Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
Khatu Shyam Ji is revered as Barbarik, grandson of Bhim, who gave his head to Shri Krishna. His famous temple is at Khatu Dham in Rajasthan. This aarti lovingly describes his adornment, food offerings and daily worship. It is sung especially on Gyaras (Ekadashi) and during the Phalgun fair.
Om jai Shri Shyam hare, Baba jai Shri Shyam hare | Khatu dham virajat, anupam roop dhare ||
Ratan jadit sinhasan, sir par chanvar dhure | Tan kesariya bago, kundal shravan pade ||
Gal pushpon ki mala, sir par mukut dhare | Khevat dhoop agni par, deepak jyoti jale ||
Modak kheer churma, suvaran thaal bhare | Sevak bhog lagavat, seva nitya kare ||
Jhanjh katora aur ghadiyaval, shankh mridang ghure | Bhakt aarti gave, jai-jaikar kare ||
Jo dhyave phal pave, sab dukh se ubare | Sevak jan nij mukh se, Shri Shyam-Shyam uchare ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Om jai Shri Shyam hare, Baba jai Shri Shyam hare | Khatu dham virajat, anupam roop dhare ||
Victory to you, Shri Shyam Baba! You dwell at Khatu Dham in a form beyond compare.
Verse 2
Ratan jadit sinhasan, sir par chanvar dhure | Tan kesariya bago, kundal shravan pade ||
You sit on a jewelled throne as a whisk is waved over your head. You wear a saffron robe and earrings adorn your ears.
Verse 3
Gal pushpon ki mala, sir par mukut dhare | Khevat dhoop agni par, deepak jyoti jale ||
A garland of flowers hangs at your neck and a crown sits on your head. Incense smoulders on the coals and the lamp's flame burns bright.
Verse 4
Modak kheer churma, suvaran thaal bhare | Sevak bhog lagavat, seva nitya kare ||
A golden plate is filled with sweets, kheer and churma. Your servants offer this food and serve you every day.
Verse 5
Jhanjh katora aur ghadiyaval, shankh mridang ghure | Bhakt aarti gave, jai-jaikar kare ||
Cymbals, bells, gongs, conch and drums resound. Devotees sing the aarti and cheer your victory.
Verse 6
Jo dhyave phal pave, sab dukh se ubare | Sevak jan nij mukh se, Shri Shyam-Shyam uchare ||
Devotees believe whoever meditates on you is rewarded and rises above sorrow. Your servants keep chanting 'Shyam, Shyam' with their own lips.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Khatu Shyam Ji?
By tradition he is Barbarik, the warrior of the Mahabharat and son of Ghatotkach. Pleased by his gift of his own head, Shri Krishna gave him his name 'Shyam'.
When should the Khatu Shyam aarti be sung?
In daily morning and evening worship, and especially on the Shukla Ekadashi (Gyaras) of every month and during the Phalgun fair.
What food is offered to Khatu Shyam Ji?
The aarti itself names them: laddoos, kheer and churma. Many devotees also offer raw milk and sugar candy.