How to do Arati at Home

Step into the sacred realm of devotion as we guide you through the art of performing arati at home for Lord Krishna. Arati is a cherished ritual that allows us to connect with the divine on a profound level. In this tutorial, I'll be your companion, sharing not just the techniques but the spiritual significance and love that make this ritual truly special.
🕉️ What This Video Offers:
A step-by-step demonstration of the arati ritual
Insights into the significance of each arati item
Personal anecdotes and stories that deepen your connection
Important note: After I made and uploaded this video, one senior devotee corrected me saying that while inviting the Holy rivers into the patra I need to use my middle finger instead of the finger I used in the video. So please, keep that mind. Please use your middle finger.
Performing arati is more than a ritual; it's a heartfelt conversation with the divine. Whether you're new to this practice or a seasoned devotee, you'll find inspiration and guidance here.
🕯️ Mantras Used in This Tutorial:
Mula Mantras For each Deity there is a mula-mantra, or a root mantra. This mula-mantra will be used often throughout the day in the perfor­mance of various services to the Lord.
The mula-mantras are as follows:·
The mula-mantra fo r Krsna is: klim Krsnaya namaha
for Radha is: shrim raam radhikayai namaha
for Radha and Krsna together is: shrim klim radha krishnabyam namaha
for Baladeva is: om namo bhagavate vasudevaya
for Lord Caitanya is: klim gauraya namaha
for Lord Nityananda is: klim deva jahnavi vallabhaya namaha
for Advaitacarya is: klim advaitaya namaha
for Gadadhara is: shrim gadadharaya namaha
for Srivasa Thakura is: shrim srivasaya namaha
for the guru is aim gurave namaha
for the parama-guru is om parama-gurave namaha
for Subhadra is om hrim bhuvanesvaryai namaha
fo r Jagannatha is om gopijana-vallabhiiya namaha
for siilagriima-silii is om namo bhagavate vasudevaya.
The mantras for each item are as follows:
Incense: esa dhupah and the mula-mantra
Camphor and ghee lamps: esa dipah and the mula-mantra
Water in a conchshell: idam arghyam and the mula-mantra
Cloth: idam vastram and the mula-mantra
Flowers: etani puspani and the mula-mantra (idam puspam if offering a single flower)
Camara: esa camara-seva and the mula-mantra
Fan: esa vyajana-seva and the mula-mantra
This tutorial is not just about following steps; it's about cultivating a deeper bond with Lord Krishna. Let's come together in devotion and embrace the divine presence.
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[@DiscoverHareKrishna]

when inviting holy rivers into the patra u should ankusa mudra, same like what u did but the middle finger should be used instead of ring finger. & little finger should go down.

[@MohiniMadhavi]

I see. Thank you Prabhu. Actually, that part I recorded twice, one with middle finger. But later was confused what finger we need to use. I will take a note of it. If possible please give hint where I can read about it fully.

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Wow foreign bhakt of our laddu Our kanah ooo so cute

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Thanks for the beautiful alter. Where do I buy some of the little water fountains?

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Mata ji your altar is very beautiful

[@MohiniMadhavi]

Thank you!

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Hareeebol! So so so so happy to see this and you my dear matajiiii

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:D :D and I am happy to see you Anusha Mataji!

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Wonderful ...i just felt so pure and clam watching arti being done to Lord... Danvats mataji...🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🤗🤗🤗

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Thank you dear Priya!

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So nice of you to teach people all of this! Hare Krishna!

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The alter is very nice! Very simple process, yet powerful 😊 Thank you 🙏😇

[@MohiniMadhavi]

Thank you Ramakrishna!

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Very very clean altar mataji , in India my city Agartala (located on north east India)mostly people doesn't clean altar properly and the deties are also some times keep dirty full of dust, dressing also doesn't look nice ,hardly in once in the year little bit amount of prasadam is offered ,and the deties are also of demigods like Lakshmi,Durga, Ganesha or sometimes their is a dirty photo of lord Krishna,never read any scripture like bagvat Gita,the japa is also of Durga or Kali 's or other demigods mostly,. means the worship is totally useles but every Vaishnava or ISKON devotee 's home altar is always clean and very beautiful,the deties are always shining, cleaning the altar regularly, offering prasadam. Always devotee read the holy scriptures like bagvat Gita or bagvatam also do many services THIS IS THE REAL WORSHIP

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Pankaj Prabhuji, thank you for noticing good thing in Vaishnavas! It is because of Srila Prabhupada's sacrifice now we have good sadhana, lots of books like Bhagavatam, beautiful temples and his instructions and his close followers like our present sannyasis. If leaders of the society cheat the their subjects then things go wrong. People stop trusting spiritual leaders. That way chaos in the society begins. But Srila Prabhupada was not a cheater. He didn't claim himself God but a servant of God. So we need leaders like Prabhupada to make people become better devotees. And be cautious of cheating sadhus who mislead simple hearted people.

[@marilynrichards3551]

The altar is so beautiful, you've done a fantastic job making such a pleasant home for your deities! :D Also I usually wear a lehenga but I have just gotten my first saree...may you please make a video on saree draping perhaps?? I am very bad at it apparently haha.. yours always is perfectly pleated :O

[@MohiniMadhavi]

:D So happy you got your first saree dear Sarah. It is ok to do arati at home in lehenga also. Regarding saree draping video, I feel shy to make such a video, but there are already so many videos out there. You can search for south Indian style of wearing saree.

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start watching at 1.15 . hope this help didji

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Wonderful activities which you are performing daily. I consider you a devi in the universe.

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Excellent you done arati. Wonderful very spiritually. Very nice. Stay blessed

[@MohiniMadhavi]

Thanks a lot

[@Gour_hari]

Before performing Aarti you should bow down ❤

[@marilynrichards3551]

Yes wonderful!!!! Thank you so much for posting this! Your instructions are clear and simple. Very helpful

[@MohiniMadhavi]

:D Thank you dear Sarah!

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Wonderful video Mataji.Brings so much peace and purity in my heart. Hare Krishna 🙏

[@MohiniMadhavi]

Thank you dear Padma ji

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Your Mantap is so beautifully, creatively set up .I really loved your devotion in setting the altar like vrindavan. Dandavat pranams

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This is so sweet dear mataji. You have made a very nice & explanatory video. Dandavat Pranaam :)

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So nice of you

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Radhe radhe hare krishna mata

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Hare Krsna

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my pleasure Blonde. Hope you are doing well.

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Very nice mataji. Many don't know the mantras so nice of you to tell all in detail. Your deities, alter & worship are very beautiful.. .. your videos are inspirational.. thanks once again. Hare krsna. Dandavat pranam

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Thank you Prabhuji

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Thank you too

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