Shri Satyanarayana Vrat Katha
Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha
Chapter 1
Once upon a time, in the holy land of Naimisharanya, 88,000 great sages and rishis were gathered. They humbly asked Sage Suta, the great storyteller and knower of the Puranas:
“O Suta Maharishi! In this age of Kali Yuga, most people are disconnected from Vedic knowledge and spiritual practices. How can such people attain devotion to God and liberation from suffering? Is there a simple vrat (vow) or tapasya (austerity) that gives great merit and fulfills desires in a short time? Please share such a sacred story with us.”
Hearing their request, Sage Suta replied with joy:
“O noble Vaishnavas, you have asked a question that benefits all beings! I shall now tell you about a powerful and sacred vrat that Sage Narada once asked Lord Vishnu, and Lord Vishnu Himself narrated it to him. Please listen to this story with full attention.”
Suta further said:
“This sacred story brings great happiness in all times. It removes sorrows, ends worldly miseries, and fulfills all desires. In moments of deep trouble, this vrat acts as a shield and support. Without singing the glories and names of the Lord, the sins of Kali Yuga cannot be destroyed.”
Narada’s Question to Lord Vishnu
Once Sage Narada, who constantly travels to all realms for the welfare of others, came to Earth (Mrityulok). There he saw that humans were suffering due to the consequences of their past actions. Feeling deep compassion, Narada thought,
“What could be done to free these beings from sorrow and pain?”
With this thought, he traveled to Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
There he saw Lord Vishnu, radiant and majestic, with four arms holding a conch (shankha), discus (chakra), mace (gada), and lotus (padma), adorned with a beautiful garland. Narada bowed and praised Him, saying:
“O Lord! You are all-powerful. Even the mind and speech cannot reach You. You have no beginning, middle, or end. You are the cause of all creation and the destroyer of Your devotees' sorrows. I bow to You again and again.”
Hearing these words, Lord Vishnu smiled and asked:
“O great sage Narada! What brings you here? Please tell Me freely what is in your heart.”
Narada then humbly asked:
“O Lord! On Earth, people are taking birth in many forms and suffering immensely due to their past karma. Kindly tell me an easy and effective way through which their sorrows can be removed and they can be uplifted.”
Lord Vishnu Reveals the Vrat
Lord Vishnu said:
“Narada, your question is truly wonderful and for the benefit of all beings. Let Me tell you about a sacred Vrat (vow) that destroys delusion and grants great merit. This is the Satyanarayan Vrat, the supreme vow. One who performs it with full devotion and proper rituals attains all comforts on Earth and, after death, gains liberation (moksha).”
Hearing this, Narada asked further:
“O Lord! What is the proper way to perform this vrat? What are its benefits? Who has done it before? On which day should it be observed? Please explain everything in detail.”
Lord Vishnu replied:
“Narada, this vrat removes sorrow, grief, and disease. It ensures success everywhere. On any auspicious day, especially in the evening, one should perform this puja along with family and priests with full faith and devotion. Offerings may include bananas, ghee, honey, jaggery or sugar, milk, and wheat flour (or powdered rice if wheat is unavailable). These should be offered to Lord Satyanarayan with love. Feed the brahmins and guests, then take your own meal. Spend the evening singing the glories of Lord Satyanarayan. Whoever performs this vrat with devotion will have all desires fulfilled. Especially in Kali Yuga, this is the easiest and most effective means to gain immense merit with little effort and cost.”
Thus ends Chapter 1 of Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha
Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha – Chapter 2
Sage Suta continued narrating the story and said:
"O revered sages! Now I will tell you the stories of those who performed the Satyanarayan Vrat in the past and received divine blessings. Please listen carefully."
In the beautiful city of Kashipur, there lived a very poor Brahmin. Constantly suffering from hunger and thirst, he wandered around helplessly. Seeing his devotion and distress, Lord Vishnu appeared before him, disguised as an old Brahmin, and kindly asked:
“O noble Brahmin! Why do you seem so distressed and sad? Please share your pain with me, I am here to help.”
