Sita Aarti
श्री सीता आरती
Origin & Story
Traditional Hindi devotional aarti · Traditional · Devotional era
Mata Sita, the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila who arose from the earth, is the consort of Lord Rama and the supreme embodiment of wifely devotion, purity and sacrifice — following Rama into exile and enduring every trial for the sake of dharma. Worshipped as a form of Goddess Lakshmi, her aarti is sung with Rama's at the close of worship.
✦ As told in scripture
Sita's purity was such that fire itself could not touch her, and the earth opened to receive her at the last. Devotees sing her aarti for a blessed, harmonious married life and for the strength of patience and faith she embodies.
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Complete Text with Meaning
आरती श्री जनकदुलारी की । सीता जी रघुवर प्यारी की ॥
Arati shri janakadulari ki Sita ji raghuvara pyari ki
Meaning:Aarti of Shri Janak's beloved daughter, of Sita Ji, the beloved of Raghuvar (Rama).
जगत जननी जग की विस्तारिणी, नित्य सत्य साकेत विहारिणी । परम दयामयी दीनोद्धारिणी, सीता मैया भक्तन हितकारी की ॥
Jagata janani jaga ki vistarini, nitya satya saketa viharini Parama dayamayi dinoddharini, sita maiya bhaktana hitakari ki
Meaning:Mother of the world, who spreads forth the universe, ever-true, dwelling in Saket; supremely compassionate, uplifter of the lowly — Mother Sita, benefactor of devotees.
सती शिरोमणि पतिहितकारिणी, पति सेवा हित वन वन चारिणी । पति हित पति वियोग स्वीकारिणी, त्यागधर्म मूर्ति धरी की ॥
Sati shiromani patihitakarini, pati seva hita vana vana charini Pati hita pati viyoga svikarini, tyagadharma murti dhari ki
Meaning:Crown-jewel of devoted wives, ever intent on her husband's good, wandering forest to forest in his service; who accepted even separation from her lord for his sake — the very image of the dharma of sacrifice.
विमल कीर्ति सब लोकन छाई, नाम लेत पावन मति आई । सुमिरत काटत कष्ट दुखदाई, शरणागत जन भय हरी की ॥
Vimala kirti saba lokana chhai, nama leta pavana mati ai Sumirata katata kashta dukhadai, sharanagata jana bhaya hari ki
Meaning:Her spotless glory has spread through all the worlds; at the mere taking of her name the mind is purified; remembering her cuts away grief and sorrow — she who removes the fear of all who take refuge.
Benefits of Chanting Sita Aarti
Sung in praise of Mata Sita (Janaki), the daughter of King Janaka and consort of Lord Rama, the ideal of purity, devotion and sacrifice.
Chanted for a happy married life, marital harmony, and the blessings of devotion and patience that Sita embodies.
Especially auspicious on Sita Navami (Janaki Navami), Vivah Panchami and during Ramayana recitation, and sung with the Ram aarti.
How to Chant Sita Aarti
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.
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