Brihaspati Dev Aarti — Benefits & How to Chant
श्री बृहस्पति देव आरती
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Brihaspati Dev Aarti
Sung to Brihaspati Dev (Guru / planet Jupiter), the preceptor of the gods, for wisdom, knowledge, prosperity and a strong Jupiter in the horoscope.
Chanted especially on Thursday (Guruvar / Brihaspativar), the day of Jupiter, for success in education, marriage, progeny and spiritual growth.
Traditionally performed with an offering of yellow items
banana, chana dal, jaggery and yellow flowers — Jupiter's auspicious colour.
How to Chant Brihaspati Dev Aarti
Instructions
Light a lamp (ghee or camphor) and, holding it, perform the aarti by circling it before the deity while singing, ideally with a bell. Offer flowers and prasad, and conclude by taking the aarti blessing (passing the hands over the flame and to the eyes). Sing with devotion and a steady heart.
Spiritual Significance
A strong, pleased Brihaspati is said to bless a person with wisdom, a good marriage, worthy children and lasting prosperity. Devotees keep the Thursday fast, offer yellow items and bananas, and sing this aarti to strengthen Jupiter and win the Devaguru's grace.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional aarti
Author: Traditional
Brihaspati is the Guru of the gods (Devaguru) and lord of the planet Jupiter — the giver of wisdom, righteousness, prosperity and good fortune. Worshipped especially on Thursdays alongside Lord Vishnu (whose day Thursday is), his aarti is sung with offerings of yellow — bananas, gram and jaggery — to win his benevolent grace.