Waving of sacred light towards the divine
From Sanskrit 'Aa' (towards) + 'Rati' (highest love), or 'Aaratrika' (dispeller of darkness).
The flame is waved clockwise to symbolize centering one's life around divine consciousness.
A beloved Hindu aarti praising Lord Jagdish (Vishnu/Krishna) as supreme protector, sung during evening worship to invoke blessings and express devotion.
8 versesA Jain aarti praising Lord Mahavira for his birth at Kundalpur, his compassion and ahimsa, and the freedom that remembering his name brings.
7 versesA short evening aarti to Hanuman recalling his leap to Lanka, the Sanjivani herb for Lakshmana, and the rescue of Rama and Lakshmana from Ahiravana.
12 versesA devotional aarti to Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, celebrating his protection of devotees and the light of wisdom he brings.
6 versesA traditional Hindu aarti praising Krishna as Kunj Bihari, describing his beauty, flute-play, and presence in Vrindavan.
12 versesA Jain aarti to Lord Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara, praising him as the one who carries souls across the ocean of worldly existence.
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