Ram Chalisa: The Devotional Hymn to Lord Rama

Introduction

Among the many devotional hymns in Hinduism, the Ram Chalisa holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. It is a forty-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is revered as Maryada Purushottam, the embodiment of righteousness, duty, and devotion. Lord Rama’s life and teachings, as narrated in the Ramayana, serve as a moral compass for humanity, guiding people toward truth, dharma, and compassion.

Reciting the Ram Chalisa with faith brings inner peace, spiritual upliftment, and divine blessings. It is believed to remove obstacles, dispel fears, and grant courage, prosperity, and wisdom to devotees.

Who is Lord Rama?

Lord Rama is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is the ideal king, son, husband, and warrior, known for his unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness. Born in the Ikshvaku dynasty as the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya, Rama’s life is an epic journey of trials, devotion, and triumph.

His battle against the demon king Ravana, assisted by Lord Hanuman and his devoted army, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Along with his consort Mata Sita and loyal brother Lakshmana, Lord Rama’s story continues to inspire millions across generations.

What is Ram Chalisa?

The Ram Chalisa is a hymn composed of forty verses (Chalisa means "forty") that praise Lord Rama’s divine qualities, heroic deeds, and compassionate nature. It is recited by devotees to seek his grace, guidance, and protection from negative influences.

Structure and Meaning of Ram Chalisa

The Ram Chalisa follows a structured and poetic pattern, making it easy for devotees to chant. It typically consists of:

1. Invocation (Mangalacharan) – The hymn begins by invoking Lord Rama’s divine presence and seeking his blessings.
2. Glorification of Rama’s Divine Qualities – His strength, wisdom, kindness, and dedication to dharma are praised.
3. Retelling of His Heroic Deeds – The Chalisa highlights key events from the Ramayana, including his exile, victory over demons, and the defeat of Ravana.
4. Expressions of Devotion – The hymn expresses the devotee’s faith, surrender, and love for Lord Rama.
5. Prayers for Protection and Blessings – The final verses ask for prosperity, happiness, and liberation (moksha).

Benefits of Reciting Ram Chalisa

Reciting the Ram Chalisa with devotion brings several spiritual and worldly benefits:

1. Removes Obstacles and Fears – Lord Rama’s divine energy destroys negativity and removes struggles.
2. Brings Peace and Harmony – Fosters mental clarity, inner peace, and emotional stability.
3. Strengthens Faith and Devotion – Deepens the spiritual connection with Lord Rama.
4. Grants Courage and Strength – Inspires righteousness, self-discipline, and bravery.
5. Protects from Negative Energies – Shields devotees from evil forces and misfortunes.

Conclusion

The Ram Chalisa is more than just a hymn; it is a powerful spiritual practice that invokes the blessings of Lord Rama. By chanting it regularly, devotees can experience divine grace, strength, and unwavering faith in their lives, ultimately leading to inner transformation and salvation.

Ram Chalisa is a revered hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Chanting the Ram Chalisa with devotion is believed to invoke Lord Rama's blessings, seeking his divine grace, and experiencing spiritual upliftment. In this article, we explore the significance of Ram Chalisa, the profound verses it encompasses, and the spiritual benefits of reciting this sacred hymn.

 

INTRODUCTION TO RAM CHALISA

Ram Chalisa is a devotional prayer consisting of forty verses that praise the virtues, divine qualities, and cosmic significance of Lord Rama. It serves as a means of expressing reverence and seeking the blessings of Lord Rama, who is considered the embodiment of righteousness, courage, and compassion. The Chalisa is recited with utmost devotion to establish a deep connection with Lord Rama and seek his divine guidance.

 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RAM CHALISA

Ram Chalisa holds immense significance for devotees seeking spiritual upliftment, inner strength, and a deeper understanding of dharma (righteousness). Lord Rama is revered as the ideal embodiment of righteousness, and his life serves as an inspiration for leading a virtuous and purposeful existence. Reciting Ram Chalisa is believed to invoke Lord Rama's presence and seek his divine blessings.

 

THE PROFOUND VERSES OF RAM CHALISA

Ram Chalisa comprises forty verses that beautifully describe the glory, valor, and divine attributes of Lord Rama. Each verse praises different aspects of Lord Rama's life, including his birth, his triumph over evil forces, and his role as the protector of righteousness. The recitation of these verses is believed to evoke Lord Rama's divine presence and receive his blessings for a righteous and fulfilled life.

 

 

Shri Ram Chalisa In English

 

||CHOPAI||

 

Shri Raghubir bhagat hitkari, suni lije prabhu araj hamari.
Nisidin dhyan dhare jo koi, ta sam bhakt aur nahi hoi.

