"Om Jai Jagdish Hare" is known as the "Universal Aarti" because it is sung in almost every Hindu temple and household across India, regardless of the specific deity being worshipped. Composed by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri in the 19th century, this aarti addresses the Supreme Lord as the Master of the Universe (जगदीश). While it is primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu, its lyrics are broad enough to resonate with devotees of Shiva, Devi, and Ganesha, making it the most unifying prayer in Hinduism.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Lyrics
Here are the complete lyrics in Hindi, followed by the English transliteration:
Hindi:
ओम जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
भक्त जनो के संकट, दास जनो के संकट
क्षण में दूर करे ॥
Transliteration:
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare
Bhakta jano ke sankat, Das jano ke sankat
Kshan mein door kare ||
Hindi:
जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुःख विनसे मन का
स्वामी दुःख विनसे मन का
सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे, छोटे सी बात न टावे
महिमा अवगुण गावे ॥
Transliteration:
Jo dhyave phal pave, dukh vinse man ka
Swami dukh vinse man ka
Sukh sampatti ghar aave, chhoti si baat na taave
Mahima avgun gaave ||
Hindi:
तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी
स्वामी तुम अन्तर्यामी
पार्षद गिरिधर कृष्ण को, सेवक लक्ष्मी सामी
स्वामी सेवक लक्ष्मी सामी ॥
Transliteration:
Tum puran paramatma, tum antaryami
Swami tum antaryami
Parshad Giridhar Krishna ko, Sevak Lakshmi Sami
Swami Sevak Lakshmi Sami ||
Hindi:
तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता
स्वामी तुम पालनकर्ता
मैं मूर्ख खल कामी, कृपा करो हे भरतारी
स्वामी कृपा करो हे भरतारी ॥
Transliteration:
Tum karuna ke sagar, tum palankarta
Swami tum palankarta
Main moorkh khal kami, kripa karo he bhartari
Swami kripa karo he bhartari ||
Hindi:
तुम हो एक अविनाशी, तुम हो अविकारी
स्वामी तुम हो अविकारी
देव दानव मुनि सेवत, तुमको सब न्यारी
स्वामी तुमको सब न्यारी ॥
Transliteration:
Tum ho ek avinashi, tum ho avikari
Swami tum ho avikari
Dev danav muni sevat, tumko sab nyari
Swami tumko sab nyari ||
Hindi:
तीन लोक उजियारे, शशि सूरज दोई
स्वामी शशि सूरज दोई
तिनके भी प्रकाशित, तेज तुम्हारा होई
स्वामी तेज तुम्हारा होई ॥
Transliteration:
Teen lok ujiyare, shashi suraj doi
Swami shashi suraj doi
Tinke bhi prakashit, tej tumhara hoi
Swami tej tumhara hoi ||
Hindi:
सांचे की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे
कहत शिव शंभु सुहावे, भक्ति लिप्त हो जावे ॥
Transliteration:
Saanche ki aarti, jo koi nar gave
Kahat Shiv Shambhu suhave, bhakti lipt ho jave ||
Hindi:
ओम जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे ॥
Transliteration:
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare ||
Meaning of the Aarti
Understanding the words deepens the devotion:
- Om Jai Jagdish Hare: Hail to the Lord of the Universe. You remove the troubles of your devotees and servants in an instant.
- Jo Dhyave Phal Pave: Those who meditate on you receive fruits; the sorrow of the mind vanishes. Happiness and wealth enter the home, and even small troubles do not bother them.
- Tum Puran Paramatma: You are the Complete Supreme Soul and the Inner Controller (Antaryami). Lord Krishna (Giridhar) is your attendant, and Goddess Lakshmi serves you.
- Tum Karuna Ke Sagar: You are the ocean of mercy and the Sustainer. I am a foolish, wicked, and desire-ridden soul; please bestow your grace upon me, O Lord.
- Tum Ho Ek Avinashi: You are the One, Imperishable, and Unchanging. Gods, demons, and sages all serve you in their own unique ways.
- Teen Lok Ujiyare: The three worlds are illuminated by the Moon and Sun, but even they shine because of your radiance.
- Saanche Ki Aarti: Whoever sings this true aarti pleases Lord Shiva and becomes immersed in devotion.
"Om Jai Jagdish Hare is more than a song; it is a declaration of surrender. It reminds us that despite our flaws, the Ocean of Mercy is always ready to lift us up."
