You may have heard Ganpati’s famous “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” aarti countless times, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. But have you ever wondered who wrote these beautiful words and what inspired them? The aarti is traditionally attributed to Sant Samarth Ramdas, the 17th-century saint and poet known for his devotion to Shri Ram. What makes the story even more fascinating is that Ramdas was a devoted follower of Ram, yet he beautifully described Lord Ganesha in this prayer. The story behind it reveals something deeper about devotion itself.