The poor Brahmin replied with folded hands:
“I am poverty-stricken and wander from place to place, begging for alms. If you know any way I can be free from this suffering, kindly tell me.”
The Lord, still in the guise of the old Brahmin, said:
“Worship Lord Satyanarayan with full devotion. This sacred vrat (ritual) is highly beneficial. Performing this puja sincerely fulfills all desires and removes sorrow.”
After explaining the complete procedure of the vrat to the poor man, the Lord disappeared.
The Brahmin was amazed and thought to himself,
“I will definitely observe this sacred vrat as told by the old sage.”
That night he couldn’t sleep out of excitement and hope.
The next morning, he woke up early, went out for alms, and that day, by divine grace, he received more donations than usual. He used that to purchase all the required items for the puja — bananas, ghee, milk, wheat flour, jaggery, honey, and offered them with love to Lord Satyanarayan, along with his family.
As a result of the vrat, the Brahmin's poverty ended, and he became wealthy. From that day forward, he observed the vrat every month. Suta Muni says:
“Whoever performs this vrat with faith and as per scriptural methods, they are freed from all troubles and attain liberation.”
Then the sages asked Suta Muni,
“O wise one! Who else followed this vrat after hearing about it from the Brahmin? Please tell us more.”
Suta Ji continued:
“One day, while the Brahmin was performing the vrat at home, an old woodcutter came by. Carrying a bundle of firewood on his head, tired and thirsty, he saw the ritual taking place. Curious, he entered the house, paid respects to the Brahmin, and asked:
‘O Brahmin! Whose worship are you performing? What benefit does it give? Please tell me.’”
The Brahmin answered:
“This is the worship of Lord Satyanarayan, the fulfiller of all desires. By His grace, my life is now blessed with peace and prosperity.”
The woodcutter was delighted. After drinking the sanctified water (charanamrit) and taking prasadam, he went home.
The very next day, he resolved in his heart:
“With whatever I earn from selling firewood today, I will perform the Satyanarayan Vrat.”
So he went to a rich town with his bundle. That day, to his surprise, the wood fetched four times the usual price. Grateful and overjoyed, he bought all the necessary puja items — bananas, sugar, ghee, milk, yogurt, honey, and wheat flour.
Returning home, he called his relatives and neighbors and performed the Satyanarayan Vrat with devotion. As a result, he became prosperous and lived a content life. After enjoying all the pleasures of the world, he ultimately attained Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
॥ Thus Ends the Second Chapter of Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha ॥
Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha – Chapter 3
Suta Maharishi continued:
O revered sages, now I will narrate to you the next divine story of Lord Satyanarayan’s glory. Please listen with full attention.
Long ago, there was a noble and learned king named Ulkamukh. He was virtuous, truthful, and had full control over his senses. Every day, he would visit temples and donate generously to the poor and needy. His queen was a righteous and pious woman, as graceful as a lotus.
One day, both husband and wife were performing the Satyanarayan Vrat with full devotion by the banks of the Bhadrasheela River. At that moment, a wealthy merchant named Sadhu arrived with his trade goods. Curious to see the royal couple engaged in the ritual, he approached the king and humbly asked:
“O King, may I know what auspicious ritual you are performing? I wish to learn and understand.”
The king replied kindly:
“Dear merchant, I am performing the Satyanarayan Vrat along with my family to be blessed with a child. This vrat fulfills all desires.”
Hearing this, Sadhu the merchant said with folded hands:
“Please teach me the procedure. I too am childless and wish to perform this vrat.”
The king explained the complete method of the vrat. The merchant returned home joyfully and shared everything with his wife Lilavati. He vowed:
“When we are blessed with a child, I will definitely perform this vrat.”
Soon by the grace of Lord Satyanarayan, his wife conceived, and in the tenth month, gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Kalavati. She grew up gracefully like the waxing moon.
One day, Lilavati reminded her husband gently:
“You had made a vow to perform the vrat when we had a child. Please fulfill it now.”
But Sadhu replied:
“I will surely do the vrat at the time of Kalavati’s wedding.”
With this, he left for business in a distant land.
