Sikh Aarti (Gagan Mai Thaal) — Benefits & How to Chant
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Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Sikh Aarti (Gagan Mai Thaal)
Guru Nanak’s hymn of universal worship
the whole cosmos as God’s aarti
Lifts the heart beyond ritual to wonder at the Divine in all creation
Sung in the evening and at the close of worship
Cultivates awe, gratitude and a sense of God’s boundless presence
How to Chant Sikh Aarti (Gagan Mai Thaal)
Instructions
Recite or sing the Aarti reflecting on the wonder it describes — all of nature worshipping the One. Read in Gurmukhi with transliteration and meaning provided.
Origin & History
Source: Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Raag Dhanasari) and tradition. English translation: Sant Singh Khalsa (public domain).
Author: Guru Nanak Dev Ji (with shabads of later Gurus)
At Jagannath Puri, watching priests circle a tray of lamps before an idol, Guru Nanak sang a greater aarti: the heavens the platter, the luminaries its lamps, the fragrant winds its incense — all of nature forever worshipping the formless Lord.