Shri Jagannath Aarti - Chaturbhuja Jagannatha
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Chaturbhuja Jagannatha
Kantha Sobhita Koustubhaha.. ॥
Padmanaavo, Bedagarvah,
Chandra Surjya Bilochanaha
Jagannatha, Lokanaatha,
Niladrih Sah Paro Hari
Dinabandhurr, Dayasindhu,
Krupaaluh Chana Rakshyakah
Kambu Paani, Chakra Paani,
Padmanaavo, Narattamah…
Jagatang Paaloko Byaapi,
Sarba Byaapi Suresworaaha
Loka Raajo, Deva Raajo,
Chakra Bhupah Schabhupatihhi
Niladrih Badrinaathah Scha,
Aanantah Purusottamahha
Taarkshodhyaayoh, Kalpataruhh,
Bimalaa Priti Bardhanaha
Balabhadroh , Baasudevoh
, Maadovoh, Modhusudanah
Daytaarih, Kundori Kaakshyoh, Banamaali
Bada Priyahah, Bramhaa Bishnuh, Tushmei
Bangshyo, Muraarih Krushna Kesavah
Sri Rama, Sachhidaanandoh,
Gobindah Poromesworoh
Bishnur Bishnur, Moha Bishnur,
Pravah Bishnur Maheswarahha
Loka Kartaa, Jagannatho,
Mahih Kartaah Mahajataahh… ॥
Maharshihi Kapilaachar Vyoh,
Loka Chaarih Suro Harihh
Vaatmaa Cha Jiba Paalascha,
Suraah Sangsaarah Paalakah
Eko Meko Mama Priyo.. ॥
Bramahah Baadi Maheswarahha
Dui Bhujo Scho Chatur Baahu,
Sata Baahu Sahastrahah
Padma Patra Bishalakshya
Padma Garva Paro Hari
Padma Hastoh, Deva Paalo
Daitaari Daitanasanaha
Chaturr Murti, Chaturr Baahu
Schaturr Naa Nana Sevitoh…
Padma Hastoh, Chakra Paani
Sankha Hastoh, Gadaadharah
Maha Baikunthabasi Cho
Laxmi Priti Karah Sadaa ।
Shri Jagannath Aarti - Chaturbhuja Jagannatha About
Shri Jagannath Aarti, also known as Chaturbhuja Jagannatha Aarti, is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a revered form of Lord Vishnu worshipped mainly in Puri. This aarti praises the divine four-armed (Chaturbhuja) form of Jagannath, symbolizing his cosmic power, compassion, and protection. It beautifully extols his attributes such as his radiant form adorned with auspicious jewelry, his role as the protector of all beings, and his infinite mercy and grace.
Meaning
The aarti glorifies Lord Jagannath's divine qualities including his embodiment as the sustainer of the universe, the destroyer of evil, and a merciful protector of devotees. It refers to his cosmic presence manifested through the radiant beauty of the sun and moon in his eyes, the sacred ornaments adorning his body, and his association with other deities like Lakshmi and Vishnu. Chanting this aarti helps devotees invoke Jagannath’s blessings for protection, peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
Benefits
- Invokes Lord Jagannath’s divine protection and blessings
- Removes obstacles and negative energies from life
- Brings peace, prosperity, and harmony to devotees
- Strengthens faith and devotion in spiritual practices
- Helps attain spiritual growth and liberation
- Creates a positive atmosphere filled with divine energy
Significance
The Shri Jagannath Aarti holds significant spiritual and cultural importance, especially in the Jagannath temple traditions of Puri. It is offered with devotion during daily rituals and festivals like Rath Yatra, symbolizing the surrender of the devotee to Lord Jagannath’s cosmic will. The recital is believed to invoke divine blessings that help overcome life’s challenges with courage, grace, and inner peace.