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Ram Chalisa Meaning — Line by Line

राम चालीसा

Every verse and every word explained in English & Hindi

Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Ram Chalisa with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Doha 1. Shri raghubira bhakta hitakari
  2. Doha 2. Nishi dina dhyana dharai jo koi
  3. Chaupai 1. Dhyana dharem shivaji mana mamhi
  4. Chaupai 2. Duta tumhara vira hanumana
  5. Chaupai 3. Jaya, jaya, jaya raghunatha kripala
  6. Chaupai 4. Tuva bhujadanda prachanda kripala
  7. Chaupai 5. Tuma anatha ke natha gosaim
  8. Chaupai 6. Brahmadika tava para na pavaim
  9. Chaupai 7. Chariu bheda bharata haim sakhi
  10. Chaupai 8. Guna gavata sharada mana mahim
  11. Chaupai 9. Nama tumhara leta jo koi
  12. Chaupai 10. Rama nama hai aparampara
  13. Chaupai 11. Ganapati nama tumharo linho
  14. Chaupai 12. Shesha ratata nita nama tumhara
  15. Chaupai 13. Phula samana rahata so bhara
  16. Chaupai 14. Bharata nama tumharo ura dharo
  17. Chaupai 15. Nama shatruhana hridaya prakasha
  18. Chaupai 16. Lakhana tumhare ajnakari
  19. Chaupai 17. Tate rana jite nahim koi
  20. Chaupai 18. Mahalakshmi dhara avatara
  21. Chaupai 19. Sita rama punita gayo
  22. Chaupai 20. Ghata som prakata bhai so ai
  23. Chaupai 21. Jo tumhare nita pamva palotata
  24. Chaupai 22. Siddhi atharaha mamgalakari
  25. Chaupai 23. Aurahu jo aneka prabhutai
  26. Chaupai 24. Ichchha te kotina samsara
  27. Chaupai 25. Jo tumhare charanana chita lavai
  28. Chaupai 26. Sunahu rama tuma tata hamare
  29. Chaupai 27. Tumahim deva kula deva hamare
  30. Chaupai 28. Jo kuchha ho so tumahim raja
  31. Chaupai 29. Rama atma poshana hare
  32. Chaupai 30. Jaya jaya jaya prabhu jyoti svarupa
  33. Chaupai 31. Satya satya jaya satyavrata svami
  34. Chaupai 32. Satya bhajana tumharo jo gavai
  35. Chaupai 33. Satya shapatha gauripati kinhim
  36. Chaupai 34. Jnana hridaya do jnana svarupa
  37. Chaupai 35. Dhanya dhanya tuma dhanya pratapa
  38. Chaupai 36. Satya shuddha devana mukha gaya
  39. Chaupai 37. Satya satya tuma satya sanatana
  40. Chaupai 38. Yako patha kare jo koi
  41. Chaupai 39. Avagamana mitai tihi kera
  42. Chaupai 40. Aura asa mana mem jo hoi
  43. Chaupai 41. Tinahum kala dhyana jo lyavai
  44. Chaupai 42. Saga patra so bhoga lagavai
  45. Chaupai 43. Anta samaya raghubara pura jai
  46. Chaupai 44. Shri haridasa kahai aru gavai
  47. Chaupai 45. Sata divasa jo nema kara,patha kare chita laya
  48. Closing Doha. Rama chalisa jo padha़e,rama charana chita laya
Doha 1#

Shri raghubira bhakta hitakari

श्री रघुबीर भक्त हितकारी। सुनि लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥

Shri raghubira bhakta hitakari Suni lijai prabhu araja hamari

MeaningO Sri Raghuvira (Rama), benefactor of your devotees, hear, O Lord, this humble plea of ours.

Doha 2#

Nishi dina dhyana dharai jo koi

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

Nishi dina dhyana dharai jo koi Ta sama bhakta aura nahim hoi

MeaningWhoever meditates upon you night and day — there is no devotee equal to them.

Chaupai 1#

Dhyana dharem shivaji mana mamhi

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

Dhyana dharem shivaji mana mamhi Brahma, indra para nahim pahim

MeaningShiva himself holds your meditation in his heart; even Brahma and Indra cannot reach your limit.

Chaupai 2#

Duta tumhara vira hanumana

दूत तुम्हार वीर हनुमाना। जासु प्रभाव तिहुं पुर जाना॥

Duta tumhara vira hanumana Jasu prabhava tihum pura jana

MeaningYour messenger is the hero Hanuman, whose might is known throughout the three worlds.

Chaupai 3#

Jaya, jaya, jaya raghunatha kripala

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

Jaya, jaya, jaya raghunatha kripala Sada karo samtana pratipala

MeaningVictory, victory, victory, O compassionate Raghunatha; ever protect the saints.

