of Ashoka Grove Akshahantre : Slayer of Aksha Balarka Sadrushanana : Like the Rising Sun Bheemasenasahayakrute : Helper of Bheema Batnasiddhikara : Granter of Strength Bhakthavatsala : Protector of Devotees Bajrangbali : With strength of diamod Bhavishya Chaturanana : Aware of Future Happenings Chanchaladwala : Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head. Chiranjeevini : Eternal Being Chaturbahave : Four-Armed Dashabahave : Ten-Armed Danta : Calm Dheera : Valiant Deenabandhave : Protector of the Downtrodden Daithyakulantaka : Destroyer of Demons Daityakarya Vidhyataka : Destroyer of All Demons' Activities Dhruddavrata : Strong-Willed Meditator. Dashagreevakulantaka : Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race Gandharvavidya Tatvangna : Exponent in the Art of Celestials Gandhamadhana Shailastha : Dweller of Gandhamadhana Hanumanta : Puffy Cheeks Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka : Remover of the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra Jambavatpreeti Vardhana : Winning Jambavan's Love JaiKapeesh : Hail Monkey Kapeeshwara : Lord of Monkeys Kabalikruta : Swallower of the Sun Kapisenanayaka : Chief of the Monkey Army Kumarabrahmacharine : Youthful Bachelor Kesarinandan : Son of Kesari Kesarisuta : Son of Kesari Kalanemi Pramathana : Slayer of Kalanemi Harimarkatamarkata : Lord of Monkeys Karagrahavimoktre : One who Frees from Imprisonment Kalanabha : Controller of Time Kanchanabha : Golden-Hued Body Kamaroopine : Changing Form at Will Lankineebhanjana : Slayer of Lankini Lakshmanapranadatre : Reviver of Lakshmana's Life Lankapuravidahaka : He Who Burnt Lanka Lokapujya : Worshipped by the Universe Maruti :Son of Marut (wind god) Mahadhyuta : Most Radiant Mahakaya : Gigantic Manojavaya : Speed Like Wind Mahatmane : Supreme Being Mahavira : Most Valiant Marutatmaja : Most Beloved Like Gems Mahabala Parakrama : Of Great Strength Mahatejase : Most Radiant Maharavanamardana : Slayer of the Famous Ravana Mahatapase : Great Meditator Navavyakruti Pandita : Skilful Scholar Parthadhwajagrasamvasine : Having Foremost Place on Arjuna's Flag Pragnya : Scholar Prasannatmane : Cheerful Pratapavate : Known for Valour Paravidhyaparihara : Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom Parashaurya Vinashana : Destroyer of Enemy's Valour Parijata Tarumoolastha : Resider Under the Parijata Tree Prabhave : Popular Lord Paramantra Nirakartre : Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only Pingalaksha : Pink-Eyed Pavanputra : Son of Wind god Panchavaktra : Five-Faced Parayantra Prabhedaka : Destroyer of Enemies' Missions Ramasugreeva Sandhatre : Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva Ramakathalolaya : Crazy of listening Rama's Story Ratnakundala Deeptimate : Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings Rudraveerya Samudbhava : Born of Shiva Ramachudamaniprada : Deliverer of Rama's Ring Ramabhakta : Devoted to Rama Ramadhuta : Ambassador of Rama Rakshovidhwansakaraka : Slayer of Demons Sankatamochanan : Reliever of sorrows Sitadevi Mudrapradayaka : Deliverer of the Ring of Sita Sarvamayavibhanjana : Destroyer of All Illsions Sarvabandha Vimoktre : Detacher of all Relationship Sarvagraha Nivashinay : Killer of Evil Effects of Planets Sarvaduhkhahara : Reliever of all Agonies Sarvalolkacharine : Wanderer of all Places Sarvamantra Swaroopavate : Possessor of all Hymns Sarvatantra Sawaroopine : Shape of all Hymns Sarvayantratmaka : Dweller in all Yantras Sarvarogahara : Reliever of all Ailments Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka : Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom Shrunkalabandhamochaka : Reliever from a Chain of Distresses Sitashoka Nivarana : Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow Shrimate : Revered Simhikaprana Bhanjana : Slayer of Simhika Sugreeva Sachiva : Minister of Sugreeva Shoora : Bold Surarchita : Worshipped by Celestials Sphatikabha : Crystal-Clear Sanjeevananagahatre : Bearer of Sanjeevi Mount Shuchaye : Chaste Shanta : Very Composed Shatakanttamadapahate : Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance Sitanveshana Pandita : Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts Sharapanjarabhedaka : Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows Sitaramapadaseva : Always Engrossed in Rama's Service Sagarotharaka : Leapt Across the Ocean Tatvagyanaprada : Granter of Wisdom Vanara : Monkey Vibheeshanapriyakara : Beloved of Vibheeshana Vajrakaya : Sturdy Like Metal Vardhimainakapujita : Worshipped by Mynaka Hill Vagmine : Spolesman Vijitendriya : Controller of the Senses Vajranakha : Strong-Nailed Vagadheeksha : Lord of Spokesmen Yogine : Saint
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SHRI RAMCHANDRA CHALISA Ganapati charan saroj gahi, Charanodak dhari bhal,
Likhau vimal Ramavali, sumiri Anjanilal.