Later, when he returned, he saw Kalavati playing with her friends. Realizing she had grown up, he sent a messenger in search of a suitable groom. The messenger found a virtuous boy from Kanchan Nagar, and soon the wedding was celebrated grandly.
However, Sadhu forgot to perform the Satyanarayan Vrat at the time of his daughter’s marriage. Displeased, Lord Satyanarayan cursed him to face great sorrow.
After the wedding, Sadhu and his new son-in-law went for trade by ship to a city named Ratnasar, ruled by King Chandraketu. One night, a thief stole from the king’s treasury and, being chased, hid the stolen goods in the merchant’s ship.
In the morning, the king’s guards found the stolen treasure in Sadhu’s ship and, suspecting him and his son-in-law to be thieves, arrested them and brought them before the king. Without listening to their side, the king ordered them to be imprisoned and confiscated all their belongings.
Back home, Lilavati and Kalavati were devastated. Thieves had looted their house, and they were suffering from hunger and grief. One day, Kalavati went to seek food and reached a Brahmin’s home, where she witnessed the Satyanarayan Vrat being performed.
She listened to the katha, received prasadam, and returned home joyfully.
Her mother asked:
“Dear child, where were you for so long? I was so worried.”
Kalavati replied:
“Mother, I saw a beautiful vrat being performed in a Brahmin’s house for Lord Satyanarayan, and I wish to do it too.”
Overjoyed, Lilavati gathered their relatives and performed the Satyanarayan Vrat with full faith. They prayed:
“O Lord! Please forgive our mistakes. May our husband and son-in-law return safely.”
Pleased with their devotion, Lord Satyanarayan appeared in King Chandraketu’s dream and said:
“O King, you have imprisoned two innocent merchants. Release them and return their belongings or face ruin.”
The next morning, the king summoned the prisoners, asked for forgiveness, and freed them. He also returned their wealth twice the amount and honored them with new clothes and gifts.
Thus, Sadhu the merchant and his son-in-law returned home safely and peacefully.
॥ Thus ends Chapter 3 of Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha ॥
Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha
Suta Ji continued:
O revered sages, now listen carefully as I narrate the fourth part of this sacred tale.
After completing their business, the merchant (Sādhu Vaishya) and his son-in-law began their journey back home. As they proceeded, Lord Satyanarayan Himself took the form of a renunciate (a sanyasi carrying a staff) to test the merchant's humility and devotion.
The Lord, disguised as the sanyasi, approached the merchant and asked:
“O merchant, what do you have in your boat?”
The arrogant merchant laughed and replied mockingly:
“O renunciate! Why do you ask? Are you hoping to get some of it? My boat is filled with only bel leaves.”
Hearing this untruthful answer, Lord Satyanarayan calmly said:
“Let your words be true.”
He then left the spot and went a little ahead to sit quietly near the seashore.
After some time, the merchant returned to his boat after finishing his daily rituals and was stunned to find that all his riches had truly turned into bel leaves. Seeing this, he fainted and collapsed on the ground.
When he regained consciousness, he was grief-stricken and deeply remorseful. Seeing his sorrow, his son-in-law said:
“O father! Please do not despair. This is clearly the result of offending that holy renunciate. Let us go and seek his forgiveness—only he can help us.”
Hearing this, the merchant immediately went to the renunciate (Lord Satyanarayan in disguise), fell at His feet, and with deep devotion and repentance said:
“O Lord! Please forgive me. I spoke untruthfully to you and acted out of pride.”
The Lord then revealed:
“O merchant! It was by My will alone that you suffered these troubles. You turned away from My worship, and therefore I showed you the consequences.”
The humbled merchant said:
“O Lord! Even great gods like Brahma cannot comprehend Your divine play—how could a simple man like me understand? Please forgive my ignorance and accept my worship. Kindly restore the wealth in my boat.”
Hearing these sincere words, Lord Satyanarayan was pleased. He granted the merchant’s wish and vanished from sight.
When the merchant and his son-in-law returned to the boat, they were overjoyed to see it once again filled with riches. With gratitude, they worshipped Lord Satyanarayan there and then continued their journey home.
