Rahu Aarti: Lyrics, Significance, and Benefits
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Rahu Aarti Lyrics, Significance, Benefits
Invocation (Aavahan)
Original
जय राहु देव, जय राहु देव। मायावी रूप धारी, संकट हर देव॥
Transliteration
Jai Rahu Dev, Jai Rahu Dev. Mayavi roop dhaari, sankat har dev.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Rahu, victory to Lord Rahu. O holder of illusory forms, the destroyer of all troubles.
Description (Roop Varnan)
Original
छाया ग्रह तुम कहलाते, काल चक्र में घूमते जाते। भ्रम और मोह का जाल बिछाते, भक्त को तुम राह दिखाते॥
Transliteration
Chhaya graha tum kehlate, kaal chakra mein ghoomte jaate. Bhram aur moh ka jaal bichhate, bhakt ko tum raah dikhate.
Meaning / Translation
You are known as the shadow planet, revolving eternally in the cycle of time. You spread the web of illusion and attachment, yet you show the right path to your devotees.
Prayer for Protection (Raksha Prarthana)
Original
दोष मिटाओ, कष्ट हटाओ, बुद्धि और ज्ञान बढ़ाओ। छाया दोष से मुक्ति दिलाओ, चरणों में शीश झुकाओ॥
Transliteration
Dosh mitao, kasht hatao, buddhi aur gyaan badhao. Chhaya dosh se mukti dilao, charnon mein sheesh jhukao.
Meaning / Translation
Erase our flaws, remove our sufferings, and increase our intellect and wisdom. Grant us liberation from the shadow defects (Rahu Dosha), as we bow our heads at your feet.
Phal-Shruti (Significance & Benefits)
Original
जो भी श्रद्धा से आरती गाए, राहु दोष से वह बच जाए। जीवन में सुख शांति आए, मनवांछित फल प्राप्त हो जाए॥
Transliteration
Jo bhi shraddha se aarti gaaye, Rahu dosh se woh bach jaaye. Jeevan mein sukh shaanti aaye, manvaanchit phal praapt ho jaaye.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this aarti with true devotion shall be protected from the malefic effects of Rahu. Peace and happiness shall enter their life, and they shall attain their heart's desires.
Spiritual Significance
Original
राहु की उपासना से भ्रम और मानसिक अशांति का नाश होता है।
Transliteration
Rahu ki upasana se bhram aur maansik ashaanti ka naash hota hai.
Meaning / Translation
Worship of Rahu destroys illusions and mental unrest.