Arati Hymns

Khandana Bhava Bandhana
By Swami Vivekananda

  • Khandana Bhava Bandhana, Jaga Vandana, Vandi Tomay,
    O Breaker of the world's bondage, by the world adored. I worship Thee,

    Niranjana, Nara Rupa Dhara, Niranjana, Nara Rupa Dhara, Nirguna, Guna May.
    Stainless, yet assuming human form. attribute-less, yet full of attributes.

    Mochana Agha Dushana, Jaga Bhushana, Chid Ghana Kay,
    O Remover of the blemish of sin, the world’s Ornament, Thy body is a mass of pure Consciousness,

    Jnananjana Vimala Nayana, Jnananjana Vimala Nayana, Vikshane Moha Jay.
    Thy eyes are purified by the collyrium of knowledge; at their glance delusion disappears.

    Bhasvara Bhava Sagara, Chira Unmada, Prema Pathar,
    O effulgent Ocean of ecstasy, always in waves, Ocean of love,

    Bhaktarjana Yugala Charana, Bhaktarjana Yugala Charana, Tarana Bhava Par.
    Thy two feet, possessed by devotees, carry one across the ocean of iife.

    Jrimbhita Yuga Ishvara, Jagad Ishvara, Yoga Sahay,
    Manifested Lord of the cycle, Lord of the universe, Helper in yoga.

    Nirodhana Samahita Mana, Nirodhana Samahita Mana, Nirakhi Tava Kripay.
    One of controlled mind, established in samadhi, | see through Thy grace.

    Bhanjana Duhkha Ganjana, Karuna Ghana, Karma Kathor,
    O Destroyer of the affliction of misery, compassion embodied, ceaseless worker,

    Pranarpana, Jagata Tarana, Pranarpana, Jagata Tarana, Krintana Kalidor.
    Thou hast sacrificed Thy life for the world’s deliverance, O Breaker of the bondage of the Kaliyuga

    Vanchana Kama Kanchana, Ati Nindita Indriya Rag,
    O Renouncer of lust and gold, wholly spurning sense-attachment,

    Tyagishvara, He Naravara, Tyagishvara, He Naravara, Deha Pade Anurag.
    Lord of renouncers, O best of men, grant me devotion for Thy feet.

    Nirbhaya, Gata Samshaya, Dridha Nishchaya, Manasavan,
    Fearless, Dispeller of doubts, possessing a mind of firm resolve,

    Nishkarana Bhakata Sharana, Nishkarana Bhakata Sharana, Tyaji Jati Kula Man.
    Without any motive Thou art the devotees refuge, regardless of caste, lineage, honor.

    Sampada Tava Shripada, Bhava Goshpada Vari Yathay;
    My treasure is Thy blessed feet, before which the world becomes like a puddle in a cow's hoofprint;

    Premarpana, Samadarashana, Premarpana, Samadarashana, Jaga Jana Duhkha Jay.
    Thus, O Offering of love, Same-sighted one, all people's misery vanishes.

    Namo Namo, Prabhu, Vakya Manatita, Namo Namo, Prabhu, Vakya Manatita,
    I salute, I salute Thee, O Lord, beyond speech and mind,

    Mano Vachanai Kadhar, Prabhu, Mano Vachanai Kadhar.
    The one Substratum of mind and speech.

    Jyotira Jyoti, Ujjvala Hridi Kandara, Jyotira Jyoti, Ujjvala Hridi Kandara,
    Light of lights, Illuminer of the heart's cave,

    Tumi Tama Bhanjana Har, Prabhu, Tumi Tama Bhanjana Har.
    Thou dost dispel the darkness, O Lord, Thou dost dispel the darkness.

    Dhe Dhe Dhe Langa Ranga Bhanga, Baje Anga Sanga Mridanga;
    Sounds the drum with the accompaniments;

    Gaiche Chhanda Bhakatavrinda, Arati Tomar, Gaiche Chhanda Bhakatavrinda, Arati Tomar,
    Melodiously Thy devotees sing Thy arati,

    Jaya Jaya Arati Tomar, Hara Hara Arati Tomar, Shiva Shiva Arati Tomar.
    Victory! Victory! Thy arati; Hara! Hara! Thy arati; Shiva! Shiva! Thy arati.

