Shri Valmiki Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Invocation
Original
जय वाल्मीकि देवा, स्वामी जय वाल्मीकि देवा।
Transliteration
Jai Valmiki Deva, Swami Jai Valmiki Deva.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Sage Valmiki, O Lord, glory to Sage Valmiki.
Stanza 1: The First Poet
Original
आदि कवि तुम कहलाते, रामायण के रचनाकार। ज्ञान की गंगा बहाई, महिमा अपरंपार॥
Transliteration
Adi Kavi tum kehlate, Ramayan ke rachnakar. Gyan ki Ganga bahayi, mahima aparampaar.
Meaning / Translation
You are known as the Adi Kavi (the first poet), the creator of the Ramayana. You flowed the Ganges of knowledge, your glory is infinite.
Stanza 2: Penance and Character
Original
कठिन तपस्या की तुमने, ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन किया। ऋषियों में तुम श्रेष्ठ हो, सबका मन तूने जीत लिया॥
Transliteration
Kathin tapasya ki tumne, brahmacharya ka paalan kiya. Rishiyon mein tum shreshth ho, sabka mann tune jeet liya.
Meaning / Translation
You performed intense penance and followed the path of celibacy. You are the greatest among all sages, and you have won the hearts of all.
Stanza 3: The Messenger of Dharma
Original
राम कथा को गाकर, जग को मार्ग दिखाया। सत्य और धर्म का, पावन पथ समझाया॥
Transliteration
Ram katha ko gaakar, jag ko maarg dikhaya. Satya aur dharm ka, paavan path samjhaya.
Meaning / Translation
By singing the sacred story of Lord Rama, you showed the way to the world. You explained the holy path of truth and righteousness.
Stanza 4: Conclusion and Blessings
Original
जो भी आरती गाए, मन से श्रद्धा लाए। वाल्मीकि देव की कृपा, सुख और शांति पाए॥
Transliteration
Jo bhi aarti gaaye, mann se shraddha laaye. Valmiki Dev ki kripa, sukh aur shanti paaye.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this Aarti with deep devotion in their heart, shall receive the grace of Lord Valmiki and attain happiness and peace.