New Delhi: Ancient traditions say that Lord Vishnu enters a yogic sleep for four months during the monsoon. This year, on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, celebrated on 12 November, he awakens from this cosmic slumber to bless his devotees. With his awakening, it is believed that auspicious activities can begin, marking a time when prosperity and harmony flow into homes. People across India observe this day by fasting, praying, and symbolically waking the Lord in their homes, believing it draws happiness and wealth into their lives.
A key ritual on Dev Uthani Ekadashi is singing the ‘Utho Dev Baitho Dev’ geet. This traditional song, rich in spiritual meaning, is sung to gently wake Lord Vishnu, inviting blessings for the coming year.
Utho Dev Baitho Dev geet lyrics
Sing this song to gently awaken Lord Vishnu from his cosmic rest. Here are the lyrics to join in this sacred tradition.
Utho Dev Baitho Dev – Patakli Chatkao Dev
Aashaadh mein soe Dev – Kartik mein jaage Dev
Kora kalasha meetha paani – Utho Dev piyo paani
Haath pair phatkari Dev – Aanguliya chatkao Dev
Kuwaari ke byah karao Dev – Byah ke gaune karao
Tum par phool chadhaye Dev – Ghee ka diya jalaye Dev
Aao Dev, padharo Dev – Tumko hum manaye Dev
Chulha peeche paanch pachte – Saasu ji, Baldao ji dhare re beta
One kone jhanjh manjeera – Sahodar Kishan ji tumhare veera
One kone rakhe anar, ye hai Kishan ji tumhare vyar
One kone latki chaabi, sahodara ye hai tumhari bhabhi
Jitni khunti tango suit – Utne is ghar janme put
Jitni is ghar seek salai – Utni is ghar bahuen aayi
Jitni is ghar eent aur rode – Utne is ghar haathi-ghode
Ganne ka bhog lagao Dev, Singhade ka bhog lagao Dev
Ber ka bhog lagao Dev, Gajar ka bhog lagao Dev
Gajar ka bhog lagao Dev
Utho Dev Utho.
How to celebrate Dev Uthani Ekadashi
To observe Dev Uthani Ekadashi, start the day early by bathing, dressing in fresh clothes, and preparing a clean space for prayer. Many decorate their courtyard with Lord Vishnu’s footprints, offering Tulsi leaves and flowers to the deity and Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees often fast, with some avoiding grains and sticking to fruits, water, or milk. To honour the day, many stay up singing bhajans, creating a joyous welcome for the awakened Lord Vishnu.
This Dev Uthani Ekadashi, celebrated on November 12, marks the end of Lord Vishnu’s four-month cosmic sleep. Join in the age-old tradition of singing the Utho Dev Baitho Dev geet to awaken the Lord and welcome his blessings of peace and abundance into your life. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
