Sai Baba Aarti (Aarti Sai Baba)
आरती साईं बाबा
Origin & Story
Shri Sai Satcharitra tradition · Shri Madhavrao Vamanrao Adkar · Early 20th century
Shirdi Sai Baba (c. 1838–1918) was a revered Indian saint who lived in the village of Shirdi in Maharashtra. He taught that all religions lead to the same God, with his famous sayings 'Sabka Malik Ek' (Everyone's Master is One) and 'Shraddha aur Saburi' (Faith and Patience). This aarti was composed by his devotees during his lifetime and became the central prayer of the Sai tradition. It is sung daily at the Shirdi Sai Baba temple and millions of Sai temples worldwide.
✦ As told in scripture
Shirdi Sai Baba performed countless miracles during his lifetime. Once, when there was no oil available for the temple lamps, he filled them with water and they burned brightly all night. He cured the sick, appeared in dreams to guide devotees, and was known to be present simultaneously at multiple locations. Devotees worldwide continue to report miraculous experiences through sincere recitation of this aarti — from healings to resolution of impossible situations.
Complete Text with Meaning
आरती साईं बाबा, सौख्यदातारा जीवा। चरणरजातली, ध्यावा दासां विसावा, भक्तां विसावा। आरती साईं बाबा॥
Aarti Sai Baba, Saukhyadatara Jeeva. Charanarajatali, Dhyava Dasan Visava, Bhaktan Visava. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:Aarti to Sai Baba, the giver of bliss to all living beings. Meditate upon the dust of his holy feet, the resting place for devotees. Aarti to Sai Baba.
जाळुनियां अनंग, स्वस्वरूपी राहे दंग। मुमुक्षुजनां दावी, निजडोळा श्रीरंग। डोळा श्रीरंग॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Jaluniya Ananga, Svasvarupi Rahe Danga. Mumukshujanan Davi, Nijdola Shriranga. Dola Shriranga. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:Having burned all desires, he remains absorbed in his own true Self. To the seekers of liberation, he reveals the beautiful divine form. Aarti to Sai Baba.
जया मनी जैसा भाव, तया तैसा अनुभव। दाविसी दयाघना, ऐसी तुझीही माव। तुझीही माव॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Jaya Mani Jaisa Bhava, Taya Taisa Anubhava. Davisi Dayaghana, Aisi Tujhihi Mava. Tujhihi Mava. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:As is the feeling in one's mind, so is the experience one receives. O embodiment of compassion, such is your motherly love. Aarti to Sai Baba.
तुमचे नाम ध्यातां, हरे संसृतीव्यथा। अगाध तव करणी, मार्ग दाविसी अनाथा। दाविसी अनाथा॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Tumche Nama Dhyata, Hare Sansritivyatha. Agadha Tava Karani, Marga Davisi Anatha. Davisi Anatha. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:By meditating on your name, the sorrows of worldly life are destroyed. Unfathomable are your deeds; you show the path to the helpless. Aarti to Sai Baba.
कलियुगी अवतार, सगुण परब्रह्म साचार। अवतीर्ण झालासे, स्वामी दत्त दिगंबर। दत्त दिगंबर॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Kaliyugi Avatara, Saguna Parabrahma Sachara. Avatirna Zhalase, Swami Datta Digambara. Datta Digambara. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:You are the incarnation of the Kali age, the Supreme Brahman in form. You have descended as Lord Dattatreya himself. Aarti to Sai Baba.
आठा दिवसां गुरुवारी, भक्त करिती वारी। प्रभुपद पहावया, भवभय निवारी। भय निवारी॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Atha Divasan Guruvari, Bhakta Kariti Vari. Prabhupad Pahavaya, Bhavabhaya Nivari. Bhaya Nivari. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:Every Thursday, devotees gather in worship. To behold the Lord's feet and remove the fear of worldly existence. Aarti to Sai Baba.
माझा निजद्रव्य ठेवा, तव चरणरज सेवा। मागणे हेचि आता, तुम्हां देवादिदेवा। देवादिदेवा॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Majha Nijdravya Theva, Tava Charanaraj Seva. Magane Hechi Ata, Tumhan Devadideva. Devadideva. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:My only treasure is the service at your holy feet. This alone I ask of you, O God of gods. Aarti to Sai Baba.
इच्छित दीन चातक, निर्मल तोय निजसूख। पाजावे माधवा या, सांभाळ आपुली भाक। आपुली भाक॥ आरती साईं बाबा॥
Ichchhit Dina Chataka, Nirmala Toya Nijasukha. Pajave Madhava Ya, Sambhala Apuli Bhaka. Apuli Bhaka. Aarti Sai Baba.
Meaning:Like the chataka bird yearning for pure raindrops of bliss, O Lord, quench this thirst and fulfill your promise. Aarti to Sai Baba.
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Benefits of Chanting Sai Baba Aarti (Aarti Sai Baba)
Invokes the blessings and grace of Shirdi Sai Baba
Removes sorrows and fears of worldly existence
Bestows peace of mind and inner bliss to the devotee
Especially powerful when chanted on Thursdays
Destroys desires and attachments, leading to spiritual liberation
Provides guidance and direction to the lost and helpless
Creates a protective aura around the devotee
Fulfills heartfelt wishes when chanted with sincere devotion
How to Chant Sai Baba Aarti (Aarti Sai Baba)
Light a diya (lamp) with ghee or oil before Sai Baba's image. Offer flowers and incense. Sing or recite the aarti with deep devotion while waving the lit lamp in a clockwise motion before the deity. The aarti is traditionally performed both morning and evening at Sai temples. On Thursdays, many devotees observe a special vrat (fast) and perform this aarti. Conclude by distributing prasad.