Sadhana Sargam performs “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” for the album Aarti Sangrah. The traditional hymn features music by Appa Vadwakar. It opens by addressing Ganesha as the one who dispels obstacles and brings joy.
Released: August 25, 2025
Sukhkarta Dukhharta
Sadhana Sargam • From “Aarti Sangrah”
Aarti Sangrah’s Sukhkarta Dukhharta Lyrics Translation
The prayer later recounts Shiva’s act of consuming poison to save creation. This event made the name “Nilkanth,” or the blue-throated one, famous. The lyrics then shift to a plea for Mother Durga’s compassion in a world full of difficulty.
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta VighnachiYou’re the bringer of joy, the remover of sorrow, the one who dispels all obstacles
Nurvi Purvi Prem Krupa JayachiYou first shower us with your loving grace
Sarvangi Sundar Uti ShendurachiYour whole body is beautiful, adorned with a paste of ‘shendur’
Kanti Jhalake Maal MuktaphalachiAnd around your neck shines a necklace of pearls
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya MangalmurtiVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O auspicious one
Darshanmatre Manakamana PurtiJust a glimpse of you fulfills all desires
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Ratnakhachit Phara Tuj GaurikumaraA jeweled throne is yours, O ‘Gaurikumara’, son of Gauri
Chandanachi Uti KumkumkesharaYou’re anointed with sandalwood paste, saffron, and vermilion
Hirejadit Mukut Shobhato BaraA diamond-studded crown adorns your head beautifully
Runjhunati Nupure Charani GhagariyaThe tiny bells on your feet jingle and chime
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya MangalmurtiVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O auspicious one
Darshanmatre Manakamana PurtiJust a glimpse of you fulfills all desires
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Lambodar Pitambar PhanivarvandanaYou have a large belly, wear a yellow ‘pitambar’ silk, and are revered by the serpent king
Saral Sond Vakratunda TrinayanaYou have a straight trunk, a curved face, and three eyes
Das Ramacha Vat Pahe SadanaRam’s humble servant awaits you in his home
Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave SurvarvandanaCome to our aid in crisis, protect us in our final moments, O one adored by gods
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya MangalmurtiVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O auspicious one
Darshanmatre Manakamana PurtiJust a glimpse of you fulfills all desires
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Shendur Laal Chadhayo Achchha GajmukhkoRed ‘shendur’ is offered to the handsome elephant-faced one
Dondil Laal Biraje Sut GauriharkoThe beloved, large-bellied son of Gauri and Shiva is seated
Hath Liye Gudladdu Sai Survar KoIn his hand, he holds sweet ‘laddus’ for the gods
Mahima Kahe Na Jay Lagat Hoon PadkoYour glory cannot be described; I bow at your feet
Jaya Jaya Shri Ganaraj VidhyasukhdataVictory, victory to you, Lord Ganaraj, the giver of knowledge and joy
Dhanya Tumhara Darshan Mera Man RamataBlessed is your sight, my heart is captivated
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Adho Siddhi Dasi Sankatko BairiAttainment and accomplishment are your servants; you are the enemy of all troubles
Vighna Vinashan Mangal Murat AdhikariYou are the destroyer of obstacles, the embodiment of all that is auspicious
Koti Suraj Prakash Aisi Chhabi TeriYour form shines with the light of a million suns
Gandasthal Madmastak Jhule ShashibahariYour divine temples glow like the moon in the evening sky
Jaya Jaya Shri Ganaraj VidhyasukhdataVictory, victory to you, Lord Ganaraj, the giver of knowledge and joy
Dhanya Tumhara Darshan Mera Man RamataBlessed is your sight, my heart is captivated
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Bhavbhagat Se Koi Sharanagat AaveAny devotee who comes to you for refuge with faith
Santati Sampatti Sabhi Bharpur PaveReceives abundant blessings of family and fortune
Aise Tum Maharaj Moko Ati BhaveO great Lord, you are so very dear to me
Gosavinandan Nishidin Gun GaveThe poet Gosavinandan sings your praises day and night
Jaya Jaya Shri Ganaraj VidhyasukhdataVictory, victory to you, Lord Ganaraj, the giver of knowledge and joy
Dhanya Tumhara Darshan Mera Man RamataBlessed is your sight, my heart is captivated
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Lavthavti Vikrala Brahmandi MalaA fearsome garland of skulls hangs around your neck, representing the universe
Vishe Kanthi Kala Trinetri JwalaPoison marks your throat, and fire emerges from your third eye
Lavanya Sundar Mastaki BalaA beautiful crescent moon adorns your forehead
