Aarti Sai Baba

Refrain

Aarti Saibaba, Saukhya Datar Jiva

Charan Rajatali Dyava Dasa Visava, Bhakta Visava

We offer the aarti to you, Sai Baba, giver of joy to every soul. In the dust beneath your feet, give your servants rest, give your devotees rest.

Stanza 1

Jaluniya Anang, Swaswarupi Rahe Dang

Mumukshu Jana Davi, Nij Dola Shrirang

Having burnt away desire, you stay absorbed in your own true Self. To those who long for liberation you show Shri Ranga, before their very eyes.

Stanza 2

Jaya Mani Jaisa Bhav, Taya Taisa Anubhav

Davisi Dayaghana, Aisi Tujhi Hi Mav

As is the feeling in someone's heart, so is the experience you give them. O cloud of compassion, this is your way.

Stanza 3

Tumache Nam Dhyata, Hare Sansruti Vyatha

Agadh Tav Karani, Marg Davisi Anatha

When we meditate on your name, the pain of worldly life goes away. Your deeds are past all measure; you show the way to those who have no one.

Stanza 4

Kaliyugi Avatar, Sagun Brahma Sachar

Avatirna Jhalase, Swami Datta Digambar

In this Kali age you have come as an avatar, truly Brahman in a form we can see. You have come down to us as Swami Datta Digambar.

Stanza 5

Atha Divasa Guruvari, Bhakta Kariti Vari

Prabhupad Pahavaya, Bhavbhay Nivari

Every week, on Thursday, devotees make the journey to see the Lord's feet. You take away their fear of this world.

Stanza 6

Majha Nijdravya Theva, Tav Charanraj Seva

Magane Hechi Ata, Tumha Devadhideva

My one true treasure is service in the dust of your feet. This alone is what I ask of you now, O God of gods.

Stanza 7

Ichchhit Din Chatak, Nirmal Toy Nijsukh

Pajave Madhava Ya, Sambhal Apuli Bhak

Like the humble chataka bird waiting for rain, I long for the clear water of true joy. Give it to this Madhava to drink, and keep the promise you made.