The Ganesh Aarti, beginning with "सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता" (Sukhakarta Dukhaharta), is the most popular devotional song sung in honor of Lord Ganesha. Composed by the 17th-century Marathi saint Ramdas, this aarti captures the essence of Ganesha as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of joy. It is traditionally sung at the end of Ganesh Puja, during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, and at the beginning of any auspicious ceremony.
Ganesh Aarti Lyrics
Here are the complete lyrics in Hindi, followed by the English transliteration:
Hindi:
सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची
नुरवी पूर्वी प्रेम कृपा जयाची
सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची
कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळांची ॥
Transliteration:
Sukhakarta dukhaharta varta vighnachi
Nuravi purvi prema krupa jayachi
Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi
Kanthi jhalake maal muktafalachi ||
Hindi:
जय देव जय देव जय मंगल मूर्ति
दर्शन मात्रे मनः कामना पुरती ॥
Transliteration:
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manah kamana purti ||
Hindi:
रत्नखचित फरा तुझे गौरीकुमरा
चंद्रकोटितीसा सोहे शिरा राजित मोरा
मधुर लसत बुका उटी अंबराची
कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळांची ॥
Transliteration:
Ratnakachit fara tujhe gaurikumara
Chandrakotitisa sohe shira rajit mora
Madhur lasat buka uti ambarachi
Kanthi jhalake maal muktafalachi ||
Hindi:
लंबोदर पीतांबर फणी वरवंदना
सरळ सोंड वक्रतुंड त्रिनयना
दास रामाचा वाटे सिंगाची
कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळांची ॥
Transliteration:
Lambodar pitambar fani varvandana
Saral sond vakratunda trinayana
Das Ramacha vate singachi
Kanthi jhalake maal muktafalachi ||
Hindi:
जय देव जय देव जय मंगल मूर्ति
दर्शन मात्रे मनः कामना पुरती ॥
Transliteration:
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manah kamana purti ||
Meaning of the Aarti
Understanding the words deepens the devotion:
- Sukhakarta Dukhaharta: You are the creator of happiness and the destroyer of sorrow.
- Varta Vighnachi: You remove all obstacles that come in our way.
- Nuravi Purvi Prema Krupa Jayachi: Your love and grace have always been showering upon us.
- Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi: Your entire body is beautiful, adorned with saffron paste (sindoor).
- Kanthi Jhalake Maal Muktafalachi: A garland of pearl beads shines around your neck.
- Jai Mangal Murti: Hail to the auspicious idol (Ganesha).
- Darshan Matre Manah Kamana Purti: Just by having a glimpse of you, all the desires of the mind are fulfilled.
- Ratnakachit Fara: Your throne is studded with jewels.
- Chandrakotitisa Sohe Shira Rajit Mora: A crescent moon and a peacock feather adorn your head beautifully.
- Lambodar Pitaambar: You have a large belly and wear yellow silk clothes.
- Vakratunda Trinayana: You have a curved trunk and three eyes.
"Chanting the Ganesh Aarti with understanding transforms it from a mere ritual into a powerful meditation on removing inner obstacles."
