Jain Thoughts And Prayers English Gujarati

Author(s): Kanti V Mardia
Publisher: Yorkshire Jain Foundation

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AADINAATH AARATI
Jay jay aarati aadi jinandaa
Naabhiraaya marudevi ko nandaa ... jay ...
Paheli aarati poojaa kije
Narabhav paamine lahaavo lije ... jay
Dusri aarati deen dayaalaa
Dhuleva nagarmaan jag ajwaalaa... jay
Tisri aarati tribhuvan devaa
Sur nar indra kare tori sevaa... jay
Chauthi aarati chaugati chure Manvanchit fal shivsukh pure... jay
Panchmi aarati punya upaayaa
Moolchand rikhab gun gaayaa... jay
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WORSHIP BY LAMPS OF AADINAATH
Obeisance to Aadinaath,
Son of King Naabhi and Queen Marudevi,
The first aarati is to offer profound respect
To the one for giving us the privilege of being born as humans.
The second aarati is offered to the benevolent one For enlightening us in our darkness.*
The third aarati is offered to the Lord of the three worlds.
May human beings and heavenly beings serve you.
The fourth aarati is offered to the one who liberates us from the four states of existence.
May all the wishes be fulfilled and eternal bliss be achieved.
The fifth aarati is offered for the reward earned. "Moolchand has sung these praises of
Aadinaath.
• The original refers to Dhuleva ( Keshariaji in Rajasthan). **The poet.
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