Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman (Shri Ram Stuti)

श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजु मन हरण भवभय दारुणं। नवकञ्ज लोचन, कञ्ज मुख, कर कञ्ज, पद कञ्जारुणं॥१॥

Śrīrāmacandra Kṛpālu Bhaju Mana Haraṇa Bhavabhaya Dāruṇaṁ | Navakañja Locana, Kañja Mukha, Kara Kañja, Pada Kañjāruṇaṁ || 1 ||

Meaning: O mind, sing the praises of the compassionate Shri Ramachandra, who dispels the terrifying fear of worldly rebirth! His eyes resemble freshly blossomed lotuses, His face is a radiant lotus, and His tender hands and lotus feet are crimson like the dawn!

कन्दर्प अगणित अमित छवि, नवनील नीरद सुन्दरं। पट पीत मानहु तड़ित रुचि शुचि नौमि जनक सुतावरं॥२॥

Kandarpa Agaṇita Amita Chavi, Navanīla Nīrada Sundaraṁ | Paṭa Pīta Mānahu Taḍita Ruci Śuci Naumi Janaka Sutāvaraṁ || 2 ||

Meaning: His boundless beauty outshines countless gods of love (Kama); His form is dark and enchanting like fresh rainclouds! His pure golden-yellow silks shimmer like brilliant lightning—I bow reverently to the noble Consort of King Janaka's Daughter (Sita)!

भजु दीनबन्धु दिनेश दानव दैत्य वंश निकन्दनं। रघुनन्द आनन्दकन्द कौशल चन्द दशरथ नन्दनं॥३॥

Bhaju Dīnabandhu Dineśa Dānava Daitya Vaṁśa Nikandanaṁ | Raghunanda Ānandakanda Kauśala Canda Daśaratha Nandanaṁ || 3 ||

Meaning: Sing praises of the Friend of the destitute, radiant as the Sun, annihilator of demon lineages! Delight of the Raghu dynasty, root of supreme bliss, soothing Moon of Kaushalya, beloved son of Dasharatha!

सिर मुकुट कुण्डल तिलक चारु उदारु अङ्ग विभूषणं। आजानुभुज शर चाप धर, सङ्ग्राम जित खर दूषणं॥४॥

Sira Mukuṭa Kuṇḍala Tilaka Cāru Udāru Aṅga Vibhūṣaṇaṁ | Ājānubhuja Śara Cāpa Dhara, Saṅgrāma Jita Khara Dūṣaṇaṁ || 4 ||

Meaning: Adorned with a glorious crown, dangling earrings, auspicious tilak, and majestic ornaments on His noble limbs! Whose long arms reach His knees, wielding the bow and arrows, conqueror of Khara and Dushana in fierce battle!

इति वदित तुलसीदास शंकर शेष मुनि मन रञ्जनं। मम हृदय कञ्ज निवास कुरु, कामादि खल दल गञ्जनं॥५॥

Iti Vadita Tulasīdāsa Śaṅkara Śeṣa Muni Mana Rañjanaṁ | Mama Hṛdaya Kañja Nivāsa Kuru, Kāmādi Khala Dala Gañjanaṁ || 5 ||

Meaning: Thus prays Tulsidas: O Delighter of Lord Shiva, Sheshnag, and enlightened sages! Dwell forever within the lotus of my heart, destroying passions, lust, and worldly adversaries!

मनु जाहिं राचेउ मिलिहि सो बरु सहज सुन्दर सांवरो। करुना निधान सुजान सीलु सनेहु जानत रावरो॥ एहि भाँति गौरि असीस सुनि सिय सहित हियँ हरषीं अली। तुलसी भवानिहि पूजि पुनि पुनि मुदित मन मन्दिर चली॥६॥

Manu Jāhiṁ Rāceu Milihi So Baru Sahaja Sundara Sāṁvaro | Karunā Nidhāna Sujāna Sīlu Sanehu Jānata Rāvaro || Ehi Bhānti Gauri Asīsa Suni Siya Sahita Hiyaṁ Haraṣīṁ Alī | Tulasī Bhavānihi Pūji Puni Puni Mudita Mana Mandira Calī || 6 ||

Meaning: Parvati's Blessing: 'He upon whom your heart is set—the dark-complexioned, naturally enchanting Lord—shall be your groom! He is an ocean of mercy, virtuous, and knows your deep devotion!' Hearing Mother Gauri's divine benediction, Sita and Her companions rejoiced and returned home in supreme joy!

दोहा: जानि गौरि अनुकूल सिय हिय हरषु न जाइ कहि। मञ्जुल मङ्गल मूल बाम अङ्ग फरकन लगे॥

Dohā: Jāni Gauri Anukūla Siya Hiya Haraṣu Na Jāi Kahi | Mañjula Maṅgala Mūla Bāma Aṅga Pharakana Lage ||

Meaning: Doha: Knowing Goddess Gauri to be gracious, the joy in Sita's heart was beyond words. Auspicious omens arose as Her left eye and left arm began to flutter pleasantly, heralding supreme good fortune!