    Khandana Bhava Bandhana, Jaga Vandana, Vandi Tomay.
    O Breaker of the world's bondage, by the world adored, I worship Thee.

    Jai Shri Guru Maharaj Ji Ki Jai!

Om Hrim Ritam
By Swami Vivekananda

  • Om Hring Ritam Tvamachalo, Gunajit Gunedyah
    Om, Hring, Thou immutable Truth, Conqueror of the Gunas, adored by the Gunas,

    Naktam Divam Sakarunam, Tava Pada Padmam,
    Since I do not, night and day, with yearning heart,

    Moham Kasham, Bahu Kritam Na Bhaje Yatoham.
    Worship repeatedly Thy lotus feet, destructive of delusion.

    Tasmat Tvameva Sharanam Mama Dina Bandho.
    Therefore Thou alone art my refuge. O Friend of the lowly.

    Bhaktir Bhagashcha Bhajanam, Bhava Bheda Kari,
    Devotion, spiritual powers and worship, O Destroyer of relative existence,

    Gacchantyalam Suvipulam, Gamanaya. Tattvam.
    Are enough for the attainment of the Supreme Truth.

    Vaktrod Ohritopi Hridaye, Na Cha Bhati Kinchit.
    Though my mouth says this, still in my heart it does not shine at all.

    Tasmat Tvameva Sharanam Mama Dina Bandho.
    Therefore Thou atone art my refuge, O Friend of the lowly.

    Tejas Taranti Tarasa, Tvayi Tripta Trishnah,
    One goes beyond passion quickly, with desire fulfilled in Thee,

    Rage Krite, Rita Pate, Tvayi Ramakrishne,
    When devotion is created for Thee, O Ramakrishna,

    Martyamritam Tava Padam, Maranormi Nasham.
    Thy feet are the nectar for mortals, O Destroyer of the waves of death.

    Tasmat Tvameva Sharanam Mama Dina Bandho.
    Therefore Thou alone art my refuge, O Friend of the lowly.

    Krityam Karoti Kalusham, Kuhakanta Kari,
    Thy name. O Lord, auspicious and holy, ending in “shna”,

    Shnantam Shivam Suvimalam, Tava Nama Natha.
    The dispeller of delusion, transforms sin into virtue.

    Yasmad Aham Tvasharano, Jagad Eka Gamya,
    Since I have no other refuge, O Thou the one goal of the universe,

    Tasmat Tvameva Sharanam Mama Dina Bandho.
    Therefore Thou alone art my refuge, O Friend of the lowly.

    Om Sthapakaya Cha Dharmasya, Sarva Dharma Svarupine,
    Om, O Ramakrishna, Establisher of righteousness, Embodiment of all religions,

    Avatara Varishthaya, Ramakrishnaya Te Namaha.
    Best of Avataras, salutations to Thee.

    Om Namah Shri Bhagavate, Ramakrishnaya Namo Namaha (X3)
    Om. I salute the Blessed Lord, Sri Ramakrishna

Sarva Mangal Mangalye
Devi Mahatmyam

  • Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive, Sarvartha Sadhike,

    O Thou, of all auspicious things the auspiciousness, All good, Fulfiller of all desires,

    Sharanye Tryambake, Gauri, Narayani Namostute.

    O Shelterer, Three-eyed, O Fair one, Narayani, salutations to Thee.

    Sristi Sthiti Vinashanam, Shakti Bhute, Sanatani,

    Thou who art creation, preservation, and destruction, Power manifested, Eternal One,

    Gunashraye, Gunamaye, Narayan! Namostute

    Container of the gunas, full of gunas, Narayani, salutations to Thee.

    Sharanagata Dinartha, Paritrana Parayane,

    O Supreme Abode of all the lowly and afflicted who seek shelter in Thee for salvation,

    Sarvasyarthi Hare Devi, Narayani Namostute.

