Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
रघुपति राघव राजा राम
A traditional Rama bhajan refrain centred on the divine names of Rama and Sita.
रघुपति राघव राजा राम।
Praise to Rama, lord of Raghu's lineage and sovereign of the heart.
पतित पावन सीता राम॥
Praise to Sita and Rama, who purify and uplift those who seek refuge.
सीता राम, सीता राम।
The names of Sita and Rama are repeated with loving devotion.
भज प्यारे तू सीता राम॥
O beloved seeker, remember and adore Sita and Rama.
What does Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram mean?
A devotional refrain praising Rama and Sita and encouraging remembrance of their names.
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Source & verification
Traditional Rama bhajan refrain
Public-domain traditional text
Only the older traditional refrain is included; later adapted verses are not reproduced.
Last verified: 2026-09-05