I gracefully clasp and wash the feet of Shri Ganesh Ji and pay reverence to him by annointing my forehead and now commence writing praises of Shri Ramchandra Ji whilst meditating on Anjani's son, Shri Hanuman Ji.
Ram charit varnan Karaun, Ramahin hridai manai,
Madan kadan ral rakhishir, man kahan tap mitai
I praise the deeds of Shri Ramchandra Ji after invoking him into my heart and bowing at the feet of Shri Shiva Ji, who destroyed Kamdeo (Cupid), so that the impurities and errors of my heart be destroyed.
Ram Ramapati Raghupati jai jai,
Maha-Lokpati Jagpati jai jai.
Rajit Janak dulari jai jai,
Mahinandan Prabhu-pyari jai jai.
Praise and glory to You, Shri Ramchandra Ji. You are Lord of Lakshmi and of the house of the Raghus. Glory, all glory to you Lord of Maha Lakshmi and of all the spheres and of the world. Praise and glory be to King Janaka's daughter, Sita Ji who is the delight and daughter of Mother Earth and Your beloved consort.
Ratihun divas Ram dhun jahi
Magan rahat man, tan dukh nahin.
Ram saneh jasu ur hoi
Maha bhagyashali nar soi.
Wherever You are praised there shall be no bodily suffering or pain. Those who develop love for You in their hearts, are very fortunate.
Rakshas dal sanhari jai jai
Maha patit tanu tari jai jai.
Ram nam jo nishdin gavat
Man vachhit phal nishchai pavat.
Hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji, destroyer of demons and their armies ... including Ravana, Tadaka, Maricha, Subahu, Viradha and a host of others ... all glory to Thee. You are the most merciful deliverer of the lowest of the low ... as Sabari (member of the Sabaris tribe), Guha (a Nisada ... low born tribe in early India) and others. Thus, those who daily chant, recite or sing the Your praise, hey Shri Ramchandra Ji, You grant them their heart's desire.
Ramayudhsar jehin kar sajat
Man manoj lakhi kotihun lajat.
Rakhahu laj hamari jai jai
Mahima agam tumhari jai jai.
I behold Shri Ramchandra Ji, armed with his bow and arrow appears so splendid and charming that He surpasses the charm of myriads of Cupids, and I pray: "Hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji do keep my honour. Glory be Yours. Glory be Yours, whose majesty is incomparable. Glory be Yours."
Rajiv nayan munin man mohin
Mukut manohar shir par sohai.
Rajit mridal gat shuchi anan
Makarakrit kundal duhun kanan.
Hey Shri Ramchandra Ji, Your lotus-eyes fascinate even the Munis and Rishis; Your head adorned with a lustrous crown and the brilliance of Your face and tender body. I behold too, hey! Shri Ramchandra Ji Your no less brilliant, crocodile shaped pendants, on Your ears.
Ramchandra sarvottam jai jai
Maryada Purshottum jai jai
Ram nam gun agam ananta
Manan karat sharad shruti santa.
