ShriRam Shalaka

This chaupai appears in the Balakanda section of Shri Ramcharitmanas.

Lord Shiv seated in meditation on Mount Kailash chanting with a mala, as Sati ji walks away toward a distant glowing figure of Shri Ram

होइहि सोइ जो राम रचि राखा। को करि तर्क बढ़ावै साखा॥ अस कहि लगे जपन हरिनामा। गईं सती जहँ प्रभु सुखधामा॥

This verse (chaupai) appears in Balakanda during the conversation between Shiva and Parvati.
Meaning : Whatever Lord Ram has destined will happen. Who can change it by arguing? Saying this, Lord Shiva began to chant the name of Hari, and Sati went to the place where Lord Ram, the abode of bliss, was present.

Context: where this chaupai appears in Shri Ramcharitmanas

This chaupai comes from the Sati episode within the Shiv-Parvati dialogue of Balkand. Sati ji doubted Shri Ram's divinity. Shiv ji repeatedly counselled her, but when her doubt remained, he allowed her to test what she had heard for herself. After she departed, he reflected that only what Shri Ram has ordained will happen and asked who can prolong the matter through argument. He then began chanting Hari's name while Sati ji went to where Shri Ram, the abode of bliss, was.

Read the complete episode containing this chaupai in Shri Ramcharitmanas, also known as the Tulsi Ramayan.

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Transliteration

Hoihi Soi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha. Ko Kari Tark Badhavai Sakha.. As Kahi Lage Japan Harinama. Gain Sati Jahan Prabhu Sukhdhama..

In Latin script this chaupai is also written as “Hoihi Soi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha”, “Hoi Soi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha”, “Hoihe Wahi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha”, or “Hoiye Soi Jo Ram Rachi Rakha”. The spelling varies; the verse is the same.

Word meanings

  • Hoihi = will happen
  • Rachi rakha = has ordained, has set down
  • Ko kari tark = who, by arguing
  • Sakha = branches, elaboration
  • As kahi = saying this
  • Japan Harinama = chanting the name of Hari
  • Sukhdhama = the abode of bliss (Shri Ram)

As a Shalaka answer

This is an answer of patience and surrender. The outcome is doubtful, and stubbornness or clever argument will not change it. It is best to leave the result to the Lord, do your duty, and stay in his remembrance.

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