The festival of Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the joyous return of Lord श्रीराम to Ayodhya. According to Hindu religious texts, after completing 14 years of exile, the citizens of Ayodhya welcomed Lord Ram by lighting lamps across the city. Maryada Purushottam Ram is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Lord Ram brings immense peace to the mind. Performing his worship and aarti on the auspicious occasion of Diwali holds special significance for devotees. Let us read the complete lyrics of Lord Ram's aarti, which should be chanted during your Diwali prayers.
Festivals hold a special place in Sanatan culture, and when it comes to Diwali, its spiritual and religious significance multiplies manifold. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, truth over falsehood, and the greatness of knowledge. On this day, every home is illuminated with earthen lamps, and Lord Ram is worshipped with full rituals alongside Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh. The return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya isn't merely a historical event, but it carries a message of positivity and joy into the life of every Sanatani.
Ram Ji Ki Aarti
Naam Let Jag Pavankarhi, Vanar Sakha Deen Dukh Har Ki.
This first aarti beautifully describes the divine form, virtues, and great character of Lord Ram. It portrays him as the son of Dashrath and Kaushalya, who protects gods and sages while destroying demons. He's as cooling as sandalwood to the hearts of his devotees and is revered as Maryada Purushottam. He's an incomparable treasure of both formless and manifested attributes, worshipped by all worlds in various ways. Performing the aarti of such a compassionate lord removes all sorrows and fears from the lives of devotees and brings nine treasures into their homes.
Shri Ram Chandra Ji Ki Aarti
Mam Hriday Kunj Nivas Kuru Kamadi Khal Dal Ganjanam.
This second aarti is a very famous hymn and aarti composed by Mahakavi Tulsidas, which every devotee of Lord Ram must sing. In this, the physical beauty of Lord Ram, his eyes, face, hands, and feet are compared to beautiful lotuses. The brilliance of his form is compared to countless forms of Kamadeva, and his body is described as beautiful as a fresh blue lotus. He wears yellow garments that appear like lightning flashing amidst clouds. He's the groom of Janaksuta, the friend of the destitute, and like the sun in destroying the lineage of demons and daityas.
Significance of Chhand and Soratha
Manjul Mangal Mool Vam Ang Farakan Lage.
On this auspicious night of Diwali, when you worship Lord Ram, reciting these chhands and sorathas multiplies the merits of your worship manifold. This tradition has been practiced for centuries and forms an essential part of our religious rituals. Thus, performing the aarti of Lord Ram with full devotion and reverence brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to the home. This festival of Diwali inspires us to walk on the ideals of Lord Ram and provides the strength to stay firm on the path of righteousness throughout life.
(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on religious beliefs and folk traditions. There is no scientific evidence for it. Zoom News does not vouch for the authenticity of any of these claims.)