Hey Bhagwan, Shri Ramchandra Ji! You are the greatest of those who have taken form on earth, glory be to Thee. Thy name, Hey, Shri Ramchandra Ji! has boundless and immeasurable virtues and is contemplated upon by all including the Vedas, Munis, Rishis and Sarswati.
Rati divas dhyavahu man Rama
Man ranjan bhanjan bhav dama.
Raj bhavan, sang men nahin jaihain
Man ke hi man men rahi jaihain
My own mind that rambles ... wander from thought to thought ... all the time, must be brought under control to meditate, night and day, on the Your changeless form, so that my earthly desires that burn ceaseless within me could be subdued, since the kingly palace of which I dream will not accompany me in the end, but remain as an unfullfilled desire.
Ramhi nam ant sukh daihain
Man gadhant gap kam na aihain.
Ram kahani Ramahin sunihain
Mahima Ram tabai man gunhain.
Hey Shri Ramchandra Ji! Your name, RAMA, brings peace and love and comfort on the ultimate journey; when earthly pleasures pursued and dreamt about will not be of any avail or use ... for these are but a mirage, but deeds performed will be heard by Shri Ramchandra Ji and the righteousness of those deeds will be counted.
Ramhi mahan jo nit chit rakhihain
Madhukar saris madhur ras chakhihain.
Rag rang kahun kirtan thanihain
Mamta tyagi ek ras janihain.
Those who uphold and meditate on Shri Ramchandra Ji's glorious deeds in their hearts at all times are the ones who will get the honeyed taste of Rama as bees do from the pollen of flowers. Then the glorification of Shri Ramchandra Ji's name, Rama would be realised and the process of detachment from earthly attachments commence.
Ram kripa tinhin par hvai hain
Man vanchhit phal abhimal paihain.
Rakshas daman kiyo jo chhan men
Maha banhu bani vicharyo vana men.
On those who adopt such a path, Shri Ramchandra Ji, the compassionate and merciful, would shower his blessings and fulfill their desires. Recall that Shri Ramchandra Ji defeated the demons in a blink, just as massive trees are reduced to ashes in a forest wildfire.
Ravanadi hati gati, dai dinhyo
Mahi Ravanahin Siya vadh kinhyo.
Ram ban sut sursari dhara
Maha patkihun gati dai dara.
Shri Ramchandra Ji killed Ravana and his host and yet sent them to His celestial abode. He also killed Mahiravana of the lower regions. Rama's arrows are like the waters of the Ganges, it purifies and redeems the vilest of sinners.
Ram ramit jag amit ananta
Mahima kahi na sakahin shruti santa.
Ram nam joi det bhulai.
Maha nisa soi leta bulai
Omnipresent Shri Ramchandra Ji permeates the infinite and endless world ... He is within and without the Universe ... and this state of Shri Ramchandra Ji's seemingly phenomenon continues to elude description by the scriptures or even the saint and sages. Those who forget the name of the omnipresent, Shri Ramchandra Ji summon utter ignorance of His virtues that illuminate the path of life's journey.
Ram bina ur hota andhera
man sohi dukh sahat ghanera.
Ramahi adi anadi kahavat
Mahavrti Shankar-gun gavat.
Without Shri Ramchandra Ji's presence in our hearts, all seems dark and the mind suffers untold frustration ... in troubled times one feels so helpless, hopeless and very much alone, this is moreso where hearts filled with earthly desires left no room for the Supreme Atma to peek even a single ray of light, within. One need to understand that it is Shri Ramchandra Ji who is the beginning and beginningless at the same time and it is His praise Shri Shiva Ji and the Devas sing.
Ram nam lahi Brahma apara
Mahikar bhar shesh shir dhara.
Rakhi Ramhiya Shambhu sujana
Maha ghor vish kinhyo pana.
Brahma, the creative aspect of the Supreme Being has become fathomless with the chanting of the name of Shri Ramchandra Ji. Sesa narg ... the serpent king ... too, was able to uphold the earth's burden on its head. Sambhu ... Shri Shiva Ji ... with Rama's form embedded in his heart, gulped down the jar of poison that emerged during the churning of the sea by the joint effort of the assuras and devas.
