Ram Chalisa
Ram Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The term “Chalisa” refers to a hymn containing forty (40) verses, and Ram Chalisa consists of forty verses that praise Lord Rama, his virtues, and his divine deeds. It is widely recited by devotees for blessings, protection, and spiritual well-being.
Ram Chalisa English
॥ Chaupai ॥
Shri Raghubira Bhakta Hitakari।
Suni Lijai Prabhu Araja Hamari॥
Nishi Dina Dhyana Dharai Jo Koi।
Ta Sama Bhakta Aura Nahin Hoi॥
Dhyana Dharein Shivaji Mana Manhi।
Brahma, Indra Para Nahin Pahin॥
Duta Tumhara Vira Hanumana।
Jasu Prabhava Tihun Pura Jana॥
Jai, Jai, Jai Raghunatha Kripala।
Sada Karo Santana Pratipala॥
Tuva Bhujadanda Prachanda Kripala।
Ravana Mari Surana Pratipala॥
Tuma Anatha Ke Natha Gosain।
Dinana Ke Ho Sada Sahai॥
Brahmadika Tava Para Na Pavain।
Sada Isha Tumharo Yasha Gavain॥
Chariu Bheda Bharata Hain Sakhi।
Tuma Bhaktana Ki Lajja Rakhi॥
Guna Gavata Sharada Mana Mahin।
Surapati Tako Para Na Pahin॥
Nama Tumhara Leta Jo Koi।
Ta Sama Dhanya Aura Nahin Hoi॥
Rama Nama Hai Aparampara।
Charihu Vedana Jahi Pukara॥
Ganapati Nama Tumharo Linho।
Tinako Prathama Pujya Tuma Kinho॥
Shesha Ratata Nita Nama Tumhara।
Mahi Ko Bhara Shisha Para Dhara॥
Phula Samana Rahata So Bhara।
Pavata Kou Na Tumharo Para॥
Bharata Nama Tumharo Ura Dharo।
Tason Kabahun Na Rana Mein Haro॥
Nama Shatruhana Hridaya Prakasha।
Sumirata Hota Shatru Kara Nasha॥
Lakhana Tumhare Agyakari।
Sada Karata Santana Rakhavari॥
Tate Rana Jite Nahin Koi।
Yuddha Jure Yamahun Kina Hoi॥
Mahalakshmi Dhara Avatara।
Saba Vidhi Karata Papa Ko Chhara॥
Sita Rama Punita Gayo।
Bhuvaneshvari Prabhava Dikhayo॥
Ghata Son Prakata Bhai So Aai।
Jako Dekhata Chandra Lajai॥
Jo Tumhare Nita Panva Palotata।
Navo Niddhi Charanana Mein Lotata॥
Siddhi Atharaha Mangalakari।
So Tuma Para Javai Balihari॥
Aurahu Jo Aneka Prabhutai।
So Sitapati Tumahin Banai॥
Ichchha Te Kotina Sansara।
Rachata Na Lagata Pala Ki Bara॥
Jo Tumhare Charanana Chita Lavai।
Taki Mukti Avasi Ho Javai॥
Sunahu Rama Tuma Tata Hamare।
Tumahin Bharata Kula Pujya Prachare॥
Tumahin Deva Kula Deva Hamare।
Tuma Guru Deva Prana Ke Pyare॥
Jo Kuchha Ho So Tumahin Raja।
Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Rakho Laja॥
Rama Atma Poshana Hare।
Jai Jai Jai Dasharatha Ke Pyare॥
Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Jyoti Svarupa।
Narguna Brahri Akhanda Anupa॥
Satya Satya Jai Satyavrata Swami।
Satya Sanatana Antaryami॥
Satya Bhajana Tumharo Jo Gavai।
So Nishchaya Charon Phala Pavai॥
Satya Shapatha Gauripati Kinhin।
Tumane Bhaktihin Saba Sidhi Dinhin॥
Gyana Hridaya Do Gyana Svarupa।
Namo Namo Jai Jagapati Bhupa॥
Dhanya Dhanya Tuma Dhanya Pratapa।
Nama Tumhara Harata Santapa॥
Satya Shuddha Devana Mukha Gaya।
Baji Dundubhi Shankha Bajaya॥
Satya Satya Tuma Satya Sanatana।
Tuma Hi Ho Hamare Tana-Mana Dhana॥
Yako Patha Kare Jo Koi।
Gyana Prakata Take Ura Hoi॥
Avagamana Mitai Tihi Kera।
Satya Vachana Mane Shiva Mera॥
Aura Asa Mana Mein Jo Hoi।
Manavanchhita Phala Pave Soi॥
Tinahun Kala Dhyana Jo Lyavai।
Tulasi Dala Aru Phula Chadhavai॥
Saga Patra So Bhoga Lagavai।
So Nara Sakala Siddhata Pavai॥
Anta Samaya Raghubara Pura Jai।
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai॥
Shri Haridasa Kahai Aru Gavai।
So Baikuntha Dhama Ko Pavai॥
॥ Doha ॥
Sata Divasa Jo Nema Kara,Patha Kare Chita Laya।
Haridasa Hari Kripa Se,Avasi Bhakti Ko Paya॥
Rama Chalisa Jo Padhe,Rama Charana Chita Laya।
Jo Ichchha Mana Mein Karai,Sakala Siddha Ho Jaya॥
Significance of Ram Chalisa
Ram Chalisa holds great spiritual significance for Hindus. Some key benefits of its recitation include:
- Blessings from Lord Rama – Reciting Ram Chalisa with devotion is believed to attract the blessings of Lord Rama.
- Protection from Evil – The verses of the Chalisa serve as a shield against negative energies and evil forces.
- Mental Peace and Positivity – Chanting the hymn helps in reducing stress, anxiety, and negative emotions.
- Strengthens Devotion and Faith – Regular recitation deepens faith in Lord Rama and his divine principles.
- Success in Life – Many devotees believe that chanting Ram Chalisa brings prosperity, success, and fulfillment of desires.
Best Time to Recite Ram Chalisa
Devotees can recite Ram Chalisa anytime, but certain times are considered particularly auspicious:
- Early Morning or Evening – Chanting it during Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) or in the evening brings maximum benefits.
- Tuesdays and Saturdays – These days are considered sacred for Lord Rama and Hanuman.
- Ram Navami – The birthday of Lord Rama is the best occasion to recite Ram Chalisa.
- During Festivals – Reciting it during Diwali, Dussehra, and other Hindu festivals enhances its spiritual benefits.
How to Recite Ram Chalisa Properly
To gain maximum spiritual benefits, devotees should follow these steps while reciting Ram Chalisa:
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes before sitting for prayer.
- Light a lamp or diya in front of Lord Rama’s idol or picture.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and prasad as a token of devotion.
- Sit in a peaceful place and focus on the meaning of the verses.
- Recite with devotion and faith, pronouncing each word correctly.
- End the recitation with an aarti or by chanting “Jai Shri Ram” multiple times.