Chaupai 4#

Tuva bhujadanda prachanda kripala

तुव भुजदण्ड प्रचण्ड कृपाला। रावण मारि सुरन प्रतिपाला॥

Tuva bhujadanda prachanda kripala Ravana mari surana pratipala

MeaningYour mighty arms are fierce, O merciful one; slaying Ravana, you protected the gods.

Chaupai 5#

Tuma anatha ke natha gosaim

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

Tuma anatha ke natha gosaim Dinana ke ho sada sahai

MeaningYou are the Lord of the orphaned, O Master; ever the helper of the lowly.

Chaupai 6#

Brahmadika tava para na pavaim

ब्रह्मादिक तव पार पावैं। सदा ईश तुम्हरो यश गावैं॥

Brahmadika tava para na pavaim Sada isha tumharo yasha gavaim

MeaningBrahma and the gods cannot find your limit; ever, O Lord, they sing your glory.

Chaupai 7#

Chariu bheda bharata haim sakhi

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

Chariu bheda bharata haim sakhi Tuma bhaktana ki lajja rakhi

MeaningThe four Vedas bear witness; you preserve the honour of your devotees.

Chaupai 8#

Guna gavata sharada mana mahim

गुण गावत शारद मन माहीं। सुरपति ताको पार पाहिं॥

Guna gavata sharada mana mahim Surapati tako para na pahim

MeaningSharada (Saraswati) sings your virtues in her heart, yet even Indra cannot reach your end.

Chaupai 9#

Nama tumhara leta jo koi

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

Nama tumhara leta jo koi Ta sama dhanya aura nahim hoi

MeaningWhoever takes your name — none is more blessed than they.

Chaupai 10#

Rama nama hai aparampara

राम नाम है अपरम्पारा। चारिहु वेदन जाहि पुकारा॥

Rama nama hai aparampara Charihu vedana jahi pukara

MeaningThe name of Rama is boundless; all four Vedas proclaim it.

Chaupai 11#

Ganapati nama tumharo linho

गणपति नाम तुम्हारो लीन्हो। तिनको प्रथम पूज्य तुम कीन्हो॥

Ganapati nama tumharo linho Tinako prathama pujya tuma kinho

MeaningYou took on the name of Ganapati (Ganesha) and made him the first to be worshipped.

Chaupai 12#

Shesha ratata nita nama tumhara

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

Shesha ratata nita nama tumhara Mahi ko bhara shisha para dhara

MeaningShesha (the serpent) ever repeats your name, bearing the burden of the earth upon his head.

Chaupai 13#

Phula samana rahata so bhara

फूल समान रहत सो भारा। पावत कोऊ तुम्हरो पारा॥

Phula samana rahata so bhara Pavata kou na tumharo para

MeaningThat burden rests as light as a flower for him; yet no one finds your limit.

Chaupai 14#

Bharata nama tumharo ura dharo

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

Bharata nama tumharo ura dharo Tasom kabahum na rana mem haro

MeaningHold the name of Bharata in your heart, and you will never be defeated in battle.

Chaupai 15#

Nama shatruhana hridaya prakasha

नाम शत्रुहन हृदय प्रकाशा। सुमिरत होत शत्रु कर नाशा॥

Nama shatruhana hridaya prakasha Sumirata hota shatru kara nasha

MeaningThe name of Shatrughna shines in the heart; remembering it, the enemy is destroyed.

Chaupai 16#

Lakhana tumhare ajnakari

लखन तुम्हारे आज्ञाकारी। सदा करत सन्तन रखवारी॥

Lakhana tumhare ajnakari Sada karata santana rakhavari

MeaningLakshmana is obedient to you, ever guarding the saints.

Chaupai 17#

Tate rana jite nahim koi

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

Tate rana jite nahim koi Yuddha jure yamahum kina hoi

MeaningTherefore none can win against them in battle, even were Yama himself to join the fight.

Chaupai 18#

Mahalakshmi dhara avatara

महालक्ष्मी धर अवतारा। सब विधि करत पाप को छारा॥

Mahalakshmi dhara avatara Saba vidhi karata papa ko chhara

MeaningMahalakshmi took incarnation (as Sita) and in every way reduced sin to ashes.

Chaupai 19#

Sita rama punita gayo

सीता राम पुनीता गायो। भुवनेश्वरी प्रभाव दिखायो॥

Sita rama punita gayo Bhuvaneshvari prabhava dikhayo

MeaningSita and Rama were sung as purifiers; she showed the power of Bhuvaneshwari.

