Nityaनित्य
Hanuman Aarti
श्री हनुमान जी की आरती
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki is a well-known aarti of Lord Hanuman, a traditional song in simple Hindi whose author is not recorded. Its refrain and six short verses recall the burning of Lanka, the Sanjivani herb and the rescue from Ahiravan. Families sing it while waving the lamp, usually right after the Hanuman Chalisa, and especially on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Let us offer the aarti to our beloved Hanuman, destroyer of the wicked and the very power of Shri Ram.
Verse 1
Jake Bal Se Girivar Kanpai
Rog Dosh Jake Nikat Na Jhanpai
Anjani Putra Maha Baldai
Santan Ke Prabhu Sada Sahai
By his strength the greatest mountains tremble, and illness and misfortune dare not come near him. Anjana's son, giver of great strength, he is the Lord of the saintly and their constant helper.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Verse 2
De Beera Raghunath Pathaye
Lanka Jari Siya Sudhi Laye
Lanka So Kot Samudra Si Khai
Jat Pavansut Bar Na Lai
Shri Ram sent him forth with the betel leaf of honour; he burned Lanka and brought back news of Sita. Lanka was a mighty fortress with the ocean for its moat, yet the son of the Wind crossed it without a moment's delay.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Verse 3
Lanka Jari Asur Sanhare
Siyaramji Ke Kaj Sanvare
Lakshman Murchhit Pade Sakare
Aani Sajivan Pran Ubare
He burned Lanka, destroyed the demons and fulfilled the purpose of Sita and Ram. When Lakshman lay unconscious and dawn drew near, he brought the Sanjivani herb and saved his life.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Verse 4
Paithi Patal Tori Jam Kare
Ahiravan Ki Bhuja Ukhare
Bayen Bhuja Asur Dal Mare
Dahine Bhuja Santjan Tare
Entering the netherworld, he broke through bonds as deadly as Yama's and tore off the arms of Ahiravan. With his left arm he struck down the demon hosts; with his right he carried the saintly to safety.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Verse 5
Sur Nar Muni Aarti Utare
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Uchare
Kanchan Thar Kapur Lau Chhai
Aarti Karat Anjana Mai
Gods, humans and sages wave the aarti before him, crying 'Victory, victory, victory to Hanuman!' On a golden plate the camphor flame spreads its glow, as Mother Anjana herself performs his aarti.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Verse 6
Jo Hanumanji Ki Aarti Gavai
Basi Baikunth Param Pad Pavai
Whoever sings this aarti of Hanuman dwells in Vaikuntha and attains the highest state.
Refrain
Aarti Kijai Hanuman Lala Ki
Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki