Krishna Aarti — Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki — Word-by-Word Meaning

Perform the aarti of Kunj Bihari — the one who wanders in the groves of Vrindavan. Of Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari. Around his neck hangs a garland of Baijanti flowers. The beautiful child plays the sweet flute. Earrings sparkle on his ears. He is Nandlala, the joy of Nanda. His body gleams dark like the sky. Radhika shines beside him, O friend. The wearer of forest-flower garlands stands amidst the creepers. His curls are like black bees, with a musk tilak and rosy lips. Perform the aarti of Kunj Bihari — Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari. A golden peacock-feather crown adorns his head. Even the gods long for his sight. From the sky, showers of flowers rain down. In his hands the flute sits gracefully. His curls are like black bees, with a musk tilak and rosy lips. Perform the aarti of Kunj Bihari — Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari. Fifty-six food offerings and thirty-six delicacies — delightful even to the king of gods. Sixty-four yoginis dance in the sky. Every moment, companions offer food to him. His curls are like black bees, with a musk tilak and rosy lips. Perform the aarti of Kunj Bihari — Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari. From whose feet the holy Ganga appeared — the sacred Ganga who captivates all hearts. By remembering him, worldly delusion is destroyed. She dwells always with my Nandlal. His curls are like black bees, with a musk tilak and rosy lips. Perform the aarti of Kunj Bihari — Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari.