BLESSINGS OF THE LORD ( ARATI ) !

The Ritual of the Aarti makes the light of the flame dispel darkness, the incense that is burnt gives out fragrance, a bell is rung, hands are clapped while one sings the Aarti. If you ask a Feng-Shui expert, he will confirm that all the above is very good to ward of an evil eye!

The ‘Aarti’ reminds us of the greatness of the Lord, because the flame that we rotate is symbolic of the Cosmos (Sun, Moon, Stars) revolving around the Almighty paying obeisance to Him.

( LITERAL MEANING TRANSLATED FROM VERNACULAR TO ENGLISH )

Aarti:

Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey Swaami Jaya Jagadeesha harey Bhakta janon key sankata, daas jano key sankata, Kshana mein door Karey - Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey .. Salutation to Thee, O Lord of the universe, Thou, who, in an instant, removest the sorrows and problems, of those who love Thee! Salutations unto Thee! Jo Dhyaavey Phala Paavey Dukha Vinasey Mana kaa Sukha Sampati Ghara Aavey, Kashta Mitey Tana kaa – Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey… Thou rewardest Thy devotees, who singest Thy praise, by removing their mental afflictions. Joy, prosperity and health enter the homes of those who pray to Thee! Maat Pitaa Tum Merey Sharana Gahoon kiski Tum Bin Aur na Doojaa Aash karoon Jiski - Om Jaya… Thou art my Mother and Father, whose refuge I seek, There is no one else beside Thee, who I could really count on! Tuma Purana Paramaatmaa Tuma Antaryaami Par-Brahma Parameshvara Tuma Sabake Swami - Om Jay… Thou art Complete and Perfect! There is nothing hidden from Thee! Thou art Perfect, Eternal, Absolute. The Lord of all Creation! Tuma Karunaa Ke Saagar Tuma Paalana Kartaa Mai moorakh khal-kaami Mai Sevaka Tum Swami Kripaa Karo Bharataa - Om Jay..... Thou art an Ocean of Compassion, Thou art the Protector of all, I am ignorant, O Lord! I am but your Servant, while Thou art my Master! Do Have Mercy on me! Tum Ho Ek Agochara Sabkey Praanapati Kisa Vidhi Miloon Dayaamaya Tuma ko main kumati - Om Jay...... Thou art the One. The Real Essence. The Life of all lives. How do we unite? I, who am so ignorant, and Thou who art All Merciful? Deena Bandhu Dukha Harataa Thaakur Tum merey Swaami Rakshaka tum Mere Apney haath uthaao, apney charan lagaao, Dwaar para main terey, Om Jay...... Thou, art the Succour of the oppressed, and the Remover of pain and sorrow. Thou art my Protecting Force! I beseech Thee to Raise Thy hand, so that I surrender to Thee! Vishaya Vikaar Mitaao Paap Haro Devaa Shraddhaa Bhakti Badhaao Santan Ki Sevaa - Om Jay..... Help me to get rid of my imperfections and vices, Bless me with increasing faith, and spirit of service to the devout! Tan Man sab tera, sab kuchh hai tera, Tera tujhko arpan, kyaa laagey mera. Om Jay...... All that I possess belongs to Thee, I offer Thee what in reality is Thine, As nothing is truly mine!