Sukhkarta Dukhharta Ganpati Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
'Sukhkarta Dukhharta' is a Marathi aarti written by the 17th-century saint Samarth Ramdas. Tradition says he composed it after visiting the Mayureshwar Ganpati temple at Morgaon. During the ten days of Ganeshotsav it is the first aarti sung in Maharashtra and across India.
Sukhkarta dukhharta varta vighnachi | Nuravi puravi prem kripa jayachi | Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi | Kanthi jhalke maal muktaphalanchi ||
Jai dev jai dev jai Mangalmurti | Darshanmatre mankamana purti || Jai dev jai dev ||
Ratnakhachit phara tuj Gaurikumara | Chandanachi uti kumkumkeshara | Hirejadit mukut shobhato bara | Runjhunti nupure charani ghagariya ||
Lambodar pitambar phanivarbandhana | Saral sond vakratund trinayana | Daas Ramacha vaat pahe sadana | Sankati pavave nirvani rakshave survarvandana ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Sukhkarta dukhharta varta vighnachi | Nuravi puravi prem kripa jayachi | Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi | Kanthi jhalke maal muktaphalanchi ||
Ganpati gives joy and takes away sorrow; he wipes out even the mention of obstacles and pours out love through his grace. His whole body glows with a coating of sindoor, and a string of pearls shines at his neck.
Verse 2
Jai dev jai dev jai Mangalmurti | Darshanmatre mankamana purti || Jai dev jai dev ||
Victory to you, O Lord, the form of all that is auspicious. Just seeing you fulfils the wishes of the heart.
Verse 3
Ratnakhachit phara tuj Gaurikumara | Chandanachi uti kumkumkeshara | Hirejadit mukut shobhato bara | Runjhunti nupure charani ghagariya ||
O son of Gauri, a jewel-studded seat is set for you; you are anointed with sandal paste, kumkum and saffron. A diamond crown looks splendid on you, and the anklets with little bells jingle at your feet.
Verse 4
Lambodar pitambar phanivarbandhana | Saral sond vakratund trinayana | Daas Ramacha vaat pahe sadana | Sankati pavave nirvani rakshave survarvandana ||
Big-bellied, dressed in yellow, with a serpent tied as your belt; with a straight trunk, curved face and three eyes. This servant of Ram (Ramdas) waits for you at home — O Lord worshipped by the gods, come to me in trouble and protect me at the very end.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote 'Sukhkarta Dukhharta'?
It was written in Marathi by the 17th-century saint Samarth Ramdas. The words 'Daas Ramacha' (servant of Ram) in the last verse point to him.
When is this aarti sung?
Morning and evening during Ganeshotsav, from Ganesh Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi, on every Sankashti Chaturthi, and at the start of almost any puja in Maharashtra.
What language is this aarti in?
It is in Marathi. Since it is written in Devanagari, Hindi-speaking devotees can also read and sing it easily.