What's The Meaning of Om Sai Ram?

As far as i am aware we should not be looking for the meaning of mantras. We should chant the mantras that we fell we are attracted to. Mantras are chanted to kindle the spiritual enerfies with us. They make a positive effect on our mind and heart and brings us nearer to soul.

So when we feel a soothing and deep effect, or if we feel the spirit within us is evoked or when the hairs of our soul stands on their on their end, we should repeat that mantra more and more.
It is more important to quench our thirst by drinking water than to know more about water. Reading a lot abiut water, knowing its chemical formula like H2O will not satisfy the thirst. it is ok if after satisfying out thirst by drinking water we drink may try to find the meaning of what water is, still drinking of the water is always of more importance than finding it's meaning or gathering much information of the water.
Sai Baba used to ask devotess Naam Saptah. Any divine name of God or mantra would be chanted continuously for a week. By this Sai Baba also indicated that the effect of chants gather more spritual energy when it is being done on continuous basis. The dynamo of the mind should churn more and more chants to create that energy just as a dynamo has to be spin more to create more electric energy . Hence Shraddha and Saburi. We cannot except to light our house after an hour of dynamo spinning.

Now coming to the meaning of Om Sai Ram. Om has been given many meaning yet it is beyound all meanings. The rishis and sages who went deep within their self experiences this sound AUM
ॐ and it has great spiritual significance. Again it has to be experinces. We can expereince it. Just sit with your body relaxed and straight, mind also relaxed after taking a slow deep breath chamt AUM, and you will feel the effect it creates on mindand body. Every day if the chant is repeated it reveals ots new meaning.

Sai is the name of God given to Sai Baba of Shirdi. In Sacred Text Shri Sai SatChritra Chapter 3. In Sai Baba's saying one can note that Sai Baba said that even the chanting of name Sai with Shradha (Faith) will burn away the sins (the sanskaric effect one reaps of hurting other beings) of speech and deeds.

Ram. Ram again is a spiritual name with great powers. Many devotees has felt and still feels the power of name Ram (Raam). So this manta Om Sai Ram combines the power of three powerful chants.

About the chanting of the mantras one thing comes to my mind what Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsha said about it. In the bookGospel of Sri Ramakrishna it is recorded while His talks with one devotee that The chanting of Mantra has great effect and leads one to the God Sat Chit Anand. It bears fruit even if the effects does not show immediately. It is like a seed that will germinate, the tree will grow and bear flowers and fruits.

However the effect is more powerful when one has his mind on the mantra and God. The unconscious repetition of the mantra while the mind is engaged in the worldly affairs has little effect. ~ Om Sai Ram

Lord Satyanarayan Photo


Lord Satyanarayan Aarti

Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey Swaami Jaya Jagadeesha harey
Bhakta janon key sankata, daas jano key sankata,
Kshana mein door Karey - Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey ..

Jo Dhyaavey Phala Paavey Dukha Vinasey Mana kaa
Sukha Sampati Ghara Aavey, Kashta Mitey Tana kaa –
Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey…

Maat Pitaa Tum Merey Sharana Gahoon kiski
Tum Bin Aur na Doojaa Aash karoon Jiski - Om Jaya…

Tuma Purana Paramaatmaa Tuma Antaryaami
Par-Brahma Parameshvara Tuma Sabake Swami - Om Jay…

Tuma Karunaa Ke Saagar Tuma Paalana Kartaa
Mai moorakh khal-kaami
Mai Sevaka Tum Swami Kripaa Karo Bharataa - Om Jay.....

Tum Ho Ek Agochara Sabkey Praanapati
Kisa Vidhi Miloon Dayaamaya Tuma ko main kumati - Om Jay......

Deena Bandhu Dukha Harataa Thaakur Tum merey Swaami Rakshaka tum Mere
Apney haath uthaao, apney charan lagaao, Dwaar para main terey, Om Jay......

Vishaya Vikaar Mitaao Paap Haro Devaa
Shraddhaa Bhakti Badhaao Santan Ki Sevaa - Om Jay.....

Tan Man sab tera, sab kuchh hai tera,
Tera tujhko arpan, kyaa laagey mera. Om Jay......

Why do we ring the bell in a temple?

Is it to wake up the Lord? But the Lord never sleeps. Is it to let the Lord know we have come? He does not need to be told, as He is all knowing. Is it a form of seeking permission to enter His precinct? It is a homecoming and therefore entry needs no permission. The Lord welcomes us at all times. Then why do we ring the bell?

The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound Om, the universal name of the Lord. There should be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the vision of the Lord who is all-auspiciousness.

Even while doing the ritualistic aarati, we ring the bell. It is sometimes accompanied by the auspicious sounds of the conch and other musical instruments. An added significance of ringing the bell, conch and other instruments is that they help drowned any inauspicious or irrelevant noises and comments that might disturb or distract the worshippers in their devotional ardour, concentration and inner peace.
As we start the daily ritualistic worship (pooja) we ring the bell, chanting:

Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam Kurve ghantaaravam tatra devataahvaahna lakshanam
I ring this bell indicating the invocation of divinity, So that virtuous and noble forces enter (my home and heart); and the demonic and evil forces from within and without, depart.

What is Guru Purnima?

The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. All Hindus are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata. Vyasa even taught Dattatreya, who is regarded as the Guru of Gurus.

Significance of Guru Purnima
On this day, all spiritual aspirants and devotees worship Vyasa in honor of his divine personage and all disciples perform a 'puja' of their respective spiritual preceptor or 'Gurudevs'.

This day is of deep significance to the farmers, for it heralds the setting in of the much-needed rains, as the advent of cool showers usher in fresh life in the fields. It is a good time to begin your spiritual lessons. Traditionally, spiritual seekers commence to intensify their spiritual 'sadhana' from this day.

The period 'Chaturmas' ("four months") begins from this day. In the past, wandering spiritual masters and their disciples used to settle down at a place to study and discourse on the Brahma Sutras composed by Vyasa, and engage themselves in Vedantic discussions.

The Role of the Guru
Swami Sivananda asks: "Do you realize now the sacred significance and the supreme importance of the Guru's role in the evolution of man? It was not without reason that the India of the past carefully tended and kept alive the lamp of Guru-Tattva. It is therefore not without reason that India, year after year, age after age, commemorates anew this ancient concept of the Guru, adores it and pays homage to it again and again, and thereby re-affirms its belief and allegiance to it. For, the true Indian knows that the Guru is the only guarantee for the individual to transcend the bondage of sorrow and death, and experience the Consciousness of the Reality."

How to Observe the Day

At the Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, the Guru Purnima is celebrated every year on a grand scale.

1. All aspirants awake at Brahmamuhurta, at 4 o'clock. They meditate on the Guru and chant his prayers.
2. Later in the day, the sacred worship of the Guru's Feet is performed. Of this worship it is said in the Guru Gita:

Dhyaana moolam guror murtih;
Pooja moolam guror padam;
Mantra moolam guror vakyam;
Moksha moolam guror kripa

The Guru's form should be meditated upon; the feet of the Guru should be worshipped; his words are to be treated as a sacred Mantra; his Grace ensures final liberation".
3. Sadhus and Sannyasins are then worshipped and fed at noon.
4. There is continuous Satsang during which discourses are held on the glory of devotion to the
Guru in particular, and on spiritual topics in general.

The Guru's Advice
Swami Sivananda recommends: "Wake up at Brahmamuhurta (at 4 a.m.) on this most holy day. Meditate on the lotus feet of your Guru. Mentally pray to him for his Grace, through which alone you can attain Self-realisation. Do vigorous Japa and meditate in the early morning hours.

"After bath, worship the lotus feet of your Guru, or his image or picture with flowers, fruits, incense and camphor. Fast or take only milk and fruits the whole day.
In the afternoon, sit with other devotees of your Guru and discuss with them the glories and teachings of your Guru.

"Alternatively, you may observe the vow of silence and study the books or writings of your Guru, or mentally reflect upon his teachings. Take fresh resolves on this holy day, to tread the spiritual path in accordance with the precepts of your Guru.

"At night, assemble again with other devotees, and sing the Names of the Lord and the glories of your Guru. The best form of worship of the Guru is to follow his teachings, to shine as the very embodiment of his teachings, and to propagate his glory and his message."
5. Deserving aspirants are initiated into the Holy Order of Sannyas, as this is a highly auspicious occasion.
6. Devout disciples fast and spend the whole day in prayer. They also take fresh resolves for spiritual progress.

