Shree Rama Chalisa

॥ चौपाई ॥

श्री रघुबीर भक्त हितकारी।सुनि लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥

निशि दिन ध्यान धरै जो कोई।ता सम भक्त और नहीं होई॥

ध्यान धरें शिवजी मन मांही।ब्रह्मा, इन्द्र पार नहीं पाहीं॥

दूत तुम्हार वीर हनुमाना।जासु प्रभाव तिहुं पुर जाना॥

जय, जय, जय रघुनाथ कृपाला।सदा करो संतन प्रतिपाला॥

तुव भुजदण्ड प्रचण्ड कृपाला।रावण मारि सुरन प्रतिपाला॥

तुम अनाथ के नाथ गोसाईं।दीनन के हो सदा सहाई॥

ब्रह्मादिक तव पार न पावैं।सदा ईश तुम्हरो यश गावैं॥

चारिउ भेद भरत हैं साखी।तुम भक्तन की लज्जा राखी॥

गुण गावत शारद मन माहीं।सुरपति ताको पार न पाहिं॥

नाम तुम्हार लेत जो कोई।ता सम धन्य और नहीं होई॥

राम नाम है अपरम्पारा।चारिहु वेदन जाहि पुकारा॥

गणपति नाम तुम्हारो लीन्हो।तिनको प्रथम पूज्य तुम कीन्हो॥

शेष रटत नित नाम तुम्हारा।महि को भार शीश पर धारा॥

फूल समान रहत सो भारा।पावत कोऊ न तुम्हरो पारा॥

भरत नाम तुम्हरो उर धारो।तासों कबहूं न रण में हारो॥

नाम शत्रुहन हृदय प्रकाशा।सुमिरत होत शत्रु कर नाशा॥

लखन तुम्हारे आज्ञाकारी।सदा करत सन्तन रखवारी॥

ताते रण जीते नहिं कोई।युद्ध जुरे यमहूं किन होई॥

महालक्ष्मी धर अवतारा।सब विधि करत पाप को छारा॥

सीता राम पुनीता गायो।भुवनेश्वरी प्रभाव दिखायो॥

घट सों प्रकट भई सो आई।जाको देखत चन्द्र लजाई॥

जो तुम्हरे नित पांव पलोटत।नवो निद्धि चरणन में लोटत॥

सिद्धि अठारह मंगलकारी।सो तुम पर जावै बलिहारी॥

औरहु जो अनेक प्रभुताई।सो सीतापति तुमहिं बनाई॥

इच्छा ते कोटिन संसारा।रचत न लागत पल की बारा॥

जो तुम्हरे चरणन चित लावै।ताकी मुक्ति अवसि हो जावै॥

सुनहु राम तुम तात हमारे।तुमहिं भरत कुल पूज्य प्रचारे॥

तुमहिं देव कुल देव हमारे।तुम गुरु देव प्राण के प्यारे॥

जो कुछ हो सो तुमहिं राजा।जय जय जय प्रभु राखो लाजा॥

राम आत्मा पोषण हारे।जय जय जय दशरथ के प्यारे॥

जय जय जय प्रभु ज्योति स्वरुपा।नर्गुण ब्रहृ अखण्ड अनूपा॥

सत्य सत्य जय सत्यव्रत स्वामी।सत्य सनातन अन्तर्यामी॥

सत्य भजन तुम्हरो जो गावै।सो निश्चय चारों फल पावै॥

सत्य शपथ गौरीपति कीन्हीं।तुमने भक्तिहिं सब सिधि दीन्हीं॥

ज्ञान हृदय दो ज्ञान स्वरुपा।नमो नमो जय जगपति भूपा॥

धन्य धन्य तुम धन्य प्रतापा।नाम तुम्हार हरत संतापा॥

सत्य शुद्ध देवन मुख गाया।बजी दुन्दुभी शंख बजाया॥

सत्य सत्य तुम सत्य सनातन।तुम ही हो हमरे तन-मन धन॥

याको पाठ करे जो कोई।ज्ञान प्रकट ताके उर होई॥

आवागमन मिटै तिहि केरा।सत्य वचन माने शिव मेरा॥

और आस मन में जो होई।मनवांछित फल पावे सोई॥

तीनहुं काल ध्यान जो ल्यावै।तुलसी दल अरु फूल चढ़ावै॥

साग पत्र सो भोग लगावै।सो नर सकल सिद्धता पावै॥

अन्त समय रघुबर पुर जाई।जहां जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥

श्री हरिदास कहै अरु गावै।सो बैकुण्ठ धाम को पावै॥

॥ दोहा ॥

सात दिवस जो नेम कर,पाठ करे चित लाय।

हरिदास हरि कृपा से,अवसि भक्ति को पाय॥

राम चालीसा जो पढ़े,राम चरण चित लाय।

जो इच्छा मन में करै,सकल सिद्ध हो जाय॥

॥ Chaupai ॥

Shri Raghubeer Bhakta Hitakari, Suni Leejai Prabhu Araj Hamari.
O Lord Rama, the benefactor of Your devotees, kindly listen to my humble prayer.

