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Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti Meaning — Line by Line

ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा आरती

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara
  2. Verse 2. Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje
  3. Verse 3. Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe
  4. Verse 4. Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari
  5. Verse 5. Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange
  6. Verse 6. Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari
  7. Verse 7. Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka
  8. Verse 8. Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave
Verse 1#

Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara

जय शिव ओमकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओमकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव अर्द्धांगी धारा॥ 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!

Verse 2#

Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje

एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ 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!

Verse 3#

Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe

दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दस भुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ 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!

Verse 4#

Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari

अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। चन्दन मृगमद सोहे भाले शशिधारी॥ 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!

Verse 5#

Shwetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange

श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ 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!

Verse 6#

Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari

कर के मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी। सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालनकारी॥ 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!

Verse 7#

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka

ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥ 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!

Verse 8#

Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave

त्रिगुण स्वामी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी मनवांछित फल पावे॥ 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!

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Om
The primordial cosmic sound
जय
Jai
Victory, glory, hail
शिव
Shiv
Lord Shiva, the auspicious one
ओमकारा
Omkara
The form of Om, the cosmic sound incarnate
स्वामी
Swami
Lord, master
ब्रह्मा
Brahma
The creator god
विष्णु
Vishnu
The preserver god
सदाशिव
Sadashiv
The eternal Shiva, the destroyer
अर्द्धांगी
Ardhangi
The one whose half body is occupied by his consort
एकानन
Ekanan
One-faced (Brahma's original form)
चतुरानन
Chaturanan
Four-faced (Brahma)
पंचानन
Panchanan
Five-faced (Shiva)
हंसासन
Hansasan
Seated on a swan (Brahma's vehicle)
गरुड़ासन
Garudhasan
Seated on Garuda eagle (Vishnu's vehicle)
वृषवाहन
Vrishvahan
Riding the bull Nandi (Shiva's vehicle)
त्रिगुण
Trigun
Three qualities — Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
त्रिभुवन
Tribhuvan
Three worlds — heaven, earth, netherworld
अक्षमाला
Akshamala
Rosary of Rudraksha beads
वनमाला
Vanmala
Garland of forest flowers
मुण्डमाला
Mundmala
Garland of skulls
चन्दन
Chandan
Sandalwood paste
मृगमद
Mrigmad
Musk (deer fragrance)
शशिधारी
Shashidhari
Bearer of the crescent moon on his forehead
श्वेताम्बर
Shwetambar
White-robed (Brahma's form)
पीताम्बर
Pitambar
Yellow-robed (Vishnu's form)
बाघम्बर
Baaghambar
Tiger-skinned (Shiva's form)
कमण्डलु
Kamandalu
Water pot carried by ascetics
चक्र
Chakra
The divine discus (Vishnu's weapon)
त्रिशूल
Trishul
The trident (Shiva's weapon)
सुखकारी
Sukhkari
Giver of happiness
दुखहारी
Dukh-hari
Remover of sorrows
जगपालनकारी
Jagpalankari
Sustainer and protector of the world
प्रणवाक्षर
Pranavakshar
The syllable of Pranava (Om)
मनवांछित
Manvanchhit
Heart's desire, wished-for
फल
Phal
Fruit, result, reward

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Om Jai Shiv Omkara?
Om Jai Shiv Omkara is the most popular and widely sung aarti dedicated to Lord Shiva. It describes Shiva's divine form, his attributes, his weapons, and his role as the supreme deity who encompasses the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is traditionally attributed to Swami Shivanand.
When should I sing this aarti?
This aarti is ideally sung during evening puja (Sandhya Kaal). It is especially auspicious on Mondays (Shiva's day), during the month of Shravan (July-August), on Maha Shivaratri, and on Pradosh Vrat days. However, it can be sung any time you wish to worship Lord Shiva.
What is the meaning of Omkara in the aarti?
Omkara means 'the form of Om' or 'the one who is Om.' The aarti addresses Shiva as the embodiment of the sacred syllable Om — the primordial cosmic sound from which all creation emerged. This establishes Shiva as the supreme, formless Brahman.
Why does the aarti mention Brahma and Vishnu along with Shiva?
The aarti presents Shiva as the supreme being who manifests as all three members of the Hindu trinity — Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the transformer. The key verse states that in the syllable Om, all three are one. This reflects the Shaivite philosophical view.
Who wrote Om Jai Shiv Omkara?
The aarti is traditionally attributed to Swami Shivanand, as mentioned in the final verse. It is a beloved devotional composition that has been part of Hindu worship tradition for generations and is sung in temples and homes across India every evening.

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