Night Aarti ( Shej Aarti ) 10:00 P. M. Night

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!


1 - ARATI
(Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj)
Owaloo aaratee mazhaa Sadgurunaathaa – maazhaa Sainaatha
Paanchaahee tatwaanche deep laawilaa aataan
Refrain: My Sadguru Sainath, I lit up the five elements of my body as a lamp and do your aarti.

Nirgunaachee sthitee kaisee aakaaraa aalee – Baba aakaaraa aalee
Sarvaa ghatee bharooni vuralee Sayee Maawoolee Owaloo aaratee….
How has the attributeless taken form. Baba taken form! You fill every part of existence and still you are full O! Sai Mother. I do Aarti….

RajaTamaSathwa tighe maayaa prasawalee – Mazyawara maayaa prasawalee
Mayecheeye potee kaisee maayaa udbhavalee Owaloo aaratee….
All the three qualities of passion, ignorance, excellence have spread illusion, have engulfed me with illusion. How has the rest of the illusory world come into existence, born of this Maya (illusion).
I do Aarti….

SaptaSaagaree kaisa khel maandeelaa – Baba khel maandeelaa
Khelooniyaa khel awagha visthaar kelaa Owaloo aaratee….
How have you started this divine sport across the seven seas ! Baba started this divine sport! And how has this divine sport spread over the whole creation! I do Aarti….

Brahmaandeechee rachanaa keisee daakhavilee dolaa – Baba daakhavilee dolaa
Tuka hmane maazhaa Swaamee kripaaloo bholaa Owaloo aaratee….
The Lord has shown me the creation and arrangement of this universe. Tuka says : My Lord is simple and compassionate. I do Aarti….

2 : JNANESWAR AARTI
(Composed by : Rama Janardhani Swami.)

Lopale jnaana jagin – hita nenatee konee
Avataara Panduranga – nam ttevile jnanee
Knowledge had disappeared from the world. No one knew what was good or right. Then the Pandurang Avatar (incarnation) came and manifested in human form. The learned called him thus.

Aaratee Jnaanaraaja – mahaa kaivalya tejaa
Sevitee Saadhusanta – hmanu vedhalaa maazha Aaratee Jnaanaraaja.
Refrain:
Aarti Jnyan Raja! (Lord of wisdom). Great divine essence and light! Served by Saints and sadhus as you are, you have engrossed my mind. Aarti Jnyan Raja!

Kanakachee tat kareen – Ubhyaa gopikaa naaree
Narada tumbaraho – samgaayan karee Aaratee Jnaanaraaja….
With golden Thalis (Round platters filled with puja i.e. worship items) in their hands, gopikas and other woman are standing. Narad and Tumbar are singing Samveda! ( One of the four Vedas). Aarti …

Pragata guhya bole – vishwa brahmachi kele
Rama Janardanee – payee masthak ttevile Aaratee Jnaanaraaja….
The secret knowledge has been disclosed that the universe is created by Brahma. Ram, Janardani! I bow and place their heads at the feet of the Lord. Aarti ….

3. TUKARAM ARARTI
(Composed by : Shri Rameswar Bhat)

Aaratee Tukaaraamaa – Swamee Sadguru dhaamaa
Satchidaananda murtee – paaya dakhavi aamhaa Aaratee Tukaaraamaa
Refrain:
Aarti Tukaram! Embodiment of Sadguru Swami, the personification of Sachchidanand! Grace us by giving a glimpse of your feet. Aarti Tukaram!

Raaghave Saagaraat – jaise paashaan taarile
Taise he tuko baache – abhang rakshile Aaratee Tukaaraamaa…
Just as the boulders were kept afloat by Ram (When Lord ram built the bridge to Lanka, He kept boulders afloat in the waters), so were Tukoba’s precious books (Of Abhangs which were thrown into the River Indrayani near Dehu) floated on the river waters (As a result of His prayers, after three days had passed)

Tukitaa tulanesee – brahma tukasee aale
Hmanoni raamesware – charanee mastak ttevile Aaratee Tukaaraamaa…
When appraising and comparing him with Brahma, Tukaram was found to be his equal (As Tukaram had Divinity also in Him). Because of this, Rameshwar, (Rameshwar, a Brahmin who was jealous of Tukaram’s knowledge, had thrown His books in the river) bowed down to Tuka. Refrain…..

4. SEJ ARARTI
(Composed by : Shri Krishna Jogeswar Bhishma)

Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho, Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho
Aalavito sapreme tuzhala aaratee ghevuni kareeho, Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho
Refrain :
Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.
Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.

Holding the lamp in my hands, I do Aarti and pray to you with all my love.
Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.

Ranjavisee too madhura bulunee – maaya jashi nija mulaa ho.
Ranjavisee too madhura bulunee – maaya jashi nija mulaa ho
Bhogisi vyadhee tunch haruniyaa – nijasevak dukhaalaa ho.
Bhogisi vyadhee tunch haruniyaa – nijasevak dukhaalaa ho.
Dhavuni bhakta vyasana harisi – darshan deshee tyaalaa ho
Dhavuni bhakta vyasana harisi – darshan deshee tyaalaa ho
Jzhaale astil kasta ateesaya tumache yaa dehaalaa ho Jai jai Sainatha…
As a mother amuses her little son with a sweet talk, you also enrapture your devotees. For those devotees who have sufferings, you endure their problems by taking them upon yourself thus removing their difficulties. For those who are dedicated to Lord, you quickly give them Darshan. You must be terribly troubled in your body (Baba suffered for His devotees, by taking upon himself their physical afflictions). Let us Hail, Hail… Refrain…..

Skhmaa shayana sundara hee shobhaa – suman shej tyaavareen ho
Skhmaa shayana sundara hee shobhaa – suman shej tyaavareen ho
Gdhyaavee todee bhakta jananchee – pujan archan kareen ho
Gdhyaavee todee bhakta jananchee – pujan archan kareen ho
Owaalito panchaprana – jyotee sumatee kareen ho
Owaalito panchaprana – jyotee sumatee kareen ho
Sevaa kinkara bhakta preetee – attar parimala vaaree ho Jai jai Sainatha…
Forgive us and lie down on that beautiful flower-decked bed. Please accept some of the services your devotees render in your worship. I offer you the light of good intentions lit with five elements of my body. This servant is offering you the Attar (perfume) of love and also fragrant water (Zarna water placed before Baba at bed-time, with rose water added to it) Let us Hail, Hail…. Refrain…..

Soduni jaayaa dukha waatate – Baba tava charanaansee ho
Soduni jaayaa dukha waatate – Sayee tava charanaansee ho
Agnesthavah aasi prasaada – ghevuni nijasadanaasee ho
Agnesthavah aasi prasaada – ghevuni nijasadanaasee ho
Jaato aata yevu punarapi – twatcharanaanche paashee ho
Jaato aata yevu punarapi – twatcharanaanche paashee ho
Uttavoon tujala Saimaavule – nijahitasaadhaa yaasee ho
Uttavoon tujala Saimavule – nijahitasaadhaa yaasee ho Jai jai Sainatha…
Sai it saddens us to leave your feet and go away. At your command, we go with your blessings as Prasad (blessed food), to our own homes. We are going now, but we will come again to be near your feet; to awaken you, Sai mother and to achieve our own welfare. Let us Hail, Hail…. Refrain…..

5. ShEJ ARARTI
(Composed by : Shri Krishna Jogeswar Bhishma)

Aataa Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa avadhutaa – Baba karaa Sainathaa
Chinmaya he sukhfhaama jaawuni pahudaa ekaantaa
Refrain :Now, Swami, sleep in peace, Avadhuta! Baba Sainatha do so.
Mind full of pure knowledge, abode of happiness, retire in seclusion.

Vairaagyaachaa kunchaa ghewuni chowk jhadeela – Baba chowk jhadeela
Tayaawaree supremaachaa shidakaavaa didhalaa Aataa Swaamee…
With the broom of non-attachment the courtyard has been swept. Baba the courtyard has been swept. At the time of sweeping the courtyard, it has been showered with love. Now….

Paayaghadadyaa ghatalyaa sundar navavidhaa bhakti - Baba navavidhaa bhakti
Jnaanaachyaa samayaa laawuni ujalalyaa jyotee Aataa Swaamee…
The beautiful carpet of the nine types of Bkakti (Devotion) has been unrolled. Baba, of the nine types of Bkakti. The Samaya (Upright metal lampstand, used in temples and places of worship) of knowledge has been lit and the light burnished. Now….

