"Om Jai Lakshmi Mata" is the most popular and universal aarti dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. Similar to "Om Jai Jagdish Hare," this aarti is sung in households and temples across India, regardless of regional differences. It is an integral part of daily evening prayers, especially on Fridays and during the festival of Diwali. The hymn praises the Goddess as the mother of the universe who fulfills the desires of her devotees and removes sorrow.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Lyrics
Here are the complete lyrics in Hindi, followed by the English transliteration:
Hindi:
ओम जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता
तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु ब्रह्माता ॥
Transliteration:
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata
Tumko nishdin sevat, Hari Vishnu Brahmata ||
Hindi:
उमा रमा ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग की माता
सूर्य चन्द्रमा ध्यावें, अश्विनी कुमार ताता ॥
Transliteration:
Uma Rama Brahmani, tum hi jag ki mata
Surya Chandrama dhyave, Ashwini Kumar tata ||
Hindi:
धन रूपी निरंजनी, सुख कारी संकट हारी
जो कोई तुम्हें ध्यावें, रिद्धि सिद्धि धन पावे ॥
Transliteration:
Dhan roopi niranjani, sukh kari sankat hari
Jo koi tumhein dhyave, riddhi siddhi dhan pave ||
Hindi:
तुम पाताल निवासिनी, तुम ही शुभ दायिनी
प्रेममयी दयालुता, तुम गति दुखियारी ॥
Transliteration:
Tum paatal nivasi ni, tum hi shubh dayini
Premmayi dayaluta, tum gati dukhiyari ||
Hindi:
जिस घर में तुम रहतीं, सब सद्गुण आते हैं
सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता ॥
Transliteration:
Jis ghar mein tum rehtin, sab sadgun aate hain
Sab sambhav ho jata, man nahin ghabrata ||
Hindi:
तुम धन की देवी, तुम शक्ति की दाता
भक्त जनो के संकट, क्षण में दूर करती ॥
Transliteration:
Tum dhan ki devi, tum shakti ki data
Bhakta jano ke sankat, kshan mein door karti ||
Hindi:
जो कोई तुम्हें ध्यावें, उसका उज्ज्वल भाग्य
पाप तमस नाशित होते, मिटते संकट भाग्य ॥
Transliteration:
Jo koi tumhein dhyave, uska ujjwal bhagya
Pap tamas nashit hote, mite sankat bhagya ||
Hindi:
लक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे
कहत शिव शंभु सुहावे, भक्ति लिप्त हो जावे ॥
Transliteration:
Lakshmi ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gave
Kahat Shiv Shambhu suhave, bhakti lipt ho jave ||
Hindi:
ओम जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
Transliteration:
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
Meaning of the Aarti
Understanding the words deepens the devotion:
- Om Jai Lakshmi Mata: Hail to Mother Lakshmi. You are served day and night by Lord Vishnu, Brahma, and other gods.
- Uma Rama Brahmani: You are known as Uma, Rama, and Brahmani. You are the mother of the universe. The Sun, Moon, and the Ashwini Kumars meditate on you.
- Dhan Roopi Niranjani: You are the embodiment of wealth and purity. You bring happiness and remove obstacles. Whoever meditates on you gains spiritual and material wealth (Riddhi and Siddhi).
- Tum Patal Nivasini: You reside even in the netherworld (Patal) to bless devotees. You are the giver of auspiciousness, full of love and compassion, and the refuge of the suffering.
- Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rehtin: In the house where you reside, all good virtues arrive. Everything becomes possible, and the mind remains free from anxiety.
- Tum Dhan Ki Devi: You are the Goddess of Wealth and the giver of strength. You remove the troubles of your devotees in an instant.
- Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti: Whoever sings this aarti of Goddess Lakshmi pleases Lord Shiva and becomes immersed in devotion.
"Lakshmi is not just money; she is the energy of abundance. Singing her aarti aligns our vibrations with gratitude and prosperity."