As they neared their city, the merchant sent a messenger ahead to inform his family. The messenger reached the merchant’s home and greeted his wife, Līlāvatī, saying:
“Your husband and son-in-law are both safe and have returned with great wealth. They are near the city.”
At that time, Līlāvatī and her daughter Kalāvatī were engaged in the worship of Lord Satyanarayan. Hearing the good news, Līlāvatī was overjoyed and said to her daughter:
“You continue the worship and finish offering the prasād (sacred food); I will go to receive your father.”
However, Kalāvatī, eager to see her husband, left the worship midway and ran without partaking in the prasād.
Lord Satyanarayan was displeased by this disregard for the ritual and, in His divine play, made her husband and the boat disappear into the sea.
When Kalāvatī reached the shore and could not find her husband, she fell to the ground in sorrow and began weeping bitterly. Her father, seeing her in such despair and the boat missing, folded his hands and prayed:
“O Lord! If any mistake has been made by me or my family unknowingly, please forgive us.”
A divine voice (ākāśvānī) echoed:
“O merchant! Your daughter disrespected the worship by leaving without taking the prasād. That is why her husband vanished. If she returns home, consumes the prasād, and then comes back, her husband will be restored to her.”
Hearing this message, Kalāvatī hurried home, respectfully consumed the sacred prasād, and returned to the shore. Instantly, her husband reappeared safe and sound, and the two embraced joyfully.
Filled with gratitude and devotion, the entire family worshipped Lord Satyanarayan with proper rituals and offerings. The merchant, having experienced the Lord’s divine grace, lived a prosperous life and, in the end, attained liberation (moksha). ॥Thus ends Chapter Four of the Satyanarayan Vrat Katha.
Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha – Chapter 5
Suta Maharishi continued and said:
“O great sages! Now I shall narrate another divine story. Please listen carefully. Long ago, there was a noble and generous king named Tungadhwaj who deeply cared for the welfare of his subjects. But once, he disrespected the prasadam (holy offering) of Lord Satyanarayan and had to suffer grave consequences. One day, the king went to the forest for hunting. After hunting, he came to rest under a banyan tree. There he saw a group of cowherds performing the Satyanarayan Vrat with devotion along with their families. But the king, filled with pride, ignored the ritual and did not offer his respects to Lord Satyanarayan. When the cowherds offered him the sacred prasadam, he refused and walked away toward his city. As he entered his city, he found that his entire kingdom had been destroyed. Realizing this was due to Lord Satyanarayan's displeasure, the king was filled with regret and hurried back to the forest. There, he humbly went to the cowherds and participated in the puja (worship). He respectfully accepted the prasadam. With this sincere devotion, the king regained everything he had lost, ruled prosperously for many years, and eventually attained moksha (liberation).
The Power and Benefits of Satyanarayan Vrat
Anyone who sincerely performs this sacred and rare Satyanarayan Vrat with full faith will never lack wealth or food. The poor become rich, prisoners are freed, the childless are blessed with children, and all desires are fulfilled. Ultimately, the soul reaches Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
Now listen to what happened to those who had performed this vrat in their previous lives — their future births were blessed:
- The old Brahmin Shatananda was reborn as Sudama, the childhood friend of Lord Krishna, and through devotion attained Vaikuntha.
- King Ulkamukh was reborn as King Dasharatha, the father of Lord Rama, and through devotion to Lord Ranganatha, he attained liberation.
- The merchant Sadhu was reborn as the righteous King Moradhwaj, who even offered his son in sacrifice, and thus reached Vaikuntha.
- King Tungadhwaj was reborn as Swayambhuva Manu, who guided countless souls toward the path of devotion and attained Vaikuntha.
