Bhumi Aarti Significance, Vidhi, Benefits
Bhumi Aarti Significance, Vidhi, Benefits
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View lyrics page →Vedic Core: Prithvi Sukta (Atharva Veda 12.1.1-3) - The Authentic Foundation of Bhumi Puja
Original
ॐ पृथिवी नः शुन्धतु पर्जन्यो वर्षतु नः । ओषध्यः सन्तु नः शम् नो अस्तु द्विपदे चतुष्पदे ॥१॥ यस्याम् अन्नम् अन्नादाः कृषन्ति यस्याम् अन्नम् अन्नदो ददाति । यस्याम् अन्नम् अन्नदो बिभर्ति तां पृथिवीं वन्देमहं मातरम् ॥२॥ यस्याम् समुद्र उत सिन्धवः स्युः यस्याम् अन्नम् अत्ति मानवः । यस्याम् इदं जीवलोकं चरति तां पृथिवीं वन्देमहं मातरम् ॥३॥
Transliteration
Om Prithivi Nah Shundhatu Parjanyo Varshatu Nah । Oshadhayah Santu Nah Sham No Astu Dvipade Chatushpade ॥1॥ Yasyam Annam Annadah Krishanti Yasyam Annam Annado Dadati । Yasyam Annam Annado Bibharti Tam Prithivim Vandemaham Mataram ॥2॥ Yasyam Samudra Uta Sindhavah Syuh Yasyam Annam Atti Manavah । Yasyam Idam Jivalokam Carati Tam Prithivim Vandemaham Mataram ॥3॥
Meaning / Translation
Om, May Mother Earth be auspicious and benevolent to us; May Parjanya (Rain God) shower rain upon us; May the herbs/medicines be peaceful for us; May there be peace for both bipeds (humans) and quadrupeds (animals). ||1|| Upon whom the eaters of food plow (cultivate), upon whom the giver of food gives food, upon whom the sustainer of food sustains all — that Mother Earth, I bow down to her. ||2|| Upon whom the oceans and rivers exist, upon whom humans eat food, upon whom this entire living world moves — that Mother Earth, I bow down to her. ||3||
Popular Hindi Bhumi Aarti (Jai Bhumi Mata) - Sung during Bhoomi Pujan/Griha Pravesh
Original
जय भूमि माता, जय भूमि माता । तुम्हरे चरणों में शीश नवाता ॥ धरा धरती, धरणी धरनी । सबकी पालनहार, सबकी जननी ॥ जय भूमि माता... पंचतत्व की तुम हो सृष्टि । तुम बिन जगत में नहीं किसी की गति ॥ जय भूमि माता... अन्न जल धन धान्य तुम देती । सुख समृद्धि शांति तुम लेती ॥ जय भूमि माता... भूमि पूजन करत सब जन । मंगल कलश सजावत गण ॥ जय भूमि माता... वेद पुराण तुम्हारी महिमा गावत । ऋषि मुनि जन शीश नवावत ॥ जय भूमि माता... भक्ति भाव से जो तुमको ध्यावे । मनवांछित फल पावे ॥ जय भूमि माता... ॐ जय भूमि माता, जय भूमि माता । तुम्हरे चरणों में शीश नवाता ॥
Transliteration
Jai Bhumi Mata, Jai Bhumi Mata । Tumhare Charanon Mein Sheesh Navaata ॥ Dhara Dharti, Dharani Dharani । Sabki Palanhar, Sabki Janani ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Panchatatva Ki Tum Ho Shrishti । Tum Bin Jagat Mein Nahi Kisi Ki Gati ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Ann Jal Dhan Dhanya Tum Deti । Sukh Samriddhi Shanti Tum Leti ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Bhumi Pujan Karat Sab Jan । Mangal Kalash Sajavat Gan ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Ved Puran Tumhari Mahima Gaavat । Rishi Muni Jan Sheesh Navaavat ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Bhakti Bhav Se Jo Tumko Dhyaave । Manvanchhit Phal Paave ॥ Jai Bhumi Mata... Om Jai Bhumi Mata, Jai Bhumi Mata । Tumhare Charanon Mein Sheesh Navaata ॥
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Earth, Victory to Mother Earth. I bow my head at your feet. ||Refrain|| O Earth (Dhara), Supporter (Dharti), Sustainer (Dharani), Bearer (Dharani). You are the nurturer of all, the mother of all. ||Refrain|| You are the creation of the five elements (Panchatatva). Without you, there is no movement/sustenance for anyone in the world. ||Refrain|| You give food, water, wealth, and grains. You bestow happiness, prosperity, and peace. ||Refrain|| All people perform Bhoomi Pujan (worship of land). The auspicious Kalash (pot) is decorated. ||Refrain|| Vedas and Puranas sing your glory. Sages and saints bow their heads to you. ||Refrain|| Whoever meditates on you with devotion and feeling, attains their desired fruit. ||Refrain|| Om, Victory to Mother Earth, Victory to Mother Earth. I bow my head at your feet.
