Khatu Shyam Aarti
श्री खाटू श्याम आरती
Origin & Story
Traditional Hindi devotional aarti · Traditional · Devotional era
Khatu Shyam Ji is Barbarika, the mighty grandson of Bhima, whose head — granted the boon to witness the entire Mahabharata war — was worshipped by Krishna. Pleased with his supreme sacrifice and devotion, Krishna granted that in the Kali Yuga he would be worshipped by Krishna's own name, Shyam, and would fulfil the wishes of his devotees. His shrine at Khatu (Sikar, Rajasthan) draws millions; this aarti is sung at the close of his worship.
✦ As told in scripture
Krishna blessed Barbarika that he would become the refuge of the helpless and the defeated — 'Haare ka Sahara' — worshipped as Shyam. Devotees who come to Khatu Dham and sing this aarti with faith report that even their most impossible wishes are fulfilled by Shyam Baba.
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Complete Text with Meaning
ॐ जय श्री श्याम हरे बाबा जय श्री श्याम हरे । खाटू धाम विराजत अनुपम रूप धरे ॥
Om jaya shri shyama hare baba jaya shri shyama hare Khatu dhama virajata anupama rupa dhare
Meaning:Om, victory to Shri Shyam; Baba, victory to Shri Shyam! At Khatu Dham you are enthroned, bearing a matchless form.
रतन जड़ित सिंहासन सिर पर चँवर ढुरे । तन केसरिया बागो कुण्डल श्रवण पड़े ॥
Ratana jada़ita simhasana sira para chanvara dhure Tana kesariya bago kundala shravana pada़e
Meaning:On a jewel-studded throne, a fly-whisk waving above your head; clad in saffron robes, with rings adorning your ears.
गल पुष्पों की माला सिर पर मुकुट धरे । खेवत धूप अग्नि पर दीपक ज्योति जले ॥
Gala pushpom ki mala sira para mukuta dhare Khevata dhupa agni para dipaka jyoti jale
Meaning:A garland of flowers around your neck and a crown upon your head; incense is waved over the fire and the lamp's flame burns bright.
मोदक खीर चूरमा सुवरण थाल भरे । सेवक भोग लगावत सेवा नित्य करे ॥
Modaka khira churama suvarana thala bhare Sevaka bhoga lagavata seva nitya kare
Meaning:Modak, kheer and choorma fill the golden platters; your servants offer the bhog and serve you each day.
झांझ कटोरा और घड़ियावल शंख मृदंग घुरे । भक्त आरती गावे जयकार करे ॥
Jhamjha katora aura ghada़iyavala shamkha mridamga ghure Bhakta arati gave jayakara kare
Meaning:Cymbals, the katora, the gharial, conch and mridang resound; the devotees sing the aarti and raise cries of victory.
जो ध्यावे फल पावे सब दुःख से उबरे । सेवक जन निज मुख से श्री श्याम श्याम उचरे ॥
Jo dhyave phala pave saba duhkha se ubare Sevaka jana nija mukha se shri shyama shyama uchare
Meaning:Whoever meditates on you gains the fruit and is lifted out of every sorrow; the devotees utter 'Shri Shyam, Shyam' with their own lips.
श्री श्याम बिहारी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे । कहत भक्त मनवांछित फल पावे ॥
Shri shyama bihari ji ki arati jo koi nara gave Kahata bhakta manavamchhita phala pave
Meaning:Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Shyam Bihari — the devotee says — obtains the fruit his heart desires.
Benefits of Chanting Khatu Shyam Aarti
Sung to Khatu Shyam Ji (Barbarika, the grandson of Bhima, blessed by Krishna to be worshipped in the Kali Yuga by Krishna's own name 'Shyam').
Chanted for the fulfilment of wishes, removal of sorrows and the famous grace of the 'Haar ke Sahare' (support of the defeated/helpless).
Most powerful at Khatu Dham (Sikar, Rajasthan), on Falgun and on the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi), Shyam Baba's special day.
Performed at the close of Shyam Baba's worship along with the Khatu Shyam Chalisa.
How to Chant Khatu Shyam Aarti
Light a lamp (with 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's blessing (passing the hands over the flame and to the eyes). Sing with devotion and a clear heart.
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