Nishi Din Dhyan Dharai Jo Koi, Ta Sam Bhakta Aur Nahin Hoi.
Whoever meditates on You day and night becomes an incomparable devotee.

Dhyan Dharen Shivji Man Mahi, Brahma Indra Paar Nahin Pahi.
Even Lord Shiva meditates upon You, while Brahma and Indra cannot fully comprehend Your greatness.

Doot Tumhar Veer Hanumana, Jasu Prabhav Tihun Pur Jana.
Your brave messenger Hanuman is renowned throughout the three worlds for his divine glory.

Jai Jai Jai Raghunath Kripala, Sada Karo Santan Pratipala.
Victory to compassionate Lord Rama! Please always protect and care for Your devotees.

Tuv Bhujdand Prachand Kripala, Ravan Mari Suran Pratipala.
With Your mighty arms You destroyed Ravana and restored peace and protection to the gods.

Tum Anath Ke Nath Gosai, Deenan Ke Ho Sada Sahai.
You are the Lord and protector of the helpless and always support the humble.

Brahmadik Tav Paar Na Pavain, Sada Ish Tumharo Yash Gavaain.
Even Brahma and other deities cannot measure Your greatness and constantly sing Your praises.

Chariu Bhed Bharat Hain Sakhi, Tum Bhaktan Ki Lajja Rakhi.
The four Vedas bear witness that You always protect the honor of Your devotees.

Gun Gavat Sharad Man Mahi, Surapati Tako Paar Na Pahin.
Goddess Saraswati sings Your virtues, yet even Indra cannot fully understand Your glory.

Naam Tumhar Let Jo Koi, Ta Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Hoi.
Whoever chants Your holy name becomes truly blessed.

Ram Naam Hai Aparampara, Charihu Vedan Jahi Pukara.
The holy name of Rama is infinite, and all four Vedas glorify it.

Ganapati Naam Tumharo Leenho, Tinko Pratham Pujya Tum Keenho.
Lord Ganesha remembered Your name, and You made him the first deity to be worshipped.

Shesh Ratat Nit Naam Tumhara, Mahi Ko Bhar Sheesh Par Dhara.
Sheshnag constantly chants Your name while bearing the weight of the Earth upon his head.

Phool Saman Rahat So Bhara, Pavat Kou Na Tumharo Para.
By Your grace, even the Earth’s burden feels as light as a flower, yet no one can fathom Your greatness.

Bharat Naam Tumharo Ur Dharo, Tason Kabahun Na Ran Mein Haro.
Whoever keeps Your name in the heart, like Bharata, is never defeated in life’s battles.

Naam Shatruhan Hriday Prakasha, Sumirat Hot Shatru Kar Nasha.
Your name destroys enemies and removes all negative forces when remembered sincerely.

Lakhan Tumhare Agyakari, Sada Karat Santan Rakhwari.
Lakshmana always obeyed Your commands and faithfully protected the saints.

Taate Ran Jeete Nahin Koi, Yuddh Jure Yamahun Kin Hoi.
Because of Your divine power, none could defeat You even in the fiercest battles.

Mahalakshmi Dhar Avatara, Sab Vidhi Karat Paap Ko Chhara.
Goddess Mahalakshmi incarnated with You, destroying sins in every possible way.

Sita Ram Puneeta Gayo, Bhuvaneshwari Prabhav Dikhayo.
The sacred names of Sita and Rama reveal the divine glory of the Supreme Mother.

Ghat Son Prakat Bhai So Aai, Jako Dekhat Chandra Lajai.
She manifested in divine beauty, before which even the moon seemed dim.

Jo Tumhare Nit Paanv Palotat, Navo Niddhi Charanan Mein Lotat.
Those who lovingly serve Your feet attain the nine treasures of prosperity.

Siddhi Atharah Mangalkari, So Tum Par Javai Balihari.
All eighteen spiritual powers and auspicious blessings are devoted to You.

