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श्री बृहस्पति देव आरती — Word-by-Word Meaning

श्री बृहस्पति देव आरती

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

Complete Translation

Om, victory to you, Brihaspati Dev (Jupiter, the divine Guru); moment by moment I offer you bhog of bananas, fruit and dry fruits. You are the perfect Supreme Self, the indweller of all; father of the world, Lord of the universe, the master of all. The nectar of your feet is pure and washes away every sin; granter of every wish — show your grace, O Lord. Whoever offers his wealth and falls at your refuge — the Lord then appears and stands manifest at his door. Compassionate to the lowly, ocean of mercy, benefactor of devotees; remover of all sin and fault, breaker of worldly bondage. Granter of every desire, dispeller of all doubt; destroy the cravings of the senses, O bringer of joy to the saints. Whoever sings your aarti with love — Jethanand (the devotee), the giver of bliss, surely attains (his wish).

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional aarti

Author: Traditional

Period: Devotional era

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Brihaspati Dev Aarti?
It is the traditional Hindi aarti sung in praise of Brihaspati Dev, 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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