Bhaavaarthaanchaa manchaka hridaya kaashee taangilaa – hridaya kaashee taangilaa
Manaachee sumane karunee kele sheejelaa Aataa Swaamee…
The swing-bed of Faith and devotion has been suspended from the rafters (Like the woodwn plank which Baba had hang up from the rafters of the Dwarkamai mosque, for His bed) in my heart. Baba, I have hung it from the rafters. With a pure and virtuous mind I have made your bed. Now…

Dwaitaache kapaat laavuni ekatra kele – Baba ekatra kele
Durbuddheenchyaa gatte soduni padade sodeele Aataa swaamee…
Duality is locked up behind the shut doors, and unity is established. Baba, unity is established. The knot of evil intentions has been loosened and the curtains have been opened (Lifting veils of ignorance). Now…

Aashaa trishnaa kal[anechaa Soonduni galabala – Baba Saanduni galabala
Dayaa kshamaa shaantee daasee ubhyaa sewelaa Aataa Swaamee…
The clamour of desire, hope, imagination has been left behind. Baba the clamour has been left behind. Mercy, forgiveness, peace are now in attendance as humble servants. Now….

Alakshya unmanee ghevunee Baba naajuk dusshaalaa – Baba naajuk dusshaalaa
Niranjana Sadguru swamee nijavile shejelaa Aataa Swaamee…
Inconceivably absorbed in divine contemplation, Baba wrapped in a pair of delicate shawls, Baba in a pair of delicate shawls. Perfect light of knowledge, Sadguru Swami, rest and sleep in your bed. Now…

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Shri Guru Deva Datta!
Shri Guru Deva Datta!

6 : ABHANG
(Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj)

Paahen prasadachee vaat ghyaave dhuvoniyaan taat
I am waiting for the prasad . Give me a washed plate.

Sesh ghewoniaan taat Tumche jhaliyaan bhojan
I will take the left-overs from your plate after ypur meal is finished.

Jhaalo aata eksavaa Tumha aadu niyaa devaa
I have become one with you, after praying fervently to you, Lord.

Tuka hmane aatan chitt karooni raahilo nischint.
Tuka says : Now my mind is determinedly settled here (in devotion).

7 : ABHANG
(Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj)

Paawala prasaad aataa vitto nijaave – Baba aataa nijaave
Apulaa to shrama kalo yetase bhaave
Now that the prasad is received Vithoba, do sleep. Baba, do sleep. We can understand how fatigued you are.

Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.
Now, Swami, sleep well, Gopala(Lord Krishna). Kind Baba Sai. Our desires are now fulfilled and we go now to our own homes.

Tumhaasee jaagawoo aamhi aapulya chaada – Baba aapulya chaada
Shubhashub karme dosh haraavayaa peedaa.
Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.
We shall wake you up for our own needs to destroy the torment that is ours due to our fate, caused by our good or bad actions. Now Swami….

Tuka hmane didhale utchistaache bhojan - utchistaache bhojan
Naahi nivadile aamha apulya bhinn.
Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.
Tuka says : You have given us the left-over food from your plate. You have selected us as being not separate from yourself. Now Swami…

Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.
Now, swami, sleep well, Gopala(Lord Krishna). Kind baba sai. Our desires are now fulfilled and we go to our own homes.

Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki
Let us Hail! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Aum Raajaadhiraaja Yogiraaja ParaBrahma Sainaath Maharaaj
Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai!
Aum! King of Kings! King of Yogis! Absolute Brahman! Sainath Maharaj! Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Evening Aarti ( Dhup Aarti ) 6:00 P. M. Evening

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

1 Arati Sai Baba
(Composed By:: Shri Madhavrao Vamanrao Adkar)
Aarti Sai Baba, saukhyadaataara jeeva. Charana rajaatalee
Dhyaava daasaan visaawaa, bhaktaa visaawaa. Aarti Sai Baba
Refrain : We do Aarti to Sai Baba, the soul that and the giver of happiness to all. Give refuge to the downtrodden devotees who are at your feet. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Jaaluniyaan aananng swaswaroopee raahe dhanga
Mumukshu janaan daavee nija dolaan Sreeranga, dolaan Sreeranga Aarti Sai Baba
Burn the desires. To the seekers of Self, teach them the way to get Moksha (state of pure bliss). With their own eyes they see the Lord Vishnu (Sriranga). We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Jayaa manee jaisaa bhaava tayaa taisaa anubhava
Daawisee dayaaghanaa aisee tujzee hee maava tujzeeheemaava Aarti Sai Baba
You grant suitable experiences to everybody in accordance with their Faith and devotion. O, merciful one, such is your way.O kind one. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Tumache naama dhyaataan hare sansrithi vyathaa
Agaadha tava karanee maarga daawisee anaadhaa,daawisee anaadhaa Aarti Sai Baba
Meditation of your name removes the worldly sufferings. Your actions are unfathomable. Show the path to unfortunate ones. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Kaliyugee avataara saguna parabrahm saachara
Avateerna jhaalase swami Datta digambara, Datta digambara Aarti Sai Baba
In this age of Kaliyug (The dark and troublsome age of present ), you are true incarnation of Brahama, that has taken form and descended on this earth. You are also Swami Datta digambar (Three-headed diety who is considered as combined incarnation of Brahma-Vishnu-Maheh). Datta digambar.We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Aattan divasaan guruwaaree bhakta karitee waaree
Prabhupada pahaavayaa bhavabhaya niwaree, bhaya niwaree Aarti Sai Baba:
On Thursdays,every week, the devotees take a trip (to Shirdi), to have a glimpse of the Lord’s feet and to avert their worldly fears. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Maajan nija dravya tteewaa tav charan rajasevaa
Maagane hechiyaataa tumhan devaadhideva, Devaadhideva Aarti Sai Baba
The only wealth I desire is to serve at thy feet. O Lord of Lords. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Ichchita deena chaatak nirmala toya nijasookha
Paajaawe maadhavaa yaa saambhal aapulee bhaaka, aapulee bhaaka Aarti ...
Just as the chatak bird desires to drink pure raw water , so O Lord! And kindly give me your assurance (that I will receive such direct knowledge). We do Aarti ....

2. ABHANG
(Composed By:: Shri Dasganu Maharaj)

Shirdee maajze Pandharapura Saibaba Ramaavara
Baba Ramaavara, Sai Baba Ramaavara
Shirdi is my Pandharpur. Sai Baba is the husband of Rama i.e. Lord Vishnu. Baba is the presiding deity there. Sai…

Shuddha bhaktee chandrabhaabagaa, Bhaava pundaleeka jaagaa
pundaleeka jaagaa. Bhaava pundaleeka jaagaa
Pure devotion is like river Chandrabhaga (River at Pandharpur). Our devotional feelings for Pundalik (Lord Vishnu called Vithal) has awakened.

Yaa ho yaa ho avaghe jana karaa Babaansee vandana.
Saisi vandana karoo Babaansee vandana
Come along, all the people. Pray Baba and pray Sai.

Ganu mhane Baba Sayee. Dhaava paava maajze aayee
paava maajze aayee. Dhaava paava maajze aayee
Ganu (Das ganu, the composer of this aarti) requests : Sai Baba to run and give us blessings, My Mother give your blessings.

3 Naman
(A garland of traditional prayers)

Ghaaleena lotaangana vandeen charana Dolyanee paaheen roop tujze
Preme aalingana aanande poojin, Bhave oowaalina mhane Naamaa.
Prostrating myself with touch of your feet and see thy beautiful form. Embracing you with love, I worship you, and do your aarti with devotion.

Tvameva maataa cha pitaa tvameva Tvameva bandhuscha sakhaa tvameva
Tvameva vidyaa dravinam tvameva, Tvameva servam mama Devadeva.
You are my mother, my father, my brother, you are my friend. You are knowledge, You are the embodiment of love and tenderness. You are my everything, O! Lord.

Kaayena vaachaa manasrendriyaiarwan Budhyatmanaa vaa prakriti swabhavaat
Karomi yadyatsakalam parasmai, Narayanaayeti samarpayaami
My body, my speech, my mind and all my senses, my intellect, my innate being – all these I offer to you, Narayana.

