Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे आरती
Origin & Story
Composed devotional hymn (1870) · Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri · 19th century (1870 CE)
Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri, a scholar and freedom fighter from Punjab, composed this aarti in 1870. Originally written in the Punjabi tradition, it quickly spread across North India and eventually became the single most popular aarti in Hinduism. Its universal appeal lies in its non-sectarian language — it addresses God simply as 'Lord of the Universe' (Jagdish), making it acceptable to all Hindu traditions. Today it is virtually impossible to attend a Hindu worship ceremony in India without hearing this aarti.
✦ As told in scripture
Countless families across India have reported that regular singing of Om Jai Jagdish Hare during evening aarti has transformed their household atmosphere, bringing peace where there was discord. One of the most widely shared traditions holds that Pandit Shardha Ram himself experienced a divine vision while composing this aarti — the words came to him in a state of spiritual ecstasy, which is why the aarti carries such extraordinary spiritual power that it has unified millions of Hindu households in a single devotional practice for over 150 years.
Complete Text with Meaning
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे। भक्त जनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare Bhakt Janon Ke Sankat, Das Janon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! O Lord, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You remove the troubles of your devotees and servants in an instant. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुख बिनसे मन का। स्वामी दुख बिनसे मन का। सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे, सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Jo Dhyave Phal Pave, Dukh Binase Man Ka Swami Dukh Binase Man Ka Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave, Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:Whoever meditates on You receives the fruit of their devotion — the sorrows of the mind are destroyed. Happiness and prosperity come to the home, and the sufferings of the body are removed. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
माता पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। स्वामी शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। तुम बिन और न दूजा, तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ मैं जिसकी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Mata Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahun Main Kiski Swami Sharan Gahun Main Kiski Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karun Main Jiski Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:You are my Mother and Father — whose refuge shall I seek? There is no one else besides You; You are the only one in whom I place my hope. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी। स्वामी तुम अन्तर्यामी। पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सब के स्वामी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Puran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami Swami Tum Antaryami Parabrahm Parameshwar, Parabrahm Parameshwar, Tum Sab Ke Swami Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:You are the complete Supreme Soul, You are the Indweller of all hearts. You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Lord — You are the Master of all. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता। स्वामी तुम पालनकर्ता। मैं मूरख खल कामी, मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी, कृपा करो भर्ता॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Karuna Ke Sagar, Tum Palankarta Swami Tum Palankarta Main Moorakh Khal Kami, Main Sevak Tum Swami, Kripa Karo Bharta Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:You are the ocean of compassion, You are the Sustainer. I am foolish, wicked, and full of desires — I am the servant, You are the Master. Please bestow Your grace, O Lord. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
तुम हो एक अगोचर, सबके प्राणपति। स्वामी सबके प्राणपति। किस विधि मिलूँ दयामय, किस विधि मिलूँ दयामय, तुमको मैं कुमति॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Pranpati Swami Sabke Pranpati Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamay, Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamay, Tumko Main Kumati Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:You are the One imperceptible Being, the Lord of all life. How shall I, of feeble intellect, meet You, O Compassionate One? Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
दीनबन्धु दुखहर्ता, ठाकुर तुम मेरे। स्वामी ठाकुर तुम मेरे। अपने हाथ उठाओ, अपनी शरण लगाओ, द्वार पड़ा तेरे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Deenbandhu Dukhharta, Thakur Tum Mere Swami Thakur Tum Mere Apne Haath Uthao, Apni Sharan Lagao, Dwar Pada Tere Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:O Friend of the humble, Remover of sorrows, You are my Lord. Raise Your hands in blessing, grant me Your shelter — I have fallen at Your door. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
विषय विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा। स्वामी पाप हरो देवा। श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ, श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ, सन्तन की सेवा॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Vishay Vikar Mitao, Paap Haro Deva Swami Paap Haro Deva Shraddha Bhakti Badhao, Shraddha Bhakti Badhao, Santan Ki Seva Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning:Remove worldly desires and passions, take away my sins, O Lord. Increase my faith and devotion, and the service of saints. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!
Word-by-Word Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Creates a sacred atmosphere of devotion and peace in the home
Removes sorrows, troubles, and anxieties as promised in the first verse
Brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being to the household
Strengthens the bond between the devotee and the Supreme Lord
Purifies the mind by removing worldly desires and attachments
Increases faith (shraddha) and devotion (bhakti) in daily life
Universally accepted aarti — unites families in collective worship
How to Chant Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Light a diya with ghee or oil on a plate. Stand before your home altar or temple deity. Sing the aarti while moving the lit plate in a slow clockwise circle before the deity. A bell may be rung with the other hand. After the aarti, share the flame with all family members — each person waves their hands over the flame and touches their forehead. This aarti is sung at the conclusion of virtually every Hindu worship ceremony.