Aarti With Meaning

Aum Sairam

In the Hindu household, dusk and dawn, hold a special significance as
far as prayer is concerned, as it is during this transition [From dawn
to morning, and dusk to evening] that negativity needs to be burnt and
righteousness welcomed.

Traditionally the Aarti is performed during the morning and evening in
a Hindu household.

The Aarti consists of a small flame, which burns on a wick, placed on a
plate, which is rotated round the Deity.

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. 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.

A beautiful prayer is sung, for the Lord of the Universe Jagadeesh.

Jagadeesha comes from 2 words Jagat and Eeshwara

Jagat means Creation and Eeshwara means Lord.

Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey Swaami Jaya Jagadeesha harey
Bhakta janon key sankata, daas jano key sankata,
Kshana mein door Karey Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey

It means:
Salutation to Thee, O Lord of the universe,
Thou, who, in an instant, removes 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

It means:
Thou reward Thy devotees, who sing 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

It means:
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

It means:
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.....

It means:
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......

It means:
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..

It means:
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.....

It means:
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......

It means:
All that I possess belongs to Thee,
I offer Thee what in reality is Thine, As nothing is truly mine!

Allah Malik