By Aparna Patni
Discover the meaning, benefits and how Shiv Aarti bestows spiritual peace and divine grace

The Aarti of Lord Shiva is not only a devotional hymn. It is an experience of Shiva consciousness, divine power, compassion and cosmic energy. Aarti is the offering of light devotion and sacred sound. In Vedic worship it is regarded as a complete act of surrender where the devotee remembers the Divine through mind, soul and action. Reciting Shiva Aarti brings peace, spiritual awakening, planetary harmony and positive energy.
Jai Shiv Onkara
Brahma Vishnu and Sadashiva manifest through you
You appear in one four and five faced forms
You ride upon the swan the Garuda and the bull
Meaning
O Shiva you are the form of Om. You manifest as Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh. Goddess Parvati is always with you. You appear in many divine forms and ride on the sacred vehicles representing creation, preservation and dissolution.
Your forms with two four and ten arms are radiant
You embody the three gunas and attract the three worlds
You wear garlands of rudraksha forest flowers and skulls
Sandalwood musk and the moon adorn your forehead
Meaning
Your many armed forms enchant all beings. You are the essence of sattva rajas and tamas. You wear sacred malas and hold lunar brilliance on your forehead.
You wear white yellow and tiger skin garments
You are accompanied by sages Garuda and the ganas
You hold the kamandalu chakra and trident
You create sustain and dissolve the universe
Meaning
Your divine presence is surrounded by sages and attendants. You hold powerful symbols through which you guide the universe.
Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh are united within you
Your true nature is beyond their understanding
You reside in Kashi as Vishwanath with Nandi in service
One who sings this Aarti with faith attains desired blessings
Meaning
You are the supreme reality beyond comprehension. As Vishwanath you bless all devotees. Chanting your Aarti fulfills sincere wishes.
Aarti calms the mind and fills it with divine harmony.
Saturn Rahu Ketu and lunar afflictions become mild.
Fear, illness, enemy influence and stress dissolve.
The household gains peace, well being and fortune.
Sincere Aarti brings desired results.
Aarti cleanses accumulated negativity and purifies the soul.
Shiva Aarti is a call of the soul. It teaches devotion, surrender and purity. Every word connects the devotee to Shiva where ego fear and attachment dissolve and divine peace remains.
• When should Shiva Aarti be performed
Morning evening Pradosh period and Monday are highly auspicious.
• Which planetary afflictions reduce through Shiva Aarti
Especially Saturn Rahu Ketu and Moon related issues.
• Can Aarti be done daily
Yes, daily Aarti with devotion is spiritually uplifting.
• What is the main benefit of Shiva Aarti
Calmness, divine energy and the grace of Lord Shiva.
• Does mantra chanting enhance Aarti
Chanting Om Namah Shivaya amplifies the spiritual effect.
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