Rama Laali Meghashyama Laali
Rama Laali Meghashyama Laali
राम लाली मेघश्याम लाली
राम लाली मेघश्याम लाली
तामरसा नयन दशरथ तनय लाली ॥
अच्चावदन आटलाडि अलसिनावुरा
बॊज्जलोपलरिगॆदाक निदुरपोवरा ॥
जोल पाडि जोकॊट्टितॆ आलकिञ्चॆवु
चालिञ्चमरि ऊरुकुण्टे सञ्ज्ञ चेसेवु ॥
ऎन्तो ऎत्तु मरिगिनावु एमि सेतुरा
इन्तुल चेतुल काकलकु ऎन्तो कन्देवु ॥
About This Stotram
Overview
Rama Laali Meghashyama Laali is a devotional lullaby (laali) addressed to Lord Rama as a divine infant, evoking the vatsalya bhava — the sentiment of parental affection towards the deity. The title means "Lullaby for Rama, the cloud-dark one" (Meghashyama referring to Rama's dark complexion). The text belongs to the tradition of South Indian, particularly Telugu, devotional folk poetry where lullabies to deities are a recognized compositional form.
What are the benefits of chanting Rama Laali Meghashyama Laali?
- Cultivates the devotional mood of parental affection (vatsalya bhava) towards Rama
- Promotes peace and emotional calm in the reciter
- Supports meditative focus through the intimate imagery of the text
- Fosters devotion to Lord Rama
When is the best time to recite this?
The laali is suited to morning or evening devotional practice, and may also be recited at bedtime. It is particularly appropriate on Rama Navami and occasions dedicated to Lord Rama.
What is the historical and traditional background?
Lullabies addressed to deities (laali or jolapadalu) are a recognized genre within South Indian, especially Telugu, devotional literature. This form expresses the devotee's intimate relationship with the divine by casting the deity as a child to be tenderly cared for. The tradition of composing such songs flourished alongside the broader devotional poetry movements in the Deccan and South India. The author of this particular laali is unknown, and no precise date of composition has been established. The language suggests Telugu origin or strong Telugu influence.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Rama Ashtakam — a Sanskrit hymn of eight verses in praise of Lord Rama, in a more formal stotram format
- Rama Raksha Stotram — the principal protective hymn for Rama recited across traditions