Shri
Kunj Bihari
is one of the several names of Lord Krishna, where the word Bihari alludes to Krishna and Kunj represents Vrindavan, where Shri Krishna grew up and spent his whole youth.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
in English: Aarati kunj bihaari ki,
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki.
Gale me vaijyanti mala
Bajaave murali madhur baala
Shravan me kundal jhalkaala
Nand ke nand, sri anand kand, mohan brij chandra
Radhika raman bihari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki
Aarati kunj bihaari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki.
Gagan sam ang kanti kaali
Radhika chamak rahi aali
Latan me thaade banmaali
Bhramar si alak,
Kasturi tilak,
Chandra si jhalak,
Lalit chavi shyama pyari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki
Aarati kunj bihaari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki.
Jaha te pragat bhai ganga
Kalush kali haarini sri ganga
Smaran te hot moh bhanga
Basee shiv sheesh, jata ke beech
Hare agh keech
Charan chhavi sri banwari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki
Aarati kunj bihaari ki
Shree girdhar krishna muraari ki.
Meaning of the Aarti:We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
He has a garland from Lord Vishnu around his neck
Who as a child plays a melodious flute
Who has shining hoops in his ears
A dear one of Nanda
Who is a cloud of happiness
The moon for the village of Vraja
Dear to Radhika
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
Who has a body like clouds and a dark complexion
Who has a shining friend
Who stands in the creepers and the shrubs
Who has dark locks of hair
A wild turmeric mark on his forehead
Whose glance is like the moon
The dear one of Shyama
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
He has a gold crown of peacock feathers
Who the demi-gods flock for a glimpse of
Who is showered with flowers from the sky
The harp and drums play when he is with the cow maids
Who has immeasurable charm
Who is the child of Gopa
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
Where his feet land, the river Ganga flows
The river Ganga washes away all the dirt from within us
The river which destroys desire
The river that is matted in Lord Shiva’s hair
He who is Banvari
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
The flowers are blooming on the banks of the Yamuna
The flutes are playing in Vrindavan
The moon is smiling its moonlight
There are cows, milkmen and milkmaids everywhere
The shackles of life are destroyed upon hearing the songs of Shri Krishna
Who destroys the grief of the weak
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
We sing this aarti to Lord Krishna (Kunj Bihari)
Who is Giridhara who roams in the gardens
- Why is Lord Krishna called Kunj Bihari?'Kunj' signifies Arbor, ie, a garden surrounded by trees and 'Bihari' signifies who goes there to invest energy. Along these lines, 'Kunj-Bihari' signifies Lord Krishna, the person who goes to or likes investing energy in the lovely gardens which are obscure from various sides.
- On what all occasion is the aarti recited?Aarti kunj bihari ki shri girdhar krishna murari ki is presented on numerous events associated with Lord Krishna like on Krishna Janmashtami, and so on. This Aarti is recounted to look for the gifts of Lord Krishna. It is additionally presented in numerous Hindu homes while they state their daily prayers.
- What is the best time to recite Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki?The aarti can be chanted twice a day, which is early morning and evening time.
- What other name is Kunj Bihari also known as?Lord Krishna or Kunj Bihari is also known by popular names like Achyuta, Banke Bihari, Dinabandhu, Gopala, Madhava, Murari, Nangopala, Nandalal, Keshava, Ghanshyam, Giridhari, Govinda and many more.
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