Awadhi (Romanized): Sahaj sukh nidhi raghunayaka, Rama siya abiram sumira. Bal badha salahi sakala gun, Sita pitu bhanu sama dheera.
Simplified Chanting Portion (Commonly used lyrics): Shri Rama chandra kripalu bhaj mana, Haran bhav bhay darun. Nava kanja lochan kanja mukha, Kara kanja pada kanjarun.
English Meaning:
Worship the compassionate Shri Ramachandra, O mind,
Who removes the terrible fear of worldly existence.
With lotus-like eyes, a lotus-like face,
Lotus-like hands, and lotus-like feet.
Opening: Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram (repeat 3x)
Heroes: Sita Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna
Vanaras: Hanuman, Sugreev, Angad, Jambavan
Places: Ayodhya, Mithila, Panchavati, Lanka
Demons: Ravan, Kumbhakaran, Meghnad, Ahiravan
Closure: Jai Shri Ram (11x or 108x) Ramayan Sumiran Lyrics In English
Keywords: Ramayan Sumiran, English lyrics, mantra transliteration, global Hinduism, mnemonic devotion, phonetic bhakti.
The word Sumiran (or Simran) derives from the Sanskrit root Smriti, meaning "to remember." Unlike the rigorous scholarly recitation of the complete Ramayan (which consists of 24,000 verses by Sage Valmiki or the 1,073 stanzas of Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas), Sumiran is a brief, melodic, and repetitive chant.
The most famous version of the Ramayan Sumiran was popularized by saints and modern spiritual leaders (like Morari Bapu and Swami Mukundananda) to help householders connect with Lord Rama without spending hours in ritual. It lists the key characters, events, and weapons from the Ramayan in a rhythmic, easy-to-remember format. Awadhi (Romanized): Sahaj sukh nidhi raghunayaka, Rama siya
The English lyrics of Ramayan Sumiran have been adopted in:
Critical observation: When "Jai Shri Ram" is written in English, it loses its political charge (in India) and gains a universal wellness branding.
You do not have time to read 24,000 verses? This lyric covers the entire epic: Opening: Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
Awadhi (Romanized): Kumbhakarna mada mata, Meghanada rana duradhara. Ravana dasa shira kati gaye, Bibhishana paya apara.
English Meaning:
The intoxicated Kumbhakarna,
The invincible Meghanada in battle.
The ten heads of Ravana were severed,
And Vibhishana received the kingdom.
Ramayan Sumiran (or Ramayan Chanting) is a soulful devotional hymn that encapsulates the essence of the Ramayana in a few powerful lines. It is widely recited by devotees of Lord Rama as a form of Sumiran (remembrance) — a practice of mentally repeating the Lord’s name and deeds to attain peace, focus, and spiritual upliftment.
The most popular version of the Ramayan Sumiran is short, rhythmic, and easy to memorize, making it ideal for daily japa (repetition) or group chanting.