Brief Summary
This is a devotional song dedicated to Lord Rama, expressing a devotee's unwavering faith and longing for his divine presence. The lyrics convey the devotee's constant chanting of "Rama Rama" and their anticipation for Lord Rama's arrival. The song references Shabari, a devoted tribal woman from the Ramayana, highlighting her patient wait for Rama.
- The devotee expresses a desire to purify their life and humble dwelling with Rama's lotus feet.
- The song describes the devotee's daily preparations, clearing paths and gathering sweet berries for Lord Rama.
- It also conveys a sense of longing and questioning why the Lord seems to have forgotten them, while still maintaining devotion through constant chanting.
Rama Rama I keep chanting
The song begins with the repeated chanting of "Rama Rama," illustrating the devotee's constant remembrance of Lord Rama. The lyrics express how the devotee's life and age are passing by in this continuous chanting. The devotee eagerly anticipates the arrival of Raghukul Nandan (Lord Rama), specifically mentioning Shabari's path, which symbolizes patient and devoted waiting.
I am going to Shabari's house
Here, the devotee humbly admits their lack of knowledge in hymns but expresses their devotion to Rama. They aspire to spend their life in the forest, awaiting Rama's darshan (divine sight). The devotee pleads for Rama to purify their life and humble dwelling with his lotus feet, emphasizing the transformative power of his divine presence.
Every morning I go to the forest
The devotee describes their daily routine of going to the forest to clear the path for Lord Rama, showing their dedication and preparation for his arrival. They gather sweet berries from the forest, carefully selecting and filling them with sweetness, symbolizing the offering of pure and heartfelt devotion to Rama. The devotee then brings these berries to their heart, signifying the deep love and reverence they hold for Rama.
I will place your beautiful Shyam's beautiful face in my eyes
The devotee expresses a desire to forever hold the image of Shyam's (Lord Rama's) beautiful face in their eyes, indicating a longing for constant remembrance and connection. They wish to place Rama's lotus feet on their forehead, bowing their head in reverence and surrender. A sense of longing and questioning arises as the devotee wonders why Prabhu Ji (Lord) has forgotten them, pleading for news of their devotion to reach him. The devotee continues chanting "Rama Rama," reaffirming their unwavering faith despite the perceived distance.
Rama Rama Rama Oh
The song reiterates the devotee's life spent in memorizing and chanting "Rama Rama," emphasizing the passage of time in devotion. The anticipation for Raghukul Nandan's arrival is repeated, linking back to Shabari's path of patient waiting. The devotee's age has passed in memorizing Rama, and their heart is filled with the same devotion, concluding with the continuous chanting of "Rama Rama."
