Lakshmana Stuti: The Embodiment of Selfless Devotion
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Lakshmana Embodiment Selfless Devotion Divine other
Doha (Invocation)
Original
राम प्रिय लक्ष्मण कहे, सेवा परम अनूप। भ्रातृ भक्ति की मूरत है, त्याग रूप अनूप॥
Transliteration
Rām priya Lakshman kahe, sevā param anūp. Bhrātṛ bhakti kī mūrat hai, tyāg rūp anūp.
Meaning / Translation
Lakshmana, the beloved of Rama, performs service that is unparalleled. He is the very image of brotherly devotion and the personification of sacrifice.
Stanza 1: The Companion in Exile
Original
वन गमन के पथ पर संग, चले सदा रघुराई। सीता राम के चरणों में, अर्पित की सब छाई॥
Transliteration
Van gaman ke path par sang, chale sadā Raghurāī. Sītā Rām ke charnoṃ mein, arpit kī sab chāī.
Meaning / Translation
On the path of the forest exile, he always walked alongside the descendant of Raghu. He offered his entire being at the feet of Sita and Rama.
Stanza 2: The Vigilant Guardian
Original
पंचवटी की कुटिया में, पहरा सदा दिया। निद्रा तज कर जागते, निज धर्म निभाया॥
Transliteration
Pañchavatī kī kuṭhiyā mein, paharā sadā diyā. Nidrā taj kar jāgte, nij dharma nibhāyā.
Meaning / Translation
In the hermitage of Panchavati, he kept constant watch. Forsaking sleep to remain awake and vigilant, he fulfilled his sacred duty.
Stanza 3: The Divine Strength
Original
शेषनाग के रूप में, धरा पर आए हैं। राम काँधे धनुष थामे, शक्ति बरसाए हैं॥
Transliteration
Sheshnāg ke rūp mein, dharā par āe hain. Rām kāndhe dhanush thāme, shakti barsāe hain.
Meaning / Translation
Having descended to Earth in the form of the cosmic serpent Sheshanaga, he holds the bow at Rama's side and showers divine strength upon the righteous.