Tethuniya Jal Nirmal Vahe JhalajhalaFrom where the pure waters of the Ganges flow brightly
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya ShrishankaraVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O Lord Shankara
Aarti Ovalu Tuj KarpurgauraI offer this ‘aarti’ to you, the one as fair as camphor
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Karpurgaura Bhola Nayan VishalaYou are fair like camphor, innocent, with large eyes
Ardhangi Parvati Sumananchya MalaBy your side is Parvati, your other half, wearing a garland of flowers
Vibhutiche Udhalan Shithikanth NilaYou’re smeared with sacred ash, and your throat is blue
Aisa Shankar Shobhe Uma VelhalaSuch is the beauty of Shankar, who is devoted to Uma
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya ShrishankaraVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O Lord Shankara
Aarti Ovalu Tuj KarpurgauraI offer this ‘aarti’ to you, the one as fair as camphor
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Devi Daityi Sagarmanthan Pai KeleWhen the gods and demons churned the ocean
Tyamaji Avachit Halahal UthaleSuddenly, the deadly ‘Halahal’ poison emerged from it
Te Tva Asurpane Prashan KeleYou consumed that poison with immense power
Nilkanth Naam Prasiddha JhaleAnd the name ‘Nilkanth’, the blue-throated one, became famous
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya ShrishankaraVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O Lord Shankara
Aarti Ovalu Tuj KarpurgauraI offer this ‘aarti’ to you, the one as fair as camphor
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Vyaghrambar Phanivaradhar Sundar MadanariYou wear a tiger skin, hold the serpent king, and are the beautiful conqueror of the god of love
Panchanan Manmohan Munijan SukhakariThe five-faced one, captivating to the mind, you bring joy to the sages
Shatakotich Beej Vache UchchariThe seed of a billion prayers is uttered by your voice
Raghukulatilak Ramdasa AntariYou reside in the heart of Ramdas, the devoted servant of Ram’s lineage
Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya ShrishankaraVictory to you, O God, victory to you, O Lord Shankara
Aarti Ovalu Tuj KarpurgauraI offer this ‘aarti’ to you, the one as fair as camphor
Jaya Deva Jaya DevaVictory to you, O God, victory to you
Durge Durgat Bhari Tujvin SansariO Durga, without you, this world is full of heavy burdens
Anathnathe Ambe Karuna VistariO Mother Ambe, protector of the unprotected, extend your compassion
Vari Vari Janma Maranate VariAgain and again, you save us from the cycle of birth and death
Hari Padlo Aata Sankat NivariI have fallen into trouble; now, please remove my distress
Jai Devi Jai Devi Jai MahishasurmardiniHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess, hail to the slayer of Mahishasur
Survar Ishwar Varde Tarak SanjivaniThe boon-giver to gods and sages, our savior and life-giver
Jai Devi Jai DeviHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess
Tujvin Bhuvani Pahata Tuj Aise NahiIn all the worlds, looking around, there is no one like you
Chari Shramale Parantu Na Bolve KahiThe four Vedas have tried but cannot describe your glory
Sahi Vivad Karita Padilo PravahiEngaging in futile debates, I have fallen into the stream of worldly life
Te Tu Bhaktalagi Pavasi LavlahiBut you rush to the aid of your devotees instantly
Jai Devi Jai Devi Jai MahishasurmardiniHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess, hail to the slayer of Mahishasur
Survar Ishwar Varde Tarak SanjivaniThe boon-giver to gods and sages, our savior and life-giver
Jai Devi Jai DeviHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess
Prasannavadane Prasanna Hoshi NijadasaWith a pleasant face, you become pleased with your true servants
Klesapasuni Sodavi Todi BhavapashaYou free them from suffering and break the bonds of worldly existence
Ambe Tujvachun Kon Purvil AshaO Mother Ambe, who but you can fulfill my hopes?
Narhari Tallin Jhala PadpankajleshaThe poet Narhari is completely absorbed at your lotus feet
Jai Devi Jai Devi Jai MahishasurmardiniHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess, hail to the slayer of Mahishasur
Survar Ishwar Varde Tarak SanjivaniThe boon-giver to gods and sages, our savior and life-giver
Jai Devi Jai DeviHail to the Goddess, hail to the Goddess
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Music Video
The aarti is arranged as a progression through three deities. It moves from an appeal to Ganesha to an honor for Shiva and a final request to Devi. This sequence ties the meaning of the “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” lyrics to a complete spiritual journey.