- The poor woodcutter was reborn as King Guha, the Nishada, who served Lord Rama with love and devotion and was liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
॥ Thus ends the Fifth Chapter of the Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha ॥
Styanarayan Katha pooja vidhi -
Shri Satyanarayan Puja is a simple and sacred ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu in His truthful form. It begins with a vow (sankalp), followed by Kalash Sthapana and invocation of the deity. The Lord is worshipped with 16 traditional offerings (shodashopachar) including water, seat, clothes, sandal paste, flowers, incense, lamp, and food. After the ritual, the five-chapter story of Lord Satyanarayan is read or heard, highlighting the power of truth, devotion, and dharma. The puja concludes with an aarti and distribution of prasad. This puja is believed to bring peace, prosperity, children, happiness, and ultimately liberation to the devotee.
1. ध्यानम् (Dhyānam – Meditation)
मन्त्र:
ध्यायेत् सत्यं गुणातीतं गुणत्रयसमन्वितम्।
लोकनाथं त्रिलोकेशं कौस्तुभाभरणं हरिम्॥
नीलवर्णं पीतवस्त्रं श्रीवत्सपदभूषितम्।
गोविन्दं गोकुलानन्दं ब्रह्माद्यैरपि पूजितम्॥
हिंदी अर्थ:
भगवान सत्यनारायण का ध्यान करें, जो समस्त गुणों से परे हैं किंतु तीनों गुणों में भी स्थित हैं। वे तीनों लोकों के स्वामी हैं, उनके वक्ष पर कौस्तुभ मणि सुशोभित है। उनका रंग नील है, पीले वस्त्र धारण किए हैं और श्रीवत्स चिन्ह से विभूषित हैं। वे गोविंद हैं, गोकुल को आनंद देने वाले हैं और ब्रह्मा आदि देवताओं द्वारा पूजित हैं।
English Meaning:
Meditate upon Lord Satyanarayan, who transcends all qualities yet embodies the three gunas. He is the Lord of all worlds, adorned with the Kaustubha gem. His complexion is dark blue, he wears yellow garments, and bears the Shri Vatsa mark. He is Govinda, the joy of Gokula, worshipped by Brahma and other gods.
2. आवाहनम् (Āvāhanam – Invocation)
मन्त्र:
दामोदर समागच्छ लक्ष्म्या सह जगत्पते।
इमां मया कृतां पूजां गृहाण सुरसत्तम॥
ॐ श्रीलक्ष्मी-सहित-श्रीसत्यनारायणम् आवाहयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे दामोदर! लक्ष्मीजी के साथ पधारिये। हे जगत के स्वामी! मैंने जो यह पूजा की है, उसे स्वीकार कीजिए। हे श्रेष्ठ देव! मैं श्री लक्ष्मी-सहित श्री सत्यनारायण भगवान का आवाहन करता हूँ।
English Meaning:
O Damodara! Please arrive along with Goddess Lakshmi. O Lord of the Universe, kindly accept the worship I have offered. I invoke Shri Satyanarayan along with Goddess Lakshmi.
3. आसनम् (Āsanam – Offering a Seat)
मन्त्र:
नानारत्नसमाकीर्णं कार्तस्वरविभूषितम्।
आसनं देवदेवेश! प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः आसनं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे देवों के देव! बहुमूल्य रत्नों से जड़े हुए तथा स्वर्ण से अलंकृत आसन को प्रसन्नता पूर्वक स्वीकार कीजिए। मैं यह आसन श्री सत्यनारायण भगवान को अर्पित करता हूँ।
English Meaning:
O Lord of Lords! Please graciously accept this seat, adorned with various precious gems and gold. I offer this seat to Lord Satyanarayan.
4. पाद्यम् (Pādyam – Offering Water for Feet Wash)
मन्त्र:
नारायणः नमस्तेऽस्तु नरकार्णवतारक।
पाद्यं गृहाण देवेश! मम सौख्यं विवर्धय॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः पादयोः पाद्यं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे नारायण! आपको नमस्कार है। आप नररूपी संसार-सागर से तारने वाले हैं। हे देवों के स्वामी! कृपया इस पाद्य को स्वीकार करें और मुझे सुख प्रदान करें।
English Meaning:
O Narayana! My salutations to You. You are the deliverer from the ocean of worldly existence. O Lord of the gods, kindly accept this water for washing Your feet and bless me with happiness.