Ramahi mahi-lakhi lekh Maheshu
Maha pujya kari diyo Ganeshu.
Ram ramit ras gatit bhakti ghat
Man ke bhajatahin khulat prem pat.
... Having observed the name of Rama scribbled on the earth, the great Lord Shiva made Ganesh highly venerable (so much so that all ceremonies begin with worship his worship). The bliss filling the heart with devotion to Rama is all pervaded by Him. Chanted with profound interest it opens up the gates of devotional love.
Rajit Ram jinahin ur antar
Mahavir sam bhakta nirantar.
Ramahi linha ek sahara
Maha sindhu Kapi kinha para.
When Shri Ramchandra Ji reigns in the heart of anyone, that person becomes devoted to Rama as Mahavira (Hanuman). Those who seek refuge in Shri Ramchandra Ji, crosses the oceans of trials and tribulations as did Mahavira ... Hanuman with Rama in his heart crossed the ocean on his way to Sri Lanka in search of Sita Mataa ... and thus escapes the cycle of birth and death.
Ram nam rasna ras shobha
Mardan kam krodh mad lobha.
Ram charit bhaji bhayo sugyata
Mahadeva mukti ke data.
Chanting Your name, Rama sweetens the tongues taste and eradicates the four deadly sins ... lust, anger, arrogance and greed ... that leads to moral downfall. By chanting Rama's deeds, Mahadeva (Siva) became a saviour and liberator, to bestow moksh .. salvation.
Ramahi japat mitat bhav shula
Ram mantra yah mangal mula.
Ram nam japi jo na sudhara
Man pishach so nipat ganvara.
Chanting of Shri Ramchandra Ji's praise destroys all wordly distress. The source of all happiness and well-being is His mantra, Om Shri Ramchandra Ji aaya namaa. Those who do not seek refuge in Him, even by chanting his name, Rama, has develish ways and is utterly ignorant.
Ram ki mahima kahan lag gaun
mati malin man par na paun.
Ramavali as likhi chalisa
Mati anusar dhyan Gaurisa.
To what extent shall I sing praises of Shri Ramchandra Ji's deeds? I am so dull-witted and surely cannot fathom the immeasurable depth of His deeds, yet I have tried to recite His deeds in this Chalisa with my mind centered on Shri Shiva Ji, the beloved consort of Gauri.
Ramahi sundar rachi ras paga
Math Durvasa nikat Prayaga.
Ram bhakt yahin jo nit dhyavahin
Man vanchhit phal nischai pavahin.
In Durvasa hermit, near Prayag in Allahabad, I Sundardasa composed this Chalisa, knowing that those who recite this Chalisa with devotion everyday, shall be rewarded with what they desire most.
Doha
Ram nam nit bhajahu man, ratihun din chitlai.
Mamta matsar malinata, manastap miti jai.
I pray that my mind with unwavering devotion meditate on Shri Ramchandra Ji's name so that I may detach myself from jealousy, dullness and sufferings.
Ram ka tithi budh Rohini, Ramavali kiyabhas.
Man sahastra bhuj drug samat, magsar Sundardas.
Aarti Bajrangbali Ki
Aarti Keejai Hanuman Lalla Ki, Dushtdalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Jake bal se girivar Kanpai, Rogdosh Bhaye nikat na Janke
Anjani putra maha baldahi, Santan ke prabhu sada sahai
De veera Raghunath pathaye, Lanka jari Siya sudhi laye
Lanka so kot samudra si khai. Jat Pavansut var na lai
Lanka jari asur sab mare, Siyaramji ke kaaj sanvare
Lakshman murchit pare dharni pai, Aani Sanjivan pran uvare
Paithi patal tori yamkare, Ahiravan ke bhuja ukhare
Bhahe bhuja sub asurdal mare, Dahine bhuja santjan tare
Sur nar munijan aarti utare, Jai Jai Jai Hanumanji uchare
Kanchan thar kapur lau chhai, Aarti karat Anjani mai
Jo Hanumanji ke aarti gavai, So vaikunt amarpad pavai
Lanka vidhvans kiye Raghrahi, Tulsidas prabhu kirti gahi.
