Kali Mata Aarti Meaning — Line by Line
श्री काली माता की आरती
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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).
Suna Jagadambe na kara vilambe
सुन जगदम्बे न 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.
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.
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.
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!
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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.
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