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श्री राम चालीसा

Ram Chalisa

Ram Navami, daily Ramayan paath, Tuesdays

40-chaupai chalisa to Maryadapurushottam Shri Ram — opening dohas and most-sung chaupais.

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Verse 1

देवनागरी

श्री रघुबीर भक्त हितकारी। सुन लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥ निशिदिन ध्यान धरै जो कोई। ता सम भक्त और नहिं होई॥

Transliteration

Shri Raghuveer bhakt hitkaaree Sun leejai Prabhu araj hamaaree Nishidin dhyaan dharai jo koee Taa sam bhakt aur nahin hoee

Meaning

Shri Raghuveer, well-wisher of devotees — hear, my Lord, our prayer. Whoever holds you in meditation day and night — there is no devotee greater than them.

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Verse 2

देवनागरी

जय जय राम-राम कहि लीजै। जय जय जानकीनाथ हे जीजै॥ हे रघुपति राघव राजा राम। पतित-पावन सीताराम॥

Transliteration

Jai jai Raam-Raam kahi leejai Jai jai Jaanakee-naath he jeejai He Raghupati Raaghav Raajaa Raam Patit-paavan Seetaa-Raam

Meaning

Sing "Jai Ram, Jai Ram" — victory, victory, lord of Janaki, may you live ever. O Raghupati Raghav, King Ram; sanctifier of the fallen — Sita-Ram.

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Verse 3

देवनागरी

दिनकर वंश तिलक सुखकारी। हे कौशल्या सुत बलधारी॥ लक्ष्मण भरत शत्रुघ्न के भाई। प्रभु सीता पति शुभ्र सुहाई॥

Transliteration

Dinkar vansh tilak sukhkaaree He Kaushalyaa sut baldhaaree Lakshman Bharat Shatrughna ke bhaaee Prabhu Seetaa-pati shubhra suhaaee

Meaning

Tilak of the Solar dynasty, giver of joy — O son of Kaushalya, bearer of mighty strength. Brother of Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna — Lord, husband of Sita, fair and resplendent.

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Verse 4

देवनागरी

पीत बसन शोभित तन भारी। हाथ धनुष-बाण छवि न्यारी॥ हनुमत वीर चरण के दासा। नित-नित दर्शन की रहत प्यासा॥

Transliteration

Peet basan shobhit tan bhaaree Haath dhanush-baan chhavi nyaaree Hanumat veer charan ke daasaa Nit-nit darshan kee rahat pyaasaa

Meaning

Yellow silks adorn your mighty form — bow and arrow in your hand, a unique splendour. Hanuman, the brave, is servant at your feet — ever thirsting for your darshan.

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Verse 5

देवनागरी

राम राम कहु राम कहै बारी। होय सहाय सदा हितकारी॥ जो कोई इस चालीसा गावे। सो प्रभु राम-कृपा को पावे॥

Transliteration

Raam Raam kahu Raam kahai baaree Hoy sahaay sadaa hitkaaree Jo koi is chaaleesaa gaave So Prabhu Raam-kripaa ko paave

Meaning

Say "Ram, Ram, Ram" again and again — he becomes ever the helper, the ever-doer of good. Whoever sings this Chalisa receives the grace of Lord Ram.

About the Ram Chalisa

The Ram Chalisa (श्री राम चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Rama (राम). 40-chaupai chalisa to Maryadapurushottam Shri Ram — opening dohas and most-sung chaupais. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Ram Navami, daily Ramayan paath, Tuesdays. Reciting the Ram Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Rama for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ram Chalisa aarti?

40-chaupai chalisa to Maryadapurushottam Shri Ram — opening dohas and most-sung chaupais. It is dedicated to Rama (श्री राम चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Ram Chalisa dedicated to?

The Ram Chalisa is dedicated to Rama (राम).

When should the Ram Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Ram Navami, daily Ramayan paath, Tuesdays.

Where can I read Ram Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Ram Chalisa lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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