Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki is the most beloved aarti of Lord Krishna, sung at temples and homes across India. It beautifully describes the divine form of Shri Krishna in the groves of Vrindavan.
✨ Benefits
Deepens devotion to Krishna, brings joy and love, removes sorrows, blesses with divine grace and spiritual upliftment.
🪔 Verses 5
1
आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की॥
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Ki.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.
💡 Aarti of the one who plays in the groves — Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari.
2
गले में बैजंती माला, बजावें मुरली मधुर बाला।
श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नन्द के आनन्द नन्दलाला॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की॥
Gale Mein Baijanti Mala, Bajave Murli Madhur Bala.
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalkala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.
💡 With Vaijayanti garland around his neck, the boy plays the sweet flute. Earrings glitter in his ears — the blissful darling of Nanda.
3
गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली।
लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली, भ्रमर सी अलक कस्तूरी काली॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की॥
Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali.
Latan Mein Thade Vanmali, Bhramar Si Alak Kasturi Kali.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.
💡 With complexion dark as the sky, Radhika shines beside him. Standing among the vines, the wearer of forest garlands, with curly locks dark as bees and musk.
4
कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसे, देवता दरसन को तरसे।
गगन सों सुमन रासि बरसे, हाथों में बाँसुरी बरसे॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की॥
Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse, Devta Darsan Ko Tarse.
Gagan So Suman Rasi Barse, Hathon Mein Bansuri Barse.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.
💡 His golden peacock crown glistens, even gods yearn for his sight. Flowers shower from the sky, divine music pours from the flute in his hands.
5
जहाँ ते प्रकट भयी गंगा, सकल मन हारी।
श्री कृष्ण की आरती जो जन, नित्य नेम से गावे।
कहत सूरदास प्रभु, मन वांछित फल पावे॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की॥
Jahan Te Prakat Bhayi Ganga, Sakal Man Hari.
Shri Krishna Ki Aarti Jo Jan, Nitya Nem Se Gave.
Kahat Surdas Prabhu, Man Vanchit Phal Pave.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.
💡 From where the Ganga appeared, captivating all hearts. Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Krishna daily with devotion — says Surdas — attains their heart's desire.