JAI SRI HANUMAN KI!!
SRI RAM BHAKT HANUMAN KI JAI!!
PAVAN PUTRA HANUMAN KI JAI!!
KESARI NANDAN HANUMAN KI JAI!!
ANJANI PUTRA HANUMAN KI JAI!!
MAHAVEERA HANUMAN KI JAI!!
JAI BAJRANG BALI HANUMAN KI JAI!!
!! JAI SRI RAM !!
VishnuSloka Lord Vishnu is considered as the chief god in Hindu religion and Indian mythology. Vishnu, the preserver, forms the part of trinity gods. Vishnu Slokas form the part of prayers offered to the lord. Vishnu Slokas/ Shlokas are as follows:
"Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyairvaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Svabhaavaatah
Karomi Yadhyadh Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami"
Meaning: The literal meaning of the mantra is: "I offer everything to Lord Vishnu (Narayana); whatever I do with my body, words, mind, limbs, intellect or my inner self whether intentionally or unintentionally. I bow to the great lord, Vishnu".
"Shaantaakaaram Bhujanga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham
Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam
Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhidhyaarnagamyam
Vande Vishhnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanaatham"
Meaning: Lord Vishnu is the personification of peace, who rests on the Shesha Naag. The Narayana, from whose navel the Lotus springs and whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds. The God, who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, whose body shines with divine splendor and whose eyes are like Lotus. I bow to the lord, Vishnu Narayana, who is meditated upon by the yogis and who is the remover of the fear of the world-cycle
Rama Sloka Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per the Hindu Mythology. Ram symbolizes morality, virtue and idealism. Rama Slokas form part of prayers offered to the lord. Slokas on Lord Rama are as follows:
"Yanmaya Vashvarti Vishwamkhilambrahamadidevasura,
Yat Sat Vadmrishave Bhati Sakalam Rajoo Yadhaahaibharama,
Yatpadah Palvmaive Bhati Hi Bhavambhodhaisitatti Shravtam,
Vandeaham Tamsheshkaranparam Ramakhayamesham Harim"
Meaning: Lord Hari is also called as Rama and he is beyond all cause. This whole world is a part of his Maya. Lord Ram is the only one, with whose essence everything shines as real (though in reality it is false) where snake is misapprehended as a rope and whose feet are a boat to those who aspire to cross the ocean of Samsara, the relative existence. I surrender myself to such great Lord.
"Moolam Dharmtarovivekjaldhae Poornedumannandam,
Vaiaragayambuj Bhaskaram Tawaghharam Dhavanta Paham Tapham,
Mohambhodharpunjhpatanvidhoo Khe Sambhavam Shankaram,
Vande Braham Kul Kalankshamanam Shree Rambhoopam Priyam"
Meaning: Lord Rama, the beloved King is the root of the tree of all Dharma. He is the full moon, giving delight to the ocean of Viveka or discrimination and the sun for the lotus of Vairagya. He is the destroyer of sin, the dispeller of the darkness of ignorance and the destroyer of pain. In the act of destroying the masses of clouds, of delusion he acts like wind. I bow to the Lord, who is propitious and who brought death to the disgrace to the Brahmin family of Ravana.
"Prasantam Ya Na Gatabhishaket Satatha Na Mamloo Banvasdukhta,
Mukhambujshree Raghunandan Sai Mai Sada Aastu Sa Mujulmangalprada"
Meaning: Lord Rama has a lotus like beautiful face. His beauty neither gets enhanced at the coronation nor fades at the hardships of an exile in the forest. May Lord bless me with all auspicious.
"Neelambhuj Shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam,
Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam Namame Ramam Raghuvanshnatham"
Meaning: Lord Rama is the chief amongst the Raghus. His handsome body is of dark blue color like the blue lotus. He has Sita seated on his left. He is the one, who wields a beautiful bow and arrows in his hands. I bow to such great Lord.
Names of Hanuman
What is hanuman's original name?
