Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा आरती
Complete Text with Meaning
ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओमकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव अर्द्धांगी धारा॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhangi Dhara Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara, glory to Lord Shiva Omkara! Brahma, Vishnu and eternal Shiva — you hold your consort as half your body. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje Hansasan Garudhasan Vrishvahan Saje Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:One-faced, four-faced, five-faced — you reign supreme. Seated on the swan, the eagle, and the bull — you are beautifully adorned. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दस भुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe Trigun Roop Nirakhte Tribhuvan Jan Mohe Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:With two arms, four arms, ten arms — you look magnificent. Beholding your three-fold form, the people of the three worlds are enchanted. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। चन्दन मृगमद सोहे भाले शशिधारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari Chandan Mrigmad Sohe Bhale Shashidhari Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:You wear a rosary, a forest garland, and a garland of skulls. Sandalwood and musk adorn you, and the crescent moon graces your forehead. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange Sanakadik Garunadik Bhootadik Sange Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:White robes, yellow robes, and tiger skin adorn your body. Sanak and other sages, Garuda and others, spirits and beings — all accompany you. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
कर के मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी। सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालनकारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari Sukhkari Dukh-hari Jagpalankari Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:In your hands you hold the water pot, the discus and the trident. You are the giver of happiness, the remover of sorrow, and the sustainer of the world. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka Pranavakshar Mein Shobhit Ye Teenon Eka Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:Brahma, Vishnu and Sadashiv — the ignorant consider them separate. But in the syllable Om, all three shine as one. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
त्रिगुण स्वामी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी मनवांछित फल पावे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Meaning:Whoever sings this aarti of the three-formed Lord, Says Swami Shivanand — they shall attain all that their heart desires. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
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Benefits of Chanting Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
Invokes the Trinity — This aarti uniquely worships Shiva as the supreme being who encompasses Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh — invoking the blessings of all three.
Removes Sorrows — The aarti explicitly calls Shiva 'Dukh-hari' (remover of sorrows), and regular recitation is believed to dissolve grief and suffering.
Creates Sacred Atmosphere — Performing this aarti with a lit lamp purifies the home, removes negative energies and creates a deeply spiritual environment.
Grants Heart's Desires — The final verse promises that whoever sings this aarti with devotion will attain 'Manvanchhit Phal' — the fruit of all their wishes.
Deepens Shiva Devotion — Regular recitation builds a powerful connection with Lord Shiva, especially during Shravan month and on Mondays.
Brings Family Harmony — Singing this aarti together as a family during evening puja strengthens bonds and invites divine peace into the household.
How to Chant Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
Light a ghee lamp and incense before a Shiva lingam or image. Offer bel patra (wood apple leaves), water, milk, and flowers. Hold the aarti thali with the lit lamp and move it in a clockwise circle before the deity while singing. Ring a bell with the left hand. The aarti should be sung slowly and melodiously with full devotion. After completion, offer the flame to all devotees present. This aarti is especially powerful when performed on Mondays, during Shravan month, and on Maha Shivaratri.