सियाराममय सब जग जानी — Word-by-Word Meaning
सियाराममय सब जग जानी
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
सियाराममय
Siyarama-Maya
Filled with / pervaded by Sita and Rama; consisting of Sita-Rama
सब जग
Sab Jag
The whole world, the entire universe
जानी
Jani
Knowing, having recognised / realised
सियाराम
Siyarama
Sita and Rama, the divine couple
जग
Jag
World, universe, all of creation
करउँ
Karaun
I do / I offer (I make)
प्रनाम
Pranama
Salutation, obeisance, bowing in reverence
जोरि
Jori
Joining (folding together)
जुग पानी
Juga Pani
Both hands (the pair of palms)
Complete Translation
सम्पूर्ण जगत् को सीता-राममय (सीता और राम से व्याप्त) जानकर, मैं दोनों हाथ जोड़कर सबको प्रणाम करता हूँ। (समस्त प्राणियों में दिव्य सीता-राम का दर्शन करते हुए मैं सबको श्रद्धापूर्वक नमन करता हूँ।)
Origin & History
Source: Ramcharitmanas of Goswami Tulsidas (Bala Kanda)
Author: Goswami Tulsidas
Period: 16th century CE
In the opening Bala Kanda of the Ramcharitmanas, before narrating the story of Sri Rama, Tulsidas offers a series of salutations. In this line he declares that, recognising the whole world as pervaded by Sita and Rama, he bows to all with folded hands. The verse distils the Vaishnava and Advaitic vision of the all-pervading Lord into a single, tender expression of universal reverence, and has been cherished ever since as a guiding ideal for devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 'Siyaram Maya Sab Jag Jani' from?▼
It is a famous couplet (chaupai) from the Bala Kanda of Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas. It appears as part of the poet's salutations and has become one of the most beloved single lines of Rama devotion.
What does the verse teach?▼
It teaches the highest devotional vision — to see the whole world as filled with the divine couple Sita and Rama, and therefore to bow with reverence and folded hands to all beings. It unites the worship of God with respect for every creature.
How can this couplet be used in daily life?▼
Many devotees recite it at the start of the day or before any task, and recall it when meeting others, as a reminder to behold the divine in everyone. It cultivates humility, patience and love in everyday dealings.
Why does Tulsidas fold both hands to the world?▼
Because, seeing Sita-Rama present in all, he honours not merely people but the divine within them. Folding both hands ('jori juga pani') to the whole world expresses complete, humble reverence to God in every form.
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