Shree Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajman

Refrain

O mind, sing praises of gracious Shri Ramchandra,

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Who removes the terrible fear of birth and death,

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Whose eyes, face, hands, and feet are like fresh red lotus blooms.

Nav kanj lochan, kanj mukh

Kar kanj, pad kanjarunam

His beauty surpasses countless Kamadevas;

He is lovely as a fresh cloud against blue sky.

His golden garments shine like lightning — I bow to Janak's daughter's Lord.

Kandarp aganit amit chhavi

Nav neel nirad sundaram

I worship the friend of the poor, Lord of the sun,

Pat peet manahu tadit ruchi shuchi

Destroyer of the race of demons and fiends,

Naumi Janak sutavaram

Joy of Raghu's line, moon of Kosala, son of Dasharatha.

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

His crown, earrings, and tilak are charming;

Haran bhav bhay darunam

His limbs are richly adorned.

With arms to His knees He holds bow and arrow,

Victor in battle over Khara and Dushana.

Bhaju din bandhu dinesh danav

Daitya vansh nikandanam

Thus sings Tulsidas — delight of Shiva and sages —

Raghunand anand kand kaushal chand

Dwell in the lotus of my heart, O Lord,

Dashrath nandanam

And crush the wicked host of lust and vice.

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Whoever the mind loves, such a bridegroom is found —

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Naturally handsome, dark-complexioned,

Ocean of mercy, wise and gentle,

Ravana knew His love well.

Shir mukut kundal tilak charu

Udar ang vibhushanam

Hearing Gauri's blessing thus,

Aajan bhuj shar chaap dhar

Sita and her companions rejoiced in heart.

Sangram jit khar dhushanam

Tulsidas worshipped Bhavani again and again,

And went gladly to the temple.

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Knowing Gauri was pleased,

Sita's heart could not contain its joy —

The root of all auspiciousness;

Iti vadati Tulsidas Shankar

Her left limbs began to throb.

Shesh muni man ranjanam

Mam hriday kanj nivas kuru

Victory to Sita's Lord Ramchandra!

Kamadi khal dal ganjanam

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Man jaahi raach milahi so baru

Sahaj sundar saanvaro

Karuna nidhan sujan silu

Sanehu jaanat raavaro

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Ehi bhanti Gauri asis suni

Siya sahit hiy harshi ali

Tulsi bhawani pooji puni puni

Mudit man mandir chali

Shri Ramchandra kripalu bhaj man

Haran bhav bhay darunam

Jaani Gauri anukool

Siya hiy harshu na jaai kahi

Manjul mangal mool

Baam ang pharkan lage

Siyapati Ramchandra ki jai