As I sang the
Nityananda Arati, my eyes feasted on the beauty of Bade Baba’s
murti, adorned with a garland and surrounded by white lilies, roses, wildflowers, and fruit! I could feel how each element was arranged with so much love. Singing along with the ensemble, I felt my heart expand with gratitude for this portal of divine love.
Illinois, United States
The white flowers adorning Bhagavan Nityananda’s
murti in the video reminded me of an experience I had when I visited Shree Muktananda Ashram for the first time.
After I attended my first program with Gurumayi, a woman in charge of
seva approached me and said, “I have
seva for you.” I explained that I had already been assigned a
seva. She repeated her words and I explained my position again. This exchange went on three times. Finally she said, “Your
seva is to take care of the flowers outside and inside the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple.”
What an extraordinary gift! Of course, I accepted it.
Since then, my love and devotion to Bade Baba have expanded immensely. And today, on his
punyatithi day, I am really happy to honor him!
San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
I am grateful for this beautiful
arati with Bade Baba in the Temple at Shree Muktananda Ashram. When I sing it, I feel deep stillness and peace. I experience Bade Baba’s
darshan and presence. This is such a gift.
Washington, United States
As I listened to the
Nityananda Arati and watched the video, I noticed the flames on the
arati lamp and the candle in front of the Bade Baba
murti gently flicker. It made me feel as if I were in the Temple in the flesh. I had been yearning to be in the Temple once again, and my yearning was answered! I felt blessed.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
When I began singing this exquisite arati, I felt a tightness or knot in my heart. As I continued to sing, I kept my awareness in the heart. All of a sudden I felt this release and the word love appeared in my awareness. By the end of the arati, my heart was relaxed and open, and I had a feeling of lightness throughout my being. What an awesome gift!
Iowa, United States
I delight in singing the
Nityananda Arati. I love the sweetness of its syllables and the joyfulness of its rhythmic patterns. I first chanted it in Gurudev Siddha Peeth, standing before the
murti of Bhagavan Nityananda, and it has held a special place in my heart ever since.
Each morning this August, after decorating Bhagavan Nityananda's picture with jasmine from my garden, I stand before him and sing this
arati, sometimes with tears of emotion welling up from inside.
Swansea, United Kingdom