The Shri Swaminarayan Aarti is a devotional hymn sung in praise of Lord Swaminarayan, a revered figure in Hinduism, particularly within the Swaminarayan Sampraday.
It is a spiritual practice deeply embedded in the tradition of the followers of Swaminarayan, expressing gratitude, reverence, and devotion towards the divine.
The Aarti is performed daily in temples dedicated to Swaminarayan, marking the culmination of the day's rituals and inviting blessings for devotees.
श्री स्वामीनारायण आरती हिंदी में
जय स्वामीनारायण, जय अक्षरपुरुषोत्तम,
अक्षरपुरुषोत्तम जय, दर्शन सर्वोत्तम
जय स्वामीनारायण
मुक्त अनंत सुपुजित, सुंदर साकारम्,
सर्वोपरी करुणाकर, मानव तनुधारम्
जय स्वामीनारायण
पुरूषोत्तम परब्रह्म, श्रीहरि सहजानन्द,
अक्षरब्रह्म अनादि, गुणातीतानंद
जय स्वामीनारायण
प्रकट सदा सर्वकर्ता, परम मुक्तिदाता,
धर्म एकान्तिक स्थापक, भक्ति परित्राता
जय स्वामीनारायण
दशभाव दिव्यता सह, ब्रह्मरूपे प्रीति,
सुह्राद्भाव अलौकिक, स्थापित शुभ रीति
जय स्वामीनारायण
धन्य धन्य मम जीवन, तव शरणे सुफलम्,
यज्ञपुरुष प्रवर्तित, सिद्धांतम् सुखदम्
जय स्वामीनारायण,
जय स्वामीनारायण, जय अक्षरपुरुषोत्तम,
अक्षरपुरुषोत्तम जय, दर्शन सर्वोत्तम
जय स्वामीनारायण
Shri Swaminarayan Aarti in English
Jay Swāminārāyan, Jay Akshar-Purushottam,
Akshar-Purushottam jay, darshan sarvottam… Jay Swāminārāyan…
Mukta anant supujit, sundar sākāram,
Sarvopari karunākar, mānav tanudhāram… Jay Swāminārāyan… 1
Purushottam Parabrahma, Shri Hari Sahajānand,
Aksharbrahma anādi, Gunātitānand… Jay Swāminārāyan… 2
Prakat sadā sarvakartā, param muktidātā,
Dharma ekāntik sthāpak, bhakti paritrātā… Jay Swāminārāyan… 3
Dāsbhāv divyatā saha, brahmarupe priti,
Suhradbhāv alaukik, sthāpit shubh riti… Jay Swāminārāyan… 4
Dhanya dhanya mam jivan, tav sharane sufalam,
Yagnapurush pravartita, siddhāntam sukhadam… Jay Swāminārāyan,
Jay Akshar-Purushottam, Jay Swāminārāyan… 5
Conclusion:
The Shri Swaminarayan Aarti serves as a spiritual connection between the devotee and the divine, fostering a sense of devotion, peace, and harmony.
Through the rhythmic chanting of verses, accompanied by ceremonial gestures, devotees express their reverence and seek the blessings of Lord Swaminarayan.
As the Aarti concludes, devotees carry the divine energy and grace with them, enriching their lives with spirituality and devotion.