Acyutam Keshavam Raamanaaraayanam Krishnadaamodaram Vaasudevam Harim
Shreedharam Maadhavam Gopikaa Vallabham, Jaanakeenaayakam Raamachandram Bhaje.
I pray Achyut, Keshav, Ramnarayan, Krishnadamodar, Vasudev, Hari, Shridhar, Madhav, Gopika-Vallabh, Janaki-Nayakam, Ramachandra. (various names of Vishnu and His incarnations).

Hare Rama, Hare Rama. Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna. Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
Hare Rama, Hare Rama. Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna. Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
(This mantra is repeated thrice)

Shri Gurudeva Datta.
Shri Gurudeva Datta.

4. Namaskaaraastak
(COMPOSED BY :: Shri Mohani Raj)

Anantaa tulaa ten kase re sthavaave, Anantaa tulaa ten kase re namaave
Anantaa mukhaanchaa shine shesh gaataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Even the thousand tounged Shesha(a Hindu mythological snake on whom Lord Vishnu rests) finds it inadequate to sing thy prayers of greatness. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Smaraave hmanee twatpadaa nitya bhaave, Wurave taree bhaktisaattee swabhaave
Tarave jagaa taarunee maaya taataa,Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Those who remeber your feet everyday with pure devotion and thought, cross over this illussionary world. O! father, Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Vase jo sadaa daavayaa santleela, Dise agna lokaanparee jo janaalaa
Paree antaree gnaana kaiwalya daataa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Appearing like as an ordinary person to the ignorant, he carries on His divine action(Leelas). He is the giver of inner spiritual knowledge and unity with God - Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Baraa laadhalaa janma haa maanvaachaa Naraa saarthakaa saadhaneebhuta saacha
Dharoon Sayeepremaa galaayaa ahantaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
It is a great luck to be born as a human being. Human beings alone can do Sadhna(practices for obtaining purity and liberation). Hold on to the Love of Sai and kill ego. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Dharave karee saana alpagna baala, Karaave amhaa dhanya chumboni gaalaa
Mukhee gala preme karaa graas aataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Hold the hands of ignorant children like us. Bless us with a Kiss on our cheeks, give us love. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Suraadeeka jyaanchyaa padaa vanditaantee, Sukadeeka jyaante samaanatva detee
Prayagaadi teerthen padee nasmra hotaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Gods and others worship your feet. Say Suka and others treat you as equal. The prayag(confluence of rivers) and holy places bow at your feet - Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Tujhyaa jhya padaa paahtan gopabaalee, Sadaa rangalee chitswaroopee milaalee
Karee raasakreedaa save Krishna naathaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
The Gopis are always delighted to see your feet. They always dance with Krishna-natha having immersed their thoughts in Him. Salutations with prostrations, Shri Sainatha.

Tulaa maahato maagane eka dhyaave, Karaa jodito deena atyanta bhaave
Bhavee mohaneeraaja haa taari aataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
I request you to grant me just one boon. I humbly fold my hands, and with deep faith, Mohaniraj (says, the composer of this part of Aarti) asks you: save me from this world of bewitching desires and ferry me across the ocean of existence. Salutations with prostrations, Shri Sainatha.

5 Aisaa eyee baa

Aisaa eyee baa – Sayee digambaraa – Akshyaya roopa avataara
Sarvahi vyapaka too – Shrutisaara – anusayaatrikumaaraa – Aisaa eyee baa!
Refrain:
Such art thou, Sai Baba! Sai Digambara! Incarnation of the imperishible spirit, you are all pervading. You are the knower of the essense of the shrutis (Vedas), belonging to the lineage of the sage Atri and His wife Anusuya.

Kaashee snaana japa – pratidivashee – Kolhapura bhikshesee – nirmala nadi tungaa
Jala praasee – Nidra maahur deshee - Aisaa eyee baa
Everyday, bathing in the Holy waters of the Kashi and worshipping there; then going to Kolhapur for Alms; drinking the pure waters of the Tungabhadra and then sleeping at Mahur province (sleeping place of Lord Datta). Please come like this O! Baba.

Jzholee lombatase vaamakaree – trishoola damaroo dhari
Bhakta varada sadaa sukhakaaree Deseel mukti charee - Aisaa eyee baa
A ‘Jholi’ (bag for alms hanging from the shoulder) hanging on the left-shoulder, and carrying the trident ‘damru’ (kind of tabor) you bless the devotees with permanent happiness, granting them four-fold liberation viz. Resemblance to God, nearness to God, residing with the deity and absorption into the essense of Brahman. Please come like this O! Baba.

Paayee paadukaa japamaala – kamandaloo – Mrigacchalaa – dhaarana kariseebaa
Naagajataa – Mukuta sobhato maathaa - Aisaa eyee baa
Wearing wooden sandals, carrying Jap Mala (prayer beeds) Kamandalu (Container of water), wearing deer skin; on your head is the crown of serpent-like coiled tresses of your hair, which looks beautiful. Please come like this O! Baba.

Tatpara tujyaa je dhyaanee – akshyaya Thyaanche sadhanee – Lakshmeevasa karee
Dinarajanee – Rakshisi sankat vaaruni - Aisaa eyee baa
All those who meditate on you diligently have Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, dwelling in their homes, day and night uninterruptedly (Lakshmi, otherwise is fleet-floated and does not stay in one place for a long time). You also protect them by removing all their difficulties. Please come like this O! Baba.

Yaa pari dhyaana tujze gururaayaa – Drishya karee nayanaan yaa
Poornaananda sukhe hee kaayaa – Laavise hariguna gaayaa - Aisaa eyee….
When I behold you in my eyes and your handsome figure, Gururaya, I experience complete bliss and please make me sing the Lord’s praises. Please come like this O! Baba. (Whole refrain)

6. Shri Sainatha Mahimna Strotrama
(COMPOSED BY :: Shri Upasani Baba Maharaj)

Sadaa satswaroopam chidaananda kandam
Jagat sambhavasthaana samhaara hetum
Swabhaktechhayaa maanusham darsayantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is Truth Incarnate and is always in Consciousness and Bliss; the God who is the cause of creation, existence and destruction of the world; and, who has come in to this world in a human form for the sake of his own devotees.

Bhavadwaantha vidhwamsa maarthaanda meeddyam
manovaagateetam munir dhyana gamyam
Jagadvyapakam nirmalam nirgunam twaam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the bright sun whose light destroys the darkness of worldly desires; who is beyond the realm of speech and mind, but accessible to the sages who are engrossed in Thy meditation – One who pervades the whole world, pure and devoid of all attributes.

Bhawaambhodi magnaarthitaanaam lanaanaam
Swapaadaasritaanaam swabhakti priyaanaam
Samuddhaaranaartham kalow sambhavantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who has manifested in this kaliyug (The dark and the troublesome age of present) for the salvation of those who believe in devotion to Him and those who have taken refuge at his feet as they are drowning and tormented by the ocean of worldliness.

Sadaa nimba vrikshasya mooladhivaasaat
Sudhaasravinam tiktamapya priyantam
Tarum kalpa vrikshaadhikam saadhayantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath who, By His constant abode under the margosa tree, whose juice though by nature is bitter and distasteful, has turned it nectar-like sweet, because He has exalted the tree above the legendary Kalpavriksh (the wish-fulfilling tree)

Sadaa kalpavrikshyasya tasyaadhi moole
Bhawadbhava budhyaa saparyaadisevaam
Nrinaam kurwataam bhukti mukti pradantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, whom people go to worship and render devotional services, knowing Him to be Himself the kalpavriksh always; for those people he satisfies their worldly desires and grants them salvation

Anekaashrutaa tarkya leelaa vilaasaeih
Samaavishkruteshaana bhaasvat prabhaavam
Ahambhaava heenam prasannathma bhaawam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, whose innumerable and wonderful Leelas(divine play), unheard of and unimagined, have displayed His divine splenderous glory; yet who is devoid of ego and is happily absorbed in the Self.

Sataam Vishramaaraama mevaabhiraamam
sadaa sajjanaih samsthutam sannamadbhih
Janaamodadam bhakta bhadrapradantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the perennial abode of rest, repose and refuge for the virtuous people and to whom praises are directed by good and pious persons- He who is the bestower of happiness and welfare to His devotees.

Ajanmaadhyamekam param brahma saakshaat
Swayam sambhavam raamamevaavateernam
Bhawadharshanaathsam puneetah praboham
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the Self-manifested, the Absolute Brahman, verily the Supreme Creator Incarnate, the Being without beginning or end, who has descended on this earth in the Ram avatar (Incarnation). O lord, I have been sanctified by your darshan.