    O Remover of ail affliction, O Goddess, Narayani, salutations to Thee.

    Jaya Narayani, Namostute, Java Narayani, Namostute (X3)

    Victory to Narayani, salutations to Thee.

Prakritim Paramam
By Swami Abhedananda

  • Prakitim paramam abhayam varadam
    nara rupa-dharam janatapa-haram
    sharanagata-sevaka-tosha-karim
    pranamami param jananim jagatam

    Oh supreme Divine Mother, remover of fear and giver of boons: Thou hast taken human form to dispel human miseries. Thou makest blessed Thy devotees who take refuge in Thee. I salute Thee, O Mother of the universe.

    Gunahina sutan aparadhayutan
    krpayadya samuddhara moha-gatan
    taranim bhava-sagara-parakarim
    pranamami param jananim jagatam

    Do kindly lift up this day Thy children, who are devoid of good qualities and fallen in delusion. Thou art our Ship to take us across the ocean of this world. I salute Thee, O supreme Mother of the universe.

    Vishayam kusumam pari-hrityasada
    charan'amburuhamrita shanti sudham
    piba bringa-mano bhava roga haram
    pranamami param jananim jagatam

    Give up, O my mind-bee the flowers of sense objects; if thou sleekest great peace, always drink the nectar of her lotus feet. O supreme Mother of the universe, I salute Thee who removest the disease of worldliness.

    Kripam kuru mahadevi suteshu pranateshu cha
    charan' ashraya danena kripamayi namostute

    Be gracious, O great Goddess, to Thy children who have taken refuge in Thee. Grant us shelter at Thy feet. O compassionate One, salutation to Thee.

    Lajja-patavrite nityam Sarade jnana dayike
    papebhyo nah sada rakhsha kripa mayi namostute

    Thou art always veiled by humility and modesty, O Sarada, giver of wisdom. Do Thou always save us from human frailties! O compassionate One, salutation to Thee.

    Ramakrishna-gata-pranam tan-nama sravana-priyam
    tad-bhava-ranjit' akaram pranamami muhur-muhuh

    With Thy hear absorbed in Ramakrishna, Thou art completely colored with His qualities. His name is very dear to Thine ears. I bow down to Thee again and again.

    Pavitram charitam yasyah pavitram jivanam tatha pavitrata-svarupinyai tasvai kurmo namo namah

    To Her whose life-story is pure, whose inner life as well is pure, who is the embodiment of purity, I offer repeated salutations.

    Devi prasannam pranatarti-hantrim
    yogindra-pujyam yuga-dharma patrim
    tam Saradam bhakti-vinana datrim
    daya-svarupam pranamami nityam

    O gracious Goddess, who removest the distress of those who take refuge in Thee, Thou are worshipped by the best of saints. Thou hast shown what is needed for the present age. O Sarada, giver of devotion and spiritual knowledge, I salute Thee always.

    Snehena badhnasi mano'smadiyam
    doshan aseshan saguni karoshi
    ahetuna no dayase sadoshan
    svanke grihitva yadidam vichitram

    By affection Thou blindest our minds to Thee, transforming our many failings into virtues. How wonderful it is that, without our deserving, Thou showerest compassion on us, and in spite of our failings, Thou takest us on Thy lap.

    Prasida matar vinayena yache
    nityam bhava snehavati suteshu
    premaika-bindum chira-dagdha-chitte
    vishincha chitam kur nah sushantam

    Be gracious O Mother, we pray with great earnestness always be affectionate to us, Thy children: sprinkle in our hearts a particle of divine love, and keep it always burning, thereby making our hearts very peaceful.

    Jananim Saradam devim
    Ramakrishnam jagad-guru
    Pada-padme tayoh sritva
    Pranamami muhur-muhuh

    O Mother, Goddess Sarada, and Ramakrishna, Teacher of the world, taking shelter at Thy lotus feet, I salute Thee both again and again.