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Santoshi Mata Aarti Meaning — Line by Line

संतोषी माता आरती

Every verse and every word explained in English & Hindi

Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Santoshi Mata Aarti with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Jai Santoshi Mata Jai Santoshi Mata
  2. Verse 2. Sundar Cheer Sunahri Maa Dharan Keenha
  3. Verse 3. Gud Chane Ka Bhog Maa Tumko Lagta
  4. Verse 4. Vin Annapurna Mata Koi Na Pooje
  5. Verse 5. Solah Shukravar Maa Jo Vrat Kare Tera
Verse 1#

Jai Santoshi Mata Jai Santoshi Mata

जय संतोषी माता जय संतोषी माता। अपने सेवक जन की सुख सम्पत्ति दाता॥ जय संतोषी माता॥

Jai Santoshi Mata Jai Santoshi Mata Apne Sevak Jan Ki Sukh Sampatti Data Jai Santoshi Mata

MeaningVictory to Mother Santoshi! You give happiness and prosperity to your devotees. Victory to Mother Santoshi!

Verse 2#

Sundar Cheer Sunahri Maa Dharan Keenha

सुन्दर चीर सुनहरी माँ धारण कीन्हा। मन वांछित फल दीन्हा सबको सुख दीन्हा॥ जय संतोषी माता॥

Sundar Cheer Sunahri Maa Dharan Keenha Man Vanchit Phal Deenha Sabko Sukh Deenha Jai Santoshi Mata

MeaningO Mother, you have worn beautiful golden garments. You give the heart's desire to all and grant happiness. Victory to Mother Santoshi!

Verse 3#

Gud Chane Ka Bhog Maa Tumko Lagta

गुड़ चने का भोग माँ तुमको लगता। ध्यान धरे जो तेरा सो ही सुख पाता॥ जय संतोषी माता॥

Gud Chane Ka Bhog Maa Tumko Lagta Dhyan Dhare Jo Tera So Hi Sukh Pata Jai Santoshi Mata

MeaningOfferings of jaggery and chickpeas please you, O Mother. Whoever meditates on you attains happiness. Victory to Mother Santoshi!

Verse 4#

Vin Annapurna Mata Koi Na Pooje

विन अन्नपूर्णा माता कोई पूजे। तेरा नाम लिये बिन कोई सूझे॥ जय संतोषी माता॥

Vin Annapurna Mata Koi Na Pooje Tera Naam Liye Bin Koi Na Soojhe Jai Santoshi Mata

MeaningWithout Mother Annapurna, no one worships. Without taking your name, nothing is accomplished. Victory to Mother Santoshi!

Verse 5#

Solah Shukravar Maa Jo Vrat Kare Tera

सोलह शुक्रवार माँ जो व्रत करे तेरा। मन इच्छित फल पावे सेवक जन तेरा॥ जय संतोषी माता॥

Solah Shukravar Maa Jo Vrat Kare Tera Man Ichchhit Phal Pave Sevak Jan Tera Jai Santoshi Mata

MeaningO Mother, whoever observes your vrat for sixteen Fridays — your devotees obtain their heart's desire. Victory to Mother Santoshi!

Word-by-Word Breakdown

संतोषी
Santoshi
Goddess of contentment/satisfaction
सुख सम्पत्ति दाता
Sukh Sampatti Data
Giver of happiness and prosperity
मन वांछित
Man Vanchit
Heart's desire
गुड़ चने
Gud Chane
Jaggery and chickpeas (her favorite offering)
भोग
Bhog
Offering of food to deity
अन्नपूर्णा
Annapurna
Goddess of food/nourishment
सोलह शुक्रवार
Solah Shukravar
Sixteen Fridays (the vrat/fast)
व्रत
Vrat
Religious fast/vow
इच्छित फल
Ichchhit Phal
Desired fruit/result
सेवक
Sevak
Devotee, servant

Origin & History

Source: Folk Hindu tradition

Author: Unknown (folk tradition)

Period: Modern era (popularized 1975)

Santoshi Mata worship gained massive popularity after the 1975 Bollywood film 'Jai Santoshi Maa.' The film depicted a devout woman who observes the 16-Friday vrat and is blessed by the goddess despite the jealousy of other goddesses. The film was a blockbuster hit, and Santoshi Mata temples sprang up across North India virtually overnight. While her origins are debated by scholars, millions of women observe her vrat every Friday across India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Santoshi Mata?
Santoshi Mata is the Goddess of Satisfaction and Contentment. She is considered a daughter of Lord Ganesha. She became widely popular after the 1975 Bollywood film 'Jai Santoshi Maa' which depicted her story and vrat.
What is the 16-Friday vrat?
Devotees fast for 16 consecutive Fridays, eating only one meal without sour food. They offer jaggery and chickpeas to Santoshi Mata and listen to her vrat katha. On completion, an udyapan (concluding ceremony) is performed.
Why avoid sour food during the vrat?
Sour food (khatta) is considered inauspicious for Santoshi Mata worship. The vrat katha specifically warns against consuming sour items during the 16-Friday period.

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