[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras in Bangladesh – Students learned to sing Sri Rama Chandra Kripalu song with its importance and meaning.
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is highly pleased to start Bala Samskar Kendras in Bangladesh. Four Centers are operating at this level with more than 50 students in each center. We are trying to find more teachers to ensure an optimum number of 25-30 students for each Kendra.
“Shri Ramachandra Kripalu”, also known as “Shri Ram Stuti”, is a beautiful hymn composed by the revered poet Goswami Tulsidas. This heartfelt prayer, written in the sixteenth century, blends both Sanskrit and Awadhi languages. Let’s explore its significance:
1. Invocation of Lord Rama: The hymn begins with reverence for Lord Rama, addressing Him as “Shri Ramachandra Kripalu”. Kripalu means the compassionate one, emphasizing Lord Rama’s benevolence and grace.
2. Description of Lord Rama: The verses vividly depict Lord Rama’s divine attributes:
His lotus-like eyes, lotus face, and lotus feet symbolize purity and beauty.
His form is incomparable to Kamadeva (the god of love) and is as enchanting as a blue lotus in a clear sky.
His attire is like the golden hue of the sun, and His radiance dispels darkness.
He wears a crown, earrings, and a tilak (mark on the forehead), enhancing His majestic appearance.
In battle, He wields a bow and arrow, defeating the wicked demon, Khara.
Shri Ram Chandra Kripalu Lyrics in English
ShrI Ramachandra kripAlu bhaja mana haraNa bhava bhaya dAruNam
nava-kanja-lOchana kanja-mukha kara-kanja pada-kanjAruNamm - 1
kandarpa agaNita amita chavi nava nIla nIrada sundaram
paTa pIta mAnahu taDita ruchi shuchi naumi janaka sutA varam -2
bhaja dIna bandhu dinEsha dAnava daitya vansha nikandanam
raghu nanda Ananda kanda kOsala chanda dasharatha nandanam -3
shira mukuTa kuNDala tilaka chAru udAra anga vibhUshaNam
AjAnu-bhuja shara chApa dhara sangrAma jita khara dUshaNam -4
iti vadati tulasIdAsa shankara shEsha muni mana ranjanam
mama hrdaya kanja nivAsa kuru kAmAdi khaladala ganjanam - 5
Meaning
O mind! Revere the benign Shri Ramachandra, who removes ‘Bhava’ the worldly sorrow or pain, ‘Bhaya’ the fear, and ‘Daruna’ the scarcity or poverty. Who has fresh lotus eyes, lotus face and lotus hands, feet like lotus and like the rising sun. ॥1॥
His beauty exceeds innumerable Kaamdevs (Cupids). He is like a newly formed beautiful blue cloud. The yellow robe on his body appears like delightful lightning. He is the consort of the daughter of Sri Janak (Sri Sita), the embodiment of sacredness. ॥2॥
O mind, sing praises of Sri Ram, friend of the poor. He is the lord of the solar dynasty. He is the destroyer of demons and devils and their race. He is a descendant of Sri Raghu. He is of the form of concentrated bliss. He gives joy to Ayodhya like a moon. He is the son of Sri Dashrath. ॥3॥
He wears crown on his head, pendants on his ear and tilak (crimson mark) on his forehead. All his organs are beautiful and well decorated with ornaments. His arms reach his knees. He holds a bow and an arrow. He emerged victorious in the battle with demons Khar and Dushan. ॥4॥
Thus says Sri Tulsidas – O Sri Ram, the charmer of Lord Shiv, Sri Shesh and saints, reside in the lotus of my heart and destroy all the evils and their associates like desires.॥5॥
In summary, “Shri Ramachandra Kripalu” serves as a heartfelt invitation to Lord Rama, inviting Him to reside in our hearts and illuminate our lives with His divine presence.
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