Why do we perform Aarti?
Aarti holds a special place in Hindu religious ceremonies, including evening worship and any auspicious ritual. In the scriptures, Aarti is also called “Aaratri” or “Neerajan.”
He has not only been telling about the glory of Aarti, its method, its scientific importance etc. but has also been making people experience its benefits directly through group Aarti in his satsang ceremonies.
“Aarti is a way of purifying the environment and harmonizing our own auras and those of others. When we perform aarti, it gives us aura and energy. The practice of performing aarti on auspicious occasions, in honor of God and saints, invented by the sages of Hinduism, keeps harmful bacteria at bay, harmonizes one’s emotions, and contributes greatly to spiritual progress.
If an aarti is performed before an auspicious deed, the auspicious deed yields quick results. If an aarti is performed after an auspicious deed, any shortcomings in the auspicious deed are made up for. The Skanda Purana describes the glory of Aarti. Lord Krishna says:
Mantrahinam kriyahinam yatkritam pujanam mam.