Chaupai 20#

Ghata som prakata bhai so ai

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

Ghata som prakata bhai so ai Jako dekhata chandra lajai

MeaningShe appeared from the earth (a pot), at whose sight even the moon felt shy.

Chaupai 21#

Jo tumhare nita pamva palotata

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

Jo tumhare nita pamva palotata Navo niddhi charanana mem lotata

MeaningThose who ever press your feet — the nine treasures roll at their feet.

Chaupai 22#

Siddhi atharaha mamgalakari

सिद्धि अठारह मंगलकारी। सो तुम पर जावै बलिहारी॥

Siddhi atharaha mamgalakari So tuma para javai balihari

MeaningThe eighteen auspicious siddhis are ever sacrificed in devotion to you.

Chaupai 23#

Aurahu jo aneka prabhutai

औरहु जो अनेक प्रभुताई। सो सीतापति तुमहिं बनाई॥

Aurahu jo aneka prabhutai So sitapati tumahim banai

MeaningAnd whatever other glories exist, O Lord of Sita, you have created them all.

Chaupai 24#

Ichchha te kotina samsara

इच्छा ते कोटिन संसारा। रचत लागत पल की बारा॥

Ichchha te kotina samsara Rachata na lagata pala ki bara

MeaningBy your mere wish, millions of universes are made in less than a moment.

Chaupai 25#

Jo tumhare charanana chita lavai

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

Jo tumhare charanana chita lavai Taki mukti avasi ho javai

MeaningWhoever fixes the mind upon your feet surely attains liberation.

Chaupai 26#

Sunahu rama tuma tata hamare

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

Sunahu rama tuma tata hamare Tumahim bharata kula pujya prachare

MeaningHear me, O Rama, you are our father; you are proclaimed worthy of worship in Bharata's line.

Chaupai 27#

Tumahim deva kula deva hamare

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

Tumahim deva kula deva hamare Tuma guru deva prana ke pyare

MeaningYou are the deity of our family of gods; you are our Guru, beloved as our very life.

Chaupai 28#

Jo kuchha ho so tumahim raja

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

Jo kuchha ho so tumahim raja Jaya jaya jaya prabhu rakho laja

MeaningWhatever there is, all is yours, O King; victory, victory, victory, O Lord — preserve our honour.

Chaupai 29#

Rama atma poshana hare

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

Rama atma poshana hare Jaya jaya jaya dasharatha ke pyare

MeaningO Rama, nourisher of the soul; victory, victory, victory, O beloved of Dasharatha.

Chaupai 30#

Jaya jaya jaya prabhu jyoti svarupa

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

Jaya jaya jaya prabhu jyoti svarupa Narguna brahri akhanda anupa

MeaningVictory, victory, O Lord of the form of pure light; the attributeless Brahman, unbroken and matchless.

Chaupai 31#

Satya satya jaya satyavrata svami

सत्य सत्य जय सत्यव्रत स्वामी। सत्य सनातन अन्तर्यामी॥

Satya satya jaya satyavrata svami Satya sanatana antaryami

MeaningTruly, truly, victory, O Lord true to your vow; the eternal Truth, the inner controller of all.

Chaupai 32#

Satya bhajana tumharo jo gavai

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

Satya bhajana tumharo jo gavai So nishchaya charom phala pavai

MeaningWhoever sings your true praise surely obtains all four fruits of life.

Chaupai 33#

Satya shapatha gauripati kinhim

सत्य शपथ गौरीपति कीन्हीं। तुमने भक्तिहिं सब सिधि दीन्हीं॥

Satya shapatha gauripati kinhim Tumane bhaktihim saba sidhi dinhim

MeaningGauri's Lord (Shiva) took a true oath: you bestow every perfection through devotion.

Chaupai 34#

Jnana hridaya do jnana svarupa

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

Jnana hridaya do jnana svarupa Namo namo jaya jagapati bhupa

MeaningGrant knowledge to my heart, O embodiment of knowledge; salutations, salutations, victory, O Lord of the world.

Chaupai 35#

Dhanya dhanya tuma dhanya pratapa

धन्य धन्य तुम धन्य प्रतापा। नाम तुम्हार हरत संतापा॥

Dhanya dhanya tuma dhanya pratapa Nama tumhara harata samtapa

MeaningBlessed, blessed, blessed is your majesty; your name removes all affliction.

Chaupai 36#

Satya shuddha devana mukha gaya

सत्य शुद्ध देवन मुख गाया। बजी दुन्दुभी शंख बजाया॥

Satya shuddha devana mukha gaya Baji dundubhi shamkha bajaya

MeaningThe true, pure praise was sung from the mouths of the gods; kettledrums sounded and conches were blown.