5. अर्घ्यम् (Arghyam – Offering Water with Fragrance and Respect)
मन्त्र:
व्यक्ताव्यक्तस्वरूपाय हृषीकपतये नमः।
मया निवेदितो भक्त्या अर्घ्योऽयं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः अर्घ्यं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे व्यक्त और अव्यक्त रूप वाले, इन्द्रियों के स्वामी! आपको नमस्कार है। मैं भक्ति सहित यह अर्घ्य अर्पित करता हूँ, कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
Salutations to You, the one who embodies both the manifest and unmanifest forms, Lord of the senses. I offer this arghya with devotion—please accept it graciously.
6. आचमनीयम् (Ācamaniyam – Offering Water for Sipping)
मन्त्र:
मन्दाकिन्यास्तु यद्वारि सर्वपापहरं शुभम्।
तदिदं कल्पितं देव सम्यगाचम्यतां विभो॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः आचमनीयं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
मन्दाकिनी नदी का जो पवित्र एवं समस्त पापों को नष्ट करने वाला जल है, वही मैंने आपको आचमन के लिए अर्पित किया है। हे प्रभु! कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
The water brought from the sacred Mandakini River, which removes all sins, I offer it to You for sipping, O Lord—kindly accept it.
7. पञ्चामृत स्नानम् (Panchāmrita Snānam – Bathing with Five Sacred Substances)
मन्त्र:
स्नानं पञ्चामृतैर्देव गृहाण सुरसत्तम।
अनाथनाथसर्वज्ञ गीर्वाणप्रणतप्रिय॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः पञ्चामृतस्नानं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे श्रेष्ठ देव! हे सर्वज्ञ! हे अनाथों के नाथ! हे देवताओं द्वारा पूज्य! कृपया पञ्चामृत (दूध, दही, घी, शहद व शर्करा) से यह स्नान ग्रहण करें।
English Meaning:
O Supreme Deity, Omniscient, and Lord of the helpless, beloved of the celestials! Kindly accept this sacred bath offered with Panchamrit—milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.
8. शुद्धोदक स्नानम् (Shuddhodaka Snānam – Bathing with Pure Water)
मन्त्र:
नानातीर्थसमानीतं सर्वपापहरं शुभम्।
तदिदं कल्पितं देव स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः शुद्धोदकस्नानं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
अनेक तीर्थों से संकलित यह पवित्र और पापों को नष्ट करने वाला जल मैंने आपके स्नान के लिए अर्पित किया है। हे देव! कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
This pure and sacred water, collected from many holy rivers and capable of removing all sins, is offered for Your bath. O Lord, kindly accept it.
9. वस्त्र (Vastra – Offering New Clothes)
मन्त्र:
शीतवातोष्णसंत्राणं लज्जायाः रक्षणं परम्।
देहालङ्करणं वस्त्रं प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः वस्त्रयुग्मं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
यह वस्त्र शीत, गर्मी और वायु से रक्षा करता है, लज्जा का रक्षक है तथा शरीर की शोभा बढ़ाता है। हे प्रभु! कृपा कर इसे स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
These clothes protect from cold, heat, and wind, preserve modesty, and adorn the body. O Lord Satyanarayana, please accept them lovingly.
10. यज्ञोपवीतम् (Yajñopavītam – Offering the Sacred Thread)
मन्त्र:
ब्रह्माविष्णुमहेशेन निर्मितं सूत्रमुत्तमम्।
गृहाण भगवन् विष्णो सर्वेष्टफलदो भव॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः यज्ञोपवीतं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
यह उत्तम यज्ञोपवीत ब्रह्मा, विष्णु और महेश के द्वारा निर्मित है। हे भगवन् विष्णु! इसे स्वीकार करें और मुझे सभी शुभ फलों का दाता बनें।
English Meaning:
This sacred thread has been sanctified by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. O Lord Vishnu! Kindly accept it and bestow all auspicious results upon me.
