નાદબ્રહ્મ પદ - ૩૧
Nādbrahma pada 031
આરતી કીજે રાજા રામચંદ્ર રીઝે, ભક્તિ કરો તો જમકો જવાબ દીજે ... ટેક
pahali kije rājā rām-chaňdra rijhe, bhakti karo to jam-ko javāb dije ... 0
પહલી આરતી પુષ્પ કી માલા, કાલિ નાગ નાથી લાયે કૃષ્ણ ગોવાળા ... ૧
pahali ārti pushpa ki mālā, kāli nāg nāthi lāye krishna govālā ... 1
દુસરી આરતી દેવકીનંદન, ભક્ત ઉદ્ધારણ૧ કંસ નિકંદન ... ૨
dusari ārti devaki-naňdan, bhakt uddhāran kaňs nikaňdan ... 2
તીસરી આરતી ત્રિભુવન મોહે, રત્નસિંહાસન રઘુવર રામજીકો શોહે ... ૩
tisari ārti Tribhuvan mohe, ratna-siňhāsan raghuvar rāmji-ko shohe ... 3
ચોથી આરતી ચૌંદિશ૨ પૂજા, દેવ નિરંજન સ્વામી ઔર ન દૂજા ... ૪
chothi ārti cha-u-dish pujā, dev niraňjan svāmi a-u-r na dujā ... 4
પાંચમી આરતી રામજીકો ભાવે, રામજીકો હરિ જશ નામદેવજી ગાવે ... ૫
pāňch-mi ārti rāmji-ko bhāve, rāmji-ko hari jash nāmdev-ji gāve ... 5
૧. ઉદ્ધારને માટે ૨. ચારે તરફ
YouTube video(s):
1. Kapura - November 23, 2025
English translation (by AI):
This bhajan, composed by the revered saint Sant Namdev, is a structured five-part Aarti (ritual of offering light). It is a beautiful example of the Bhakti (devotional) tradition, blending the worship of personal deities (Saguna) with the realization of an formless, ultimate reality (Nirguna).
While the first stanza centers on Lord Rama, the verses seamlessly unite the avatars of Rama and Krishna, showing them as expressions of the same ultimate divine truth.
0. Perform the ritual of light (Aarti) so that King Ramchandra is pleased,
Practice such devotion (Bhakti) that you can answer the God of Death (Yama).
Sets a powerful spiritual goal. Worshiping Lord Ramchandra isn't just an external ritual; it is a way to build a protective shield of pure devotion. This deep state of Bhakti frees a person from the fear of death, enabling them to fearlessly answer Yama (the God of Death) and break free from the cycle of rebirth.
1. The first offering of light (Aarti) is made with a garland of flowers,
Young Krishna the cowherd subdued the venomous serpent Kaliya and brought him forth.
The First Aarti (Verse 1): Focuses on the youth of Lord Krishna. It describes him as a simple cowherd boy who heroically subdued the multi-headed venomous serpent Kaliya, symbolizing the cleansing of inner poison, ego, and negativity.
2. The second offering of light (Aarti) is to the joy of Devaki (Krishna),
Who liberates the devotees and completely destroys King Kansa.
The Second Aarti (Verse 2): Honors Krishna as Devakinandan (the joy of Mother Devaki). It highlights his dual role as a compassionate savior who uplifts his humble devotees and a fierce destroyer of tyranny, represented by King Kansa.
3. The third offering of light (Aarti) captivates the minds of all three worlds,
Where Lord Rama, the jewel of the Raghu clan, looks magnificent on his gem-studded throne.
The Third Aarti (Verse 3): Shifts focus back to Lord Rama. It paints a grand, majestic picture of him seated on a gem-studded throne (Ratnasinhasan). His divine presence is so radiant that it captivates and enchants all three realms of existence (Heaven, Earth, and Netherworld).
4. The fourth offering of light (Aarti) is worshipped in all four directions,
There is no other Lord but the pure, stainless Supreme Being.
The Fourth Aarti (Verse 4): Elevates the hymn into the realm of Nirguna Bhakti (formless worship). It describes the Lord as Niranjan—the untainted, stainless, and ultimate Supreme Being. This essence is omnipresent, stretching across all four directions, emphasizing that there is no power higher than this single, ultimate reality.
5. The fifth offering of light (Aarti) is deeply pleasing to Lord Rama,
Sant Namdev sings the praises and glories of Lord Hari's name.
The Fifth Aarti (Verse 5): Serves as the signature (Mudra) of the composition. Sant Namdev offers this final ritual of light to Lord Rama, singing his holy names and divine glories with deep affection.
Core Philosophical Message:
The bhajan teaches that true spiritual practice leads to complete fearlessness in the face of death. By focusing on the divine qualities of the Lord—whether through the heroic pastimes of Krishna, the royal righteousness of Rama, or the meditative focus on a formless Supreme Master—a devotee purifies their heart and achieves absolute liberation.
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