Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti Meaning — Line by Line
ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा आरती
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- Verse 1. Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara
- Verse 2. Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje
- Verse 3. Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe
- Verse 4. Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari
- Verse 5. Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange
- Verse 6. Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari
- Verse 7. Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka
- Verse 8. Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara
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
MeaningOm 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!
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje Hansasan Garudhasan Vrishvahan Saje Om Jai Shiv Omkara
MeaningOne-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!
Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe
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
MeaningWith 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!
Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari
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
MeaningYou 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!
Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange Sanakadik Garunadik Bhootadik Sange Om Jai Shiv Omkara
MeaningWhite 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!
Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari
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
MeaningIn 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!
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka
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
MeaningBrahma, Vishnu and Sadashiv — the ignorant consider them separate. But in the syllable Om, all three shine as one. Om glory to Lord Shiva Omkara!
Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave
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
MeaningWhoever 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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Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindu devotional composition
Author: Unknown (folk tradition)
Period: Medieval period
Om Jai Shiv Omkara is the most popular Shiva aarti, sung in temples and homes across India during evening worship. The aarti describes Shiva's divine attributes — crescent moon, Ganga, trident, bull Nandi, and the snake.
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