11. चन्दनम् (Chandanam – Offering Sandal Paste)
मन्त्र:
श्रीखण्डं चन्दनं दिव्यं गन्धाढ्यं सुमनोहरम्।
विलेपनं सुरश्रेष्ठ चन्दनं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः चन्दनं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
यह दिव्य चन्दन सुगंध से परिपूर्ण और अत्यन्त मनोहर है। हे श्रेष्ठ देव! कृपा करके इस चन्दन को स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
This divine sandal paste is rich in fragrance and extremely pleasing. O Supreme Deity, kindly accept this offering of sandal paste.
12. पुष्पाणि (Pushpāṇi – Offering Flowers)
मन्त्र:
सुगन्धीनि मालत्यादीनि वै प्रभो।
मया हृतानि पुष्पाणि पूजार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे प्रभो! मैंने मालती आदि सुगंधित पुष्प पूजा हेतु आपके लिए लाए हैं। कृपा कर इन्हें स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
O Lord! I have brought fragrant flowers like Mālatī for Your worship. Kindly accept them with grace.
13. धूपः (Dhūpah – Offering Incense)
मन्त्र:
वनस्पतिरसोद्भूतो गन्धाढ्यो गन्ध उत्तमः।
आघ्रेयः सर्वदेवानां धूपोऽयं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः धूपम् आघ्रापयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
वनस्पति रस से उत्पन्न यह उत्तम सुगंध वाला धूप सभी देवताओं द्वारा सुगंध लेने योग्य है। कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
This incense, derived from the essence of plants, is rich in fragrance and fit for all gods to inhale. O Satyanarayana, please accept it.
14. दीपः (Dīpah – Offering Lamp)
मन्त्र:
साज्यं च वर्तिसंयुक्तं वह्निना दीपितं मया।
दीपं गृहाण देवेश मम सौख्यप्रदो भव॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः दीपं दर्शयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
शुद्ध घी और बाती से युक्त, अग्नि द्वारा प्रज्वलित यह दीप मैंने आपको अर्पित किया है। हे देवेश! इसे स्वीकार करें और मुझे सुख प्रदान करें।
English Meaning:
This lamp, lit with clarified butter and wick, has been kindled and offered by me. O Lord of Lords, accept it and bless me with happiness.
15. नैवेद्यम् (Naivedyam – Offering Food)
मन्त्र:
घृतपक्वं हविष्यान्नं पायसं च सशर्करम्।
नानाविधं च नैवेद्यं गृह्णीष्व सुरसत्तम॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः नैवेद्यं निवेदयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
घी से पकाया हुआ हविष्य अन्न, शक्करयुक्त पायस (खीर) एवं विविध प्रकार के नैवेद्य मैंने आपको अर्पित किए हैं। हे श्रेष्ठ देव! कृपा कर इन्हें स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
O Best among Gods! I offer you food prepared with ghee, sweetened rice pudding (kheer), and various delicacies. Please accept my humble offering.
16. ताम्बूलम् (Tāmbūlam – Offering Betel Leaves & Nuts)
मन्त्र:
लवङ्गकर्पूरसंयुक्तं ताम्बूलं सुरपूजितम्।
एलादिचूर्णसंयुक्तं प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे प्रभो! यह ताम्बूल (पान-सुपारी) लौंग, कपूर और अन्य सुगंधित चूर्णों से युक्त है। कृपा करके इसे प्रसन्नता से स्वीकार करें।
English Meaning:
O Lord! This betel offering is blended with clove, camphor, and fragrant powders. Kindly accept it with delight.
17. फलम् (Phalam – Offering Fruits)
मन्त्र:
इदं फलं मया देव! स्थापितं पुरतस्तव।
तेन मे सफलावाप्तिर्भवेज्जन्मनि जन्मनि॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः फलं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे प्रभु! यह फल मैंने आपके समक्ष अर्पित किया है। कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें और मेरे प्रत्येक जन्म को सफल बनायें।
English Meaning:
O Lord! This fruit is offered before You with devotion. May its offering bring fulfillment in this and every future birth.
