Thumak Chalat Ramchandra
ठुमक चलत रामचन्द्र
A classic Tulsidas bhajan picturing the child Rama walking through the royal courtyard.
ठुमक चलत रामचन्द्र बाजत पैजनियाँ।
Little Ram walks with charming, unsteady steps while his anklets ring.
किलकि किलकि उठत धाय गिरत भूमि लटपटाय। धाय मात गोद लेत दशरथ की रनियाँ॥
The queens rejoice as the child runs from his mother, delighted by loving play.
अंचल रज अंग झारि विविध भांति सो दुलारि। तन मन धन वारि वारि कहत मृदु बचनियाँ॥
His tiny hands reach for food and his innocent expression enchants everyone.
विद्रुम से अरुण अधर बोलत मुख मधुर मधुर। सुभग नासिका में चारु लटकत लटकनियाँ॥
His moon-like face and playful gestures fill the royal home with joy.
तुलसीदास अति आनन्द देख के मुखारविन्द। रघुवर छबि के समान रघुवर छबि बनियाँ॥
Tulsidas sees the supreme Lord in this tender child and celebrates the sweetness of devotion.
What does Thumak Chalat Ramchandra mean?
A tender depiction of child Rama's playful first steps and the affection of the royal household.
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Source & verification
Goswami Tulsidas — traditional public-domain bhajan
Public-domain composition
Traditional sung versions can contain minor variations.
Last verified: 2026-09-06