Sree Sayeesa kripaanidhe akhilanrinaam sarwaartha siddhi prada
Yushmatpaadarajah prabahavamatulam dhaataapi vaktaakshhamah
Sadbhakthyaa saranam kritaan jali putah samprapthithosmi prabho
Shrimath Sayi paresa paada kamalaa naanya ccharanyam mama
O Lord Sai, treasure-house of mercy, the bestower of all wealth, success and inspiration, even the creator is unable to describe the incomparable power of the dust of your feet. With my folded hands and true devotion, I surrender to you O Lord. There is no refuge for me, except the lotus feet of Shrimat Sainath, the Lord.

Sayiroopadhara raaghavottamam, Bhakta kaama vibhuda dhrumam prabhum
Maayayopahata chitta shudhayae, Chintayaamyahamaharnisam mudaa
Lord Sai is the avatar of Raghav (Incarnation of Ram), the Lord who fulfils the desires of His devotees for the purification of their infatuated and deluded hearts and minds – to whom I pray, day and night, untiringly and blissfully.

Sharat sudhaamsu pratrima prakaasam, kripatapaatram tava Sainaatha
Twadeeya paadaabja samaashritaanaam, Swachhaayayaa taapamapaa karothu
Lord Sainath, the canopy of your mercy is like the intense lusture of the autumn moon. Grant the cool shade (from that canopy) from the blazing heat of the three-fold calamities of life to those who have taken shelter at your feet.

Upaasanaa Daivata Sainaatha, Sthavairmayopaasaninaasthu sthatwam
Ramenmaromne tava paadayugme bhrungo, Yathaabji makarmda lubdhah
Lord Sainath you are my God, whom I worship. I extol your praises. Let my mind dwell lovingly at your lotus feet, just as the bee hovers over the lotus flowers enticed by the desire of honey.

Aneka janmaarjita paapasamkshayo, Bhavet bhawatpaada saroja darshanaat
Kshamaswa sarvaanaparaadha poonjakaan, praseeda Sayeesa Sadguro dayaanidhe
Lord Sai, Guru Ocean of compassion, bless me and pardon me for all my innumerable faults. May my boundless sins which have accumulated over several cycles of life be destroyed by the darshan of your feet

Sri Sainatha charanaamrita putachithaah, Sthwatpaada seva natrataah satatamcha bhaktyaa
Samsaara janya duritaagha vinirgataaste, kaivalya dhaama paramam samavaapnuvanti
Those whose minds become purified by the nectar of tirth (Water deemed to be Holy from the washings of Lord’s feet) of Shri Sainath, those who are constantly absorbed in His service with – devotion they get freed from the distress caused by worldliness and attain salvation.

Strotrame tatpatte bhakthyaa yonara athanmanaahsadaa
Sadguroh Sainaadhasya kripa paatram bhaveddhruham.
Whosoever always recites this hymn with devotion and absorption will certainly be the recepeint of the grace of Sadguru until he lives.

7. Guru Prasada Yachanaastakam
(COMPOSED BY :: B.V.Dev)

Ruso mama priyaambikaa majavaree pitahee ruso
Ruso mama priyaangana priyasutaatmajaahee ruso
Ruso bhagini bandhuhee swasura saasubayee ruso
Na datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
My darling mother, my father; my wife, my son, my daughter, my sister, my brother, my father-in-law, my mother-in-law, all may be annoyed with me but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Puso na sunabayee tyaa maja na bhratrujaayaa puso
Puso na priya soyare priya sage na gnateen puso
Puso suhrida naa sakhaa swajana naapta bandhu puso
Paree na Guru Saayima majavaree ksdheenhee ruso.
My daughter-in-law, my brother’s wife; my dear ones, kith and kin may turn away from me or even people from my own caste; my selfless friend or any friend may turn away from me, or even my own people or my relatives; but never my Guru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Puso na abalaa mulen tarun vriddhahee naa puso
Puso na Guru Dhakute maja na thor saane puso
Puso nacha bhale bure sujan sadhuheen naa puso
Paree na Guru Saayima majavaree ksdheenhee ruso
Women, children, young and old may turn away from me. The elders, the youngsters, the venerable and the tiny ones may turn away from me. The virtuous and the wicked may turn away from me; let the well-meaning and saintly also turn away from me; but never, ever, my Guru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Ruso chatura tatwavit vibhudha praagna jnaanee ruso
Rusohi vidushee striyaa kushal panditaahee ruso
Ruso mahipatee yatee bhajak taapaseehe ruso
Na Datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
Persons of acumen, knowers of Vedas, men of learning, wise men, may be annoyed with me or even the knowledgable, the erudite women, the clever learned ladies may be annoyed with me, but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Ruso kavi rishee munee anagha siddha yogee ruso
Ruso hi grihadevataa ni kula grama Devee ruso
Ruso khala pishaascahee malin dhakineehee ruso
Na Datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
The poets, the seers, the sages, those void of sin, and the inspired yogi may be annoyed with me. The family deity and the village deity may be annoyed with me. The base person, the devil, the foul witch may be annoyed with me, but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Ruso mriga khaga krimi akhila jeeva jantu ruso
Ruso vitap prastaraa achal aapagaabdhee ruso
Ruso kha pavan naagni vaar avani panchatathwe ruso
Na Datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
Deers, birds, insects, the entire animal and birds may be annoyed with me. The trees, stones, mountains, rivers, seas may be annoyed with me. The sky, wind, fire, water, earth ---- the five elements may be annoyed with me, but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Ruso vimal kinnaraa amala yakshineehee ruso
Ruso shashi khagaadihee gagani taarakaahee ruso
Ruso amararaajahee adaya dharmaraajaa ruso
Na Datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
The pure celestial musicians, unsullied female deities or celestial nymphs may be annoyed with me. The moon, sun, other stars from the skies, the planets may be annoyed with me. The immortal king Indra, merciless Dharmaraja may be annoyed with me, but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Ruso mana Saraawatee chapala chitta tehee ruso
Ruso vapu dishaakhilaa kattina kaal tohee ruso
Ruso sakal vishwahee mayi tu brahma golaaM ruso
Na Datta Guru Saayima majavaree kadheenhee ruso
Let my reasoning, speech and fickle mind be annoyed with me. Let my own body, all the ten directions, be annoyed with me. Let all-pervading difficult times be annoyed with me. Let the entire world, the universe be annoyed with me; but never my Dattaguru, my mother Sai, be annoyed with me.

Vimoodha hmanoonee haso majana matsaraahee daso
Padaabhi ruchi ulhasoh janan kardamee naa phaso
Na durga dhriticha dhaso ashivbhaav maage khaso
Prapanchi manahe ruso dridda virakti chitee ttaso
Let the people call me a fool and laugh. Let envy not sting me. Let me delight at the touch of the feet of the Lord. Let me not get trapped by the mire of the world. Let not the fort of chivalry topple down. Let me not wish evil with anyone. Let me be angry with the worldly affairs I am engaged in. Let me be disinterested, and let that indifference stay firmly in my mind.

Kunaachihi grinaa naso na cha sprihaa kashaachee aso
Sadaiva hridayee vaso manasi dhyani Sayee vaso
Padee pranaya voraso nikhila drishya baabaa diso
Na Dattaguru Saayima upari yaachneela ruso.
Let me not be contemptuous of anyone. Let me have no desires. Let there be only Sai in my heart, intellect and meditation. Let my love be oozing towards the lord’s feet (As the cow’s milk begins to flow when she sees her calf). Wherever I look in the world, I should see him only. My Lord, do not deny me these above-mentioned entreaties.

8. Mantra Pushpam

Hari Om yagnena yagnamayajanta devaastaani dharmaani prathamaabyaasan
Tehanakam mahimaanah sachanta yatra poorve sadhyaa santi Devaah;
Hari Aum.(Invocation of Primordial sound) in the beginning the devas (Celestial beings) worshipped Lord Vishnu by means of a sacrificial fire(yagyan) by such religious deeds they attain greatness in heaven (the abode of the divine, Celestial beings).

