Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti (ओम जय जगदीश हरे)
Sung at the end of every Hindu puja, especially evening aarti (sandhya puja), Monday to Sunday
About this Aarti
Om Jai Jagdish Hare is the most universally sung Hindu aarti dedicated to Lord Vishnu, performed at the close of every puja.
Sung at the end of every Hindu puja, especially evening aarti (sandhya puja), Monday to Sunday
A traditional aarti popularized in the 19th century (attributed to Pandit Shradhanand Bhattacharya, c. 1870, Mathura); it has become the universal household aarti of India, transcending sect or region.
Significance & Importance
Om Jai Jagdish Hare is India's most universally sung aarti, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is performed in virtually every Hindu home during evening puja. The lyrics praise God's omnipresence, compassion, and love for devotees.
English Transliteration
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare.
Bhakt Janon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Jo Dhyave Phal Pave, Dukh Vinse Man Ka.
Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Maat Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahun Main Kiski.
Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karun Jiski.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami.
Parabraham Parameshwar, Tum Sabke Swami.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Tum Karuna Ke Sagar, Tum Palankarta.
Main Sewak Tum Swami, Kripa Karo Bharta.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Pranpati.
Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamay, Tumko Main Kumati.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Deen Bandhu Dukh Harta, Tum Thakur Mere.
Apne Haath Badhao, Dwar Pada Tere.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Vishay Vikar Mitao, Paap Haro Deva.
Shraddha Bhakti Badhao, Santan Ki Seva.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
Shri Jagdishji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gaave.
Kahat Shivanand Swami, Man Vanchhit Phal Paave.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.Verse-by-Verse Meaning
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Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare. Bhakt Janon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare.
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Glory to You, O Lord of the universe, Shri Hari (Vishnu); glory to You, O Master. You remove all the troubles of Your devotees in a single instant. (This is the refrain, repeated after every verse.)
Jo Dhyave Phal Pave, Dukh Vinse Man Ka. Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka.
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Whoever meditates upon You obtains the fruit they desire, and the sorrows of their mind are destroyed. Happiness and prosperity come to their home, and the afflictions of the body are removed.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Maat Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahun Main Kiski. Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karun Jiski.
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You alone are my mother and father; whose refuge should I seek other than Yours? There is no one besides You in whom I could place my hope.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami. Parabraham Parameshwar, Tum Sabke Swami.
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You are the complete Supreme Soul, and You are the indweller (antaryami) who dwells within the hearts of all. You are the Supreme Brahman and the Supreme Lord, the Master of all.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Tum Karuna Ke Sagar, Tum Palankarta. Main Sewak Tum Swami, Kripa Karo Bharta.
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You are the ocean of compassion and the sustainer of all creation. I am Your servant and You are my Master; O Sustainer, bestow Your grace upon me.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Pranpati. Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamay, Tumko Main Kumati.
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You are the One who is beyond the reach of the senses (imperceptible), the Lord of the life-breath of all beings. O compassionate One, by what means can I, of poor and erring intellect (kumati), attain You?
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Deen Bandhu Dukh Harta, Tum Thakur Mere. Apne Haath Badhao, Dwar Pada Tere.
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You are the friend of the lowly and the remover of sorrows; You are my Lord. Extend Your gracious hand to me, for I lie waiting at Your door.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Vishay Vikar Mitao, Paap Haro Deva. Shraddha Bhakti Badhao, Santan Ki Seva.
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O Lord, erase my sensual cravings and the impurities of my mind, and take away my sins. Increase my faith and devotion, and grant me the service of the saints.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Shri Jagdishji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gaave. Kahat Shivanand Swami, Man Vanchhit Phal Paave.
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Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Jagdish (with devotion) — so says Shivanand Swami — obtains the fruit their heart desires.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti be recited?
Sung at the end of every Hindu puja, especially evening aarti (sandhya puja), Monday to Sunday
What are the benefits of reciting the Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti?
Reciting the Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Vishnu, steady the mind, dispel negativity, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere at home. It is offered as an act of bhakti (loving devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material result.
Where can I read the complete Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti lyrics dedicated to Vishnu (विष्णु) in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.