Chaupai 37#

Satya satya tuma satya sanatana

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

Satya satya tuma satya sanatana Tuma hi ho hamare tana-mana dhana

MeaningTruly, truly you are the eternal Truth; you alone are our body, mind and wealth.

Chaupai 38#

Yako patha kare jo koi

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

Yako patha kare jo koi Jnana prakata take ura hoi

MeaningWhoever recites this — knowledge arises clearly in their heart.

Chaupai 39#

Avagamana mitai tihi kera

आवागमन मिटै तिहि केरा। सत्य वचन माने शिव मेरा॥

Avagamana mitai tihi kera Satya vachana mane shiva mera

MeaningTheir cycle of birth and death is ended — Shiva himself accepts this as true.

Chaupai 40#

Aura asa mana mem jo hoi

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

Aura asa mana mem jo hoi Manavamchhita phala pave soi

MeaningAnd whatever other hope is in the mind, that very wish is fulfilled.

Chaupai 41#

Tinahum kala dhyana jo lyavai

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

Tinahum kala dhyana jo lyavai Tulasi dala aru phula chadha़avai

MeaningWhoever brings your meditation at all three times of day, and offers tulsi leaves and flowers —

Chaupai 42#

Saga patra so bhoga lagavai

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

Saga patra so bhoga lagavai So nara sakala siddhata pavai

Meaning— and offers a simple food of greens — that person attains complete perfection.

Chaupai 43#

Anta samaya raghubara pura jai

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

Anta samaya raghubara pura jai Jaham janma hari bhakta kahai

MeaningAt the final hour they go to Rama's abode, where they are born as a devotee of Hari.

Chaupai 44#

Shri haridasa kahai aru gavai

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

Shri haridasa kahai aru gavai So baikuntha dhama ko pavai

MeaningSo says and sings Sri Haridas; that one attains the abode of Vaikuntha.

Chaupai 45#

Sata divasa jo nema kara,patha kare chita laya

सात दिवस जो नेम कर,पाठ करे चित लाय। हरिदास हरि कृपा से,अवसि भक्ति को पाय॥

Sata divasa jo nema kara,patha kare chita laya Haridasa hari kripa se,avasi bhakti ko paya

MeaningWhoever, with a focused mind, keeps the discipline for seven days and recites it — by Hari's grace Haridas (the devotee) surely attains devotion.

Closing Doha#

Rama chalisa jo padha़e,rama charana chita laya

राम चालीसा जो पढ़े,राम चरण चित लाय। जो इच्छा मन में करै,सकल सिद्ध हो जाय॥

Rama chalisa jo padha़e,rama charana chita laya Jo ichchha mana mem karai,sakala siddha ho jaya

MeaningWhoever reads the Ram Chalisa, fixing the mind on Rama's feet — whatever wish is in the mind, all is fulfilled.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

रघुबीर
Raghuvir
Hero of the Raghu dynasty — Rama
भक्त हितकारी
Bhakt Hitkari
Benefactor of devotees
राम नाम
Ram Naam
The boundless name of Rama
रघुनाथ
Raghunath
Lord of the Raghus
दशरथ के प्यारे
Dashrath ke Pyare
The beloved son of Dasharatha
नवो निद्धि
Navo Niddhi
The nine treasures
अठारह सिद्धि
Atharah Siddhi
The eighteen siddhis (perfections)
बैकुण्ठ धाम
Baikunth Dham
The supreme abode of Vaikuntha

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional hymn

Author: Traditional (signed 'Haridas')

Period: Devotional era

The Ram Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi hymn in the beloved chalisa tradition, praising Rama as Maryada Purushottam — the perfect embodiment of dharma. It dwells above all on the boundless power of Rama's name, which the Vedas proclaim, which Shiva eternally repeats, and which carries the devotee across every difficulty to the abode of Vaikuntha.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ram Chalisa?
The Ram Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi devotional hymn praising Lord Rama, the hero of the Raghu dynasty (Raghuvir). It glorifies the power of Rama's name, his protection of devotees, and his family — Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna and Hanuman.
On which day should the Ram Chalisa be recited?
Ram Navami (Rama's birthday) is the most auspicious, as are Tuesdays. Many devotees recite it daily, often alongside the Hanuman Chalisa and Ram Raksha Stotra.
What does the Ram Chalisa promise?
It promises that whoever recites it with the mind fixed on Rama's feet has every sincere wish fulfilled, is freed from fear and enemies, and — keeping a seven-day discipline — is granted devotion by Hari's grace.
What is the difference between Ram Chalisa and Ram Raksha Stotra?
The Ram Chalisa is a 40-verse Hindi hymn of praise to Rama, while the Ram Raksha Stotra is a Sanskrit protective armour (kavach) that invokes Rama's protection over every part of the body. Both are often recited together.

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