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O Lord of the Universe, Victorious be to You!You are the protector and saviour of all,The refuge of the devotees.
2
In every particle You reside,You are the inner dweller of all hearts.You are the omnipresent, omniscient Lord,The destroyer of sorrow.
3
With four arms You appear,Holding conch, discus, mace, and lotus.Your glorious form captivates the mind,Bestowing peace and bliss.
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You are the creator, preserver, and destroyer,The ultimate reality, beyond all forms.You manifest in diverse avatars,To uphold righteousness.
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From your navel sprung the lotus,And from it, Brahma the creator arose.You are the source of all existence,The Supreme Purusha.
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Those who sing Your Aarti,With devotion and pure heart,Attain liberation and divine grace,And everlasting happiness.
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
This verse begins by glorifying Lord Vishnu as the supreme ruler of the cosmos, the victorious one who sustains and protects all beings. He is the ultimate shelter for those who surrender to Him.
Verse 2
It describes Vishnu's all-pervading nature, residing within every atom and every living being's heart. He is all-knowing and all-powerful, capable of removing all pain and suffering.
Verse 3
This describes Lord Vishnu's iconic four-armed form, each holding a symbolic item: the conch (Om sound, creation), discus (destruction of evil), mace (power), and lotus (purity). His divine appearance brings tranquility and joy.
Verse 4
Acknowledging Vishnu's role in the cosmic cycle of creation, sustenance, and dissolution. He is the supreme truth, transcending all limitations, who descends in various incarnations (avatars) to restore dharma (righteousness) and protect the good.
Verse 5
This refers to the cosmic creation story where a lotus emerges from Vishnu's navel, from which Lord Brahma, the creator god, is born. It establishes Vishnu as the primordial source of all life and the Supreme Being (Purusha).
Verse 6
The final verse extols the benefits of chanting Vishnu Aarti with sincere devotion, promising spiritual freedom, divine blessings, and eternal joy to the devotees.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Vishnu Aarti brings peace, prosperity, spiritual growth, and protection from negative influences. It invokes Lord Vishnu's blessings for overall well-being, success in endeavors, and removes obstacles from one's path. Regular recitation deepens devotion and connects the chanter to the divine cosmic energy of Lord Vishnu.