Shri Ram Vandana - Bandau Raghupati Karuna Nidhan
Righteousness, devotion, courage, virtue, compassion, wisdom, protection
Bandau Raghupati Karuna-Nidhaan,
Jaate Chhootai Bhav-Bhed Gyaan.
Raghubans-Kumud-Sukhprad Nises,
Sevat Pad-Pankaj Aj-Mahes.
Nij Bhakt-Hriday Paathoj-Bhring,
Laavany-Bapush Aganit Anang.
Ati Prabal Moh-Tam-Maartand,
Agyaan-Gahan Paavak-Prachand.
Abhimaan-Sindhu-Kumbhaj Udaar,
Sur-Ranjan, Bhanjan Bhoomibhaar.
Raagaadi-Sarpgan-Pannagaari,
Kandarp-Naag-Mrigpati, Muraari.
Bhav-Jaladhi-Pot Charanaarbind,
Janaki-Raman Aanand-Kand.
Hanumant-Prem-Baapi-Maraal,
Nishkaam Kaamdhuk Go Dayaal.
Trailok-Tilak, Gungahan Ram,
Kah Tulsidas Bishraam-Dhaam.
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About Shri Ram Vandana - Bandau Raghupati Karuna Nidhan
The hymn "Bandau Raghupati Karuna-Nidhaan" is a reverent prayer composed by Saint Goswami Tulsidas in the holy Ramcharitmanas. Through these verses, Tulsidas Ji offers deep adoration to Lord Raghupati (Rama), describing Him as the treasure house of compassion whose divine grace destroys the dualities and illusions of worldly existence.
In this Stuti, Lord Ram is celebrated as the moon that brings joy to the lotus-like Raghu dynasty, whose lotus feet are served by Brahma and Shiva. He is depicted as the sun that dispels the dense darkness of attachment, the blazing fire that consumes the thick forest of ignorance, and the Garuda (divine eagle) that destroys the snakes of worldly desires and attachments. His lotus feet act as the boat to cross the terrifying ocean of samsara (worldly existence).
Philosophically, this vandana reflects the essence of self-surrender and pure love for the Supreme Lord. By invoking His names as the joy of Janaki, the beloved of Hanuman, and the ornament of the three worlds, Goswami Tulsidas establishes Lord Ram as the ultimate abode of peace, rest, and supreme bliss for all spiritual seekers.