Aum rajaadhiraajaaya prasahya saahine namo vayam Vaishravanaaya kurmahe
Sa me kaaman kaama kaamaya mahyam kameswaro Vaishravano tathatu.
Kuberaraya Vaishravanaaya Mahaaraajaaya namah.
“Aum! Salutation to Vaishravan(Celestial being in heaven incharge of wealth). He is the King of Kings, who is help. May he thy grant me my desires as Vaishravan, the lord of all my desires.

Om swasti saamrajyam bhojyam swaaraajyam vairaajyam, paarameshtyam
Raajyam mahaarajya maadhi patya mayam Samantaparyaa yeesyat
Saarvabhoumah saarvayushya aantaadaaparaaraadhaat prithivyai
Samudraparyanthaayaa ekaraalithi
Aum! Let there be well being! Let he attain universal sovereignty eternelly, enjoyment (of pleasures), independence, perfect detachment, distinction and position of a great king, and supreme Lordship, so that he rules the universe and become the paramount ruler of the whole earth all his life, possessed of longevity and fullness of life, and be the absolute king of the earth streching upto its oceanic shores.

Tadapyesha slokobhigeeto marutah parivestaaro marutah pariveshtaaro
maruttasyaavasan gruhe Avikshitasya kamaprer Visvedevaah sabhaa sada ithi
It is a prayer for Marutt, the son of Avikshit excelling in the four qualities of knowledge, righteousness, detachment and longivity - whose abode all Celestial deities visit.

Shri Naarayana Vaasudevaaya Sri saccidananda Sadguru Saiñatha Maharaja ki Jaya
O! Shri Narayan Vasudev Sachchidananad! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Karacharanakritam vaakkaayajam karmajam vaa
Shravananayanajam vaa maanasam vaaparadham
Viditamaviditam vaa sarvame tatshkamasva
For the sins done by the hands and the feet, by the toungue and the body, or by the ears and the eyes, or those done in thought, or any other follies, known or unknown - for all these, forgive me.

Jaya Jaya karunaabdhe shri pabho Sainaatha.
Hail ! Hail! O compassionate one, Shri Prabhu Sainath!

Shri Naarayana Vaasudevaaya Sri saccidananda Sadguru Saiñatha Maharaja ki Jaya
Hail! Shri Narayan Vasudev Sachchidananad! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki
Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Raajaadhiraaja Yogiraaja ParaBrahma Sainaath Maharaaj
Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai!
Aum! King of Kings! King of Yogis! Absolute Brahman! Sainath Maharaj! Hail! Shri Sachchidananda
Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Noon Aarti ( Madhyam Aarti ) 12:00 Noon

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

1. ABHANG Aarti with Five-Wick Lamp
(Composed by :: Shri Krishna Jogiswar Bhishma, Abhang is a Maratha style of poetry)
Ghewuniya panchaarati, karoo Babansi aarati
Karoo Sai see aarati Karoo Babansi arati.
Holding the five-wick lamp, I do Baba’s Aarti. Sai’s Aarti. I do Baba’s Aarti.

Utta utta ho bandhawa. Owaaloo ha Ramadhava.
Sayee Ramadhava. Owaloo ha Ramadhava.
Rise! Rise! Oh my brethren. Let us do Aarti for Ramadhava (Consort of Ram the incarnation of
Lord Vishnu). Sai Ramadhava. I do Arati for Ramadhava.

Karooniya sthira man, pahu gambhirira he dhyan
Sayeeche he dhyan pahu gambhirira he dhyan
Concentrating the mind, let us have a glimpse of the meditative figure, Sai’s meditative figure. Let us have a glimpse of the meditative figure.

Krishnanatha Datt Sai jado chitta tujze paayee
Chitta Baba paayee Jado chitta tuzhe paayee
Krishna-Natha says oh, Datta (for Lord Dattatreya) Sai! Enjoin our minds to your feet. Lord, to your feet draw our minds. Enjoin our minds to your feet.

2 Arati Sai Baba
(Composed By:: Shri Madhavrao Vamanrao Adkar)

Aarti Sai Baba, saukhyadaataara jeeva. Charana rajaatalee
Dhyaava daasaan visaawaa, bhaktaa visaawaa. Aarti Sai Baba
Refrain : We do Aarti to Sai Baba, the soul that and the giver of happiness to all. Give refuge to the downtrodden devotees who are at your feet. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Jaaluniyaan aananng swaswaroopee raahe dhanga
Mumukshu janaan daavee nija dolaan Sreeranga, dolaan Sreeranga Aarti Sai Baba
Burn the desires. To the seekers of Self, teach them the way to get Moksha (state of pure bliss). With their own eyes they see the Lord Vishnu (Sriranga). We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Jayaa manee jaisaa bhaava tayaa taisaa anubhava
Daawisee dayaaghanaa aisee tujzee hee maava tujzeeheemaava Aarti Sai Baba
You grant suitable experiences to everybody in accordance with their Faith and devotion. O, merciful one, such is your way.O kind one. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Tumache naama dhyaataan hare sansrithi vyathaa
Agaadha tava karanee maarga daawisee anaadhaa,daawisee anaadhaa Aarti Sai Baba
Meditation of your name removes the worldly sufferings. Your actions are unfathomable. Show the path to unfortunate ones. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Kaliyugee avataara saguna parabrahm saachara
Avateerna jhaalase swami Datta digambara, Datta digambara Aarti Sai Baba
In this age of Kaliyug (The dark and troublsome age of present ), you are true incarnation of Brahama, that has taken form and descended on this earth. You are also Swami Datta digambar (Three-headed diety who is considered as combined incarnation of Brahma-Vishnu-Maheh). Datta digambar.We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Aattan divasaan guruwaaree bhakta karitee waaree
Prabhupada pahaavayaa bhavabhaya niwaree, bhaya niwaree Aarti Sai Baba:
On Thursdays,every week, the devotees take a trip (to Shirdi), to have a glimpse of the Lord’s feet and to avert their worldly fears. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.


Maajan nija dravya tteewaa tav charan rajasevaa
Maagane hechiyaataa tumhan devaadhideva, Devaadhideva Aarti Sai Baba
The only wealth I desire is to serve at thy feet. O Lord of Lords. We do Aarti to you Sai Baba.

Ichchita deena chaatak nirmala toya nijasookha
Paajaawe maadhavaa yaa saambhal aapulee bhaaka, aapulee bhaaka Aarti ...
Just as the chatak bird desires to drink pure raw water , so O Lord! And kindly give me your assurance (that I will receive such direct knowledge). We do Aarti ....

3. Arati
(Composed By:: Shri Krishna Jogiswar Bhishma)

Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Datta avadhutaa, O Sayee avadhutaa
Jodoonikara tava charanee ttevito maathaa, Jaya Deva Jaya Dev

Refrain: Hail Lord! Datta Avadhuta! (a divine Incarnation) O Sai Avadhuta! With my folded hands, I place my head at your feet. Hail Lord! Hail Lord!
Avataraseen too yaetaan dharmaante glanee, Naastheekaanaahee too laavisi nijabhajanee
Daavisi naanaa leela asankhya roopaanee, Harisee dheenanche too sankata dinarajanee
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva…
You take Avatar (Incarnation) when Dharma (purity and righteousness) declines; Even the non-believers devolopfaith in you. Showing many types of Leelas (Graces) in your innumerable forms; you remove the miseries of your devotees, day and night. Hail Lord…

Yavana swaroopee aikhyaa darshana twaan dhidhale, Samsaya nirsuniyaan thathdwaitaa ghaalavile
Gopichandaa mandaa twaanchee uddharile, Momina vamsee janmuni lokaan taariyale
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva…
You gave Darshan (divine vision) to someone in the guice of Moslem. By removing all doubts, you set him on the path leading towards the unity with the Self. Even Raja Gopichanda and the river Mandakini (Ganges) were purified by you. Born of a Moslem family of weavers you had brought salvation to all the people. Hail Lord Sai…

Bhed na tathwee hindoo yavananchaa kaanhee Daawayaansee jzaalaa punarapi naradehee
Paahasin premaane too Hindu yavanaanhee, Daavisi aatmatwaane vyaapaka haa sayee
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva…
You do not distinguish between Hindus and Moslems. In the present human form taken by you, you give the same look of love both to the Hindus and Moslems and establish the universality of your love. Hail Lord Sai…

Devaa Sayeenaathaa twatpadanata vhaahe, paramaayaamohita janamochana jhanin vhaave
Twakripayaa sakalaanche sankata nirasaawe, deshila tari de twadhyash krishnaane gaave
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva…eva…
O the Lord Sainatha, I would always like to be at your feet, Liberate the mankind stepped in worldly illusions and remove their difficulties by your grace. If you desire to give me anything, then give Krishna (composer of this portion of Aarti) the ability to sing your prayers. Hail Lord…

4 ABHANG
(Composed By:: Shri Dasganu Maharaj)

Shirdee maajze Pandharapura Saibaba Ramaavara
Baba Ramaavara, Sai Baba Ramaavara
Shirdi is my Pandharpur. Sai Baba is the husband of Rama i.e. Lord Vishnu. Baba is the presiding deity there. Sai…

Shuddha bhaktee chandrabhaabagaa, Bhaava pundaleeka jaagaa
pundaleeka jaagaa. Bhaava pundaleeka jaagaa
Pure devotion is like river Chandrabhaga (River at Pandharpur). Our devotional feelings for Pundalik (Lord Vishnu called Vithal) has awakened.