Bhumi Puja Vidhi (Procedure Summary) - Essential Steps
Original
१. शुभ मुहूर्त चयन (Auspicious Time Selection) २. स्थान शुद्धिकरण - गोमय/गोमूत्र लेपन (Site Purification with Cow Dung/Urines) ३. मंडप निर्माण एवं कलश स्थापना (Mandap Setup & Kalash Sthapana) ४. गणेश पूजन (Ganesh Puja - Obstacle Removal) ५. नवग्रह पूजन (Navagraha Puja) ६. वास्तु पूजन (Vastu Puja - Deity of Structure) ७. भूमि पूजन मुख्य संकल्प (Main Sankalpa for Bhoomi Pujan) ८. भूमि खोदन (First Digging) - कुदाल/फावड़ा से पूर्व/उत्तर दिशा में ९. शिलान्यास (Foundation Stone Laying) - शिला/ईंट स्थापना मंत्रोच्चार सहित १०. भूमि आरती (Bhumi Aarti) - उपरोक्त गीत/मंत्र गायन ११. प्रसाद वितरण एवं ब्राह्मण भोजन (Prasad Distribution & Brahmin Bhojan)
Transliteration
1. Shubh Muhurta Chayan 2. Sthan Shuddhikaran - Gomay/Gomutra Lepan 3. Mandap Nirman evam Kalash Sthapana 4. Ganesh Pujan 5. Navagraha Pujan 6. Vastu Pujan 7. Bhoomi Pujan Mukhya Sankalpa 8. Bhoomi Khodan (First Digging) - Kudal/Fawda se Poorva/Uttar Disha mein 9. Shilanyas (Foundation Stone Laying) - Shila/Eent Sthapana Mantrocchar Sahit 10. Bhoomi Aarti - Uparokta Geet/Mantra Gayan 11. Prasad Vitran evam Brahmin Bhojan
Meaning / Translation
1. Selection of Auspicious Time (Muhurta). 2. Site Purification using Cow Dung and Cow Urine. 3. Construction of Pandal (canopy) and Establishment of Kalash (sacred pot). 4. Worship of Lord Ganesha for removal of obstacles. 5. Worship of the Nine Planets. 6. Worship of Vastu Purusha (Deity of the dwelling site). 7. Main Resolution (Sankalpa) for the Bhoomi Pujan. 8. First Digging of the earth using spade/shovel in East or North direction. 9. Laying of Foundation Stone (Shilanyas) with brick/stone amidst chanting. 10. Performing Bhumi Aarti (singing the above hymns/mantras). 11. Distribution of Prasad and feeding Brahmins/priests.
Benefits (Phala/Labh) of Bhumi Aarti & Puja
Original
• वास्तु दोष निवारण (Removal of Vastu Dosha) • भूमि देवता एवं वास्तु पुरुष का आशीर्वाद (Blessings of Bhumi Devi & Vastu Purusha) • निर्माण कार्य में निर्विघ्न पूर्णता (Obstacle-free completion of construction) • गृहस्थी में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि (Happiness, Peace, Prosperity in household) • पितृ दोष शांति (Pacification of Pitru Dosha - ancestors) • कृषि/भूमि संबंधी कार्यों में सफलता (Success in agriculture/land matters) • पर्यावरण शुद्धि एवं सकारात्मक ऊर्जा संचार (Environmental purification & positive energy flow) • ऋण मुक्ति एवं आर्थिक स्थिरता (Freedom from debt & financial stability)
Transliteration
• Vastu Dosha Nivaran • Bhumi Devata evam Vastu Purusha ka Ashirvad • Nirman Karya Mein Nirvighna Purnata • Grihasthi Mein Sukh, Shanti, Samriddhi • Pitru Dosha Shanti • Krishi/Bhumi Sambandhi Karyon Mein Safalta • Paryavaran Shuddhi evam Sakaratmak Urja Sanchar • Rin Mukti evam Arthik Sthirata
Meaning / Translation
• Removal of Vastu Defects (architectural imbalances). • Blessings of the Earth Goddess and the Spirit of the Dwelling (Vastu Purusha). • Unobstructed and successful completion of construction work. • Happiness, peace, and prosperity in the family life. • Pacification of ancestral afflictions (Pitru Dosha). • Success in agriculture and land-related ventures. • Purification of the environment and circulation of positive energy. • Relief from debts and attainment of financial stability.