Scholars argue that immediately after the birth of Hanuman his mother Anjana named him Sunder (handsome boy) as he was extremely charming owing to the Divine Power imbibed in him. In support of this supposition a number or scholars say that the fifth chapter of the Ramcharitmanas which abounds in great and glorious deeds of Hanuman has been entitled as Sunder Kand (so also in Valmiki Ramayana).
Anjaneya : Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota : Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre : Destroyer of Ashoka Grove
Akshahantre : Slayer of Aksha
Balarka Sadrushanana : Like the Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute : Helper of Bheema
Batnasiddhikara : Granter of Strength
Bhakthavatsala : Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali : With strength of diamod
Bhavishya Chaturanana : Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala : Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini : Eternal Being
Chaturbahave : Four-Armed
Dashabahave : Ten-Armed
Danta : Calm
Dheera : Valiant
Deenabandhave : Protector of the Downtrodden
Daithyakulantaka : Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya Vidhyataka : Destroyer of All Demons' Activities
Dhruddavrata : Strong-Willed Meditator.
Dashagreevakulantaka : Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya Tatvangna : Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana Shailastha : Dweller of Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta : Puffy Cheeks
Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka : Remover of the Effect of Indrajit's Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti Vardhana : Winning Jambavan's Love
JaiKapeesh : Hail Monkey
Kapeeshwara : Lord of Monkeys
Kabalikruta : Swallower of the Sun
Kapisenanayaka : Chief of the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine : Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan : Son of Kesari
Kesarisuta : Son of Kesari
Kalanemi Pramathana : Slayer of Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata : Lord of Monkeys
Karagrahavimoktre : One who Frees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha : Controller of Time
Kanchanabha : Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine : Changing Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana : Slayer of Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre : Reviver of Lakshmana's Life
Lankapuravidahaka : He Who Burnt Lanka
Lokapujya : Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti :Son of Marut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta : Most Radiant
Mahakaya : Gigantic
Manojavaya : Speed Like Wind
Mahatmane : Supreme Being
Mahavira : Most Valiant
Marutatmaja : Most Beloved Like Gems
Mahabala Parakrama : Of Great Strength
Mahatejase : Most Radiant
Maharavanamardana : Slayer of the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase : Great Meditator
Navavyakruti Pandita : Skilful Scholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine : Having Foremost Place on Arjuna's Flag
Pragnya : Scholar
Prasannatmane : Cheerful
Pratapavate : Known for Valour
Paravidhyaparihara : Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya Vinashana : Destroyer of Enemy's Valour
Parijata Tarumoolastha : Resider Under the Parijata Tree
Prabhave : Popular Lord
Paramantra Nirakartre : Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only
Pingalaksha : Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra : Son of Wind god
Panchavaktra : Five-Faced
Parayantra Prabhedaka : Destroyer of Enemies' Missions
Ramasugreeva Sandhatre : Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya : Crazy of listening Rama's Story
Ratnakundala Deeptimate : Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya Samudbhava : Born of Shiva
Ramachudamaniprada : Deliverer of Rama's Ring
Ramabhakta : Devoted to Rama
Ramadhuta : Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka : Slayer of Demons
Sankatamochanan : Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi Mudrapradayaka : Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana : Destroyer of All Illsions
Sarvabandha Vimoktre : Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha Nivashinay : Killer of Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara : Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine : Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra Swaroopavate : Possessor of all Hymns
Sarvatantra Sawaroopine : Shape of all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka : Dweller in all Yantras
Sarvarogahara : Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka : Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamochaka : Reliever from a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka Nivarana : Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow
Shrimate : Revered
Simhikaprana Bhanjana : Slayer of Simhika
Sugreeva Sachiva : Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora : Bold
Surarchita : Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha : Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre : Bearer of Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye : Chaste
Shanta : Very Composed
Shatakanttamadapahate : Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance
Sitanveshana Pandita : Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka : Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva : Always Engrossed in Rama's Service
Sagarotharaka : Leapt Across the Ocean
Tatvagyanaprada : Granter of Wisdom
Vanara : Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara : Beloved of Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya : Sturdy Like Metal
Vardhimainakapujita : Worshipped by Mynaka Hill
Vagmine : Spolesman
Vijitendriya : Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha : Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha : Lord of Spokesmen
Yogine : Saint
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