Introduction

Hello Friends! We all know that Aarti is a beautiful expression of devotion for any God or Goddess. Today we will talk about the Aarti of Shri Shantadurga Devi, the goddess of peace and harmony. Let us understand the importance of Shri Shantadurga Aarti, the way to perform it, and the mythological context behind it.

Shri Shantadurga Aarti (Hindi)

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥भूकैलासा ऐसी ही कवला नगरी ।
शांतादुर्गा तेथे भक्तभवहारी ।
असुराते मर्दुनिया सुरवरकैवारी ।
स्मरती विधीहरीशंकर सुरगण अंतरी ।

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥

प्रबोध तुझा नव्हे विश्वाभीतरी ।
नेति नेति शब्दे गर्जती पै चारी ।
साही शास्त्रे मथिता न कळीसी निर्धारी ।
अष्टादश गर्जती परी नेणती तव थोरी ।

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥

कोटी मदन रूपा ऐसी मुखशोभा ।
सर्वांगी भूषणे जांबूनदगाभा ।
नासाग्री मुक्ताफळ दिनमणीची प्रभा ।
भक्तजनाते अभय देसी तू अंबा ।

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥

अंबे भक्तांसाठी होसी साकार ।
नातरी जगजीवन तू नव्हसी गोचर ।
विराटरूपा धरूनी करीसी व्यापार ।
त्रिगुणी विरहीत सहीत तुज कैचा पार ।

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥

त्रितापतापे श्रमलो निजवी निजसदनी ।
अंबे सकळारंभे राका शशीवदनी ।
अगमे निगमे दुर्गे भक्तांचे जननी ।
पद्माजी बाबाजी रमला तव भजनी ।

जय देवी जय देवी जय शांते जननी ।
दुर्गे बहुदु:खदमने रतलो तव भजनी ॥

Importance of Shri Shantadurga Aarti

Shantadurga Aarti is a devotional song sung in praise of Goddess Shantadurga. By doing this the devotees experience immense peace and spiritual bliss. It is believed that:

• Negativity goes away:  Performing this aarti removes negative energies from the house.
• Mind becomes calm:  Listening to this Aarti or chanting it makes the mind feel peaceful.
• Makes an introvert:  Shri Shantadurga Aarti guides the devotees in their inner journey.
• Provides divine protection:  It is believed that Goddess Shantadurga provides a protective shield to her devotees.

Shri Shantadurga Aarti Vidhi

Shantadurga Aarti can be performed on special occasions as well as as part of regular puja. Here is the worship method:

Pooja Samagri:

• Goddess Shantadurga idol or picture
• Flower
• Sunlight
• a ghee lamp
• Sandalwood
• kumkum
• Fruits and Prasad

Method

1. First of all, sit at a clean place keeping the idol or picture of Goddess Shantadurga in front of you.
2. Light a lamp and offer incense.
3. Offer flowers, sandalwood and kumkum to the goddess.
4. Offer fruits and prasad.
5. Sing Shantadurga Aarti with full devotion and faith.
6. At the end of the aarti, take blessings from the goddess.

Story of Shri Shantadurga Devi

According to a legend, there was a terrible war between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The fight was so intense that the entire creation was in danger of destruction. Seeing this, Goddess Parvati took the form of Shantadurga and stood between the two gods. His divine presence ended the war and brought peace to the world.

Shri Shantadurga Mantra

Along with Shri Shantadurga Aarti, there is also a powerful mantra that is dedicated to Goddess Shantadurga.

mantra:

Om Sharanyai Namah

Meaning: I bow to the power that provides shelter to all.

This mantra is simple, yet extremely effective. Regular chanting of this mantra brings peace, security and spiritual development.

Devotee stories related to Shantadurga Devi

There are many stories of devotees related to Goddess Shantadurga which sing praises of her glory. Here is one such story:

Once upon a time there was a very poor Brahmin family. After the death of her husband, Brahmani and her son were living in great difficulties. One day the brahmin took a vow that she would devote herself to the devotion of Goddess Shantadurga. He observed fasts with devotion and meditated on the Goddess. Seeing his devotion, the Goddess was pleased with him and filled his house with wealth and grains, removing all his sorrows.

Benefits of Shantadurga Aarti

Shri Shantadurga Aarti provides both spiritual and worldly benefits. These include:

• Inner Peace:  We often feel stressed in the hustle and bustle of the world. Shantadurga Aarti helps in bringing peace and stability within us.
• Positive Attitude:  This Aarti makes our outlook positive and instills hope even in challenging times.
• Divine Protection:  Shantadurga Maa is the protector of her devotees. This aarti provides the experience of protection from negative energies and circumstances.
• Fulfillment of desires:  This aarti performed with a true heart fulfills the legitimate desires of the devotees.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• What is the best time to perform Shri Shantadurga Aarti? You can perform this aarti anytime of the day. Morning and evening time is considered especially auspicious.
• Should I perform aarti in front of the idol of Shri Shantadurga? Yes, it is good to perform the aarti in front of the idol or picture, but if not, then you can also perform the aarti while mentally meditating on the goddess. Devotion is most important.
• What things should be kept in mind while performing Shantadurga Aarti? While performing Aarti, feeling of reverence and devotion is most important. Perform Aarti with a clean environment and heart.

Conclusion

Come friends, today you understood the importance of Shantadurga Aarti and the method of performing it. I hope your devotion will increase by learning about this aarti. If you have any more questions you can ask me in the comments below.

Jai Shantadurga Maa!