Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki" stands as a renowned devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna, cherished for its widespread recitation during significant occasions such as Krishna Janmashtami or Sri krishna Jayanti. Its popularity transcends into the regular recitation within households and Krishna temples.
The term "Bihari" denotes one of the thousand names of Lord Krishna, while "Kunj" symbolizes the lush green groves of Vrindavan. Thus, "Kunj Bihari" translates to the Supreme Lord Krishna, who roams amidst the verdant beauty of Vrindavan.
॥ Shri Krishna ji Aarti ॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki, Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki |
Gale Mein Baijanti Mala,Bajave Murali Madhur Bala।
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalakala,Nand Ke Anand Nandlala।
Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali,Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali।
Latan Mein Thadhe Banamali;
Bhramar Si Alak, Kasturi Tilak,Chandra Si Jhalak;
Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki॥
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki॥
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Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse,Devata Darsan Ko Tarse।
Gagan So Suman Raasi Barse;
Baje Murchang, Madhur Mridang,Gwaalin Sang;
Atual Rati Gop Kumaari Ki॥
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki॥
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Jahaan Te Pragat Bhayi Ganga,Kalush Kali Haarini Shri Ganga।
Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga;
Basi Shiv Shish, Jataa Ke Beech,Harei Agh Keech;
Charan Chhavi Shri Banvaari Ki॥
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki॥
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Chamakati Ujjawal Tat Renu,Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu।
Chahu Disi Gopi Gwaal Dhenu;
Hansat Mridu Mand, Chandani Chandra,Katat Bhav Phand;
Ter Sun Deen Bhikhaaree Ki॥
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki॥
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