Jai Ambe Gauri Lyrics and Translation – Aarti of Goddess Durga

Jai Ambe Gauri forms an important part of Durga Puja celebration and is performed three times a day. Given below are the lyrics for Maa Durga’s aarti song.

Goddess Durga is the most splendid manifestation of Devi. The Goddess contains within her the power of all the Hindu gods combined, in addition, Goddess Durga is the invincible power of Nature who triumphs over those who seek to subjugate her.

Jai Ambe Gauri lyrics:

Shloka 1

Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.

Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivari.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Hail Mother Ambe, Hail Mother Parvati

You are so rich in beauty and purity, you are the focus of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva

Hail Mother Ambe.

Shloka 2

Mang Sindur Virajat, Tiko Mrigamad Ko.

Ujjval Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

On your forehead is a mark of vermilion, with a mark of musk.

Your eyes are bright and brilliant, your face is as beautiful as the moon.

Shloka 3

Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje,

Raktpushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Your body with a golden tinge is splendidly dressed in red.

A garland of red flowers around your neck looks beautiful in full bloom.

Shloka 4

Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari,

Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukhahari.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Your chariot is a lion, keeping in line with your regal aspect

You carry a sword and a skull, and defend your followers from harm.

Shloka 5

Kaanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti,

Kotik Chandr Divakar, Rajat Sam Jyoti.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

You are decorated with earrings and pearls on your nose,

You look as beautiful as many moons and suns.

Shloka 6

Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati,

Dhumr Vilochan Naina, Nishadin Madamati.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Oh, slayer of the demon Mahishasura, You destroyed Nishumbha, Shumbha

And Dhumrvilochan, your eyes showing frenzy and fury.

Shloka 7

Chand-Mund Sanhare, Shonit Bij Hare,

Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sur Bhayahin Kare.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Munda and Chanda lost to you, so did Shonit

Kaitabh and Madhu were killed by you, the demi-gods concerns were removed by you.

Shloka 8

Bramhani, Rudrani,Tum Kamala Rani,

Agam Nigam Bakhani,Tum Shiv Patarani.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

You are the consort of Lord Brahma, Lord Rudra, and Lord Shiva

The Vedas and Shastras describe you as Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Shloka 9

Chausath Yogini Mangal Gavat,Nritya Karat Bhairu,

Bajat Tal Mridanga,Aru Baajat Damaru.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

64 yogis praise and glorify you.

While Bhairava dances to the sound of the Mridanga and Damaru.

Shloka 10

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharata,

Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampati Karta.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

You are the mother of the creation, and the one who sustains it

You take away your devotees’ sadness and grants prosperity and happiness.

Shloka 11

Bhuja Char Ati Shobhi,Varamudra Dhari,

Manvanchhit Fal Pavat,Sevat Nar Nari.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Your 4 arms disclose your power, and one of your hands blesses us

Those women and men who worship you will have their wishes fulfilled.

Shloka 12

Kanchan Thal Virajat, Agar Kapur Bati,

Shrimalaketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Aloe and camphor have been lit and placed in a golden platter before you.

The flame echoes off you and looks like a million gems.

Shloka 13

Shri Ambeji Ki Arati, Jo Koi Nar Gave,

Kahat Shivanand Svami, Sukh-Sampatti Pave.

Om Jai Ambe Gauri.

Those who sing Ambeji’s aarti with devotion

According to the sage Shivanand, will be blessed with prosperity and happiness.

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