Mangala Aarti

(1)
samsāra-dāvānala-līḍha-loka
trāṇāya kāruṇya-ghanāghanatvam
prāptasya kalyāṇa-guṇārṇavasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(2)
mahāprabhoḥ kīrtana-nṛtya-gīta
vāditra-mādyan-manaso rāsena
romañca-kampāśru-taraṅga-bhājo
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(3)
śrī-vigrahārādhana-nitya-nānā
śṛṅgāra-tan-maṇḍira-mārjanādau
yuktasya bhaktāṁś ca niyuñjato ’pi
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(4)
catur-vidha-śrī-bhagavat-prasāda
svādv-anna-tṛptān hari-bhakta-saṅghān
kṛtvāiva tṛptiṁ bhajatah sadaiva
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(5)
śrī-rādhikā-mādhavayor apāra
mādhurya-līlā-guṇa-rūpa-nāmnām
prati-kṣaṇāsvādana-lolupasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(6)
nikuñja-yūno rati-keli-siddhyai
yā yālibhir yuktir apekṣaṇīyā
tatrāti-dākṣyād ati-vallabhasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(7)
sākṣād-dharitvena samasta-śāstrair
uktas tathā bhāvyata eva sadbhiḥ
kintu prabhor yaḥ priya eva tasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

(8)
yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo
yasyāprasādān na gatiḥ kuto ’pi
dhyāyan stuvaṁs tasya yaśas tri-sandhyaṁ
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

Translation

(1) Just as a monsoon cloud showers rain to quench a forest fire, the spiritual master, receiving mercy from the boundless ocean of compassion, delivers the suffering souls from the blazing fire of material existence. Overflowing with divine qualities, he brings auspiciousness to all. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(2) Absorbed in the sankīrtana movement of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the spiritual master sings, dances, and plays musical instruments with ecstatic delight. Immersed in divine bliss, his body trembles, hairs stand on end, and streams of tears flow from his eyes. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(3) Constantly engaged in the worship of the divine Deities Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, the spiritual master lovingly decorates Them and cleanses Their temple. He expertly guides his disciples in such sacred service. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(4) The spiritual master lovingly offers the four kinds of delectable food to Kṛṣṇa—those that are licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked. When he sees the Lord’s devotees joyfully honoring the prasāda, he becomes fully satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(5) Eternally yearning to relish the boundless sweetness of the divine pastimes, qualities, forms, and names of Śrī Rādhikā and Mādhava, the spiritual master immerses himself in this nectar moment by moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(6) Expert in assisting the gopīs in their artistic arrangements, the spiritual master lovingly helps facilitate the divine romantic pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa in the secluded groves of Vṛndāvana. So dearly beloved is he for this unmatched service. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(7) Revered by all scriptures and saintly authorities, the spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord Himself, for he is the Lord’s most confidential servant. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, the true representative of Śrī Hari.

(8) By the mercy of the spiritual master, one attains the grace of the Supreme Lord; without his blessings, progress is impossible. Therefore, meditating upon him and glorifying his virtues at dawn, noon, and dusk, I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.