Meaning & Translation
Sanskrit
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम
Transliteration
Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
Pronunciation
shree rahm jye rahm jye jye rahm
Deity / Quality Invoked
Rama
Full Translation
Spiritual Significance
Mahatma Gandhi's final words were 'Hey Ram.' The name Ram is considered a complete mantra — containing within it the seed syllables of both Shiva (Ra) and Vishnu (Ma). Chanting it purifies the heart and mind.
For Leaders
Chords and structure for leading this chant on harmonium or guitar — transcribed from the linked recording. New to leading? Read our guide to leading kirtan →
Original key
C
Tempo & feel
Steady and warm (~80 bpm); rolls rather than drives
Chord Chart
Strumming & rhythm (4/4)
D = downstrum, U = upstrum, · = let it ring. the classic kirtan strum, warm and rolling; a maranatha you can walk to.
Call
Response
Call & Response Structure
Call and response share one melody over a gentle C–F sway; the response's second line resolves back to C. This is a marathon chant — keep the tempo almost unchanged for a long stretch and let volume, not speed, carry the build. A single G passing chord before the final C works as an ending cue.