It is essential for cultivating “Maryada” (discipline) and mental peace. It is sung to invoke the qualities of the perfect human (Purushottam).

- Choose a clean, quiet space for your prayer, free from distractions.

- Wave the lamp

- Stand straight and wave the lamp slowly in a rhythmic, circular motion.

श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भजु मन हरण भवभय दारुणम्। Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhaju Mana Harana Bhavabhaya Daarunam. Meaning: O my mind! Worship the compassionate Rama, who destroys the terrible fear of worldly life.

नव कंज लोचन, कंज मुख, कर कंज, पद कंजारुणम्॥ Nava Kanja Lochana, Kanja Mukha, Kara Kanja, Pada Kanjaarunam. Meaning: His eyes, face, hands, and feet are all like the newly blossomed red lotus.

कंदर्प अगणित अमित छवि, नव नील नीरद सुन्दरम्। Kandarpa Aganita Amita Chhavi, Nava Neela Neerada Sundaram. Meaning: His beauty exceeds that of millions of Kamadevas; He is beautiful like a fresh blue water-cloud.

पट पीत मानहु तड़ित रुचि शुचि नौमि जनक सुतावरम्॥ Pata Peeta Maanahu Tadita Ruchi Shuchi Naumi Janaka Sutaavaram. Meaning: His yellow robes glisten like lightning; I bow to the pure Lord of Sita (Janaka’s daughter).