Giriraj Aarti - गिरिराज आरती Lyrics
Introduction
Giriraj Maharaj is the sacred Govardhan hill considered equal to Lord Krishna. The hill is worshipped as a deity itself. Pilgrims perform the 21 km Giriraj Parikrama barefoot. Giriraj shilas (stones) are worshipped in homes.
Giriraj Aarti Lyrics
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज,स्वामी जय जय जय गिरिराज।
संकट में तुम राखौ,निज भक्तन की लाज॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
इन्द्रादिक सब सुर मिलतुम्हरौं ध्यान धरैं।
रिषि मुनिजन यश गावें,ते भवसिन्धु तरैं॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
सुन्दर रूप तुम्हारौश्याम सिला सोहें।
वन उपवन लखि-लखि केभक्तन मन मोहें॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
मध्य मानसी गङ्गाकलि के मल हरनी।
तापै दीप जलावें,उतरें वैतरनी॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
नवल अप्सरा कुण्डसुहावन-पावन सुखकारी।
बायें राधा-कुण्ड नहावेंमहा पापहारी॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
तुम्ही मुक्ति के दाताकलियुग के स्वामी।
दीनन के हो रक्षकप्रभु अन्तरयामी॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
हम हैं शरण तुम्हारी,गिरिवर गिरधारी।
देवकीनंदन कृपा करो,हे भक्तन हितकारी॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
जो नर दे परिकम्मापूजन पाठ करें।
गावें नित्य आरतीपुनि नहिं जनम धरें॥
ॐ जय जय जय गिरिराज...॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja,Svami Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja।
Sankata Mein Tuma Rakhau,Nija Bhaktana Ki Laja॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Indradika Saba Sura MilaTumharaun Dhyana Dharain।
Rishi Munijana Yasha Gavein,Te Bhavasindhu Tarain॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Sundara Rupa TumharauShyama Sila Sohen।
Vana Upavana Lakhi-Lakhi KeBhaktana Mana Mohen॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Madhya Manasi GangaKali Ke Mala Harani।
Tapai Dipa Jalavein,Utarein Vaitarani॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Navala Apsara KundaSuhavana-Pavana Sukhakari।
Bayein Radha-Kunda NahavenMaha Papahari॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Tumhi Mukti Ke DataKaliyuga Ke Svami।
Dinana Ke Ho RakshakaPrabhu Antarayami॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Hama Hain Sharana Tumhari,Girivara Giradhari।
Devakinandana Kripa Karo,He Bhaktana Hitakari॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Jo Nara De ParikammaPujana Patha Karen।
Gavein Nitya AartiPuni Nahin Janama Dharen॥
Om Jaya Jaya Jaya Giriraja...॥
Benefits
Krishna's Form
Direct darshan of Krishna.
Parikrama
Immense merit from circumambulation.
Shila Worship
Krishna presence in home.
Braj Vas
Spiritual residence in Braj.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Giriraj Maharaj?
Giriraj Maharaj refers to Govardhan Hill, which is considered a living deity and a form of Lord Krishna himself. Located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, it is the hill that Krishna lifted on his little finger to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath.
What is Giriraj Parikrama?
Giriraj Parikrama is the sacred circumambulation of Govardhan Hill. The 21-kilometer parikrama is performed barefoot by devotees as an act of devotion, believed to grant the same merit as visiting all holy places.
What are the benefits of Giriraj Aarti?
Reciting Giriraj Aarti brings Lord Krishna's blessings, removes obstacles, fulfills wishes, strengthens devotion, and is especially beneficial during Govardhan Puja (the day after Diwali) and Annakoot festival.