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AARTIDeity: Goddess Durga

Jai Ambe Gauri (Maa Durga Aarti)

The universal hymn of adoration to Goddess Durga, who wields weapons of righteousness to slay Mahishasura and protect Her children.

Auspicious Timing: Navratri evenings, Ashtami, and every Tuesday/Friday

Sacred Benefits: Bestows protection from fears, negative energies, evil eye, and imparts boundless courage.

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जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी। तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Jai Ambe Gaurī, Maiyā Jai Śyāmā Gaurī | Tumako Nisadina Dhyāvata, Hari Brahmā Śivarī || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Glory to You, O Mother Amba, O golden-radiant Gauri! Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva contemplate Your divine grace daily.

मांग सिन्दूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को। उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना, चन्द्रवदन नीको॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Māṅga Sindūra Virājata, Tīko Mṛgamada Ko | Ujjvala Se Dou Nainā, Candravadana Nīko || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Sacred vermillion shines in the parting of Your hair, with a musk tilak; Your brilliant eyes gleam upon Your serene moon-like face.

कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजे। रक्तपुष्प गल माला, कण्ठन पर साजे॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Kanaka Samāna Kalevara, Raktāmbara Rāje | Raktapuṣpa Gala Mālā, Kaṇṭhana Para Sāje || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Your divine form glows like molten gold, draped in sacred red robes; garlands of vibrant red flowers gracefully adorn Your neck.

केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्पर धारी। सुर-नर-मुनिजन सेवत, तिनके दुःखहारी॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Kehari Vāhana Rājata, Khaḍga Khappara Dhārī | Sura-nara-munijana Sevata, Tinake Duḥkhahārī || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Mounted upon a mighty lion, wielding the sword of truth and the bowl; gods, mortals, and ascetics serve You, and You dispel all their sorrow.

कानन कुण्डल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोती। कोटिक चन्द्र दिवाकर, सम राजत ज्योती॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Kānana Kuṇḍala Śobhita, Nāsāgre Motī | Koṭika Candra Divākara, Sama Rājata Jyotī || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Divine earrings shimmer beside Your ears, with a pearl gracing Your nose; Your celestial effulgence rivals millions of suns and moons.

शुम्भ-निशुम्भ बिदारे, महिषासुर घाती। धूम्र विलोचन नैना, निशदिन मदमाती॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Śumbha-niśumbha Bidāre, Mahiṣāsura Ghātī | Dhūmra Vilocana Nainā, Niśadina Madamātī || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: You vanquished Shumbha and Nishumbha, and struck down the demon Mahishasura; dispelling darkness with Your victorious divine gaze.

चण्ड-मुण्ड संहारे, शोणित बीज हरे। मधु-कैटभ दोउ मारे, सुर भयहीन करे॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Caṇḍa-muṇḍa Saṁhāre, Śoṇita Bīja Hare | Madhu-kaiṭabha Dou Māre, Sura Bhayahīna Kare || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: You destroyed Chanda and Munda, eradicated Raktabija, and slew Madhu and Kaitabha, freeing the celestial devas from all terror.

ब्रह्माणी, रुद्राणी, तुम कमला रानी। आगम निगम बखानी, तुम शिव पटरानी॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Brahmāṇī, Rudrāṇī, Tuma Kamalā Rānī | Āgama Nigama Bakhānī, Tuma Śiva Paṭarānī || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: You manifest as Brahmani, Rudrani, and Queen Kamala (Lakshmi); extolled by all Vedas and Agamas, the sovereign consort of Lord Shiva.

चौंसठ योगिनी गावत, नृत्य करत भैरूं। बाजत ताल मृदंगा, अरु बाजत डमरू॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Cauṁsaṭha Yoginī Gāvata, Nṛtya Karata Bhairūṁ | Bājata Tāla Mṛdaṅgā, Aru Bājata Ḍamarū ||

Meaning: The sixty-four Yoginis sing Your praises while Bhairava dances in joy; cymbals, mridangam drums, and Shiva's damaru resound in harmony.

तुम ही जग की माता, तुम ही हो भर्ता। भक्तन की दुःख हरता, सुख सम्पति कर्ता॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Tuma Hī Jaga Kī Mātā, Tuma Hī Ho Bhartā | Bhaktana Kī Duḥkha Haratā, Sukha Sampati Kartā ||

Meaning: You alone are the Mother of the cosmos, You alone are its Sustainer; dispelling the misery of devotees and granting peace and prosperity.

भुजा चार अति शोभित, वरमुद्रा धारी। मनवांछित फल पावत, सेवत नर नारी॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Bhujā Cāra Ati Śobhita, Varamudrā Dhārī | Manavāñchita Phala Pāvata, Sevata Nara Nārī ||

Meaning: Your divine arms radiate beauty, holding the mudra of boons and protection; all men and women who serve You receive the fulfillment of their heart's prayers.

कंचन थाल विराजत, अगर कपूर बाती। श्रीमालकेतु में राजत, कोटि रतन ज्योती॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Kañcana Thāla Virājata, Agara Kapūra Bātī | Śrīmālaketu Meṁ Rājata, Koṭi Ratana Jyotī ||

Meaning: In golden aarti platters glow fragrant incense and camphor flames; shining like millions of jewels, illuminating the divine sanctuary.

श्री अम्बेजी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, सुख-सम्पत्ति पावे॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी॥

Śrī Ambejī Kī Āratī, Jo Koī Nara Gāve | Kahata Śivānanda Svāmī, Sukha-sampatti Pāve || Om Jai Ambe Gaurī ||

Meaning: Whoever sings this sacred aarti of Mother Amba with sincere faith, as Swami Shivananda proclaims, attains eternal happiness and spiritual abundance.

Spiritual Significance & Fruits

Chanted across temples and homes during Navratri. Reflects the invincible primordial feminine energy (Aadi Shakti).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the spiritual significance of lighting Akhand Jyoti during Navratri?

The continuous flame of the Akhand Jyoti represents the eternal flame of consciousness burning inside the heart, burning away ignorance, lethargy, and darkness.

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