Shri Banke Bihari, the beloved deity of Vrindavan, is the embodiment of divine joy, love, and playfulness. The name “Banke Bihari” refers to the charming Krishna whose slightly bent (banke) posture captivates the hearts of devotees, and who delights in the Bihār (playful pastimes) with Radha and the Gopis.
This Aarti, “Shri Banke Bihari Ki Aarti,” is a heartful expression of devotion to the ever-enchanting Kunj Bihari, Shyam Sundar, Giridhar, and Hari Das Priya — all loving names of Krishna. It is traditionally sung in the Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan, as well as in homes and temples across the world, invoking Krishna’s divine presence, beauty, and grace.
॥ श्री बाँकेबिहारी की आरती ॥
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
कुन्जबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री श्यामसुन्दर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
मोर मुकुट प्रभु शीश पे सोहे।
प्यारी बंशी मेरो मन मोहे।
देखि छवि बलिहारी जाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
चरणों से निकली गंगा प्यारी।
जिसने सारी दुनिया तारी।
मैं उन चरणों के दर्शन पाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
दास अनाथ के नाथ आप हो।
दुःख सुख जीवन प्यारे साथ हो।
हरि चरणों में शीश नवाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
श्री हरि दास के प्यारे तुम हो।
मेरे मोहन जीवन धन हो।
देखि युगल छवि बलि-बलि जाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
आरती गाऊँ प्यारे तुमको रिझाऊँ।
हे गिरिधर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री श्यामसुन्दर तेरी आरती गाऊँ।
श्री बाँकेबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ॥
॥ Shri Bankebihari Ki Aarti ॥
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun।
Kunjabihari Teri Aarti Gaun।
Shri Shyamasundara Teri Aarti Gaun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Mora Mukuta Prabhu Shisha Pe Sohe।
Pyari Banshi Mero Mana Mohe।
Dekhi Chhavi Balihari Jaun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Charanon Se Nikali Ganga Pyari।
Jisane Sari Duniya Tari।
Main Una Charanon Ke Darshana Paun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Dasa Anatha Ke Natha Apa Ho।
Duhkha Sukha Jivana Pyare Satha Ho।
Hari Charanon Mein Shisha Navaun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Shri Hari Dasa Ke Pyare Tuma Ho।
Mere Mohana Jivana Dhana Ho।
Dekhi Yugala Chhavi Bali-Bali Jaun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Aarti Gaun Pyare Tumako Rijhaun।
He Giridhara Teri Aarti Gaun।
Shri Shyamasundara Teri Aarti Gaun।
Shri Bankebihari Teri Aarti Gaun॥
Benefits of Reciting Shri Banke Bihari Ki Aarti:
Chanting or singing “Shri Banke Bihari Ki Aarti” with a pure heart and steady mind brings the soul closer to the loving embrace of Krishna. His divine leelas and smiling form, when meditated upon through this Aarti, dissolve ego, pain, and illusion.
Regular recitation of this Aarti offers many spiritual and emotional benefits:
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Invokes divine love and deepens bhakti (devotion)
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Relieves stress and sorrow, replacing them with inner joy
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Creates a sacred and peaceful environment at home
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Helps in surrendering the ego at Krishna’s lotus feet
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Brings blessings of emotional healing, grace, and guidance
This Aarti is especially powerful when sung in the early morning or evening, in front of Shri Krishna’s image or idol, or during temple darshan.