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Kali Mata Aarti Meaning — Line by Line

श्री काली माता की आरती

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Kali Mata Aarti with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Mangala ki seva suna meri deva
  2. Verse 2. Suna Jagadambe na kara vilambe
  3. Verse 3. Buddhi vidhaata tu jaga maata
  4. Verse 4. Kundala kaanon mein chamaka rahe hain
  5. Verse 5. Shri prataapa jo tera gaave
Verse 1#

Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा हाथ जोड़ तेरे द्वार खड़े पान सुपारी ध्वजा नारियल ले ज्वाला तेरी भेंट धरे मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा

Mangala ki seva suna meri deva Haatha joda tere dvaara khade Paana supaari dhvaja naariyala Le jvaala teri bhenta dhare Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

MeaningHear my auspicious worship, O my Goddess; with folded hands I stand at your door. I bring betel leaf, areca nut, a sacred flag and a coconut, and place them as an offering before you, O Jwala (flame-like Mother).

Verse 2#

Suna Jagadambe na kara vilambe

सुन जगदम्बे कर विलम्बे सन्तन के भण्डार भरे सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली जय काली कल्याण करे मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा

Suna Jagadambe na kara vilambe Santana ke bhandaara bhare Santana pratipaali sada khushahaali Jaya Kaali kalyaana kare Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

MeaningListen, O Mother of the Universe, and do not delay; you fill the storehouses of your devotees. You nurture the saints and grant lasting prosperity — victory to Kali, who brings welfare to all.

Verse 3#

Buddhi vidhaata tu jaga maata

बुद्धि विधाता तू जग माता मेरे बिगड़े काम सँवार पुरुष-प्रकृति तू ही तारणहारी मेरी नैय्या पार करे मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा

Buddhi vidhaata tu jaga maata Mere bigade kaama sanvaara Purusha-prakriti tu hi taaranahaari Meri naiyya paara kare Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

MeaningYou are the bestower of intellect and the Mother of the world; set right my ruined affairs. You are both Purusha and Prakriti, the great deliverer — carry my little boat safely across.

Verse 4#

Kundala kaanon mein chamaka rahe hain

कुण्डल कानों में चमक रहे हैं रसना पर है वास तेरा खड्ग खप्पर त्रिशूल विराजत शत्रु-दल का नाश करे मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा

Kundala kaanon mein chamaka rahe hain Rasana para hai vaasa tera Khadga khappara trishoola viraajata Shatru-dala ka naasha kare Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

MeaningThe earrings shine in your ears and you dwell upon the tongue (as speech); the sword, skull-bowl and trident adorn you, with which you destroy the hosts of enemies.

Verse 5#

Shri prataapa jo tera gaave

श्री प्रताप जो तेरा गावे भीड़ पड़ी में आन खड़े सेवक जान सदा सुख दीजै जय जय काली मातु अरे मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा

Shri prataapa jo tera gaave Bheeda padi mein aana khade Sevaka jaana sada sukha deejai Jaya jaya Kaali maatu are Mangala ki seva suna meri deva

MeaningWhoever sings of your glory, O Mother, you rush to their side in times of trouble. Knowing me to be your servant, ever grant me joy — victory, victory to Mother Kali!

Word-by-Word Breakdown

मंगल की सेवा
mangala ki seva
The auspicious service / worship (offered to you)
सुन मेरी देवा
suna meri deva
Hear me, O my Goddess
हाथ जोड़ तेरे द्वार खड़े
haatha joda tere dvaara khade
With folded hands I stand at your door
पान सुपारी ध्वजा नारियल
paana supaari dhvaja naariyala
Betel leaf, areca nut, a flag and a coconut
भेंट धरे
bhenta dhare
I place these as an offering before you
सुन जगदम्बे
suna Jagadambe
Listen, O Mother of the Universe
न कर विलम्बे
na kara vilambe
Do not delay (in helping me)
सन्तन के भण्डार भरे
santana ke bhandaara bhare
You fill the treasuries of your devotees
जय काली कल्याण करे
jaya Kaali kalyaana kare
Victory to Kali, who bestows welfare and well-being
बुद्धि विधाता तू जग माता
buddhi vidhaata tu jaga maata
You are the giver of wisdom and the Mother of the world
मेरे बिगड़े काम सँवार
mere bigade kaama sanvaara
Set right my spoiled and broken affairs
तारणहारी
taaranahaari
The deliverer / one who ferries across
मेरी नैय्या पार करे
meri naiyya paara kare
Carry my boat across (the ocean of existence)
खड्ग खप्पर त्रिशूल
khadga khappara trishoola
The sword, skull-bowl and trident (her weapons)
शत्रु-दल का नाश करे
shatru-dala ka naasha kare
Which destroy the armies of enemies
भीड़ पड़ी में आन खड़े
bheeda padi mein aana khade
You come and stand by (the devotee) in times of distress
सेवक जान सदा सुख दीजै
sevaka jaana sada sukha deejai
Knowing me as your servant, always grant me happiness

Origin & History

Source: Traditional North Indian devotional aarti (Aarti Sangrah)

Author: Traditional / Anonymous

Period: Medieval to modern

Goddess Kali emerged from the brow of Goddess Durga during her battle with the demons Chanda, Munda and Raktabija, as told in the Devi Mahatmya. As the fierce, all-consuming aspect of Shakti, she destroyed the demon hordes and saved the worlds. This popular Hindi aarti grew out of the living temple tradition of Kali worship in Bengal and North India, where devotees offer her betel, coconut and red flowers while singing of her protective, boon-granting power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Goddess Kali?
Kali is the fierce, dark form of the Divine Mother (Adi Shakti), the destroyer of evil and ego. Depicted with a sword, a severed-head garland and standing upon Shiva, she represents time, transformation and the ultimate triumph of good over darkness, yet is intensely loving towards her devotees.
What does 'Mangal ki seva sun meri deva' mean?
It means 'Hear my auspicious worship, O my Goddess.' The devotee stands with folded hands at Kali's door, offering betel, coconut and a flag, and humbly asks the Mother to listen and bless them without delay.
When is this Kali Aarti best sung?
It is traditionally sung on Tuesdays and during Navratri, and most powerfully on Kali Chaudas (the night before Diwali) and on Amavasya nights, which are especially sacred to Maa Kali.
What offerings please Maa Kali?
Red hibiscus flowers, betel leaf, coconut, a red flag and lamps lit with ghee are traditional offerings. In her temples, devotees offer these along with this aarti to invoke her protection and grace.

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