Dhyan dhare shivji man mahi, brahma indra par nahi pahi.
Jai jai jai raghunath kripala, sada karo santan pratipala.
Doot tumhar veer hanumana, jasu prabhav tihu pur jana.

Tuv bhujdand prachand kripala, ravan mari suarn pratipala.
Tum anath ke nath gosai, deenan ke ho sada sahai.

Bramhadik tav par na paven, sada eesh tumharo yash gave.
Chariu ved bharat hai sakhi, tum bhaktan ki lajja rakhi.

Gun gavat sharad man mahi, surpati tako par na pahi.
Nam tumhare let jo koi, ta sam dhanya aur nahi hoi.

Ram naam hai aparampara, charin ved jahi pukara.
Ganpati naam tumharo linho, tinko pratham pujya tum kinho.

Shesh ratat nit naam tumhara, mahi ko bhar shish par dhara.
Phool saman rahat so bhara, pavat kou na tumharo para.

Bharat naam tumharo ur dharo, taso kabahu na ran mein haro.
Naam shatrugna hridaya prakasha, sumirat hot shatru kar nasha.

Lakhan tumhare agyakari, sada karat santan rakhwari.
Tate ran jeete nahi koi, yuddh jure yamahu kin hoi.

Mahalakshmi dhar avtara, sab vidhi karat paap ko chhara.
Seeta ram puneeta gayo, bhuvaneshwari prabhav dikhayo.

Ghat sp prakat bhai so aai, jako dehkat chand lajai.
So tumhare nit paon palotat, navo nidhi charanan mein lotat.

Siddhi atharah mangalkari, so tum par jave balihari.
Aurahu jo anek prabhutai, so seetapati tumahi banai.

Ichchha te kotin sansara, rachat na lagat pal ki bhara.
Jo tumhare charanan chit lave, taki mukti avasi ho jave.

Sunahu ram tum tat hamare, tumahi bharat kul poojya prachare.
Tumahi dev kul dev hamare, tum gurudev pran ke pyare.

Jo kuch ho so tumhahi raja, jai jai jai prabhu rakho laja.
Ram atma poshan hare, jai jai jai dasrath ke pyare.

Jai jai jai prabhu jyoti swarupa, nirgun brahma akhand anoopa.
Satya satya jai satyavrat swami, satya sanatan antaryami.

Satya bhajan tumharo jo gave, So nischay charon phal pave.
Satya sapath gauripati kinhi, tumne bhaktahi sab siddhi dinhi.

Gyan hridaya do gyanswarupa, namo namo jai jagpati bhoopa.
Dhanya dhanya tum dhanya pratapa, naam tumhar harat sntapa.

Satya shudh deva mukh gaya, baji dundubhi shankh bajaya.
Satya satya tum satya sanatan, tumahi ho hamare tan man dhan.

Yako path kare jo koi, gyan prakat take ur hoi.
Avagaman mitai tihi kera, satya vachan mane shiv mera.

Aur aas man mein jo hoi, manvanchit phal pave soi.
Teenahu kal dhyan jo lave, tulsidas anu phool chadhave.

Saag patra so bhog lagave, so nar sakal siddhata pave.
Aant samay raghubarpur jai, jaha janma haribhakta kai.
Shri haridas kahai aru gave, so vaikunth dham ko pave.

 

||DOHA||

Saat divas jo nem kar, path kare chit laye.
Haridas harikripa se, avasi bhakti ko pave.
Ram chalisa jo padhe, ram sharan chit laye.

 

 

 

Shri Ram Chalisa In Hindi

श्री राम चालीसा

॥चौपाई॥

श्री रघुवीर भक्त हितकारी। सुन लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥

निशिदिन ध्यान धरै जो कोई। ता सम भक्त और नहिं होई॥

ध्यान धरे शिवजी मन माहीं। ब्रह्म इन्द्र पार नहिं पाहीं॥

दूत तुम्हार वीर हनुमाना। जासु प्रभाव तिहूं पुर जाना॥

तब भुज दण्ड प्रचण्ड कृपाला। रावण मारि सुरन प्रतिपाला॥

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

ब्रह्मादिक तव पारन पावैं। सदा ईश तुम्हरो यश गावैं॥

चारिउ वेद भरत हैं साखी। तुम भक्तन की लज्जा राखीं॥

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

नाम तुम्हार लेत जो कोई। ता सम धन्य और नहिं 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। पाव न कोऊ तुम्हरो पारा॥

