The Bhagwan Girdhar Aarti, also known as Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu Aarti, is a devotional hymn sung in praise of Lord Krishna. This aarti holds special significance in Hindu worship, particularly for devotees of Krishna. The other name of Krishna “Girdhar” or “Giridhari” refers to Krishna’s feat of lifting the Govardhan hill to protect the people of Vrindavan, symbolizing his role as a protector and saviour.
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu Aarti Lyrics
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
दानव-दल-बलहारी,गो-द्विज-हितकारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
जय गोविन्द दयानिधि,गोवर्धन-धारी।
वन्शीधर बनवारीब्रज-जन-प्रियकारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
गणिका-गीध-अजामिलगजपति-भयहारी।
आरत-आरति-हारी,जग-मन्गल-कारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
गोपालक, गोपेश्वर,द्रौपदि-दुखदारी।
शबर-सुता-सुखकारी,गौतम-तिय तारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
जन-प्रह्लाद-प्रमोदक,नरहरि-तनु-धारी।
जन-मन-रञ्जनकारी,दिति-सुत-सन्हारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
टिट्टिभ-सुत-सन्रक्षकरक्षक मन्झारी।
पाण्डु-सुवन-शुभकारीकौरव-मद-हारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
मन्मथ मन्मथ मोहन,मुरली-रव-कारी।
वृन्दाविपिन-विहारीयमुना-तट-चारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
अघ-बक-बकीउधारक तृणावर्त-तारी।
बिधि-सुरपति-मदहारी,कन्स-मुक्तिकारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
शेष, महेश, सरस्वतिगुन गावत हारी।
कल कीरति-बिस्तारीभक्त-भीति-हारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
नारायण शरणागत,अति अघ, अघहारी।
पद-रज पावनकारीचाहत चितहारी॥
जय जय गिरिधारी प्रभु,जय जय गिरिधारी।
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Danava-Dala-Balahari,Go-Dwija Hitakari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Jai Govinda Dayanidhi,Govardhana-Dhari।
Vanshidhara BanavariBraja-Jana-Priyakari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Ganika-Gidha-AjamilaGajapati-Bhayahari।
Arata-Aarti-Hari,Jaga-Mangala-Kari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Gopalaka, Gopeshwara,Draupadi-Dukhadari।
Shabara-Suta-Sukhakari,Gautama-Tiya Tari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Jana-Prahlada-Pramodaka,Narahari-Tanu-Dhari।
Jana-Mana-Ranjanakari,Diti-Suta-Sanhari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Tittibha-Suta-SanrakshakaRakshaka-Manjhari।
Pandu-Suvana-ShubhakariKaurava-Mada-Hari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Manmatha Manmatha Mohana,Murali-Rava-Kari।
Vrindavipina-VihariYamuna-Tata-Chari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Agha-Baka-BakiUdharaka Trinavarta-Tari।
Bidhi-Surapati-Madahari,Kansa-Muktikari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Shesha, Mahesha, SaraswatiGuna Gavata Hari।
Kala Kirati-BistariBhakta-Bhiti-Hari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Narayana Sharanagata,Ati Agha, Aghahari।
Pada-Raja PavanakariChahata Chitahari॥
Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
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Meaning and Significance
The Girdhar Aarti encapsulates key aspects of Krishna’s life and divine qualities. It highlights his role as a protector (“Deenan ke hitkari”), his enchanting form (“Murali manohar shyam”), and his playful nature (“Makkhan mishri chor”). The aarti also references important events from Krishna’s life, such as lifting the Govardhan hill and defeating demons like Kansa and Keshi.
By reciting this aarti, devotees express their love and devotion to Krishna while seeking his blessings and protection. The final verse emphasizes Krishna’s ability to help devotees transcend the cycle of birth and death (“Bhav se paar utaaro”).
How to Perform the Bhagwan Girdhar Aarti
- Set up an altar with an image or idol of Lord Krishna
- Light a diya (oil lamp) or incense
- Ring a small bell with your left hand
- Hold the aarti plate with your right hand and move it clockwise in circular motions
- Recite the aarti lyrics with devotion
- After completing the aarti, offer the light to all present by moving the plate towards them
Required items:
- Image or idol of Lord Krishna
- Aarti plate
- Diya or incense
- Bell
- Flowers and other offerings
The aarti can be performed daily, ideally in the morning or evening. It is also commonly performed during Krishna Janmashtami and other festivals dedicated to Lord Krishna
Cultural and Historical Context
Aartis have been an integral part of Hindu worship for centuries. The Girdhar Aarti, like many other Krishna aartis, likely originated in the Braj region of India, where Krishna spent his childhood. This aarti reflects the bhakti (devotional) tradition that emphasizes personal and emotional connection with the divine.
Benefits of Reciting the Aarti
- Spiritual purification and connection with the divine
- Cultivation of devotion and love for Krishna
- Mental peace and emotional well-being
- Opportunity for collective worship and community bonding
The Bhagwan Girdhar Aarti is a beautiful expression of devotion to Lord Krishna. By understanding its meaning and significance, devotees can deepen their spiritual practice and connection with the divine. Whether performed individually or in a group setting, this aarti offers a powerful means of worship and spiritual upliftment.