आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥
Aarti keejai Hanumaan lalaa ki. Dusht dalan Raghunaath kalaa ki.
Meaning: Let us perform the aarti of Hanuman Lala — the destroyer of the wicked, the embodiment of Lord Raghunath’s (Rama’s) divine glory.
जाके बल से गिरिवर काँपै। रोग-दोष जाके निकट न झाँपै॥
Jaake bal se girivar kaanpai. Rog-dosh jaake nikat na jhaanpai.
Meaning: By whose strength even the mighty mountains tremble; near whom disease and affliction dare not come.
अंजनि पुत्र महा बलदाई। संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई॥
Anjani putra mahaa baldaai. Santan ke Prabhu sadaa sahaai.
Meaning: O son of Anjani, giver of great strength — O Lord, eternal helper of the saints and devotees.
दे बीरा रघुनाथ पठाए। लंका जारि सिया सुधि लाए॥
De beeraa Raghunaath pathaaye. Lanka jaari siyaa sudhi laaye.
Meaning: Entrusted with Rama’s ring (beera), sent by Raghunath, you burned Lanka and brought back news of Sita.
लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई। जात पवनसुत बार न लाई॥
Lanka so kot samudra si khaai. Jaat Pavansut baar na laai.
Meaning: Lanka, ringed by the ocean like a moat, was no obstacle — the son of the wind (Pavanputra) took no time at all in reaching it.
लंका जारि असुर संहारे। सियाराम जी के काज सँवारे॥
Lanka jaari asur sanhaare. Siyaaraam ji ke kaaj sanvaare.
Meaning: Burning Lanka and destroying the demons, you accomplished the mission of Sita and Rama.
लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे। आनि संजीवन प्राण उबारे॥
Lakshman moorchhit pade sakaare. Aani sanjeevan praan ubaare.
Meaning: When Lakshmana lay unconscious at dawn, you brought the Sanjivani herb and saved his life.
पैठि पाताल तोरि जम-कारे। अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे॥
Paithi paataal tori jam-kaare. Ahiraavan ki bhujaa ukhaare.
Meaning: Entering Patala (the netherworld) and breaking the gates of Yama (death), you tore off Ahiravana’s arms.
बाएँ भुजा असुर दल मारे। दाएँ भुजा संत जन तारे॥
Baaen bhujaa asur dal maare. Daaen bhujaa sant jan taare.
Meaning: With your left arm you destroyed the demon hordes; with your right arm you uplifted the saints and devotees.
सुर-नर-मुनि जन आरती उतारें। जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें॥
Sur-nar-muni jan aarti utaaren. Jai jai jai Hanumaan uchaaren.
Meaning: Gods, humans, and sages all perform your aarti, chanting “Victory, victory, victory to Hanuman!”
कंचन थार कपूर लौ छाई। आरती करत अंजना माई॥
Kanchan thaar kapoor lau chhaai. Aarti karat Anjanaa maai.
Meaning: In a golden platter, the flame of camphor glows — Mother Anjana herself performs your aarti.
जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावै। बसि बैकुंठ परम पद पावै॥
Jo Hanumaanji ki aarti gaavai. Basi Baikunth param pad paavai.
Meaning: Whoever sings the aarti of Hanumanji attains the supreme abode, dwelling in Vaikuntha (the divine realm).
लंक विध्वंस किये रघुराई। तुलसीदास स्वामी कीरति गाई॥
Lank vidhvans kiye Raghuraai. Tulsidaas Swaami keerati gaai.
Meaning: Rama destroyed Lanka(‘s pride); Tulsidas sings the glory of his Lord (Hanuman).
When Is the Hanuman Aarti Sung?
The aarti is sung at the conclusion of Hanuman worship — after reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, and often after the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak or Bajrang Baan as well. In temples, it is sung during the morning and evening aarti; at home, devotees sing it on Tuesdays and Saturdays, on Hanuman Jayanti, and during any special prayer to Bajrang Bali. A small lamp or camphor flame is traditionally waved before Hanuman’s image while singing, and the flame is then shared so everyone present may receive its blessing.
Benefits of Singing the Hanuman Aarti
- Completes the worship: The aarti is the traditional, joyous finale of Hanuman puja — singing it seals the devotion offered through the Chalisa and other hymns.
- Invokes protection and strength: Each verse recalls Hanuman’s power to destroy evil and uplift devotees, filling the singer with courage and faith.
- Brings the family together: Aarti is often sung collectively, uniting the household in shared devotion and peace.
- Spiritual merit: The aarti itself promises that whoever sings it with love attains the supreme spiritual abode (param pad).
- Peace of mind: The simple, melodious verses calm the heart and create a sacred atmosphere at home.
Related Hymns
- Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi — traditionally recited before the aarti
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak Lyrics — eight verses on Hanuman’s rescues
- Bajrang Baan Lyrics — a powerful protective hymn to Hanuman
- Benefits of Reading Hanuman Chalisa
- How to Recite Hanuman Chalisa — Best Time, Day, Rules