18. आरार्तिक्यम् (Ārārtikyam – Aarti)
मन्त्र:
चतुर्वर्तिसमायुक्तं गोघृतेन च पूरितम्।
आरार्तिक्यमहं कुर्वे पश्य मे वरदो भव॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः मङ्गल-आरार्तिक्यं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
चार बातियों एवं शुद्ध घी से युक्त यह आरती मैं कर रहा हूँ। हे वरद! कृपया दर्शन देकर मुझे आशीर्वाद दें।
English Meaning:
I perform this auspicious aarti with four wicks soaked in pure ghee. O Giver of Boons! Please bless me with Your divine vision.
19. प्रदक्षिणा (Pradakṣiṇā – Circumambulation)
मन्त्र:
यानि कानि च पापानि जन्मान्तरकृतानि च।
तानि तानि विनश्यन्तु प्रदक्षिणपदे पदे॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः प्रदक्षिणां समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
पूर्व जन्मों में किए गए जो भी पाप हैं, वे मेरी प्रत्येक प्रदक्षिणा के साथ नष्ट हों। हे भगवान! मैं यह परिक्रमा आपको अर्पित करता हूँ।
English Meaning:
May all sins committed in past births be destroyed with each step of this circumambulation. I offer this symbolic pradakshina at Your feet.
20. मन्त्रपुष्पाञ्जलिः (Mantra-Puṣpāñjali – Final Offering of Flowers with Mantras)
मन्त्र:
यन्मया भक्तियुक्तेन पत्रं पुष्पं फलं जलम्।
निवेदितं च नैवेद्यं तद्गृहाणानुकम्पया॥
मन्त्रहीनं क्रियाहीनं भक्तिहीनं जनार्दन।
यत्पूजितं मया देव परिपूर्णं तदस्तु मे॥
अनया पूजया श्रीविष्णुः प्रसीदतु॥
ॐ श्रीसत्यनारायणाय नमः पुष्पाञ्जलिं समर्पयामि।
हिंदी अर्थ:
हे जनार्दन! मैंने जो पत्र, पुष्प, फल, जल एवं नैवेद्य भक्तिपूर्वक अर्पित किया है, उसे कृपा करके स्वीकार करें। यदि इस पूजा में कोई मंत्र, क्रिया या भक्ति की कमी रह गई हो तो भी कृपा कर इसे पूर्ण मानें। इस पूजा से भगवान विष्णु प्रसन्न हों।
English Meaning:
O Janardana! Whatever leaves, flowers, fruits, water, and offerings I have made with devotion – please accept them compassionately. If there is any deficiency in mantra, action, or devotion, still kindly accept my worship as complete. May Lord Vishnu be pleased with this humble offering.
ॐ शान्ति । ॐ शान्ति । ॐ शान्ति ।
॥ आरती श्री सत्यनारायणजी ॥
Jai Lakshmīramaṇā Shri Jai Lakshmīramaṇā।
Satyanārāyaṇ Swāmī Janapātak haraṇā॥
Ratnajadit siṅhāsan adbhut chhavi rāje।
Nārada karat nirājan, ghaṇṭā dhvani bāje॥
Pragaṭ bhaye kali kāraṇ, dvij ko darś diyo।
Būṛho brāhmaṇ bankar, kanchan mahal kiyo॥
Durbal bhīl kathāro, in par kṛpā karī।
Chandrachūḍ ek rājā, jinki vipati harī॥
Vaiśya manorath pāyo, śraddhā taj dīnī।
So phal bhogyo prabhujī, phir stuti kīnī॥
Bhāv bhakti ke kāraṇ, chhin-chhin rūp dharyo।
Śraddhā dhāraṇ kīnī, tinko kāj saryo॥
Gwāl bāl saṅg rājā, van meṁ bhakti karī।
Manvāñchhit phal dīno, dīndayāl harī॥
Chaḍhat prasād savāyā, kadalī phal mevā।
Dhūp dīp tulasī se, rājī satyadevā॥
Shri Satyanārāyaṇ jī kī āratī jo koī nar gāve।
Kahat Śivānand Swāmī, manvāñchhit phal pāve॥