"Jai Jagdeesh Hare" Aarti
"Jai Jagdeesh Hare" Aarti
"Jai Jagdeesh Hare" Aarti
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. 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.
Guru Nanak burst into song, at Jagannaath Puri, which is used as the Guru-Granth aarti,
Which means that the Sky is the ‘thaal’ or plate, the Son, Moon and stars are the flame…
I thought I would share it with you all, because it has a universal appeal.
Jai Jagdeesh Hare 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 ..
Deena Bandhu Dukha Harataa Thaakur Tum merey Swaami Rakshaka tum Mere
Apney haath uthaao, apney charan lagaao, Dwaar para main terey, Om Jay......
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!
Thou art Complete and Perfect! There is nothing hidden from Thee!
Thou art Perfect, Eternal, Absolute. The Lord of all Creation!
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?
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!
Do we really believe that everything that we have truly belongs to the Lord?
Even if we believe the above, are we ready to offer to Him all that He has provided for
us?
I know that when I sing the last verse, I say an additional silent prayer, asking the Lord,
to grant me the faith and conviction, that what I am singing I, truly come to feel.