Hello Friends! Mother Sita is a symbol of devotion, compassion and strength. His sacred aarti is a reverent hymn that glorifies his divinity and grace. In this blog, we will know the significance of Shri Sita Aarti, the puja method, and the stories behind this sacred ritual.

Importance of Sita Mata Aarti

• Blessings of Mother Sita:  Performing Sita Aarti brings blessings of Mother Goddess, which brings peace, love and satisfaction in the life of the devotees.
• Purification of the mind:  Singing Shri Sita Aarti purifies the heart, removes negative thoughts, and increases the feeling of devotion.
• Freedom from troubles:  It is believed that devotion to Mother Sita frees the devotees from all kinds of troubles.
• Fulfillment of wishes:  Wishes are fulfilled by Sita Aarti.

Puja Samagri Needed

For Shri Sita Aarti, you will need these essential materials:

• Statue or picture of Mata Sita:  Place a beautiful statue or picture of Mata Sita ji in the center of the worship place.
• Lamp and Oil/Ghee:  Take an earthen lamp or any other lamp and fill it with ghee or oil. Use cotton for the wick.
• Incense sticks or incense:  Scented incense sticks or incense help in creating a sacred atmosphere in the puja.
• Flowers:  Offer fresh and fragrant flowers to Mata Sita in the puja, such as rose, lotus, marigold etc.
• Fruits and sweets (Prasad):  Offer fresh fruits and sweets to Mother Sita as per your capacity.
• Sandalwood, Roli, Sindoor:  Tilak the idol or picture of Mata Sita with fragrant sandalwood, Roli (kumkum) and vermillion.
• Camphor:  Burn camphor at the conclusion of the Aarti. Its pure aroma makes the atmosphere devotional.
• Water vessel:  Keep pure water in a copper or brass vessel during worship.
• Asana:  Use a clean, woolen or Kusha asana during puja.

Other optional ingredients:

• Panchamrit:  Panchamrit prepared from milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar can be kept in a small vessel.
• Betel leaves and betel nuts: It  is considered auspicious to keep betel leaves and betel nuts along with the Prasad.
• Ganga water:  If available, keep some Ganga water at the place of worship.

Note: The most important thing in worship is faith and devotion. Even if all the materials are not available, worship done with a clean mind and true feelings is definitely fruitful.

Method of Worship

1. First of all, sit on a clean seat.
2. Install the idol or picture of Mother Sita in front of you.
3. Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks.
4. Offer flowers, Akshat, Roli, vermillion and sandalwood to Mother Sita.
5. Recite Shri Sita Aarti with a pure heart.
6. After Aarti, offer Prasad to Mother Sita.

Sita Mata 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 ॥

Story

Mother Sita’s birth and swayamvara

• King Janak of Mithila:  King Janak of Mithila wanted a good girl for his subjects. One day, while they were plowing the fields, a girl child was born from the ground. She was named Janaki, which means “daughter of Janak”.
• Nature of Mother Sita:  Mother Sita is considered to be the incarnation of Lakshmi Mata, the wife of Lord Vishnu. She was extremely beautiful, knowledgeable and possessed magical powers.
• Shiva Bow:  King Janak had a divine bow given by Lord Shiva, which was extremely heavy. For Sita’s marriage, he put a condition of Swayamvar – Sita would be married to whoever would pick up Shiva’s bow and string it.
• Arrival of Shri Ram:  Many kings and warriors came to the Swayamvar but Shiva could not even move the bow. Then Ayodhya’s prince Shri Ram and Lakshman along with sage Vishwamitra reached the swayamvar. Shri Ram picked up the bow and broke it.
• Marriage and exile  The divine marriage of Sita and Ram took place. But, due to the boon of Kaikeyi, Shri Ram had to go into exile for 14 years. Sita Mata, following the dharma of patriotism, accepted to go into exile with Shri Ram.

Abduction of Sita and killing of Ravana in Lanka

• Golden Deer and Panchavati:  During his exile, Surpanakha, the sister of the elusive Ravana, fell in love with Shri Ram. Shri Ram sent her to Lakshmana, who in anger cut off Shurpanakha’s nose and ears. Enraged by this, Ravana planned to kidnap Sita. He sent the elusive golden deer, seeing which Mother Sita requested Shri Ram to bring it.
• Lakshman Rekha:  Shri Ram went to get the golden deer and asked Lakshman to protect Mother Sita. Taking advantage of Sita being alone, Ravana came in the guise of a sage and on the pretext of begging for alms, made her cross the Lakshman Rekha and abducted Sita and took her to Lanka.
• Shelter in Ashoka Vatika:  Ravana kept Sita captive in Ashoka Vatika. He proposed to marry Mother Sita, which the mother rejected.
• Hanuman ji’s entry into Lanka:  Shri Ram and Lakshman got the support of the monkey army in their search for Sita. Hanuman ji crossed the sea and entered Lanka and gave the message of Shri Ram to Mother Sita in Ashok Vatika.
• Ram-Ravana war:  Shri Ram attacked Lanka with his army. A fierce battle took place, in which Ravana and his demon army were destroyed. Shri Ram asked Mother Sita to undergo the test of fire to prove her purity.

Ayodhya return and ideals

• Sita’s trial by fire:  Sita Mata entered the fire and returned safely, thereby proving her purity.
• Coronation in Ayodhya:  Shri Ram, Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya and the coronation of Shri Ram took place. Mother Sita is revered by everyone as an ideal wife, woman and embodiment of sacrifice.

Stories of devotees of Mother Sita

Here are some real stories:

• A woman:

A woman who was unable to bear children started performing Shri Sita Aarti regularly. After some time, she became pregnant and by the grace of Mother Sita, a healthy child was born to her.

• A student:

A student who was not performing well in his examinations started Mata Sita Aarti. His concentration and confidence increased and he passed his examinations.

Benefits of Sita Mata Aarti

• One gets mental peace.
• Positive energy is transmitted.
• Patience and restraint increases.
• Get success in life.
• Happiness and prosperity come to the house.

FAQs

• What is the best time to perform Shri Sita Aarti?
• Performing Aarti in the morning or evening is considered most auspicious.
• Can we do Shri Sita Aarti daily?
• Yes, doing Shri Sita Aarti daily is extremely beneficial.
• Sita Aarti has special significance on Sita Navami. Why?
• Sita Navami is celebrated as the appearance day of Mother Sita. It is believed that worshiping Sita ji on this day gives special results.
• Can specific wishes be fulfilled by Sita Aarti?
• Yes, wishes can be fulfilled by Sita Aarti performed with devotion and faith. Mother Sita protects her devotees and fulfills all their auspicious wishes.

Conclusion

I hope you liked the information about Shri Sita Aarti. May your life be blessed by the blessings of Mother Sita!