________________ ARATI AND MANGAL DIVO Dipala Bhane Aane Kula Ajavali, Bhave Bhagate Vighana Nivari. Dipal A Bhane Aane E Kale Kali, Aarti Utari Raaja Kumara Pale. Ama Gher Mangalica Tuma Gher Mangalica, Mangalica Chatur Vidha Sanghane Hojo.......... Divo Re Divo Mangal Divo Meaning O Lord! On this auspicious occasion we worship you with a lamp, Long live the performer of the Arati. Performing Arati is as blissful as the occasion of Diwali at our house, and as if the heavenly beings are dancing with joy. Devotees who perform Arati make their families proud and overcome obstacles. The poet (Dipal) says that in Kaliyug, King Kumarpal performed the Arati Let there be auspiciousness in our house, in your house and in the entire community "One should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture or kill any living beings including animals, living organism, and sentient beings. This doctrine of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Dharma) is immaculate, immutable and eternal." Mahavira (Acharanga Sutra, Ch. 4) End 48 JAIN PUJA BOOK
