Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gaun — Lyrics with Meaning
Banke Bihari is the famous form of Shri Krishna worshipped in Vrindavan, believed to have been revealed by the saint Swami Haridas. 'Banke' means bent in three places — Krishna standing in his graceful tribhangi pose. This simple, sweet aarti sings of his peacock crown, his flute and the glory of his feet.
Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun | He Giridhar teri aarti gaun | Aarti gaun pyare aapko rijhaun | Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun ||
Mor mukut pyare sheesh pe sohe | Pyari bansi mero man mohe | Dekh chhavi balihari main jaun ||
Charanon se nikli Ganga pyari | Jisne saari duniya taari | Main un charanon ke darshan paun ||
Daas anath ke naath aap ho | Dukh sukh jeevan pyare saath aap ho | Hari charanon mein sheesh jhukaun ||
Shri Haridas ke pyare tum ho | Mere Mohan jeevan pyare tum ho | Dekh yugal chhavi bali bali jaun ||
Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun | He Giridhar teri aarti gaun ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun | He Giridhar teri aarti gaun | Aarti gaun pyare aapko rijhaun | Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun ||
O Shri Banke Bihari, O Giridhar, let me sing your aarti. Dear one, let me please you with my song.
Verse 2
Mor mukut pyare sheesh pe sohe | Pyari bansi mero man mohe | Dekh chhavi balihari main jaun ||
Dear one, a peacock-feather crown shines on your head and your sweet flute steals my heart. Seeing your beauty, I would give myself to you.
Verse 3
Charanon se nikli Ganga pyari | Jisne saari duniya taari | Main un charanon ke darshan paun ||
From your feet flowed the beloved Ganga, who has saved the whole world. May I behold those feet.
Verse 4
Daas anath ke naath aap ho | Dukh sukh jeevan pyare saath aap ho | Hari charanon mein sheesh jhukaun ||
You are the master of servants who have no one else. Dear one, you are with me in life's sorrow and joy. O Hari, let me bow my head at your feet.
Verse 5
Shri Haridas ke pyare tum ho | Mere Mohan jeevan pyare tum ho | Dekh yugal chhavi bali bali jaun ||
You are the beloved of Swami Haridas; my Mohan, you are dearer to me than life. Seeing the divine pair, Radha and Krishna, I give myself to you again and again.
Verse 6
Shri Banke Bihari teri aarti gaun | He Giridhar teri aarti gaun ||
O Shri Banke Bihari, O Giridhar, let me sing your aarti.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Banke Bihari temple?
In Vrindavan, in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most famous temples of Braj.
Who was Swami Haridas?
Swami Haridas was a 16th-century saint and musician. Tradition holds that Banke Bihari appeared at Nidhivan through his devotion.
What does 'Banke' mean?
'Banke' means bent, or curved in three places. It refers to Krishna's tribhangi pose as he stands playing the flute.