This is structurally very different from Hindu Hindi Aartis. It is a traditional Marathi Abhang composed by Madhav Adkar. It is essential for Thursday worship and for devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba. It focuses on Seva (service) and Udi (sacred ash).

- Choose a clean, quiet space for your prayer, free from distractions

- Light incense (Agarbatti) as Sai Baba constantly kept a fire (Dhuni) burning.

- Offer a yellow cloth or flowers

- Maintain a respectful pace and focus on the meaning of each stanza as you chant.

आरती साई बाबा, सौख्य दातारा जीवा Aarti Sai Baba, Saukhya Datara Jiva Meaning: Aarti to Sai Baba, the giver of happiness to all beings.

चरणरजातली, द्यावा दासा विसावा, भक्ता विसावा Charanarajatali, Dhyava Dasa Visava, Bhakta Visava Meaning: At the dust of your feet, let your servant find rest, let the devotee find rest.

जाळुनिया अनंग, स्वस्वरूपी राहे दंग Jaluniya Ananga, Svasvarupi Rahe Danga Meaning: Burning up Cupid (desire), he remains absorbed in his own Self.

मुमुक्षु जन दावी, निज डोळा श्रीरंग Mumukshu Jan Davi, Nij Dola Shriranga Meaning: He reveals the Divine form to the seekers of liberation.

जया मनी जैसा भाव, तया तैसा अनुभव Jaya Mani Jaisa Bhav, Taya Taisa Anubhav Meaning: As is the faith in one’s mind, so is the experience one gets.

दाविसी दयाघना, ऐसी तुझी ही माव Davisi Dayaghana, Aisi Tujhi Hi Mav Meaning: O Compassionate One, such is your mysterious way.

तुमचे नाम ध्याता, हरे संस्कृति व्यथा Tumche Naam Dhyata, Hare Sanskruti Vyatha Meaning: Meditating on your name removes the pain of worldly existence.

अगाध तव करणी, मार्ग दाविसी अनाथा Agadh Tav Karani, Marg Davisi Anatha Meaning: Unfathomable are your deeds; you show the path to the orphans.

कलियुगी अवतार, सगुण ब्रह्म साचार Kaliyugi Avatar, Sagun Brahma Sachar Meaning: You are the Avatar of Kali Yuga, the visible form of Brahman.

अवतीर्ण झालासे, स्वामी दत्त दिगंबर Avatirna Jhalase, Swami Datta Digambar Meaning: You have descended as Lord Dattatreya himself.

आठ दिवसां गुरुवार, भक्त करिती एकवार Aatha Divasan Guruvar, Bhakt Kariti Ekvar Meaning: Thursdays come every 8 days; devotees gather at once.

प्रभु पद पहावया, करीं निवारी भय Prabhu Pad Pahavaya, Kari Nivari Bhaya Meaning: To see the Lord’s feet and remove their fears.

माझा निज द्रव्य ठेवा, तव चरणरज सेवा Majha Nij Dravya Theva, Tav Charanaraj Seva Meaning: My only true wealth is the service of the dust of your feet.

मागणें हेचि आता, तुम्हा देवाधिदेवा Magane Hechi Aata, Tumha Devadhideva Meaning: This is my only request to you, O God of Gods.

- Do: Distribute Udi (Sacred Ash) after the Aarti.

- Don’t: Do not discriminate against anyone based on caste or religion while performing this; Sai Baba’s main teaching was equality (Sabka Malik Ek).

The line “Jaya Mani Jaisa Bhav” reinforces Sai Baba’s teaching that he mirrors the devotee: if you look at him with love, he looks back with love; if you doubt him, he remains distant.

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, located in Shirdi, Maharashtra, is the final resting place of the saint and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. Built over his Samadhi (burial site), the temple radiates an aura of intense peace and equality, welcoming millions of devotees from all religions who come to seek the blessings of the saint who taught “Faith and Patience” (Shraddha and Saburi).

A prayer of pure faith that transcends religious boundaries.