आरती · Tulsi

तुलसी आरती

सर्वोत्तम दिन: बुधवार

नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी। नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी, वृन्दावनी ताँसी तुलसी, नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी॥ कोई विधि मिल सके प्रभु से, करो वही कल्याणी। नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी॥ जाकी मंजरी पुष्प हरि को, अति प्रिय मनभावनी। नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी॥ ध्यान जो तेरा प्रेम सों धरत है, पावत पद निर्वाणी। नमो नमो तुलसी महारानी॥

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महत्व और पाठ विधि

The 'Tulsi Aarti' holds profound significance in Hindu devotional practices, particularly within Vaishnava traditions. It is most commonly performed during the daily evening worship of the Tulsi plant, often accompanying the lighting of a diya (lamp) as part of the Sandhya Vandanam. While not strictly tied to a specific weekday, Thursdays, dedicated to Vishnu, and Fridays, dedicated to Lakshmi, are considered especially auspicious for her worship. The Aarti's significance intensifies during the Kartik month, culminating in the festival of Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi or Dwadashi, which celebrates the symbolic marriage of Tulsi (Vrinda/Lakshmi) with Shaligram (Vishnu), marking the end of Chaturmas and the beginning of auspicious events. Devotees typically perform the Aarti after purifying themselves through a bath and wearing clean clothes. The area around the Tulsi plant is often cleaned and adorned with rangoli. The Aarti is performed with a lit diya, traditionally fuelled by ghee or sesame oil, circled clockwise (pradakshina) before the plant, usually 3, 5, 7, or 11 times, symbolising complete surrender and reverence. This ritual is believed to invoke Tulsi's blessings for a multitude of life-stage concerns, including prosperity, health, marital harmony, and progeny. Her presence in the home is thought to ward off negative energies and purify the environment. The 'Tulsi Aarti' complements primary mantras dedicated to Vishnu or Lakshmi by providing an emotional and accessible form of devotion. While mantras engage the mind with sacred sounds, the Aarti allows for a heartfelt expression of love and gratitude, enhancing the overall spiritual experience. Its recitation, especially during auspicious periods like Ekadashi or Purnima, is believed to cleanse sins, purify the soul, and ultimately lead to spiritual liberation (moksha), as promised in the Aarti itself. The practice of daily Tulsi worship is deeply ingrained in many regional traditions across India, reflecting her universal veneration as a divine mother figure.

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महत्व और पाठ विधि