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Shri Ramachandra Kripalu

Devotional hymn to Lord Rama composed by Goswami Tulsidas

Summary

Devotional hymn to Lord Rama composed by Goswami Tulsidas

Field	Value
name	Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhajman
type	Hindu devotional hymn
writer	Tulsidas
language	Awadhi and Sanskrit
released	16th century
genre	Bhajan, Stotra

Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhajman () is a devotional hymn (stotra) composed by the 16th-century Indian poet-saint Tulsidas. It praises Lord Rama as the embodiment of compassion and beauty. The hymn is one of the most popular devotional compositions in Hindu tradition and is often recited in temples, homes, and religious gatherings.

[[Goswami Tulsidas]], who wrote the Ram stuti

History and origin

The hymn is attributed to Tulsidas and is often associated with his devotional collection Vinaya Patrika. Scholars date its composition to the 16th century. It is written in a mixture of Sanskrit and Awadhi.

Meaning and theme

The opening verse calls upon the devotee’s mind (bhaj man – "O mind, worship") to meditate on Lord Rama, the compassionate one (kripalu) who removes the fear of worldly existence. The verses poetically describe Rama’s divine beauty — his lotus-like eyes, hands, and feet — and his gentle, merciful nature. The hymn represents the essence of bhakti (devotion), urging the devotee to surrender the heart to Rama’s grace.

Cultural and religious significance

Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhajman is widely sung in aarti and bhajan ceremonies dedicated to Lord Rama. It is often performed during Rama Navami celebrations and daily worship in many North Indian temples. The hymn has been recorded by famous singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Anuradha Paudwal, and Hari Om Sharan.

Lyrics (opening verse)

Devanagari: श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भज मन हरण भव भय दारुणम् । नवकञ्ज लोचन कञ्ज मुख कर कञ्ज पद कंजारुणम् ॥

Transliteration: Shri Ramachandra kripalu bhaj man haran bhav bhay darunam, Navakanja lochana kanja mukh kar kanja pad kanjarunam.

Meaning: "O mind, worship Lord Ramachandra, the compassionate one, who removes the terrible fear of worldly existence; whose eyes are like new lotuses, whose face and hands are like lotuses, and whose feet are like crimson lotuses."

In popular culture

The hymn continues to be performed in devotional gatherings, religious television series, and recorded music albums. It holds a central place in Rama bhakti traditions and is among the most memorized hymns of Tulsidas.

References

[https://vedicfeed.com/sri-ramachandra-kripalu/ VedicFeed – "Sri Ramachandra Kripalu Lyrics and Meaning"] (2020)
[https://carnatic-circle.com/sri-ramachandra-kripalu/ Carnatic-Circle – "Sri Ramachandra Kripalu – composed by Goswami Tulsidas"]

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