Aarti Shri Vrishbhanusuta Ki — Lyrics with Meaning
Vrishbhanusuta means the daughter of King Vrishbhanu — Shri Radha Rani. This aarti praises Radha as the very form of love for Krishna, the one who roams the groves of Vrindavan, and the mother of the world. Printed in Gita Press aarti collections, it is sung on Radha Ashtami, Janmashtami and in daily worship of Radha-Krishna.
Aarti Shri Vrishbhanusuta ki | Manjul murti Mohan mamta ki ||
Trividh taapyut sansriti nashini, vimal vivek virag vikasini | Pavan prabhu pad preeti prakashini, sundartam chhavi sundarta ki ||
Muni man mohan Mohan mohani, madhur manohar murati sohani | Aviral prem amiya ras dohani, priya ati sada sakhi Lalita ki ||
Santat sevya sant muni jan ki, aakar amit divya gun gan ki | Aakarshini Krishna tan man ki, ati amoolya sampati samta ki ||
Krishnatmika, Krishna sahcharini, chinmay Vrinda vipin viharini | Jagajjanani jag dukh nivarini, aadi anadi shakti vibhuta ki ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Aarti Shri Vrishbhanusuta ki | Manjul murti Mohan mamta ki ||
Let us offer aarti to Shri Radha, daughter of Vrishbhanu, the lovely embodiment of Mohan's (Krishna's) affection.
Verse 2
Trividh taapyut sansriti nashini, vimal vivek virag vikasini | Pavan prabhu pad preeti prakashini, sundartam chhavi sundarta ki ||
She ends the cycle of worldly life with its three kinds of suffering and awakens pure wisdom and detachment. She kindles love for the Lord's holy feet; she is the most beautiful image of beauty itself.
Verse 3
Muni man mohan Mohan mohani, madhur manohar murati sohani | Aviral prem amiya ras dohani, priya ati sada sakhi Lalita ki ||
She enchants even Mohan, who enchants the minds of sages; her sweet, charming form is radiant. She pours out the nectar of unbroken love and is forever dear to her friend Lalita.
Verse 4
Santat sevya sant muni jan ki, aakar amit divya gun gan ki | Aakarshini Krishna tan man ki, ati amoolya sampati samta ki ||
Saints and sages serve her always; she is a mine of countless divine qualities. She draws Krishna's body and mind to her and is the priceless treasure of inner equanimity.
Verse 5
Krishnatmika, Krishna sahcharini, chinmay Vrinda vipin viharini | Jagajjanani jag dukh nivarini, aadi anadi shakti vibhuta ki ||
She is Krishna's very soul and companion, roaming the conscious, divine forests of Vrindavan. She is the mother of the world, the remover of its sorrow, and the Lord's beginningless primal power.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 'Vrishbhanusuta' mean?
It means the daughter of Vrishbhanu. Radha is revered as the daughter of King Vrishbhanu of Barsana and Mother Kirti.
When is Radha Ji's aarti sung?
In daily Radha-Krishna worship, and especially on Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapad Shukla Ashtami) and Janmashtami.
Who is Lalita Sakhi?
Lalita is regarded as the foremost of Radha Rani's eight principal companions, the Ashtasakhis.