The Saptashrungi Devi Aarti is a beautiful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi, a powerful manifestation of the divine feminine energy worshipped in Maharashtra. This aarti holds deep spiritual significance for devotees and is an integral part of the worship rituals at the Saptashrungi Temple.
Shri Saptashrungi Devi Aarti Lyrics
जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगा अंबा गौतमी गंगा नटली ही ।
बहुरंगा उटी शेंदूर अंगा जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगा ।। धृ ।।
पूर्व मुख अंबे ध्यान जरा वाकडी मान मार्कडेय देई कान ।
सप्तशतीचे पान एके अंबा गिरि श्रृंगा, अंबा गौतमी गंगा जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगी ।।१।।
माये तुझा बहु थाट देई सगुण भेट प्रेम पान्हा एक घोट भावे भरले ।
पोट करू नको मनभंगा, अंबा गौतमी गंगा जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगा ।।२।।
महिषीपुत्र म्हैसासुर दृष्टी कामे असुर करि दाल समशेर क्रोधे उडविली ।
शिर शिवशक्ती शिवगंगा, अंबा गौतमी गंगा जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगा ।।३।।
निवृत्ति हा राधासुत अंबे आरती गात अठराही तुझे हात भक्तां अभय देत ।
चरणकमल मनभंगा, अंबा गौतमी गंगा जय देवी सप्तश्रृंगा ।।४।।
Jaya Devi Saptashrungaa Ambaa Gautami Gangaa Natali Hi
Bahurangaa Uti Shendur Angaa Jaya Devi Saptashrungaa
Purva Mukha Ambe Dhyaan Jaraa Vaakadi Maan Maarkandeya Dei Kaan
Saptashatiche Paan Eke Ambaa Giri Shrungaa, Ambaa Gautami Gangaa Jaya Devi Saptashrungi
Maaye Tujhaa Bahu Thaat Dei Sagun Bhet Prem Paanhaa Ek Ghot Bhaave Bharale
Pot Karu Nako Manbhangaa, Ambaa Gautami Gangaa Jaya Devi Saptashrungaa
Mahishiputra Mhaisaasur Drushti Kaame Asur Kari Daal Samasher Krodhe Udavili
Shir Shivashakti Shivagangaa, Ambaa Gautami Gangaa Jaya Devi Saptashrungaa
Nivritti Haa Raadhaasut Ambe Aarati Gaat Athraahi Tujhe Haat Bhaktaan Abhaya Det
Charankamal Manbhangaa, Ambaa Gautami Gangaa Jaya Devi Saptashrungaa
Significance of the Aarti
The Saptashrungi Devi Aarti is more than just a devotional song; it’s a powerful invocation of the goddess’s energy and a means for devotees to connect with her divine presence. Each verse of the aarti highlights different aspects of the goddess’s power and benevolence.
The aarti begins by praising the goddess’s beauty and her manifestation as the Gautami Ganga. It then references the sage Markandeya, who is said to have composed the Devi Mahatmya, a sacred text glorifying the goddess, at this very site.
The aarti also mentions the goddess’s role as Mahishasur Mardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon, emphasizing her power to vanquish evil. It concludes by describing the goddess’s eighteen arms, which grant fearlessness to her devotees, symbolizing her all-encompassing protection.
Performing the Aarti
To perform the Saptashrungi Devi Aarti:
- Light a lamp or candle.
- Stand facing the image or idol of Saptashrungi Devi.
- Begin singing or reciting the aarti.
- Gently move the lamp in a clockwise circular motion while singing.
- After completing the aarti, offer flowers or prasad to the goddess.
The Saptashrungi Devi Aarti is a beautiful expression of devotion that encapsulates the power, grace, and protective nature of the goddess. By understanding its lyrics and significance, devotees can deepen their connection with Saptashrungi Devi and experience the transformative power of bhakti (devotion). Whether sung at the temple or in the privacy of one’s home, this aarti serves as a bridge between the devotee and the divine, inviting the goddess’s blessings and protection.