आरती · Santoshi Ma

सन्तोषी माँ आरती

सर्वोत्तम दिन: शुक्रवार

जय सन्तोषी माता, मैया जय सन्तोषी माता। अपने सेवक जन की, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता॥ जय सन्तोषी माता॥ सुन्दर चीर सुनहरा, मां तेरा श्रृंगार। ललित ललाम विराजे, तेरे सिन्दूर भण्डार॥ जय सन्तोषी माता॥ गणनायक की अम्बे, तेरो मंगल ध्यान। तेरो संगीत सुहावे, करो भक्तों कल्याण॥ जय सन्तोषी माता॥ गुड़ चना का भोग जो, तेरो भोग लगावे। और मनोवांछित फल, माता शीघ्र ही पावे॥ जय सन्तोषी माता॥

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महत्व और पाठ विधि

The Santoshi Maa Aarti is primarily recited during the observance of the Santoshi Maa Vrat, a devotional fast traditionally undertaken on sixteen consecutive Fridays. Friday, associated with the planet Venus (Shukra) and often linked to goddesses of prosperity and well-being, is considered particularly auspicious for her worship. The aarti is performed at the culmination of the puja, usually accompanied by the circling of a lit camphor lamp (diya) before the deity, symbolising the offering of light and the removal of darkness. Devotees, particularly married women, turn to Santoshi Maa for a multitude of life concerns, including marital harmony, progeny, family welfare, financial stability, and the fulfillment of specific desires. The ritualistic purity (shuddhi) is paramount, with strict adherence to the offering of jaggery and chickpeas, and the complete avoidance of sour foods. This dietary restriction is not merely symbolic; it represents the devotee's commitment to eschew bitterness and negativity, fostering a mindset of sweetness and contentment, mirroring the goddess's name. The aarti complements the primary mantras of Santoshi Maa, intensifying the devotional experience and invoking her blessings. Its widespread appeal, especially across North India, stems from its accessible rituals and the profound belief in the Mother's immediate grace for those who worship her with sincere devotion and observe the prescribed vrat with discipline.

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महत्व और पाठ विधि