Ram Aarti (राम की आरती)

Aarti Keejai Shri Raghuvar Ji Ki, Sachchidanand Shiv Sundar Ki — Come, let us perform the aarti of Shri Ram, the noblest of the Raghu dynasty — who is the embodiment of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss (Sat-Chit-Ananda), all-auspicious (Shiva), and supremely beautiful. (This is the refrain, repeated at the close of every verse.) Dashrath Tanay Kaushalya Nandan, Sur, Muni, Rakshak, Daitya Nikandan — He who is the son of King Dasharatha and the beloved child of mother Kaushalya; protector of the gods and sages, and destroyer of the demons. Anugat Bhakt-Bhakt Ur Chandan, Maryada Purushottam Var Ki — He who is benevolent to His devoted followers and, like sandalwood, brings coolness and fragrance to His devotees' hearts; the ideal upholder of righteous conduct (Maryada Purushottam) and the most excellent of all — let us perform His aarti. Aarti Keejai Shri... — (refrain repeats) Nirgun, Sagun, Anoop Roop Nidhi, Sakal Lok Vandit Vibhinn Vidhi — He who is both formless (Nirguna) and with form (Saguna); the treasure-house of incomparable beauty; whom all the worlds adore in countless different ways. Haran Shok Bhaydayak Navnidhi, Maya Rahit Divya Nar Var Ki — He who dispels both sorrow and fear, and bestows the nine treasures (Navnidhi); who is beyond illusion (Maya), divine, and the foremost among men — let us perform His aarti. Aarti Keejai Shri... — (refrain) Janaki Pati Sur Adhipati Jagpati, Akhil Lok Palak Trilok Gati — He who is the lord of Janaki (Sita), the master of the gods, and the lord of the entire universe; the sustainer of all the worlds and the sole refuge (goal) of the three realms. Vishwa Vandya Avyay Amit Gati, Ek Matra Gati Sacharachar Ki — He who is worshipped by the whole world, imperishable, and of boundless might; the one and only refuge and ultimate goal of all creation, moving and unmoving — let us perform His aarti. Aarti Keejai Shri... — (refrain) Sharnagati Vatsal Vratdhari, Bhakt Kalp Taruvar Asurari — He who has taken the vow of tender affection toward all who seek His shelter; who is like the wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpavriksha) for His devotees and the enemy (slayer) of the demons. Naam Let Jag Paavan Kari, Vanar Sakha Deen Dukh Har Ki — He whose very name, when uttered, purifies the whole world; the friend of the vanaras (Hanuman and others) and the remover of the suffering of the humble and distressed — let us perform the aarti of that Shri Ram. Aarti Keejai Shri... — (refrain)