Shri Surya Dev Aarti
Om Jai Surya Bhagwan, Jai Ho Dinkar Bhagwan||1||
Translation: Om, hail to Lord Sun, hail to Lord Dinakar.
Explanation: The Aarti begins with the worship of Lord Sun, who is the source of light and energy for the entire universe.
Jagat ke netraswaroopa, tum ho trigun swaroopa.||2||
Translation: You are the eyes of the universe; you embody the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas).
Explanation: Lord Sun is regarded as omniscient (the all-seeing) and a symbol of the qualities of the universe.
Dharat sab hi tav dhyaan, Om Jai Surya Bhagwan||3||
Translation: All beings meditate upon you; hail to Lord Sun.
Explanation: All creatures focus their attention on your light and power.
Saarthi Arun hain Prabhu tum, shvet kamaldhari.||4||
Translation: Your charioteer is Arun, and you hold a white lotus.
Explanation: Arun drives the chariot of the Sun, and the white lotus symbolizes your divinity.
Tum chaar bhujadhari.||5||
Translation: You are the one with four arms.
Explanation: This represents your divine form, signifying completeness with four arms.
Ashv hain saat tumhare, koti kiran pasare.||6||
Translation: You have seven horses that spread millions of rays.
Explanation: This symbolizes the seven colors of the Sun's rays, reflecting its greatness.
Tum ho dev mahaan.||7||
Translation: You are the great deity.
Explanation: Lord Sun is presented as an important and powerful deity.
Ooshakal mein jab tum, udayachal aate.||8||
Translation: When you rise at dawn.
Explanation: This speaks of the glory of sunrise when the Sun's rays illuminate the world.
Sab tab darshan paate.||9||
Translation: Then all beings receive your sight.
Explanation: With sunrise, all creatures experience joy and happiness.
Phailate ujiyaara, jaagta tab jag saara.||10||
Translation: You spread light, and the entire world awakens.
Explanation: The light of Lord Sun awakens the world.
Kare sab tab gungaan.||11||
Translation: Then everyone praises you.
Explanation: When the Sun rises, people sing praises of its glory.
Sandhya mein bhuvaneshwar astachal jaate.||12||
Translation: In the evening, the Lord sets in the west.
Explanation: This describes the setting of the Sun, indicating the end of the day.
Godan tab ghar aate.||13||
Translation: The cattle return home.
Explanation: This indicates the end of the day's work when the cows come home.
Godhuli bela mein, har ghar har aangan mein.||14||
Translation: In the twilight, in every home and courtyard.
Explanation: This is a time for families to gather and unite.
Ho tav mahima gaan.||15||
Translation: Your glory is sung.
Explanation: Even during twilight, people sing praises of Lord Sun.
Dev-danuj nar-naari, rishi-munivar bhajate.||16||
Translation: Gods, demons, men, and sages worship you.
Explanation: Lord Sun is worshipped by all beings, regardless of their category.
Aditya hriday japate.||17||
Translation: They chant the Aditya Hridaya.
Explanation: The Aditya Hridaya is an important hymn dedicated to the Sun.
Stotra ye mangalkari, iski hai rachna nyaari.||18||
Translation: This hymn is auspicious, and its composition is unique.
Explanation: This Aarti is presented as a special and beneficial prayer.
De nav jeevandan.||19||
Translation: Grant new life.
Meaning: Surya Dev is requested to bless devotees with vitality and health.
Tum ho trikaal rachayita, tum jag ke aadhar.||20||
Translation: You are the creator of the three times (past, present, future); you are the support of the universe.
Meaning: Surya Dev is acknowledged as timeless and a fundamental aspect of existence.
Mahima tab aparmpaar.||21||
Translation: Your glory is boundless.
Meaning: This line emphasizes the infinite power and majesty of the sun.
Praan ka sinchan karke bhakton ko apne dete.||22||
Translation: You give life to your devotees by nourishing their souls.
Meaning: Surya Dev provides energy and strength to all beings.
Bal, buddhi aur gyaan.||23||
Translation: Strength, intellect, and wisdom.
Meaning: Acknowledges the gifts that come from worshipping Surya Dev.
Bhoochar jalchar khechar, sabke hon praan tumhi.||24||
Translation: You are the life force of all beings, whether they walk on land, live in water, or fly in the air.
Meaning: Highlights the sun's essential role in sustaining all forms of life.
Sab jeevon ke praan tumhi.||25||
Translation: You are the life force of all creatures.
Meaning: Reiterates the idea that all living beings derive energy from Surya Dev.
Ved-purana bakhane, dharm sabhi tumhe maane.||26||
Translation: The Vedas and Puranas extol you; all religions acknowledge you.
Meaning: This signifies the universal reverence for Surya Dev across various texts and traditions.
Tum hi sarvashaktimaan.||27||
Translation: You are all-powerful.
Meaning: Affirms the supreme power of Surya Dev over all creation.
Poojan karti dishaayein, pooje dash dikpaal.||28||
Translation: The directions worship you; the guardians of the ten directions revere you.
Meaning: Every direction of the universe pays homage to Surya Dev, symbolizing his omnipresence
Tum bhuvnon ke pratipal.||29||
Translation: You are the protector of the worlds.
Meaning: Surya Dev is recognized as a guardian figure for all realms of existence.
Rituen tumhari daasi, tum shashwat avinashi.||30||
Translation: The seasons are your servants; you are eternal and imperishable.
Meaning: This line underscores the eternal nature of Surya Dev and how everything in nature revolves around him.
Shubhkaari anshumaan.||31||
Translation: You are the auspicious sun.
Meaning: Concludes by affirming Surya Dev as a source of blessings and good fortune.
Om Jai Surya Bhagwan, Jai Ho Dinkar Bhagwan||32||
Translation: Hail to the Sun God, hail to the Sun Lord.
Meaning: The Aarti ends with a final homage to Surya Dev, reiterating his importance
Jagat ke netraswaroopa, tum ho trigun swaroopa.||33||
Translation: You are the form of the universe’s eye; you embody the three gunas.
Meaning: Repeats the acknowledgment of Surya Dev's divine qualities.
Dharat sab hi tav dhyaan, Om Jai Surya Bhagwan||34||
Translation: Everyone in the world meditates upon you; hail to the Sun God.
Meaning: Concludes by emphasizing that all beings seek guidance from Surya Dev.
