Shiva Aarti

Transliteration & Meaning:

"Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Swami Jai Shiva Omkara,
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva Ardhangi Dhara."
Meaning: Glory to Lord Shiva, the absolute sound Om! You hold the divine energy of Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiva, sharing half your body with Mother Parvati.

"Ekanana Chaturanana Panchanana Raje,
Hansasana Garudasana Vrishavahana Saje."
Meaning: You are represented as having one, four, and five faces, riding on the swan, the eagle, and the bull respectively.

"Do Bhuja Chara Chaturbhuja Dasa Bhuja Ati Sohe,
Tinon Rupa Nirakhata Tribhuvana Jana Mohe."
Meaning: Your forms with two, four, and ten arms are highly attractive, enchanting all beings in the three worlds.

"Akshamala Vanamala Mundamala Dhari,
Chandana Mrigamada Sohai Bhale Sashidhari."
Meaning: You wear a rosary, a garland of forest flowers, and a garland of skulls. Sandalwood paste and musk adorn you, and the crescent moon shines on your forehead.

"Shvetambara Pitambara Baghambara Ange,
Sanakadika Garunadika Bhutadika Sange."
Meaning: Clad in white, yellow, and tiger skins, you are surrounded by sages like Sanaka, celestial birds, and spiritual entities.

"Kara Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishula Dharta,
Jagakarta Jagabharta Jagapalanakarta."
Meaning: In your hands, you hold the water pot (kamandalu), discus (chakra), and trident (trishula), serving as the creator, sustainer, and controller of the cosmos.

"Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva Janata Aviveka,
Pranavakshara Ke Madhye Ye Tinon Eka."
Meaning: The ignorant think of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as separate, but they are all united within the sacred syllable OM.

"Triguna Shivaji Ki Arati Jo Koi Nara Gave,
Kahata Shivananda Svami Manavanchhita Phala Pave."
Meaning: Whoever sings this aarti to Lord Shiva with pure devotion attains the fulfillment of their heart's desires.