Vishwakarma Aarti — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्री विश्वकर्मा आरती
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
Victory to Shri Vishwakarma, creator of the whole universe, protector, the very dharma of praise.
At the first creation you gave to Brahma the teaching of the Vedas; you advanced knowledge in the world for every living being.
When the sage Angira found no peace through his austerity, he meditated on the Lord and every perfection came to him.
When a disease-stricken king took your refuge, you became the reliever of his distress and drove his sorrow away.
When the chariot-maker and his wife called upon you, hearing their humble prayer you removed all their calamity.
Resplendent with one face, four faces and five faces; arrayed in every form — three-armed, four-armed, ten-armed.
Whoever meditates upon your feet gains every perfection; the mind's doubt is dispelled and unshakable strength is attained.
Whoever sings the aarti of Shri Vishwakarma — Gajanand Swami says — gains happiness and prosperity.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional aarti
Author: Traditional
Period: Devotional era
Bhagwan Vishwakarma is the divine architect and master-craftsman of the universe — builder of the celestial cities, the gods' weapons, chariots and palaces, and the very embodiment of creativity and engineering. On Vishwakarma Puja, craftsmen, engineers and workers across India worship their tools, machines and instruments and sing his aarti for skill and success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vishwakarma Aarti?▼
It is the traditional Hindi aarti sung in praise of Vishwakarma, performed at the close of worship with a lamp and bell. This page has the complete lyrics in Hindi with transliteration and verse-by-verse English meaning.
When should this aarti be sung?▼
At the close of morning and evening worship, and especially on the deity's festival days. Light a lamp, circle it before the deity while singing, and conclude by taking the aarti blessing.
What are the benefits of singing this aarti?▼
Sung with devotion, the aarti is believed to please the deity, remove obstacles, illness and sorrow, and grant the heart's sincere wishes, health, prosperity and protection.
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