The Durga Aarti, beginning with "जय अम्बे गौरी" (Jai Ambe Gauri), is the most revered hymn sung in honor of Goddess Durga. It describes her divine form, her victory over evil, and her compassionate nature towards devotees. This aarti is an essential part of Navratri celebrations, daily worship in many households, and special pujas dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
Durga Aarti Lyrics
Here are the complete lyrics in Hindi, followed by the English transliteration:
Hindi:
जय अम्बे गौरी, जय महेश्वरी
शिव जानकी प्राणप्रिया, जय अम्बे गौरी ॥
Transliteration:
Jai Ambe Gauri, Jai Maheshwari
Shiv Janaki Pranpriya, Jai Ambe Gauri ||
Hindi:
एक हाथ जोला, द्वि खड्ग धारा
सोहै भुजा त्रिशूल न्यारा ॥
Transliteration:
Ek haath jola, dvi khadg dhara
Sohe bhujaa trishul nyara ||
Hindi:
दामिनी ललक रही, मुक्ताफळ झलक रही
कनक समान कलेवर, रक्त पुष्प माल बने ॥
Transliteration:
Damini lalak rahi, muktafal jhalak rahi
Kanak saman kalevar, rakt pushp maal bane ||
Hindi:
केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्पर धर शोभित
शूरन संगर करतीं, भूत पिशाच सब डोलें ॥
Transliteration:
Kehari vahan rajat, khadg khappar dhar shobhit
Shuran sangar karti, bhoot pishach sab dole ||
Hindi:
कातिल असुर मर्दानि, करि विश्व की जननि
महालक्ष्मी जगधामिनि, त्रिभुवन यश गावे ॥
Transliteration:
Katil asur mardani, kari vishwa ki janani
Maha Lakshmi jagdhamini, tribhuvan yash gave ||
Hindi:
शुम्भ निशुम्भ विदारण, महिषासुर घातक
रक्तबीज संहारक, सुरन के दुख हारे ॥
Transliteration:
Shumbh Nishumbh vidaran, Mahishasur ghatak
Raktbeej sanharak, suran ke dukh hare ||
Hindi:
धूम्र विलोचन नयना, निशि दिन शुभ दायिनी
कोपिन काल स्वरूपिणी, भक्तन सुख कारी ॥
Transliteration:
Dhumra vilochan nayana, nishi din shubh dayini
Kopin kaal swarupini, bhaktan sukh kari ||
Hindi:
चार चंद बिंब बदनी, चंद्रवदन नीर भरे
तीन लोक उजियारी, हेम प्रभा विस्तारे ॥
Transliteration:
Char chand bimba badani, chandravadan neer bhare
Teen lok ujiyari, hem prabha vistare ||
Hindi:
देवी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे
कहत शिव शंभु सुहावे, भक्ति लिप्त हो जावे ॥
Transliteration:
Devi ki aarti, jo koi nar gave
Kahat Shiv Shambhu suhave, bhakti lipt ho jave ||
Hindi:
जय अम्बे गौरी, जय महेश्वरी
शिव जानकी प्राणप्रिया, जय अम्बे गौरी ॥
Transliteration:
Jai Ambe Gauri, Jai Maheshwari
Shiv Janaki Pranpriya, Jai Ambe Gauri ||
Meaning of the Aarti
Understanding the words deepens the devotion:
- Jai Ambe Gauri: Hail to Mother Gauri (Parvati), the consort of Lord Shiva.
- Ek Haath Jola: In one hand you hold a swing (symbolizing grace), in two hands swords, and a unique trident adorns your arm.
- Damini Lalak Rahi: Lightning-like ornaments shine, pearl necklaces glitter, and your body glows like gold, adorned with red flower garlands.
- Kehari Vahan Rajat: You ride majestically on a lion, holding a sword and skull cup, looking magnificent while fighting demons, causing ghosts and spirits to tremble.
- Katil Asur Mardani: You are the slayer of cruel demons, the mother of the universe, and the great Lakshmi who illuminates the world.
- Shumbh Nishumbh Vidaran: You tore apart Shumbh and Nishumbh, killed Mahishasura, and destroyed Raktbeej, removing the sorrows of the gods.
- Char Chand Bimba Badani: Your face shines like four moons, filled with nectar-like beauty, illuminating the three worlds with golden radiance.
- Devi Ki Aarti: Whoever sings this aarti of the Goddess, pleases Lord Shiva and becomes immersed in devotion.
"Singing the Durga Aarti invokes the protective energy of the Mother, creating an atmosphere of strength and peace in the home."
