Kakad Aarti Karito Sainath Deva

Refrain

Kakad Aarti Karito Sainath Deva

Chinmay Roop Dakhavi Gheuni Balak Laghu Seva

O Lord Sainath, I offer you the Kakad aarti. Accept this small service from your child, and show me your form of pure consciousness.

Stanza 1

Kam Krodh Mad Matsar Atuni Kakada Kela

Vairagyache Toop Ghaluni Mi To Bhijavila

Sainath Guru Bhakti Jwalane To Mi Petavila

Tadvrutti Jaluni Gurune Prakash Padila

Dwait Tama Nasuni Milavi Tatswaroopi Jiva

I have twisted lust, anger, pride and envy together and made them into the wick. I have soaked it in the ghee of detachment. I have lit it with the flame of devotion to Guru Sainath. Burning those tendencies away, the Guru has shed his light. He destroys the darkness of duality and unites the soul with its true Self.

Stanza 2

Bhoo Khechar Vyapuni Avaghe Hrutkamali Rahasi

Tochi Dattadev Tu Shirdi Rahuni Pavasi

Rahuni Yethe Anyatrahi Tu Bhaktanstav Dhavasi

Nirasuniya Sankata Dasa Anubhav Davisi

Na Kale Twalleelahi Konya Deva Va Manava

You fill the earth and the sky, and you live in the lotus of every heart. You are that same Lord Datta, who stays in Shirdi and answers our prayers. Though you live here, you hurry elsewhere too for your devotees. You clear away your servants' troubles and let them feel your presence. No god and no human can understand your play.

Stanza 3

Twadyash Dundubhine Sare Ambar He Kondale

Sagun Murti Pahanya Atur Jan Shirdi Aale

Prashuni Twadvachanamrut Amuche Dehabhan Harapale

Soduniya Durabhiman Manas Twachcharani Vahile

Krupa Karuniya Saimaule Das Padari Ghyava

The drum of your fame fills the whole sky. People have come to Shirdi, eager to see you in visible form. Drinking the nectar of your words, we have forgotten even our bodies. Giving up false pride, we have laid our minds at your feet. Be kind, Mother Sai, and take this servant into your care.