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Aarathi – Further Reading

Aarathi a very significant ritual that is performed at the end of any Bhajan session, Satsang or Sai activity. It is very important to understand the significance of the Aarathi ritual along with the lyrics of the Aarathi song and also to adhere to correct pronunciations so that we can avail maximum benefit from singing the same.  Earlier, Swami Himself used to do the Aarathi to His own shrine and show the plate with the light to all the people assembled. That’s how the Divine Lord taught Aarathi to all.

The audios of Radio Sai Bhajan Tutorial wherein six episodes of Bhajan Classroom sessions have been dedicated to explain the Aarathi songs – in parts are provided here. The aim of the tutorials is to enable us to sing/teach the Sathya Sai Aarathi song with clarity, right pronunciations and with complete understanding.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode I

The first episode of this session where the first few lines of the Sathya Sai Aarathi song is explained with the raga, the notes, the beats etc. as well as the significance of the song.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode II

The second episode of this special series of Sathya Sai Aarathi song, where the discussions move on to understand the deeper significance of the Aarathi ritual and the fundamental truths about why and how an Aarathi is performed.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode III

The third episode of this special series of Sathya Sai Aarathi song, where the first stanza of the Aarathi song, “Shashivadana……” is beautifully explained.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode IV

The fourth episode of this special series of Sathya Sai Aarathi song, where the insights of the second stanza, “Maata Pita….” is nicely brought out through the discussions.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode V

The fifth episode of this special series of Sathya Sai Aarathi song, where the last stanza, “Omkara Roopa…” is elaborately explained.

Aarathi Tutorial – Episode VI

The final episode of this special series of Sathya Sai Aarathi song, where the detail explanations of the last few lines of the Aarathi song, “Narayana Narayana…..” is discussed. This episode explains very broadly the meaning of the word, “Narayana”.

Audio Source :
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_348_ARATI_PART_01.mp3
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_349_ARATI_PART_02.mp3
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_350_ARATI_PART_03.mp3
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_351_ARATI_PART_04.mp3
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_352_ARATI_PART_05.mp3
http://dl.radiosai.org/RADIO_SAI_BHAJAN_CLASSROOM_353_ARATI_PART_06.mp3