Rama Aarti

Transliteration & Meaning:

"Shri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhaju Mana Harana Bhavabhaya Darunam,
Navakanja Lochana Kanja Mukha Kara Kanja Pada Kanjarunam."
Meaning: O mind, meditate on the compassionate Lord Ram, who removes the fierce fears of worldly existence. His eyes, face, hands, and feet are soft like fresh lotuses.

"Kandarpa Aganita Amita Chhavi Navanila Nirada Sundaram,
Pata Pita Manahuta Tadita Ruchi Shuchi Naumi Janaka Sutavaram."
Meaning: His beauty surpasses millions of Cupids, radiant like a blue cloud, dressed in bright yellow garments that look like lightning. I bow to the lord of Sita.

"Bhaju Dinabandhu Dinesh Danava Daitya Vansha Nikandanam,
Raghunanda Ananda Kanda Koshal Chanda Dasharath Nandanum."
Meaning: Worship the friend of the poor, who destroyed the line of demons. He is the joy of Raghu, the moon of Kosala, and the son of Dasharatha.

"Sira Mukuta Kundala Tilaka Charu Udaru Anga Vibhushanam,
Ajanubhuja Shara Chapa Dhara Sangrama Jita Khara Dushanam."
Meaning: Adorned with a crown, glowing earrings, and a beautiful tilak, his long arms hold the bow and arrow. He is the conqueror of demons Khara and Dushana in battle.

"Iti Vadati Tulsidasa Shankara Shesha Muni Mana Ranjanam,
Mama Hridaya Kanja Nivasa Kuru Kamadi Khala Dala Ganjanam."
Meaning: Thus says Tulsidas: O Lord, who delights Shiva, Shesha, and sages, please reside in my heart and destroy the negative passions of lust, anger, and ego.