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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Unreferenced|date=May 2019|bot=noref (GreenC bot)}}<br /> {{Balmikism small}}<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Arthi&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Punjabi language|Panjabi]]: ਆਰਥੀ ) is a [[Balmikism|Balmiki]] ritual, similar in form to the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] practice of [[Aarti]] in which light from wicks soaked in [[ghee]] or [[camphor]] is offered to [[Valmiki|Bhagawan Valmiki]]. Arthi is a form of [[bhakti]] devotion.<br /> <br /> The word also refers to the traditional devotional song that is sung during the ritual. Arthi is performed and sung to develop the highest love for God as incarnated in the person of [[Valmiki]].<br /> <br /> Arthi is generally performed daily, and usually at the end of a [[puja (Hinduism)|pooja]], [[bhajan]] session, or after reading the [[Ramayana]] in the Ashram.<br /> It is performed during almost all Balmiki ceremonies and occasions. It involves the circulating of an Arthi plate in front of the [[moorti]] of Valmiki and is accompanied by the Balmiki Arthi song. The [[poojari]] circulates the plate to all those present. They cup their down-turned hands over the flame and then raise their palms to their forehead - the purificatory blessing, passed from Valmiki&#039;s image to the flame, has now been passed to the devotee.<br /> <br /> The arthi plate is generally made of metal, usually silver, bronze or copper. On it must repose a lamp made of kneaded flour, mud or metal, filled with oil or [[ghee]]. A cotton wick is put into the oil and then lighted, or [[camphor]] is burnt instead. The plate also contains flowers, incense and akshata.<br /> <br /> Translation of the Arthi song as follows:<br /> <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;<br /> Praise Valmiki, praise Lord Valmiki, praise Valmiki Lord of truth, Creator and Provider of the universe (Chorus) Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus) Lord of infinite wisdom, Creator of all worlds, architect of all things. Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus) Lord Valmiki, you are the beginning, you are eternity, Oh Lord my provider you are perfection. Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus) Oh merciful Lord, you are the lealer of all ills. Rama preys to you always. Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus) Oh Lord you wrote yoga Vasistha and the Ram Charitar (Ramayana) by your holy hands for the world to listen and rid of all its troubles. Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus) Lord those who sings your praise and hymns daily, you will give them all their hearts desire. Praise Valmiki------- (Chorus)<br /> &lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Balmiki]]<br /> [[Category:Hindu music]]</div>

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