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

नाम शक्षुहन हृदय प्रकाशा। सुमिरत होत शत्रु कर नाशा॥

लखन तुम्हारे आज्ञाकारी। सदा करत सन्तन रखवारी॥

ताते रण जीते नहिं कोई। युद्घ 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॥

सो तुमरे नित पांव पलोटत। नवो निद्घि चरणन में लोटत॥

सिद्घि 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 तुम्हे चरणन चित लावै। ताकी मुक्ति अवसि हो जावै॥

जय जय जय प्रभु ज्योति स्वरूपा। नर्गुण ब्रह्म 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 विधि दीन्हीं॥

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 तुम ही राजा। जय जय जय प्रभु राखो लाजा॥

राम आत्मा पोषण हारे। जय जय दशरथ राज दुलारे॥

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

धन्य धन्य तुम धन्य प्रतापा। नाम तुम्हार हरत संतापा॥

सत्य शुद्घ 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 शिर 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 सिद्घता पावै॥

अन्त समय रघुबरपुर 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 सिद्घ हो जाय॥

।।इतिश्री प्रभु श्रीराम चालीसा समाप्त:।।

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF RECITING RAM CHALISA

Reciting Ram Chalisa with faith and devotion is believed to bestow several spiritual benefits upon the devotee. Some of the notable benefits include:

 

Spiritual Upliftment: Ram Chalisa serves as a means to connect with the divine and experience spiritual upliftment. It instills a sense of devotion, inner peace, and harmony, allowing devotees to deepen their spiritual journey and cultivate a closer relationship with Lord Rama.

 

Strength and Courage: By reciting Ram Chalisa, devotees seek Lord Rama's blessings for inner strength, courage, and resilience. It is believed that invoking Lord Rama's divine grace can help overcome challenges, face adversities, and stay steadfast on the path of righteousness.

 

Protection and Guidance: Ram Chalisa invokes Lord Rama's divine protection and guidance. It is believed to shield devotees from negative energies, dispel fears, and provide clarity in decision-making. Lord Rama's divine grace is sought to navigate through life's challenges and seek righteous outcomes.

 

Blessings for Fulfillment: Reciting Ram Chalisa with devotion is said to attract Lord Rama's blessings for a fulfilled and purposeful life. It is believed that his divine grace can grant devotees peace, prosperity, and success in their endeavors, both material and spiritual.

 

Purification of Mind and Soul: Ram Chalisa is recited to purify the mind, body, and soul. It is believed to cleanse negative thoughts, promote positive virtues, and foster a sense of inner purity. Devotees seek Lord Rama's divine intervention in transforming their lives and aligning their actions with dharma.

 

CONCLUSION

Ram Chalisa is a sacred hymn that celebrates the divine qualities of Lord Rama and seeks his blessings for spiritual upliftment, strength, and righteousness. By reciting this Chalisa with devotion and understanding, devotees establish a deep connection with Lord Rama and invite his divine grace into their lives.

 

FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1. Can anyone recite Ram Chalisa?

Yes, anyone can recite Ram Chalisa. It is open to all, irrespective of gender, age, or religious background. Devotees seeking spiritual upliftment, inner strength, and a deeper connection with Lord Rama can recite Ram Chalisa with faith and devotion.

 

Q2. When is the best time to recite Ram Chalisa?

While there is no specific time for reciting Ram Chalisa, it is often recited during auspicious occasions, festivals dedicated to Lord Rama, or as a part of daily spiritual practice. Some devotees prefer to recite it in the morning or evening for better focus and concentration.

 

Q3. Are there any specific guidelines to follow while reciting Ram Chalisa?

While there are no strict guidelines, it is recommended to recite Ram Chalisa in a clean and peaceful environment. Observing purity of body and mind, along with a deep sense of devotion, enhances the spiritual experience. Some people also light incense, offer flowers, or light a lamp while reciting the Chalisa as a symbol of reverence.

 

Q4. Can I recite Ram Chalisa for specific purposes or wishes?

Yes, Ram Chalisa can be recited for specific purposes or wishes. Devotees often seek Lord Rama's blessings for spiritual growth, strength, and righteous outcomes. By focusing on their intentions and reciting the Chalisa with utmost devotion, devotees believe that Lord Rama's divine grace can fulfill their heartfelt desires.

 

Q5. Can I recite Ram Chalisa in any language?

Yes, you can recite Ram Chalisa in any language that you are comfortable with. While the original text is in Hindi, translations in various languages, including English, are available. The focus should be on understanding the meaning and significance of the verses while reciting them with devotion.