Yaa ho yaa ho avaghe jana karaa Babaansee vandana.
Saisi vandana karoo Babaansee vandana
Come along, all the people. Pray Baba and pray Sai.

Ganu mhane Baba Sayee. Dhaava paava maajze aayee
paava maajze aayee. Dhaava paava maajze aayee
Ganu (Das ganu, the composer of this aarti) requests : Sai Baba to run and give us blessings, My Mother give your blessings.

5. Naman
( A garland of traditional prayers )

Ghaaleena lotaangana vandeen charana Dolyanee paaheen roop tujze
Preme aalingana aanande poojin, Bhave oowaalina mhane Naamaa.
Prostrating myself with touch of your feet and see thy beautiful form. Embracing you with love, I worship you, and do your aarti with devotion.

Tvameva maataa cha pitaa tvameva Tvameva bandhuscha sakhaa tvameva
Tvameva vidyaa dravinam tvameva, Tvameva servam mama Devadeva.
You are my mother, my father, my brother, you are my friend. You are knowledge, You are the embodiment of love and tenderness. You are my everything, O! Lord.

Kaayena vaachaa manasrendriyaiarwan Budhyatmanaa vaa prakriti swabhavaat
Karomi yadyatsakalam parasmai, Narayanaayeti samarpayaami
My body, my speech, my mind and all my senses, my intellect, my innate being – all these I offer to you, Narayana.

Acyutam Keshavam Raamanaaraayanam Krishnadaamodaram Vaasudevam Harim
Shreedharam Maadhavam Gopikaa Vallabham, Jaanakeenaayakam Raamachandram Bhaje.
I pray Achyut, Keshav, Ramnarayan, Krishnadamodar, Vasudev, Hari, Shridhar, Madhav, Gopika-Vallabh, Janaki-Nayakam, Ramachandra. (various names of Vishnu and His incarnations).

Hare Rama, Hare Rama. Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna. Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
Hare Rama, Hare Rama. Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna. Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
(This mantra is repeated thrice)

Shri Gurudeva Datta.
Shri Gurudeva Datta.

6. Mantra Pushpam

Hari Om yagnena yagnamayajanta devaastaani dharmaani prathamaabyaasan
Tehanakam mahimaanah sachanta yatra poorve sadhyaa santi Devaah;

Hari Aum.(Invocation of Primordial sound) in the beginning the devas (Celestial beings) worshipped Lord Vishnu by means of a sacrificial fire(yagyan) by such religious deeds they attain greatness in heaven (the abode of the divine, Celestial beings).

Aum rajaadhiraajaaya prasahya saahine namo vayam Vaishravanaaya kurmahe
Sa me kaaman kaama kaamaya mahyam kameswaro Vaishravano tathatu.
Kuberaraya Vaishravanaaya Mahaaraajaaya namah.
“Aum! Salutation to Vaishravan(Celestial being in heaven incharge of wealth). He is the King of Kings, who is help. May he thy grant me my desires as Vaishravan, the lord of all my desires.

Om swasti saamrajyam bhojyam swaaraajyam vairaajyam, paarameshtyam
Raajyam mahaarajya maadhi patya mayam Samantaparyaa yeesyat
Saarvabhoumah saarvayushya aantaadaaparaaraadhaat prithivyai
Samudraparyanthaayaa ekaraalithi
Aum! Let there be well being! Let he attain universal sovereignty eternelly, enjoyment (of pleasures), independence, perfect detachment, distinction and position of a great king, and supreme Lordship, so that he rules the universe and become the paramount ruler of the whole earth all his life, possessed of longevity and fullness of life, and be the absolute king of the earth streching upto its oceanic shores.

Tadapyesha slokobhigeeto marutah parivestaaro marutah pariveshtaaro
maruttasyaavasan gruhe Avikshitasya kamaprer Visvedevaah sabhaa sada ithi
It is a prayer for Marutt, the son of Avikshit excelling in the four qualities of knowledge, righteousness, detachment and longivity - whose abode all Celestial deities visit.

Shri Naarayana Vaasudevaaya Sri saccidananda Sadguru Saiñatha Maharaja ki Jaya
O! Shri Narayan Vasudev Sachchidananad! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

7. Namaskaaraastak
(COMPOSED BY :: Shri Mohani Raj)

Anantaa tulaa ten kase re sthavaave, Anantaa tulaa ten kase re namaave
Anantaa mukhaanchaa shine shesh gaataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Even the thousand tounged Shesha(a Hindu mythological snake on whom Lord Vishnu rests) finds it inadequate to sing thy prayers of greatness. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Smaraave hmanee twatpadaa nitya bhaave, Wurave taree bhaktisaattee swabhaave
Tarave jagaa taarunee maaya taataa,Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Those who remeber your feet everyday with pure devotion and thought, cross over this illussionary world. O! father, Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Vase jo sadaa daavayaa santleela, Dise agna lokaanparee jo janaalaa
Paree antaree gnaana kaiwalya daataa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Appearing like as an ordinary person to the ignorant, he carries on His divine action(Leelas). He is the giver of inner spiritual knowledge and unity with God - Salutations with prostrations, your O! Sainath.

Baraa laadhalaa janma haa maanvaachaa Naraa saarthakaa saadhaneebhuta saacha
Dharoon Sayeepremaa galaayaa ahantaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
It is a great luck to be born as a human being. Human beings alone can do Sadhna(practices for obtaining purity and liberation). Hold on to the Love of Sai and kill ego. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Dharave karee saana alpagna baala, Karaave amhaa dhanya chumboni gaalaa
Mukhee gala preme karaa graas aataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Hold the hands of ignorant children like us. Bless us with a Kiss on our cheeks, give us love. Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Suraadeeka jyaanchyaa padaa vanditaantee, Sukadeeka jyaante samaanatva detee
Prayagaadi teerthen padee nasmra hotaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
Gods and others worship your feet. Say Suka and others treat you as equal. The prayag(confluence of rivers) and holy places bow at your feet - Salutations with prostrations, O! Sainath.

Tujhyaa jhya padaa paahtan gopabaalee, Sadaa rangalee chitswaroopee milaalee
Karee raasakreedaa save Krishna naathaa, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
The Gopis are always delighted to see your feet. They always dance with Krishna-natha having immersed their thoughts in Him. Salutations with prostrations, Shri Sainatha.

Tulaa maahato maagane eka dhyaave, Karaa jodito deena atyanta bhaave
Bhavee mohaneeraaja haa taari aataan, Namaskaar saashtaang Shri Sainaatha.
I request you to grant me just one boon. I humbly fold my hands, and with deep faith, Mohaniraj (says, the composer of this part of Aarti) asks you: save me from this world of bewitching desires and ferry me across the ocean of existence. Salutations with prostrations, Shri Sainatha.

8. Aisaa eyee baa

Aisaa eyee baa – Sayee digambaraa – Akshyaya roopa avataara
Sarvahi vyapaka too – Shrutisaara – anusayaatrikumaaraa – Aisaa eyee baa!
Refrain: Such art thou, Sai Baba! Sai Digambara! Incarnation of the imperishible spirit, you are all pervading. You are the knower of the essense of the shrutis (Vedas), belonging to the lineage of the sage Atri and His wife Anusuya.

Kaashee snaana japa – pratidivashee – Kolhapura bhikshesee – nirmala nadi tungaa
Jala praasee – Nidra maahur deshee - Aisaa eyee baa
Everyday, bathing in the Holy waters of the Kashi and worshipping there; then going to Kolhapur for Alms; drinking the pure waters of the Tungabhadra and then sleeping at Mahur province (sleeping place of Lord Datta). Please come like this O! Baba.

