Vishnu aarti · The concluding aarti of almost any puja, and the standard daily evening aarti in most homes.

Om Jai Jagdish Hare

ॐ जय जगदीश हरे

The most widely sung aarti across Hindu households — addressed to Lord Vishnu as the Lord of the universe. Composed by Pandit Shraddharam Phillauri, it commonly concludes a puja of any deity.

Refrain

ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।

भक्त जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥

Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare,

Bhakt jano ke sankat, kshan mein door kare.

Victory to you, O Lord of the universe; you remove the troubles of your devotees in an instant.

Verse 1

जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुःख विनसे मन का।

स्वामी दुःख विनसे मन का।

सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥

Jo dhyave phal pave, dukh vinse man ka,

Swami dukh vinse man ka,

Sukh sampatti ghar aave, kasht mite tan ka.

Whoever meditates on you reaps the fruit and the mind's sorrow dissolves; happiness and prosperity come home and the body's suffering ends.

Verse 2

मात-पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी।

स्वामी शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी।

तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ जिसकी॥

Mat-pita tum mere, sharan gahun main kiski,

Swami sharan gahun main kiski,

Tum bin aur na dooja, aas karun jiski.

You are my mother and father — whose refuge else can I seek? There is none other than you in whom I can place my hope.

Verse 3

तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी।

स्वामी तुम अन्तर्यामी।

पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी॥

Tum pooran Parmatma, tum antaryami,

Swami tum antaryami,

Parbrahma Parmeshwar, tum sabke swami.

You are the perfect Supreme Soul, the indweller of all; the Supreme Brahman and Lord, master of all.

Verse 4

तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालन-कर्ता।

स्वामी तुम पालन-कर्ता।

मैं मूरख खल कामी, कृपा करो भर्ता॥

Tum karuna ke sagar, tum palan-karta,

Swami tum palan-karta,

Main moorakh khal kami, kripa karo bharta.

You are the ocean of compassion and the sustainer; I am foolish and desire-ridden — have mercy, O provider.

Verse 5

तुम हो एक अगोचर, सबके प्राणपति।

स्वामी सबके प्राणपति।

किस विधि मिलूँ दयामय, तुमको मैं कुमति॥

Tum ho ek agochar, sabke pran-pati,

Swami sabke pran-pati,

Kis vidhi milun dayamay, tumko main kumati.

You alone are the imperceptible Lord of every life; how may I, of poor understanding, attain you, O merciful one?

Verse 6

दीनबन्धु दुखहर्ता, तुम ठाकुर मेरे।

स्वामी तुम ठाकुर मेरे।

अपने हाथ उठाओ, द्वार पड़ा तेरे॥

Deenbandhu dukhharta, tum Thakur mere,

Swami tum Thakur mere,

Apne hath uthao, dwar pada tere.

Friend of the poor, remover of sorrow, you are my Lord; raise your hand in blessing — I lie fallen at your door.

Verse 7

विषय-विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा।

स्वामी पाप हरो देवा।

श्रद्धा-भक्ति बढ़ाओ, सन्तन की सेवा॥

Vishay-vikar mitao, paap haro Deva,

Swami paap haro Deva,

Shraddha-bhakti badhao, santan ki seva.

Erase my cravings and faults and take away my sins, O Lord; increase my faith and devotion and the service of the saints.

Verse 8

श्री जगदीशजी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे।

स्वामी जो कोई नर गावे।

कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, सुख संपत्ति पावे॥

Shri Jagdish ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gave,

Swami jo koi nar gave,

Kahat Shivanand Swami, sukh sampatti pave.

Whoever sings this aarti to Shri Jagdish — says Swami Shivananda — obtains joy and prosperity.

Questions to explore

  • What does the Om Jai Jagdish Hare aarti mean, line by line?
  • When should Vishnu aarti be sung at home, and how often?
  • What do I need in front of me before I light the aarti thali?
  • Which aarti is sung at the end of a puja, and why that one?

Other aaratis in the library

  • Jai Ganesh Deva — Ganesha — Sung first in almost every puja — Ganesha is invoked before any other deity to remove obstacles.
  • Om Jai Lakshmi Mata — Lakshmi — Sung during Lakshmi Puja, especially on Diwali, and on Fridays — the day dedicated to the Goddess of wealth.
  • Jai Ambe Gauri — Durga — Sung during Navratri, Durga Puja, and any worship of the Devi.
  • Om Jai Shiv Omkara — Shiva — Sung during Shiva worship, on Mondays, and especially on Maha Shivratri.
  • Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki — Krishna — Sung in Krishna worship, on Janmashtami, and at Vrindavan-tradition temples.
  • Aarti Keeje Hanuman Lala Ki — Hanuman — Sung in Hanuman worship and on Tuesdays and Saturdays, often after the Hanuman Chalisa.

Where this aarti is sung

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