8th Monday | Powerful, Protective Mahakala Arati song |

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारम् भुजगेन्द्रहारम् । सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि ॥

karpūragauraṃ karuṇāvatāraṃ saṃsārasāram bhujagendrahāram

sadāvasantaṃ hṛdayāravinde bhavaṃ bhavānīsahitaṃ namāmi

Meaning:

One who is as pure and white as camphor, symbolizing purity and detachment. The incarnation of compassion, reflecting Shiva’s boundless mercy and grace. The essence of worldly existence, implying that Shiva transcends the illusions of this world One who wears a garland of serpents, symbolizing fearlessness and mastery over death. The one who always resides in the lotus of the heart, indicating the presence of the divine within every soul. I bow down to Shiva, who is always with Goddess Bhavani (Parvati), symbolizing the inseparable union of consciousness and energy.

Arati Song / Mantra presented above is a very powerful and popular, chanted especially during Aarati to the Lord. It is also known as Shiva Yajur Mantra found in Yajurveda, (one of the four Vedas)

This mantra is considered among the most powerful mantras of protection, it protects us from negativity, dangers and enemies. Chanting Shiva’s mantra regularly changes our vibrations and energies both within our body and outside and brings us success and prosperity in all areas of our life.

Word-by-Word Meaning

karpūragauraṃ:

  • karpūra: camphor
  • gauraṃ: white

karuṇāvatāraṃ:

  • karuṇā: compassion
  • avatāraṃ: incarnation

saṃsārasāram:

  • saṃsāra: the cycle of birth and rebirth
  • sāram: essence

bhujagendrahāram:

  • bhujagendra: the king of serpents
  • hāram: garland

sadāvasantaṃ hṛdayāravinde:

  • sadā: always
  • vasantaṃ: dwelling
  • hṛdayāravinde: in the lotus of the heart

bhavaṃ bhavānīsahitaṃ namāmi:

  • bhavaṃ: Lord Shiva
  • bhavānī: Goddess Parvati
  • sahitaṃ: together with
  • namāmi: I bow down

This verse expresses deep reverence toward Lord Shiva and Parvati, encouraging the devotee to seek their blessings for spiritual growth, inner peace, and transcendence. It highlights Shiva’s qualities of compassion, purity, and fearlessness while also emphasizing the importance of recognizing the divine within oneself.

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