Krishna Ji Ki Aarti, particularly the “Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gaun,” is a beautiful expression of devotion and love towards Lord Krishna. This aarti holds a special place in Hindu worship, especially for devotees of Krishna.
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gaun Aarti Lyrics
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
कुन्जबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री श्यामसुन्दर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
मोर मुकुट प्रभु शीश पे सोहे।
प्यारी बंशी मेरो मन मोहे।
देखि छवि बलिहारी जाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
चरणों से निकली गंगा प्यारी।
जिसने सारी दुनिया तारी।
मैं उन चरणों के दर्शन पाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
दास अनाथ के नाथ आप हो।
दुःख सुख जीवन प्यारे साथ हो।
हरि चरणों में शीश नवाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
श्री हरि दास के प्यारे तुम हो।
मेरे मोहन जीवन धन हो।
देखि युगल छवि बलि-बलि जाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
आरती गाऊँ प्यारे तुमको रिझाऊँ।
हे गिरिधर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री श्यामसुन्दर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau।
Kunj Bihari Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Shyamsundar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Mor Mukut Prabhu Shish Pe Sohe।
Pyari Banshi Mero Man Mohe।
Dekhi Chhavi Balihari Jau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Charano Se Nikali Ganga Pyari।
Jisane Saari Dunia Taari।
Mai Un Charano Ke Darshan Pau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Daas Anath Ke Nath Aap Ho।
Dukh Sukh Jeevan Pyare Saath Ho।
Hari Charano Mein Shish Navau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Shri Hari Daas Ke Pyare Tum Ho।
Mere Mohan Jeevan Dhan Ho।
Dekhi Yugal Chhavi Bali-Bali Jau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Aarti Gau Pyare Tumako Rijhau।
He Giridhar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Shyamsundar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥
Verse-by-Verse Explanation
The aarti addresses Krishna by various names, each highlighting a different aspect of his divine personality:
- Banke Bihari: The beautiful enjoyer
- Giridhar: The lifter of Govardhan mountain
- Shyam Sundar: The dark and beautiful one
- Bal Krishna: The child Krishna
The devotee expresses their desire to please Krishna through the aarti. The lyrics also describe Krishna’s iconic peacock crown and enchanting flute, central to his depiction in Hindu iconography.
How to Perform Krishna Ji Ki Aarti at Home
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes
- Set up an altar with Krishna’s image or idol
- Arrange items for aarti: a lamp, incense, flowers, and water
- Light the lamp and begin the aarti
- Sing the aarti while moving the lamp clockwise in circular motions
- After the aarti, take charanamrit (holy water) and distribute prasad
Benefits of Reciting and Performing Aarti
- Deepens connection with the divine
- Brings peace and focus to the mind
- Removes negative energies
- Promotes spiritual growth
Performing aarti regularly can bring positivity and joy into one’s life. It’s a powerful medium that brings the devotee closer to the divine, fostering a sense of peace and devotion.