श्री रामचन्द्र कृपालु भजमन — Benefits & How to Chant
श्री रामचन्द्र कृपालु भजमन
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्री रामचन्द्र कृपालु भजमन
One of the most beautiful descriptions of Lord Ram in all of Hindu literature
Composed by Tulsidas
the same saint who wrote Hanuman Chalisa and Ramcharitmanas
Creates deep devotional mood and emotional connection to Ram
The imagery of lotus eyes, lotus face, and lotus hands evokes divine beauty
Destroys 'Kamadi Khal'
the army of lust, anger, greed within the heart
Perfect for evening devotion and meditation on Ram's divine form
How to Chant श्री रामचन्द्र कृपालु भजमन
Instructions
This stuti is meant to be sung melodiously — its beauty lies in the musical flow of Tulsidas's Awadhi poetry. Listen to a rendition first (many beautiful ones exist). Close your eyes and visualize Ram as described — lotus eyes, blue-lotus complexion, yellow garments, bow in hand. Feel each description painting the divine form in your heart. Chant 3 times with devotion.
Spiritual Significance
Tulsidas records in the Ramcharitmanas that Lord Ram appeared to him personally. According to the Bhaktamala and other sources, Tulsidas met Hanuman at the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, and Hanuman helped arrange his meeting with Lord Ram. When Tulsidas finally saw Ram's divine form, he fainted in ecstasy. This stuti is considered a direct description of that divine vision — not imagination, but eyewitness testimony of God's beauty.
Origin & History
Source: Ramcharitmanas (Balkand)
Author: Goswami Tulsidas
Tulsidas composed this stuti as part of the Ramcharitmanas, his magnum opus retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi. This particular passage describes Ram's divine form with such exquisite beauty that it has been extracted and sung independently for centuries. It is said that Tulsidas had a direct vision (darshan) of Lord Ram, and this stuti captures the beauty he witnessed.