Back to HAF Lyrics Table of Contents Ring Song This song is inspired by the Ramayana, the Indian epic that narrates the life of Lord Rama, his wife Mother Sita, and his devoted companion, Lord Hanuman. The song portrays a conversation between Sita and Hanuman during the time when Sita is held captive by the demon king Ravana in Lanka.
In the Ramayana, Hanuman crosses the ocean to find Sita in Lanka. When he meets her, he gives her a ring as a token from Rama to prove his identity and assure her that Rama is coming to rescue her. The song reflects Sita's curiosity and disbelief upon seeing Hanuman and the ring. She questions how Hanuman managed to acquire the ring and reach her, given the difficulties of crossing the ocean and the impossibility of anyone taking Rama's ring without his consent. The repeated question "Where did you get that ring?" symbolizes Sita's amazement at Hanuman's devotion, courage, and the miraculous nature of his journey. It also emphasizes her deep connection to Rama and her astonishment at Hanuman's ability to accomplish such a feat. The song ends with a reference to Tulsidas, the poet who authored the Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Ramayana in Hindi, highlighting devotion to Lord Rama and the glory of his name.
Lyrics
Where did you get that ring? Where did you get that ring? Hanuman won't you tell me where you got that ring?
Na tuma dikhe Janak puri men I didn't see you in my father's kingdom Nor by Shiva's bow. Won't you tell me where you got that ring.
Na tuma dikhe Chitrakut men I didn't see you in the jungle of Chitrakut Nor among the saints Won't you tell me where you got that ring.
Sat yojan mariyada sindhu ki It's hundreds of miles across the ocean How could you get across? Won't you tell me where you got that ring.
This ring here belongs to my husband No one can conquer him Won't you tell me where you got that ring
Tulsi lives to serve Shri Ram Keep my heart for him, Hanuman. Won't you tell me where you got this ring.
Jaya Siya Ram Siya Ram Jaya Siya Ram Jaya Siya Ram