Aurahu Jo Anek Prabhutai, So Sitapati Tumhin Banai.
All divine powers ultimately belong to You, O Lord of Sita.

Ichchha Te Kotin Sansara, Rachat Na Lagat Pal Ki Bara.
By Your will, countless universes are created in a single moment.

Jo Tumhare Charanan Chit Lavai, Taki Mukti Avasi Ho Javai.
Whoever fixes the mind upon Your lotus feet surely attains liberation.

Sunahu Ram Tum Tat Hamare, Tumhin Bharat Kul Pujya Prachare.
O Lord Rama, You are our revered Father and the most worshipped deity of the Bharata lineage.

Tumhin Dev Kul Dev Hamare, Tum Guru Dev Pran Ke Pyare.
You are our Supreme God, our Guru, and the beloved Lord of our lives.

Jo Kuchh Ho So Tumhin Raja, Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Rakho Laja.
You alone are the Supreme King. O Lord, please protect our honor.

Ram Atma Poshan Hare, Jai Jai Jai Dasharath Ke Pyare.
Victory to Lord Rama, beloved son of King Dasharatha and nourisher of every soul.

Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Jyoti Swarupa, Nirgun Brahma Akhand Anoopa.
Victory to the Lord, who is the eternal divine light and the infinite, formless Supreme Brahman.

Satya Satya Jai Satyavrat Swami, Satya Sanatan Antaryami.
Glory to the eternal Lord of Truth who resides in every heart.

Satya Bhajan Tumharo Jo Gavai, So Nishchay Charon Phal Pavai.
Those who sincerely sing Your praises attain the four goals of human life—Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.

Satya Shapath Gauripati Keenhi, Tumne Bhaktihin Sab Siddhi Deenhi.
Lord Shiva Himself declared that You bless Your devotees with every spiritual accomplishment.

Gyan Hriday Do Gyan Swarupa, Namo Namo Jai Jagpati Bhupa.
O embodiment of divine wisdom, bless our hearts with knowledge. Salutations to the Lord of the universe.

Dhanya Dhanya Tum Dhanya Pratapa, Naam Tumhar Harat Santapa.
Blessed is Your glory, and Your holy name removes every sorrow.

Satya Shuddh Devan Mukh Gaya, Baji Dundubhi Shankh Bajaya.
The pure gods sang Your praises while divine drums and conches resounded.

Satya Satya Tum Satya Sanatan, Tum Hi Ho Hamre Tan-Man-Dhan.
You alone are the eternal Truth and the true wealth of our body, mind, and soul.

Yako Path Kare Jo Koi, Gyan Prakat Take Ur Hoi.
Whoever recites this Chalisa with devotion gains divine wisdom.

Aavagaman Mitai Tihi Kera, Satya Vachan Mane Shiv Mera.
The cycle of birth and death ends for such a devotee, as Lord Shiva Himself has declared.

Aur Aas Man Mein Jo Hoi, Manvanchhit Phal Pave Soi.
Any sincere wish in the heart is fulfilled by Your grace.

Teenhun Kaal Dhyan Jo Lyavai, Tulsi Dal Aru Phool Chadhavai.
Those who meditate upon You three times a day and offer Tulsi leaves and flowers receive Your blessings.

Saag Patra So Bhog Lagavai, So Nar Sakal Siddhata Pavai.
Even a simple offering made with devotion grants success and spiritual fulfillment.

Ant Samay Raghubar Pur Jai, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.
At the end of life, such a devotee reaches Lord Rama’s divine abode and is reborn among devotees if rebirth occurs.

Shri Haridas Kahai Aru Gavai, So Vaikunth Dham Ko Pavai.
Saint Haridas says that whoever sings this Chalisa with devotion attains Vaikuntha, the divine abode.

॥ Doha ॥

Saat Divas Jo Nem Kar, Path Kare Chit Lay.
Whoever recites this Chalisa with devotion for seven consecutive days receives the Lord’s grace.

Haridas Hari Kripa Se, Avasi Bhakti Ko Pay.
By the grace of Lord Hari, such a devotee surely attains true devotion.

Ram Chalisa Jo Padhe, Ram Charan Chit Lay.
Whoever reads the Ram Chalisa while focusing on Lord Rama’s lotus feet is greatly blessed.

Jo Ichchha Man Mein Karai, Sakal Siddh Ho Jay.
All righteous desires of the heart are fulfilled by the grace of Lord Rama.