Jzholee lombatase vaamakaree – trishoola damaroo dhari
Bhakta varada sadaa sukhakaaree Deseel mukti charee - Aisaa eyee baa
A ‘Jholi’ (bag for alms hanging from the shoulder) hanging on the left-shoulder, and carrying the trident ‘damru’ (kind of tabor) you bless the devotees with permanent happiness, granting them four-fold liberation viz. Resemblance to God, nearness to God, residing with the deity and absorption into the essense of Brahman. Please come like this O! Baba.

Paayee paadukaa japamaala – kamandaloo – Mrigacchalaa – dhaarana kariseebaa
Naagajataa – Mukuta sobhato maathaa - Aisaa eyee baa
Wearing wooden sandals, carrying Jap Mala (prayer beeds) Kamandalu (Container of water), wearing deer skin; on your head is the crown of serpent-like coiled tresses of your hair, which looks beautiful. Please come like this O! Baba.

Tatpara tujyaa je dhyaanee – akshyaya Thyaanche sadhanee – Lakshmeevasa karee
Dinarajanee – Rakshisi sankat vaaruni - Aisaa eyee baa
All those who meditate on you diligently have Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, dwelling in their homes, day and night uninterruptedly (Lakshmi, otherwise is fleet-floated and does not stay in one place for a long time). You also protect them by removing all their difficulties. Please come like this O! Baba.

Yaa pari dhyaana tujze gururaayaa – Drishya karee nayanaan yaa
Poornaananda sukhe hee kaayaa – Laavise hariguna gaayaa - Aisaa eyee….
When I behold you in my eyes and your handsome figure, Gururaya, I experience complete bliss and please make me sing the Lord’s praises. Please come like this O! Baba. (Whole refrain)

9. Shri Sainatha Mahimna Strotrama
(COMPOSED BY :: Shri Upasani Baba Maharaj)

Sadaa satswaroopam chidaananda kandam
Jagat sambhavasthaana samhaara hetum
Swabhaktechhayaa maanusham darsayantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is Truth Incarnate and is always in Consciousness and Bliss; the God who is the cause of creation, existence and destruction of the world; and, who has come in to this world in a human form for the sake of his own devotees.

Bhavadwaantha vidhwamsa maarthaanda meeddyam
manovaagateetam munir dhyana gamyam
Jagadvyapakam nirmalam nirgunam twaam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the bright sun whose light destroys the darkness of worldly desires; who is beyond the realm of speech and mind, but accessible to the sages who are engrossed in Thy meditation – One who pervades the whole world, pure and devoid of all attributes.

Bhawaambhodi magnaarthitaanaam lanaanaam
Swapaadaasritaanaam swabhakti priyaanaam
Samuddhaaranaartham kalow sambhavantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who has manifested in this kaliyug (The dark and the troublesome age of present) for the salvation of those who believe in devotion to Him and those who have taken refuge at his feet as they are drowning and tormented by the ocean of worldliness.

Sadaa nimba vrikshasya mooladhivaasaat
Sudhaasravinam tiktamapya priyantam
Tarum kalpa vrikshaadhikam saadhayantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath who, By His constant abode under the margosa tree, whose juice though by nature is bitter and distasteful, has turned it nectar-like sweet, because He has exalted the tree above the legendary Kalpavriksh (the wish-fulfilling tree)

Sadaa kalpavrikshyasya tasyaadhi moole
Bhawadbhava budhyaa saparyaadisevaam
Nrinaam kurwataam bhukti mukti pradantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, whom people go to worship and render devotional services, knowing Him to be Himself the kalpavriksh always; for those people he satisfies their worldly desires and grants them salvation

Anekaashrutaa tarkya leelaa vilaasaeih
Samaavishkruteshaana bhaasvat prabhaavam
Ahambhaava heenam prasannathma bhaawam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, whose innumerable and wonderful Leelas(divine play), unheard of and unimagined, have displayed His divine splenderous glory; yet who is devoid of ego and is happily absorbed in the Self.

Sataam Vishramaaraama mevaabhiraamam
sadaa sajjanaih samsthutam sannamadbhih
Janaamodadam bhakta bhadrapradantam
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the perennial abode of rest, repose and refuge for the virtuous people and to whom praises are directed by good and pious persons- He who is the bestower of happiness and welfare to His devotees.

Ajanmaadhyamekam param brahma saakshaat
Swayam sambhavam raamamevaavateernam
Bhawadharshanaathsam puneetah praboham
Nameeswaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.
Let us bow down to the God Sadguru Sainath, who is the Self-manifested, the Absolute Brahman, verily the Supreme Creator Incarnate, the Being without beginning or end, who has descended on this earth in the Ram avatar (Incarnation). O lord, I have been sanctified by your darshan.

Sree Sayeesa kripaanidhe akhilanrinaam sarwaartha siddhi prada
Yushmatpaadarajah prabahavamatulam dhaataapi vaktaakshhamah
Sadbhakthyaa saranam kritaan jali putah samprapthithosmi prabho
Shrimath Sayi paresa paada kamalaa naanya ccharanyam mama
O Lord Sai, treasure-house of mercy, the bestower of all wealth, success and inspiration, even the creator is unable to describe the incomparable power of the dust of your feet. With my folded hands and true devotion, I surrender to you O Lord. There is no refuge for me, except the lotus feet of Shrimat Sainath, the Lord.

Sayiroopadhara raaghavottamam, Bhakta kaama vibhuda dhrumam prabhum
Maayayopahata chitta shudhayae, Chintayaamyahamaharnisam mudaa
Lord Sai is the avatar of Raghav (Incarnation of Ram), the Lord who fulfils the desires of His devotees for the purification of their infatuated and deluded hearts and minds – to whom I pray, day and night, untiringly and blissfully.

Sharat sudhaamsu pratrima prakaasam, kripatapaatram tava Sainaatha
Twadeeya paadaabja samaashritaanaam, Swachhaayayaa taapamapaa karothu
Lord Sainath, the canopy of your mercy is like the intense lusture of the autumn moon. Grant the cool shade (from that canopy) from the blazing heat of the three-fold calamities of life to those who have taken shelter at your feet.

Upaasanaa Daivata Sainaatha, Sthavairmayopaasaninaasthu sthatwam
Ramenmaromne tava paadayugme bhrungo, Yathaabji makarmda lubdhah
Lord Sainath you are my God, whom I worship. I extol your praises. Let my mind dwell lovingly at your lotus feet, just as the bee hovers over the lotus flowers enticed by the desire of honey.

Aneka janmaarjita paapasamkshayo, Bhavet bhawatpaada saroja darshanaat
Kshamaswa sarvaanaparaadha poonjakaan, praseeda Sayeesa Sadguro dayaanidhe
Lord Sai, Guru Ocean of compassion, bless me and pardon me for all my innumerable faults. May my boundless sins which have accumulated over several cycles of life be destroyed by the darshan of your feet

Sri Sainatha charanaamrita putachithaah, Sthwatpaada seva natrataah satatamcha bhaktyaa
Samsaara janya duritaagha vinirgataaste, kaivalya dhaama paramam samavaapnuvanti
Those whose minds become purified by the nectar of tirth (Water deemed to be Holy from the washings of Lord’s feet) of Shri Sainath, those who are constantly absorbed in His service with – devotion they get freed from the distress caused by worldliness and attain salvation.

Strotrame tatpatte bhakthyaa yonara athanmanaahsadaa
Sadguroh Sainaadhasya kripa paatram bhaveddhruham.
Whosoever always recites this hymn with devotion and absorption will certainly be the recepeint of the grace of Sadguru until he lives.

Karacharanakritam vaakkaayajam karmajam vaa
Shravananayanajam vaa maanasam vaaparadham
Viditamaviditam vaa sarvame tatshkamasva
For the sins done by the hands and the feet, by the toungue and the body, or by the ears and the eyes, or those done in thought, or any other follies, known or unknown - for all these, forgive me.

Jaya Jaya karunaabdhe shri pabho sainaatha.
Let us Hail ! Hail! O compassionate one, Shri Prabhu Sainath!

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Aum Raajaadhiraaja Yogiraaja ParaBrahma Sainaath Maharaaj
Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai!
Aum! King of Kings! King of Yogis! Absolute Brahman! Sainath Maharaj! Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!