Dnyaneshwar Aarti — Aarti Dnyanraja
Aarti Dnyanraja is the aarti for Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj (Mauli), the founding figure of the Warkari tradition — composed by Ramjanardani, sung during the daily puja at Alandi and across the Warkari tradition.
Mantra & aarti
Composer: Ramjanardani — the name traditionally credited as the composer of this aarti; no firm biographical details about this person are available.
When to sing it: The daily mahapuja aarti at Alandi, during the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhi's departure for the Ashadhi/Kartiki Wari, at the Sanjeevan Samadhi Sohala (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi), and at the close of Warkari kirtan-bhajan gatherings.
Meaning (brief): O Dnyanraja (Sant Dnyaneshwar), your radiance is that of the supreme, liberated state (mahakaivalya); sadhus and sants serve you, and the devotee's mind is drawn wholly to you. True knowledge had grown hidden in the world, and no one recognized true welfare — until you appeared as an avatar of Pandurang (Vitthal) and became known by the name "Dnyani," the wise one. Narad and Tumbar sing the saam-gaan in your praise while gopikas stand by with golden plates. Speaking forth from within the cave, you reveal that the whole universe is itself Brahman; the poet Ramjanardani places his head at your feet.
The words and tune can vary slightly by household or sect. This text follows a traditional household Aarti Sangrah booklet.