Om Jai Jagdish Hare (Vishnu Aarti in English)
Universal Hindu Aarti with Roman Lyrics & English Meaning
Composed in 1870 by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri in Punjab, 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare' has evolved into the universal anthem of Sanatana Dharma. Sung at the conclusion of Satyanarayan Pujas, Diwali, and festive worship, it expresses complete surrender to the Sustainer of the Cosmos.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare ।
Bhakta Jano Ke Sankat, Daas Jano Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare ॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare ॥
Meaning: Om, victory unto You, O Lord of the Universe! Swami, glory to You, Ruler of Creation! In an instant, You dispel the sorrows, tribulations, and distresses of Your devoted servants. Victory to You, O Lord of the Universe!
Jo Dhyave Phal Paave, Dukh Vinse Man Ka ।
Swami Dukh Vinse Man Ka ।
Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka ॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Meaning: Whoever meditates upon You reaps the fruit of spiritual peace; the sorrows of their mind are dissolved. Abundant peace and prosperity enter their home, and all physical afflictions depart.
Maat Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahu Kiski ।
Swami Sharan Gahu Kiski ।
Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karu Jiski ॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Meaning: You are my true Mother and my divine Father; unto whose refuge else could I ever go? Without You, there is no second protector in whom my soul could ever place its hope.
Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami ।
Swami Tum Antaryami ।
Parabrahma Parmeshwar, Tum Sabke Swami ॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Meaning: You are the complete, all-pervading Supreme Soul; You dwell as the indwelling witness in every heart (Antaryami). You are the Transcendent Absolute (Parabrahman), the Supreme Controller, the Sovereign of all beings.
Tan Man Dhan Aur Sampati, Sab Kuch Hai Tera ।
Swami Sab Kuch Hai Tera ।
Tera Tujhko Arpan, Kya Laage Mera ॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare...
Meaning: My physical body, my conscious mind, my earthly possessions—indeed, everything belongs solely to You. Offering back to You that which is already Yours, what pride or claim of mine remains?
🌸 Spiritual Significance & Philosophical Meaning
The prayer encapsulates the essence of Sharanagati (unconditional surrender). It emphasizes that our wealth, family, intellect, and physical frame are all divine gifts; returning our gratitude to God with the feeling of 'Tera Tujhko Arpan' (offering that which is Yours back to You) liberates the soul from the delusion of ownership and ego.
🪔 Ritual Vidhi & Chanting Benefits
Recited with a multi-wicked camphor or ghee aarti deepa, this hymn purifies the home environment, dissolves interpersonal discord, and invites the protective grace of Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Who wrote Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
It was composed in 1870 by the revered scholar, social reformer, and poet Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri in Phillaur, Punjab.
❓ When should this aarti be performed?
It is customary to perform it at the conclusion of any religious ritual, festival, Thursday Vishnu puja, or Sri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha.
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