Shri Ram Aarti

Lyrics

आरती कीजै श्री राम लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥

जाके बल से गिरिवर कांपे। रोग दोष जाके निकट न झांके॥

अंजनि पुत्र महाबलदाई। संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई॥

धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावै। राम लला की आरती गावै॥

राम लला की आरती गावै। संकट हरै सुख संपत्ति आवै॥

सूर्यवंश कुल दीपक धारी। दशरथ सुत प्रभु जानकी प्यारी॥

आरती कीजै श्री राम लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥

Transliteration of the opening

Aarti kije Shri Ram lala ki, Dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.

Jake bal se girivar kampe, Rog dosh jake nikat na jhanke.

Regional recitation may use slightly different words or lines. Use the version taught in your household or temple and listen to a trusted recitation while learning pronunciation.

Meaning

The opening welcomes the light of Rama and remembers his power to overcome destructive forces. The following lines connect Rama’s protection with courage and relief from fear, while Hanuman appears as a powerful servant and helper of devotees. Offerings of lamp, incense, and food express respect and gratitude rather than a transaction.

Rama worship is traditionally connected with dharma, truth, compassion, restraint, and responsibility. Reading the aarti with that meaning in mind turns it into a daily-life prayer: may strength be used wisely, may promises be kept, and may power protect rather than intimidate.

For related reading, explore the Rama Mantra, the Ram Aarti meaning and practice guide, Ram Navami story and significance, and the Ram Navami puja and story guide. Rama’s devotees often continue with the Hanuman Chalisa and the story of Hanuman and Rama.

Frequently asked questions

When is Shri Ram Aarti sung?

During daily Rama worship, on Ram Navami, and in the Diwali traditions connected with Rama’s return to Ayodhya. It can be included in any household prayer routine.

What does the Ram Aarti mean?

It welcomes the light of Rama, remembers his power to overcome destructive forces, and links his protection with courage and relief from fear. Hanuman appears in the verses as a devoted helper. Offerings of lamp, incense, and food express gratitude rather than a transaction.

Which deities are placed together for Rama puja?

Households commonly keep Rama with Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. Follow the arrangement used in your family or temple; regional versions and melodies of the aarti also differ.