Sukhkarta Dukhharta is a Marathi Ganesha Aarti attributed in the source tradition to Samarth Ramdas. This page follows the complete stored seven-stanza text, including its refrain and rhythmic performance lines.
Quick Facts
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti Lyrics in English
Read the complete source-aligned Aarti in simple Roman script. The recurring refrain is emphasized within the same continuous sequence.
Aarti and Refrain
Sukhakarta duhkhaharta varta vighnachi
Nuravi puravi prem kripa jayachi
Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi
Kanthi jhalake mal muktaphalanchi
Jai dev Jai dev Jai mangalamurti
Darshanamatre manakamana purati
Ratnakhachit phara tuj gaurikumara
Chandanachi uti kunkumakeshara
Hirejadit mukut shobhato bara
Runajhunati noopuren charani ghagariya
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Matha mukut mani kani kundale
Sond dondavari shendur charchile
Nagaband sond-dond miravile
Vishwaroop taya Moryache dekhile
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Chaturbhuj ganaraj bahi bahute
Khajayache ladu karuni gomate
Suvarnache tati sharkara ghrit
Arpi to Ganaraj vighne varito
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Chhatre chamare tujala miraviti
Undirache vahan tujala ganapati
Aisa tu kaliyugi sakalik pahasi
Anande bhaktasi prasanna hosi
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Ta ta dhi mi kit dhi mi kit nache ganapati
Ishvar parvati kautuk pahati
Tal mridang vina ghor umatati
Tyanche chhande karuni nache Ganapati
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Lanbodar pitanbar phanivarabandhana
Saral sond vakratund trinayana
Das ramacha vat pahe sadana
Sankatin pavave, nirvanin rakshave, suravar vandana
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan matre manakamana purti
Jai dev Jai dev Jai mangalamurti
Darshanamatre manakamana purati
Line-by-line Meaning
Meaning in Source Order
Ganesha is the maker of happiness and remover of sorrow and obstacles.
His loving grace removes what is lacking and brings fulfilment.
His whole form is beautiful and anointed with vermilion.
A garland of shining pearls gleams around his neck.
Glory to the auspicious divine form; glory again and again.
A mere sight of him is said to fulfil heartfelt wishes; this is the refrain.
O son of Gauri, a jewel-studded ornament shines upon your brow.
Your body is anointed with sandal paste and saffron-red kumkum.
A jewel-set crown looks splendid upon your head.
Anklets ring at your feet, and the Aarti returns to its refrain.
A crown and gem adorn your head, and earrings shine at your ears.
Vermilion is spread upon your trunk and rounded belly.
A serpent-band is displayed around the trunk and belly.
In Morya the devotee beholds the universal form, then returns to the refrain.
The four-armed Lord of the ganas is beautifully adorned.
Round, delightful laddus are prepared as an offering.
Sugar and ghee are placed before him on a golden plate.
The offering is made to Ganaraja, who turns away obstacles, and the refrain follows.
Royal parasols and fly-whisks are waved in his honour.
Ganesha is praised with the mouse as his vehicle.
In the present age, the Lord is asked to watch over everyone.
He becomes joyfully pleased with his devotees, followed by the refrain.
To rhythmic syllables, Ganesha begins to dance.
Ishvara and Parvati look on with delight.
Cymbals, mridanga, and veena resound strongly.
Ganesha dances to their rhythm and the Aarti returns to its refrain.
The pot-bellied Lord wears yellow cloth and a serpent-band.
His trunk is described as both straight and curved, and the verse calls him three-eyed.
The servant of Rama waits for him at home.
The devotee asks for help in danger and protection at life’s end, then invokes the refrain.
Glory to the auspicious divine form; glory again and again.
A mere sight of him is said to fulfil heartfelt wishes, completing the refrain.
Significance and Background of Sukhkarta Dukhharta
The stored text preserves seven Marathi stanzas rather than only the shorter selection often sung. Its images move from Ganesha’s vermilion and pearl ornaments to offerings, dance, protection, and the familiar Mangal Murti refrain.
How Sukhkarta Dukhharta Is Traditionally Sung
A lead voice commonly sings each Marathi stanza while the group answers with Jai Dev, Jai Dev. The blank-line stanza blocks and closing refrain are retained here so that cadence remains clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It includes all seven stored stanzas plus the opening and closing refrain lines.
It addresses Ganesha as the giver of happiness and remover of sorrow.
The full refrain is shown at its stored opening and close and expanded where the source uses the abbreviated Jai marker.
