Gorakhnath Aarti praises the revered Nath yogi through the signs of an avadhuta: earrings, ochre cloth, sacred ash, and matted hair. The stored text contains five compact units, ending where it began.
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Gorakhnath 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
Jai gorakhanath maharaj, Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Jai Jai avadhut, Jai Jai avadhut, shankar ke avatar
Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Janm liya apane gauratal se, jagat ko tarane
Mata pita ke rup men, jagat ko niharane
Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Kundal kanon dharate, sindur lagate
Gerua vastr dharan, jata virajati
Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Gorakhapur ke dham men, ap virajate
Bhakt janon ki manokamana, sab puri karate
Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Jai gorakhanath maharaj, Jai gorakhanath maharaj
Jai Jai avadhut, Jai Jai avadhut, shankar ke avatar
Line-by-line Meaning
Meaning in Source Order
Glory to Gorakhnath, praised as an avadhuta and a manifestation of Shiva.
The verse remembers his appearance for the welfare of the world and his vision of all beings with parental regard.
He wears yogic earrings, sacred ash and vermilion, ochre cloth, and matted hair.
Enthroned at Gorakhpur, he is praised as one who fulfils the wishes of devotees.
The opening invocation returns, again honouring Gorakhnath as avadhuta and Shiva’s manifestation.
Gorakhnath and the Nath Yogi Ideal
The imagery in this Aarti is ascetic and place-centred. Gorakhnath’s clothing and matted hair express the Nath yogi ideal, while Gorakhpur is named as his devotional seat.
How Gorakhnath Aarti Is Traditionally Sung
It can be sung during Guru remembrance or worship in the Nath tradition. The repeated opening invocation provides a natural beginning and close.
Frequently Asked Questions
The source names earrings, ochre cloth, sacred ash or vermilion, and matted hair.
Gorakhpur is named as the place where the Guru is enthroned.