Aarti is the Hindu ritual, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities. It is said to have descended from the Vedic concept of fire rituals, or homa. The word may also refer to the traditional Hindu devotional song that is sung during the ritual. Aarti is performed and sung to develop the highest love for God.” Aa” means “towards”, and “rati” means “the highest love for God” in Sanskrit.
The purpose of performing Aarati is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a spirit of humility and gratitude, wherein faithful followers become immersed in God’s divine form. it symbolizes the five elements.
5 Elements of Aarti
(1) Earth: the element earth in aarti is represented by offering Flowers.
(2) Water: the element of water is represented by the water itself
(3) Fire: The element of Fire is represented by the ghee lamp or Diya.
(4) Air: the element of air is represented by the smell of Camphor or the oil used.
(5) Ether/ space: the ether is represented by the chiming bells.
(6) Ego: the representative of the ego is in bowing down to the deity.
The importance of aarti are:
(1) Light the lamp or Diya: in front of the deity, because fire has the ability to purify us from inside and outside.
(2) Blow Conch: blowing conch during aarti or puja will create an aura, that is full of divinity and invoke God.
(3) Self Cleaning: Make sure that you have cleansed yourself, before performing the aarti. Wear clean clothes; also keep a pure and clean mind and thoughts while performing aarti.
(4) Offer leaves and Flowers: While doing the aarti, offer varied flowers and leaves of Peepal and mango trees, because mango leaves have a long life span and it does not get rotten easily.
(5) Bowing down: Bowing your head in reverence is also necessary. It shows the dedication and devotion of devotees during the performing of aarti.
Benefits of performing Aarti:
1. The daily Aarties help in removing all the obstacles in life.
2. The regular aarti will enhance your health and bring peace of mind.
3. The Aarties protect us from bad luck and give us the courage to face difficulties in life.
4. Bless you, with boons, for example, if performing an aarti of Goddess; you will get the boon of financial gains.
5. The Aarti takes you closer to your God, and enables you in attaining Moksha.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara Lyrics in Sanskrit
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा।
ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
एकानन चतुरानन पञ्चानन राजे।
हंसासन गरूड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे।
त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी।
त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे।
सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
कर के मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी।
सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालन कारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका।
मधु-कैटभ दोउ मारे, सुर भयहीन करे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
ब्रहमाणी रुद्राणी तुम कमला रानी।
प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
लक्ष्मी व सावित्री पार्वती संगा।
पार्वती अर्द्धांगी, शिवलहरी गंगा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
पर्वत सोहैं पार्वती, शंकर कैलासा।
भांग धतूर का भोजन, भस्मी में वासा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
जटा में गंग बहत है, गल मुण्डन माला।
शेष नाग लिपटावत, ओढ़त मृगछाला॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
काशी में विराजे विश्वनाथ, नन्दी ब्रह्मचारी।
नित उठ दर्शन पावत, महिमा अति भारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरति जो कोइ नर गावे।
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, मनवान्छित फल पावे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara Lyrics in English
Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara,
Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Ekaanan Chaturaanan Panchaanan Raje,
Hansaanan Garudaasan Vrishvaahan Saaje.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Dasamukh Ati Sohe,
Trigun Rup Nirakhate Tribhuvan Jan Mohe.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Akshamaala Vanamaala Mundamaala Dhaari,
Tripuraari Kansaari Kar Maala Dhaari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Shvetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange,
Sanakaadik Garunaadik Bhutaadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Kar Ke Madhy Kamandalu Charka Trishuladhaari,
Sukhakaari Dukhahaari Jagapaalan Kaari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Bramha Vishnu Sadaashiv Jaanat Aviveka,
Pranavaakshar Mein Shobhit Ye Tino Ekaa.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Lakshmi Va Saavitri Paarvati Sangaa,
Paarvati Ardhaangi, Shivalahari Gangaa.
Om Jai Shiv Omkaara
Parvat Sohe Parvati, Shankar Kailasa,
Bhang Dhatur Ka Bhojan, Bhasmi Mein Vaasa.
Om Jai Shiv Omkaara
Jataa Me Gang Bahat Hai, Gal Mundan Maala,
Shesh Naag Lipataavat, Odhat Mrugachaala.
Om Jai Shiv Omkaara
Kashi Me Viraaje Vishvanaath, Nandi Bramhchaari,
Nit Uthh Darshan Paavat, Mahimaa Ati Bhaari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkaara
Trigunasvamiji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave,
Kahat Shivanand Svami Sukh Sampati Pave
. Om Jai Shiv Omkaara