Krishna Aarti

Transliteration & Meaning:

"Arati Kunja Bihari Ki, Shri Giridhara Krishna Murari Ki.
Gale Mein Vaijanti Mala, Bajavai Murali Madhura Bala.
Shravana Mein Kundala Jhalakala, Nanda Ke Ananda-Nandalala."
Meaning: Arati to the Lord of Kunj, Girdhar Krishna! Adorned with a Vaijayanti garland, playing his sweet flute. With glowing earrings, he is the beloved son of Nanda.

"Gagana Sama Anga Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamaka Rahi Ali.
Latana Mein Thadhe Banamali, Bhramara Si Alaka Kasturi Vali."
Meaning: His complexion is beautiful like the dark clouds, standing alongside Radhika. Standing in the garden of creepers, his locks resemble bees, and musk paste is applied on his body.

"Jahan Se Pragata Bhai Ganga, Kalusha Kali Harini Shri Ganga.
Smarana Te Hota Moha Bhanga, Basi Shiva Shisha Jata Ke Bicha."
Meaning: He is the source of the holy Ganga, which washes away the impurities of Kaliyuga. Meditating on her breaks our attachment, as she flows from the locks of Shiva's hair.

"Kanaka Maya Mukuta Bilasai Mathe, Kanaka Ke Kundala Dou Kane.
Chaturabhuja Rupa Dhare Swami, Gada Shankha Chakra Dhanusha Sadhe."
Meaning: A golden crown shines on his head, and golden earrings in his ears. The lord manifests in his four-armed form, holding the club, conch, discus, and bow.

"Madana Chhavi Koti-Koti Varen, Krishna Manamohana Sukhakari.
Charana Raja Lagi Jo Nayane, Mite Bhava-Tapa Ki Bimari."
Meaning: Millions of Cupids pale in comparison to Krishna, the enchanter of minds and giver of joy. The dust of his feet heals all spiritual suffering.