Vishnu (विष्णु)
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti (ओम जय जगदीश हरे)
The most popular universal Hindu aarti sung in almost every Hindu household, dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Jagdish).
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.
When to Recite
Sung at the end of every Hindu puja, especially evening aarti (sandhya puja), Monday to Sunday
Cultural Significance
Composed by Swami Shivananda in the 20th century; became the national 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. 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.
📖 Meaning / Bhavarth
Om Jai Jagdish Hare — Glory to Lord Vishnu, the master of the universe.
He removes devotees' troubles in an instant — You relieve the suffering of devotees in a moment.
One who meditates on You gains fruit — Whoever prays to You receives their heart's desire.
Sorrows of the mind are destroyed — Their mental anguish is dispelled.
You are my mother and father — You alone are my only refuge.
Without You there is no other — I have no support except You.
You are the complete Supreme Soul — You are the indwelling spirit of all creation.
Friend of the meek, remover of sorrow — You uplift the downtrodden and remove suffering.