Introduction

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Today we will learn about Shri Sita Aarti, an extremely sacred and devotional ritual. This aarti is dedicated to Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Rama and incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Mother Sita, the embodiment of patience, sacrifice and devotion, always resides in our hearts. Performing his Aarti is a beautiful way to pay your respects at his feet.

Sri Sita Aarti:

आरती श्री जनक दुलारी की ।
सीता जी रघुवर प्यारी की ॥

जगत जननी जग की विस्तारिणी,
नित्य सत्य साकेत विहारिणी,
परम दयामयी दिनोधारिणी,
सीता मैया भक्तन हितकारी की ॥

आरती श्री जनक दुलारी की ।
सीता जी रघुवर प्यारी की ॥

सती श्रोमणि पति हित कारिणी,
पति सेवा वित्त वन वन चारिणी,
पति हित पति वियोग स्वीकारिणी,
त्याग धर्म मूर्ति धरी की ॥

आरती श्री जनक दुलारी की ।
सीता जी रघुवर प्यारी की ॥

विमल कीर्ति सब लोकन छाई,
नाम लेत पवन मति आई,
सुमीरात काटत कष्ट दुख दाई,
शरणागत जन भय हरी की ॥

आरती श्री जनक दुलारी की ।
सीता जी रघुवर प्यारी की ॥

Importance of Shri Sita Aarti:

• Spiritual Purification:  This aarti purifies the mind, removes negative thoughts and increases spiritual energy.
• Happiness-Prosperity:  Mother Sita is considered to be the incarnation of Mother Lakshmi. Performing his Aarti brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
• Removal of troubles:  This aarti helps in removing troubles, boosting morale and bringing positivity in life.

Sita Aarti Method:

Material:

• Lamp
• Ghee
• Kapoor
• Flower
• Sandalwood
• Roli
• Sunlight
• aarti thali
• Water

Method:

1. Take bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Light a lamp in a thali and offer ghee, camphor, flowers, sandalwood, roli and incense.
3. Wash hands with water and take Aarti plate.
4. Sing “Shri Sita Aarti” or listen to the Aarti.
5. While performing Aarti, rotate the plate in front of the idol or picture of Goddess Sita.
6. After the aarti is over, distribute the prasad.

Story of Sita Mata:

SitaSwayambhu:

Sita Mata is considered to be the daughter of Mother Earth. When Lord Ram came to Sita Swayamvar, he picked up Shiva’s bow. Then Sita appeared from the earth and got married to Lord Rama.

exile:

Lord Rama was sent into exile for fourteen years. Mother Sita also accepted to go to exile with him. Ravana kidnapped Sita while in exile. Lord Hanuman ji searched for Mother Sita and freed her by killing Ravana.

Patience:

Mother Sita is an ideal example of devotion to her husband. He always supported Lord Rama, no matter what difficulties he faced.

Benefits of Sita Aarti:

• Happiness-Peace:  Performing Aarti brings peace and happiness to the mind.
• Patience:  Mother Sita was the epitome of patience. Performing his aarti gives patience.
• Sacrifice:  Mother Sita had sacrificed everything. Performing his Aarti develops the spirit of sacrifice.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. When is it best to perform Sita Aarti?

• Sunrise and sunset times are considered especially fruitful for Sita Aarti. You can include it in your daily routine as per your convenience.

2. Can women perform Sita Aarti?

• Yes, both men and women can perform Sita Aarti. There is no gender difference in the devotion of Goddess Sita.

3. Is it necessary to chant any mantra during Sita Aarti?

• Sita Aarti is a complete devotional song in itself. If you also want to chant mantra, then it would be auspicious to chant “Om Janaki Ramabhyan Namah” or “Om Shri Sitaye Namah”.

4. What if there is no idol of Sita ji in our house?

• There is nothing to worry about. You can also perform Aarti with true heart in front of Sita Mata’s picture or just by creating her beautiful image in your mind.

5. Who should distribute Prasad after Aarti?

• You can become a sharer of the virtue by distributing the Prasad made after the Aarti among family, friends and needy people.

Epilogue

Dear readers, Aarti is a wonderful path of self-purification, strength, and devotion. Incorporating this into your daily life will definitely bring peace and positivity to the mind. By incorporating the devotional spirit of Mother Sita in our hearts, we can also try to adopt her qualities – patience, courage and dedication.

Jai Jagat Janani Janaki! Hail Siya Ram!