Ghantakarna Veer Aarti
श्री घंटाकर्ण महावीर आरती
What is the Ghantakarna Veer Aarti?
Ghantakarna Aarti The Ghantakarna Veer Aarti is a Gujarati Jain hymn to Ghantakarna Mahavir, the guardian vira of Mahudi, sung to seek his protection from fear, illness, and obstacles.
The Ghantakarna Veer Aarti honours Ghantakarna Mahavir, a folk guardian deity revered in the Svetambara Jain tradition and most closely tied to the shrine at Mahudi in Gujarat. Devotees sing it to ask for his help against fear, sickness, and everyday trouble. The refrain returns to his name in every couplet, calling him the one who fulfils wishes and shields those who remember him.
Ghantakarna Veer Aarti Lyrics (English)
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Ghantakarna Mahavir gaje, jadchetan jag-mahima chhaje
Manvanchhit puran karnara, bhaktjanona bhay harnara
Meaning
Ghantakarna Mahavir resounds across the world, his glory spreading over all that is living and lifeless; he fulfils the heartfelt wishes of devotees and takes away their fear.
Aadhi vyadhi upadhi harta, rog updrav dukh sanharta
Meaning
He removes mental distress, bodily illness, and worldly trouble, and puts an end to disease, calamity, and sorrow.
Riddhi siddhi mangal karta, satvar sahaye pagla bharta
Meaning
He grants prosperity, spiritual attainment, and auspiciousness, stepping in quickly to help those who call on him.
Tuj smaranthi vanchhit mela, bhaktoni thati shubh vela
Meaning
Remembering him brings devotees what they long for, and turns their difficult moments into favourable ones.
Ghantakarna Mahavir tari, aarti karta je nar nari
Aarti chinta shok nivari, dharmi thatan doshne tali
Meaning
For the men and women who wave the aarti lamp before Ghantakarna Mahavir, he clears away worry and grief and removes the faults of those who walk the path of dharma.
Atma Mahavir shasan rajye, sevakarak jagman gaje
Buddhi sagar aatam kaje, kshan kshan vhelo sahaye thaje
Meaning
Within the order of Mahavir's teaching this servant-protector is honoured throughout the world; composed by Buddhisagar for the soul's good, may he come swiftly to help at every moment.
Refrain
Ghantakarna… Ghantakarna…
Meaning & Significance
Ghantakarna Mahavir is counted among the fifty-two viras, the protector figures of the Svetambara Jain tradition. He is not a Tirthankara but a guardian who is asked to shield the devout from fear, illness, and the effects of ill will. The aarti keeps returning to his name so that the singer’s attention rests on that protection through every line.
The hymn is closely bound to the shrine at Mahudi in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, where the idol of Ghantakarna Mahavir was consecrated in 1922 by Acharya Buddhisagar Suri. The final couplet carries the composer’s own name, a common signature in devotional verse, and asks the deity to help the soul quickly and at all times rather than only in a single crisis.
How Do You Perform the Aarti?
- Face the idol or image — Stand before the murti of Ghantakarna Mahavir, or a picture of him, in a clean and settled space.
- Light the lamp — Light a ghee or oil lamp on the aarti thali; a stick of incense may be added if you wish.
- Sing while circling the flame — Move the lamp in slow clockwise circles before the deity as you sing the couplets in order.
- Return to the refrain — Let the name 'Ghantakarna' come back after each verse, keeping the rhythm steady and unhurried.
- Close with the offering — End with folded hands, offer the flame's warmth by passing your palms over it, and take the temple prasad where it is served.
What Are the Benefits of Singing This Aarti?
Devotees sing it to place themselves under the deity’s protection and to steady the mind in worship.
- Freedom from fear: The verses ask directly for the removal of fear, which helps calm anxiety before difficult tasks or journeys.
- Relief from trouble: The deity is remembered as one who lifts illness, obstacles, and sorrow from those who turn to him.
- Focused devotion: The repeated refrain draws attention back to a single point, making the singing a simple form of concentration.
- Connection to Mahudi: Singing the hymn links the devotee to the living tradition of the Mahudi shrine and its long practice of worship.
Who Wrote This Aarti?
The closing couplet signs the name Buddhisagar, which points to Acharya Buddhisagar Suri, the Jain monk who consecrated the Ghantakarna Mahavir idol at Mahudi in 1922 and wrote extensively in Gujarati. The hymn is treated as a traditional Gujarati aarti of the Mahudi tradition; wording varies a little between printed and online versions, so lines may differ slightly from one collection to another.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ghantakarna Veer Aarti?
It is a Gujarati Jain hymn to Ghantakarna Mahavir, the guardian vira of Mahudi, sung to seek his protection from fear, illness, and obstacles.
Who is Ghantakarna Veer?
Ghantakarna Mahavir is a guardian deity of the Svetambara Jain tradition, one of the fifty-two viras, best known through the shrine at Mahudi in Gujarat.
Where is Ghantakarna Mahavir worshipped?
His most famous shrine is at Mahudi, near Vijapur in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, where the idol was consecrated in 1922 by Acharya Buddhisagar Suri.
In which language is the aarti sung?
The aarti is in Gujarati, and its refrain simply repeats the name Ghantakarna after every couplet.
Why do devotees sing this aarti?
They sing it to ask Ghantakarna Mahavir for protection from fear, disease, and obstacles, and to fulfil sincere wishes made in devotion.
॥ जय घंटाकर्ण महावीर ॥