Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki
Traditional aarti, printed in the Shri Ramcharitmanas
This aarti honours the Ramayan and the glory of Shri Ram, Mata Sita's beloved, whose story sages and devotees sing. People sing it together at the close of a Ramayan or Ramcharitmanas reading, usually repeating the opening lines after each stanza.
Full lyrics
आरति श्रीरामायनजी की। कीरति कलित ललित सिय पी की॥
Aarti Shri Ramayanji KiKeerati Kalit Lalit Siya Pi Ki
Also sung as 'Siya Piya' instead of 'Siya Pi'.
गावत ब्रह्मादिक मुनि नारद। बालमीक बिग्यान बिसारद॥ सुक सनकादि सेष अरु सारद। बरनि पवनसुत कीरति नीकी॥
Gaavat Brahmaadik Muni NaaradBaalmeek Bigyaan BisaaradShuk Sanakaadi Shesh Aru ShaaradBarani Pavansut Keerati Neeki
गावत बेद पुरान अष्टदस। छओ सास्त्र सब ग्रंथन को रस॥ मुनि जन धन संतन को सरबस। सार अंस संमत सबही की॥
Gaavat Ved Puraan AshtadasChhao Shaastra Sab Granthan Ko RasMuni Jan Dhan Santan Ko SarbasSaar Ans Sammat Sabahi Ki
Some versions read 'Muni Man Dhan' instead of 'Muni Jan Dhan'.
गावत संतत संभु भवानी। अरु घटसंभव मुनि बिग्यानी॥ ब्यास आदि कबिबर्ज बखानी। कागभुसुंडि गरुड़ के ही की॥
Gaavat Santat Shambhu BhavaaniAru Ghatsambhav Muni BigyaaniVyaas Aadi Kavibarj BakhaaniKaagbhusundi Garud Ke Hi Ki
कलिमल हरनि बिषय रस फीकी। सुभग सिंगार मुक्ति जुबती की॥ दलन रोग भव मूरि अमी की। तात मात सब बिधि तुलसी की॥
Kalimal Harani Vishay Ras PheekiSubhag Singaar Mukti Jubati KiDalan Rog Bhav Moori Ami KiTaat Maat Sab Bidhi Tulsi Ki
Some versions read 'Bhagati Jubati' instead of 'Mukti Jubati'.
Meaning, verse by verse
आरति श्रीरामायनजी की। कीरति कलित ललित सिय पी की॥
We offer aarti to the revered Ramayan, beautifully adorned with the glory of Shri Ram, the beloved husband of Mata Sita.
गावत ब्रह्मादिक मुनि नारद। बालमीक बिग्यान बिसारद॥ सुक सनकादि सेष अरु सारद। बरनि पवनसुत कीरति नीकी॥
Brahma and the other divine beings, Sage Narad, and Maharshi Valmiki, accomplished in spiritual understanding, sing this glory. Shuk, Sanak and the other sages, Shesh, and Sharada also praise it, while Hanumanji describes its beautiful renown.
गावत बेद पुरान अष्टदस। छओ सास्त्र सब ग्रंथन को रस॥ मुनि जन धन संतन को सरबस। सार अंस संमत सबही की॥
The Vedas, the eighteen Puranas, and the six shastras sing its praise, for it holds the essence of the sacred books. It is the wealth of sages, everything to the Saints, and a teaching whose essential truth they all accept.
गावत संतत संभु भवानी। अरु घटसंभव मुनि बिग्यानी॥ ब्यास आदि कबिबर्ज बखानी। कागभुसुंडि गरुड़ के ही की॥
Shiv and Bhavani continually sing this story, as does the wise Sage Agastya, here called Ghatsambhav. Vyas and other great poets proclaim it, and it is dear to the hearts of Kakbhushundi and Garud.
कलिमल हरनि बिषय रस फीकी। सुभग सिंगार मुक्ति जुबती की॥ दलन रोग भव मूरि अमी की। तात मात सब बिधि तुलसी की॥
It removes the impurities of Kali Yug and makes the pleasures of the senses lose their sweetness. It is the lovely adornment of liberation pictured as a young woman, a nectar-like healing root for the disease of worldly bondage, and a father and mother to Tulsi in every way.
About this hymn
This traditional aarti appears in the front matter of the Gita Press Shri Ramcharitmanas. It is sometimes credited to Goswami Tulsidas, but its authorship is not established. That edition prints no author’s name with it. The closing words name Tulsi and express dependence on the Ramayan as a father and mother, but they do not settle who composed the hymn.
The story behind it
The aarti gathers many tellers and listeners around Shri Ram’s story. The Ramcharitmanas itself presents the story through conversations in which a sincere listener seeks understanding. In Bal Kand, Goswami Tulsidas recalls Shiv telling the sacred account to Parvati, also called Bhavani, and sets their conversation within the telling of the Manas (Bal Kand, chaupais before dohas 30 and 108). The aarti remembers them together. Its mention of Kakbhushundi and Garud points to another teacher and listener. Garud arrives at Kakbhushundi’s home and says that seeing the sacred ashram has already removed his confusion. He then asks to hear Shri Ram’s story, and Kakbhushundi begins telling it (Uttar Kand, chaupais before dohas 63a and 64). Thus, when devotees sing this aarti after paath, they honour a story received through attentive listening and shared through devotion.
What it teaches
The aarti teaches us to value what the Ramayan gives to the heart. We may finish a reading while our habits remain as they were. Hence, the final stanza draws attention to attachment, the weakness that repeatedly pulls the mind towards passing pleasures.
The word sarbas means everything one holds dear. Calling the Ramayan the Saints’ sarbas tells us how fully they depend upon its teaching. They return to it for guidance.
For example, a person learning to cook may read a recipe carefully and keep the book beside the stove. The meal still needs attention. If the flame is too high, remembering the instruction must lead to lowering it. Similarly, listening to Shri Ram’s story should guide what we do when impatience or selfishness arises.
The aarti therefore gives us a moment to receive the teaching with gratitude. After singing, recall one act of service or restraint from the day’s reading. Choose one small occasion to practise it before the next paath.
Questions people ask
What does Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki mean?
It means offering aarti to the revered Ramayan. The hymn praises the story of Shri Ram and Mata Sita, remembers its tellers and listeners, and describes the spiritual support devotees receive from it.
Who wrote Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki?
This is a traditional aarti whose author is not established. It is sometimes credited to Goswami Tulsidas. The final line names Tulsi, but that alone does not establish authorship. The Gita Press Shri Ramcharitmanas prints the aarti without an author’s name.
When is this Ramayan aarti sung?
Traditionally, it is sung at the end of a Ramayan or Ramcharitmanas paath. The opening two lines are commonly repeated after each stanza so that the gathering can join in.
What are the devotional benefits of singing this aarti?
Devotees sing it to express gratitude for Ramkatha and strengthen their love for Shri Ram. Its final stanza encourages freedom from harmful attachments. Singing with attention can become an occasion to remember the teaching and practise it in daily conduct.
Is this aarti part of the Ramcharitmanas story?
It is a traditional hymn printed in the front matter of the Gita Press Shri Ramcharitmanas. It is not a passage within a kand. Its references to Shiv and Bhavani, and to Kakbhushundi and Garud, recall the teacher and listener conversations found in Bal Kand and Uttar Kand.
Also written as: Aarti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki · Arti Shri Ramayan Ji Ki · Aarti Shri Ramayana Ji Ki · Shri Ramayan Ji Ki Aarti · Ramayan Aarti · आरती श्री रामायण जी की · आरति श्रीरामायनजी की · श्री रामायण जी की आरती
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