Narmada Aarti - Complete नर्मदा आरती Lyrics in Hindi & English
Introduction to Narmada Aarti
The Narmada Aarti is a devotional hymn dedicated to the sacred Narmada River, one of the seven holy rivers (Sapta Sindhu) of India. Also known as Rewa, the Narmada is considered the daughter of Lord Shiva and is the only river in India that devotees circumambulate (Parikrama).
The Narmada originates from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward for 1,312 km before merging with the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. Unlike other rivers, even Ganga comes to Narmada to purify herself, according to legends.
The Narmada is unique because every stone in her waters is considered a natural Shivalinga, requiring no consecration. Her banks are home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas - Omkareshwar and Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain).
Spiritual Significance of Narmada
Daughter of Lord Shiva
According to mythology, Narmada emerged from Lord Shiva's body when he was meditating. She is called "Shankari" (daughter of Shiva) and carries Shiva's purity in her waters.
Superiority Among Rivers
It is said that while bathing in Ganga purifies sins, merely seeing Narmada grants the same benefit. The Ganga herself comes to Narmada in the form of a black cow to be cleansed of the sins she absorbs from devotees.
Natural Shivalingas
Every pebble in the Narmada is a natural Shivalinga called "Narmadeshwar" or "Banalinga." These are considered self-manifested (svayambhu) and don't need prana pratishtha (consecration).
The Only River with Parikrama
Narmada Parikrama is a unique pilgrimage where devotees walk along both banks of the river - approximately 2,600 km on foot, taking 3-4 years to complete.
Narmada Aarti Lyrics
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी,मैया जय आनंद कन्दी।
ब्रह्मा हरिहर शंकर रेवा,शिव हरि शंकर रुद्री पालन्ती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
देवी नारद शारद तुम वरदायक,अभिनव पदचण्डी।
सुर नर मुनि जन सेवत,सुर नर मुनि शारद पदवन्ती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
देवी धूमक वाहन राजत,वीणा वादयन्ती।
झूमकत झूमकत झूमकत,झननन झननन रमती राजन्ती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
देवी बाजत ताल मृदंगा,सुरमण्डल रमती।
तोड़ीतान तोड़ीतान तोड़ीतान,तुरड़ड़ तुरड़ड़ तुरड़ड़ रमती सुरवन्ती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
देवी सकल भुवन पर आप विराजत,निशदिन आनन्दी।
गावत गंगा शंकर, सेवत रेवाशंकर तुम भव मेटन्ती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
मैया जी को कंचन थाल विराजत,अगर कपूर बाती।
अमरकंठ में विराजत,घाटन घाट कोटी रतन जोती॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
मैया जी की आरती निशदिन पढ़ि गावें,हो रेवा जुग जुग नर गावें।
भजत शिवानंद स्वामी,जपत हरि मन वांछित फल पावें॥
ॐ जय जगदानन्दी...॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi,Maiya Jaya Ananda Kandi।
Brahma Harihara Shankara Reva,Shiva Hari Shankara Rudri Palanti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Devi Narada Sharada Tuma Varadayaka,Abhinava Padachandi।
Sura Nara Muni Jana Sevata,Sura Nara Muni Sharada Padavanti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Devi Dhumaka Vahana Rajata,Vina Vadayanti।
Jhumakata Jhumakata Jhumakata,Jhananana Jhananana Ramati Rajanti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Devi Bajata Tala Mridanga,Suramandala Ramati।
Toditana Toditana Toditana,Turadada Turadada Turadada Ramati Suravanti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Devi Sakala Bhuvana Para Apa Virajata,Nishadina Anandi।
Gavata Ganga Shankara, Sevata RevaShankara Tuma Bhava Metanti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Maiya Ji Ko Kanchana Thala Virajata,Agara Kapura Bati।
Amarakantha Mein Virajata,Ghatana Ghata Koti Ratana Joti॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Maiya Ji Ki Aarti Nishadina Padhi Gavein,Ho Reva Juga Juga Nara Gavein।
Bhajata Shivananda Svami,Japata Hari Mana Vanchhita Phala Pavein॥
Om Jaya Jagadanandi...॥
Narmada Parikrama
Narmada Parikrama is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. Devotees walk along both banks of the river, covering approximately 2,600 km on foot.
Parikrama Details
- Distance: Approximately 2,600 km (both banks)
- Duration: 3-4 years traditionally (some complete in months)
- Starting Point: Usually Amarkantak or Omkareshwar
- Route: One bank going, return via the other bank
- Rules: Walk barefoot, eat once a day, maintain celibacy
Why Only Narmada Has Parikrama
The Narmada is the only Indian river that has a complete circumambulation tradition. This is because:
- She is considered a daughter of Shiva, making the entire river a living deity
- Her flow from east to west (opposite to other rivers) is considered auspicious
- The banks are lined with sacred sites, ashrams, and temples
Benefits of Narmada Worship
Instant Purification
Even seeing Narmada purifies sins that Ganga removes through bathing.
Moksha
Bathing in Narmada is said to grant liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Shiva's Blessing
Her stones are natural Shivalingas, carrying Shiva's direct grace.
Parikrama Fruit
Completing Parikrama grants the merit of visiting all pilgrimage sites.
Sacred Sites on Narmada
- Amarkantak: Source of Narmada in Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar: Jyotirling on an island shaped like Om
- Maheshwar: Ancient city with beautiful ghats
- Hoshangabad: Important pilgrimage center
- Bharuch: Where Narmada meets the sea
❓ FAQs
Why is Narmada considered holier than Ganga?
While both are sacred, scriptures say that seeing Narmada equals bathing in Ganga. Ganga herself comes to Narmada to purify. Every stone in Narmada is a Shivalinga, which is unique among rivers.
Can I do a shorter Narmada Parikrama?
Yes, many devotees do partial Parikrama or visit key sites along the river. Even bathing in Narmada at any point is highly meritorious.
Why does Narmada flow westward?
Narmada is one of few Indian rivers flowing west. Legends say she chose this unique path to demonstrate her independent nature as Shiva's daughter.