arthi geeth end of programme
Aarti geeth end of programme in Jain ceremonies usually means the concluding devotional songs (aartis) sung to express gratitude to the Tirthankaras and all revered beings, followed by a short bowing (vandana) and prayers. Here are the basics in simple terms:
- Aarti (lamp prayer): Aarti is a small ritual of offering light (diya or lamp) while singing devotional verses. In Jain gatherings, it signals the end of the programme and a moment to reflect on the path of right conduct and reverence for the Tirthankaras.
- Geet (devotional songs): These are melodious stutis or bhajans praising the Tirthankaras, the siddhas, and the Jain dharma. They help participants cultivate humility, gratitude, and inner peace as the event concludes.
- Namokar or Navkar Mantra: Many Jain end-of-program prayers include chanting the Namokar Mantra (with or without aarti) to bow to the enlightened beings and to seek right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
- Digambar vs. Shwetambar: There are regional/traditional differences in the exact texts and tunes used for aarti and stavan. If you want the precise end‑of‑programme text, tell me which tradition you follow (Digambar or Shwetambar) and I can provide the authentic wording and its arth (meaning).
If you’d like, tell me which tradition you follow and whether you want a simple English explanation or the original Jain text for a common end‑of‑programme aarti.