"Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki" is a popular Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is sung with deep reverence and devotion, expressing admiration for the divine qualities and playful nature of Lord Krishna.
The word "Aarti" refers to a ritual of worship where a flame is offered to the deity while prayers are sung or recited. "Kunj Bihari" is one of the many names of Lord Krishna, signifying his presence in the idyllic groves of Vrindavan.
This aarti is often performed in temples and households, evoking a sense of spiritual connection and blissful surrender to the beloved deity.
आरती कुंजबिहारी की हिंदी में
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
गले में बैजंती माला,
बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला ।
श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला,
नंद के आनंद नंदलाला ।
गगन सम अंग कांति काली,
राधिका चमक रही आली ।
लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली
भ्रमर सी अलक,
कस्तूरी तिलक,
चंद्र सी झलक,
ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसै,
देवता दरसन को तरसैं ।
गगन सों सुमन रासि बरसै ।
बजे मुरचंग,
मधुर मिरदंग,
ग्वालिन संग,
अतुल रति गोप कुमारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
जहां ते प्रकट भई गंगा,
सकल मन हारिणि श्री गंगा ।
स्मरन ते होत मोह भंगा
बसी शिव सीस,
जटा के बीच,
हरै अघ कीच,
चरन छवि श्रीबनवारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेनू,
बज रही वृंदावन बेनू ।
चहुं दिसि गोपि ग्वाल धेनू
हंसत मृदु मंद,
चांदनी चंद,
कटत भव फंद,
टेर सुन दीन दुखारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की,
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki in English
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Gale Mein Baijanti Mala,
Bajave Murali Madhur Bala ।
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalakala,
Nand Ke Anand Nandlala ।
Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali,
Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali ।
Latan Mein Thadhe Banamali
Bhramar Si Alak,
Kasturi Tilak,
Chandra Si Jhalak,
Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse,
Devata Darsan Ko Tarse ।
Gagan So Suman Raasi Barse
Baje Murchang,
Madhur Mridang,
Gwaalin Sang
Atual Rati Gop Kumari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Jahaan Te Pragat Bhayi Ganga,
Sakal Man Haarini Shri Ganga ।
Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga
Basi Shiv Shish,
Jataa Ke Beech,
Harei Agh Keech,
Charan Chhavi Shri Banvaari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Chamakati Ujjawal Tat Renu,
Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu।
Chahu Disi Gopi Gwaal Dhenu
Hansat Mridu Mand,
Chandani Chandra,
Katat Bhav Phand,
Ter Sun Deen Dukhari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ॥
Conclusion:
In essence, "Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki" encapsulates the essence of devotion and surrender to Lord Krishna, inviting devotees to immerse themselves in his divine presence and seek his blessings.
Through its melodious verses and heartfelt expressions, it serves as a reminder of the eternal love and devotion that devotees hold for their beloved deity.
As the aarti concludes, it leaves behind a sense of peace, contentment, and spiritual upliftment, inspiring devotees to carry the divine grace of Lord Krishna in their hearts as they navigate the journey of life.