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श्री शिव ओंकारा आरती (Shri Shiva Omkara Aarti)

Dedicated to Shiva.

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ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, प्रभु हर शिव ओंकारा । ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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एकानन चतुरानन, पंचानन राजे । हंसासन गरुड़ासन, वृषवाहन साजे ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज, दश भुज अति सोहे । त्रिगुण रूप निरखते, त्रिभुवन जन मोहे ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर, बाघाम्बर अंगे । सनकादिक गरुड़ादिक, भूतादिक संगे ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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कर में कमण्डलु चक्र, त्रिशूलधर कारी । सुखकारी दुखहारी, जगपालन कारी ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, जानत अविवेका । प्रणवाक्षर के मध्ये, ये तीनों एका ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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लक्ष्मी व सावित्री, पार्वती संगा । पार्वती अर्द्धांगिनी, शिवलहरी गंगा ॥ ॐ जय शिव...
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त्रिगुण शिवजी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे । कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, मनवांछित फल पावे ॥ ॐ जय शिव...

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1
Om, Hail, O Shiva, the sound of Om, Lord, hail, O Omkara Shiva. You are Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiva, embodying the divine feminine (Ardhangini).
Verse 2
You shine with one face, four faces, and five faces. You are seated on a swan, an eagle, and are adorned with a bull (Nandi) as your vehicle.
Verse 3
With two arms, four arms, and ten arms, You appear exceedingly charming. Beholding Your three-qualitied (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) form, the people of the three worlds are captivated.
Verse 4
White clothes, yellow clothes, and tiger skin adorn Your body. Sages like Sanaka, Garuda, and spiritual beings (Bhootas) are in Your company.
Verse 5
In Your hand, You hold a water pot, a discus, and a trident. You are the giver of happiness, dispeller of sorrow, and sustainer of the world.
Verse 6
Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiva, known to the unwise as separate. Within the sacred syllable Om (Pranava), these three are one.
Verse 7
Lakshmi and Savitri, along with Parvati, are with You. Parvati is Your better half, and the waves of Ganga flow from You (Shiva).
Verse 8
Whoever sings this Aarti of the three-qualitied Shiva. Swami Shivanand says, that person attains the desired fruits of their mind.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Shiva Aarti, particularly 'Om Jai Shiv Omkara', is a profound act of devotion that purifies the soul and mind. It creates a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, invoking the benevolent presence of Lord Shiva. Devotees experience inner peace, mental clarity, and a sense of liberation from worldly anxieties. The Aarti is believed to dispel negative energies, protect from evil, and remove obstacles from one's path. It fosters spiritual growth, strengthens faith, and helps in fulfilling righteous desires. Regular recitation is said to bestow health, wealth, prosperity, and ultimately, moksha (liberation) by connecting the devotee with the ultimate reality embodied by Lord Shiva.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of Shiv Aahvaan Mantra?

The Shiv Aahvaan Mantra (or Shiv Anushthan Mantra) is a powerful invocation used to invite the presence of Lord Shiva. Chanting it with devotion helps in establishing a direct connection with the divine, purifying the mind, removing negative energies, and attracting Shiva's blessings for protection, inner peace, and spiritual growth. It is often recited at the beginning of any Shiva puja or ritual to invoke His grace.

What is the Shiva Sanskrit meaning in English?

'Shiva' (शिव) in Sanskrit literally means 'the auspicious one', 'the benevolent one', or 'the propitious one'. It is derived from the root 'śi' (शि) meaning 'to lie', 'to reside', or 'to be still', implying the one who is calm, tranquil, and eternally auspicious. As a noun, Shiva refers to the Supreme Being, the Destroyer within the Hindu Trimurti, representing the cosmic dissolution and regeneration.

What are the benefits of Shiva Ashtakam?

A Shiva Ashtakam is a hymn composed of eight verses (ashta = eight) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chanting a Shiva Ashtakam, such as the Bilvashtakam or Lingashtakam, brings immense spiritual benefits. It deepens one's devotion, cleanses sins, bestows peace of mind, grants material prosperity, and ultimately leads to liberation (moksha). Regular recitation is believed to invoke Lord Shiva's divine grace and protection.

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