Hello Friends! Do you want to feel a closer relationship with God in your life? Do you yearn for peace, prosperity, and inner strength? If yes, then Shri Ramchandra Ji’s Aarti can be a beautiful and powerful sadhana for you. In Hinduism, Aarti is devotional worship performed through light and sound. This is our way of invoking the Gods and Goddesses and seeking blessings from them. The aarti of Shri Ramchandra ji holds special significance because Lord Ram is Maryada Purushottam – the epitome of ideals, the embodiment of dharma and compassion.

Aarti of Shri Ramchandra ji

आरती कीजै रामचन्द्र जी की।
हरि-हरि दुष्टदलन सीतापति जी की॥

पहली आरती पुष्पन की माला।
काली नाग नाथ लाये गोपाला॥

दूसरी आरती देवकी नन्दन।
भक्त उबारन कंस निकन्दन॥

तीसरी आरती त्रिभुवन मोहे।
रत्‍‌न सिंहासन सीता रामजी सोहे॥

चौथी आरती चहुं युग पूजा।
देव निरंजन स्वामी और न दूजा॥

पांचवीं आरती राम को भावे।
रामजी का यश नामदेव जी गावें॥

Method of worship

• Preparation:  Gather puja materials like a thali, diya, incense sticks, flowers, kumkum, rice, fruits, sweets, and bells. Set aside a clear place for puja.
• Invocation:  Start by invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles. Light a lamp, burn incense sticks.
• Aarti:  Sing “Aarti Kijai Shri Ramchandra…” with folded hands with full devotion. Rotate the plate clockwise in front of the idol or picture of Lord Ram.
• Prasad:  Offer flowers, kumkum, rice, fruits, and sweets as prasad.
• Prayer:  Conclude with a personal prayer expressing gratitude to Lord Rama and asking for his blessings.
• Prasad Distribution:  Distribute Prasad to all the people present.

Importance of puja material

• Diya:  Represents the light of knowledge, dispelling spiritual darkness.
• Incense sticks:  Purifies the environment, creates an auspicious atmosphere.
• Flowers:  Symbol of purity and devotion.
• Kumkum and rice:  Represent auspiciousness and abundance.
• Fruits and sweets:  Express our gratitude to God.

Katha (story behind Aarti)

This aarti of Shri Ramchandra ji may be inspired by an incident from Ramcharitmanas written by Tulsidas. When Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka, the people of Ayodhya performed his aarti with joy and devotion. The lyrics of the aarti celebrate his bravery, compassion and his return as the king of Ayodhya.

Mantra (if applicable)

During the Aarti of Shri Ramchandra ji, you can also chant this mantra:

Hindi: Om Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram English: Om Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram

Performing Aarti of Shri Ramchandra Ji has many spiritual and emotional benefits:

• Relation to Lord Rama:  Through aarti, we meditate on the qualities of Lord Rama – righteousness, courage, compassion. This helps create a deep spiritual connection with them.
• Inner Peace:  The rhythmic chanting of Aarti and the sweet light of the lamp calms our mind. It is helpful in reducing anxiety and increasing inner peace.
• Positivity and Hope:  The lyrics of the aarti remind us to believe in the power of Lord Rama and his grace. It gives us hope to maintain a positive outlook in our life and face challenges.
• Protection from Negative Energy:  It is believed that the sound and light of Aarti drive away negative energy and purify the environment around us.
• Blessings and Prosperity:  Aarti performed from the heart attracts divine blessings. This brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune in our life.

Story

• Story 1:  Shyam Sundar ji is a small shopkeeper in Delhi. He tells how performing Aarti of Shri Ramchandra ji during problems at work gives him mental strength and shows the way to the solution.
• Story 2:  Mrs. Amrita ji, who lives in Bengaluru, performs Aarti regularly. After a serious illness, his health miraculously improved. She considers it to be the grace of Lord Ram and the power of Aarti.

FAQs

• Q: Do I need to do the aarti in Sanskrit even if I don’t understand it?
  • Answer: The purpose of Aarti is primarily emotional devotion. If you are not comfortable with Sanskrit, you can also perform the aarti by understanding the English translation. Focus on emotion, not pronunciation.
• Q: If I do not have complete puja material, can I still perform the aarti?
  • Answer: Yes! Devotion is most important. Even if some materials are not available, you can still perform the aarti with full devotion by lighting a lamp and folding hands.
• Question: What is the best time to perform Aarti?
  • Answer: Traditionally, Aarti is performed in the morning and evening. However, you can do it anytime of the day as per your convenience.

Conclusion

Shri Ramchandra Ji’s Aarti is a beautiful path of devotion and spiritual growth. By contemplating the qualities of Lord Rama, we can increase truth, righteousness and courage within ourselves. By regular practice of this Aarti we invite peace, hope, security and divine grace into our lives.

Friends, I hope that today’s article would have been able to introduce you to the importance of Shri Ramchandra ji’s Aarti. I encourage all of you to adopt this divine practice in your life.