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Hanuman Aarti

हनुमान जी की आरती

The Hanuman Aarti, popularly known by its opening line "Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki," is the traditional devotional song sung while waving lamps before Lord Hanuman's image or idol. Aarti is an ancient Hindu ritual of worshipping a deity with light, symbolizing the illumination of the divine presence in one's life. This Aarti is traditionally sung at the end of Hanuman Puja on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and is one of the most recognizable devotional songs in North India.

Hindi · 8 stanzas

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Stanza 1

आरती कीजे हनुमान लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥ जाके बल से गिरिवर काँपे। रोग दोष जाके निकट न झाँके॥

Stanza 2

अंजनि पुत्र महा बलदाई। संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई॥ दे बीड़ा रघुनाथ पठाए। लंका जारि सिया सुधि लाए॥

Stanza 3

लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई। जात पवनसुत बार न लाई॥ लंका जारि असुर संहारे। सियाराम जी के काज सँवारे॥

Stanza 4

लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे। आनि संजीवन प्राण उबारे॥ पैठि पताल तोरि जमकारे। अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे॥

Stanza 5

बायें भुजा असुर दल मारे। दाहिने भुजा संतन सुखकारे॥ सुर नर मुनि आरती उतारें। जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें॥

Stanza 6

कंचन थार कपूर लौ छाई। आरती करत अंजना माई॥ जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावे। बसि बैकुण्ठ परम पद पावे॥

Stanza 7

लंका विध्वंस किए रघुराई। तुलसीदास प्रभु कीर्ति गाई॥ आरती कीजे हनुमान लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥

Stanza 8

जो यह पढ़े हनुमान की आरती। होई सिद्धि साक्षी गौरी पारती॥ पवन तनय संकट हरन। मंगल मूरति रूप॥ राम लखन सीता सहित। हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanuman Aarti

What is an Aarti and what is its purpose?

Aarti is an ancient Hindu ritual of devotion in which a devotee waves a lit lamp (usually with camphor or ghee) in a circular motion before the image or idol of a deity while singing devotional songs. The light represents the illumination of divine consciousness, and the ritual symbolizes the offering of oneself to God. Aarti is typically performed at the close of a puja session and is accompanied by bells, conches, and singing.

When should the Hanuman Aarti be performed?

The Hanuman Aarti is traditionally performed on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days most sacred to Lord Hanuman. It is typically sung at the end of Hanuman Puja, usually in the morning after bathing or in the evening during sunset. The Aarti can also be performed daily or on Hanuman Jayanti and other auspicious occasions.

How is the Hanuman Aarti performed?

To perform the Hanuman Aarti, light a camphor or ghee lamp in a plate (thali) and wave it in a clockwise circular motion before the image of Hanuman while singing the Aarti hymn. Ring a bell during the performance. Ideally, the devotee should have bathed and worn clean clothes. Offer flowers, incense, and sweets before the Aarti. After the Aarti, distribute the prasad (blessed food) to all present.

What is the significance of Hanuman Aarti?

Performing the Hanuman Aarti is believed to invoke Lord Hanuman's divine presence and blessings. It is thought to remove fear, dispel evil, bring courage and strength, and protect the household from negative energies. The ritual also deepens the devotee's personal relationship with Lord Hanuman, bringing a sense of peace and divine protection in daily life.

What are Lord Hanuman's most notable divine powers?

Lord Hanuman possesses numerous divine powers: he can change his size at will (from tiny to gigantic), fly at unlimited speeds, and carry mountains. He has the knowledge of all scriptures, is a master of music and grammar, and speaks every language. He is immortal (Chiranjeevi) and remains eternally present in every age to assist devotees. His greatest power is his unlimited devotion to Lord Rama, which makes all other powers available to him.