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Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti — Word-by-Word Meaning

ॐ जय जगदीश हरे आरती

Every Sanskrit word explained in English

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Om
Sacred primordial sound
जय
Jai
Victory, glory
जगदीश
Jagdish
Lord of the universe
हरे
Hare
O Lord (Vishnu/Hari)
स्वामी
Swami
Master, Lord
भक्त जनों
Bhakt Janon
Devotees, faithful people
संकट
Sankat
Troubles, difficulties
क्षण
Kshan
Instant, moment
ध्यावे
Dhyave
Meditates upon
सुख सम्पत्ति
Sukh Sampatti
Happiness and prosperity
पूरण परमात्मा
Puran Paramatma
Complete Supreme Soul
अन्तर्यामी
Antaryami
Indweller, knower of all hearts
पारब्रह्म
Parabrahm
Supreme Brahman, Absolute Reality
करुणा के सागर
Karuna Ke Sagar
Ocean of compassion
पालनकर्ता
Palankarta
Sustainer, nourisher
मूरख
Moorakh
Foolish, ignorant
कृपा
Kripa
Grace, mercy
अगोचर
Agochar
Beyond senses, imperceptible
प्राणपति
Pranpati
Lord of all life/breath
दयामय
Dayamay
Full of compassion
दीनबन्धु
Deenbandhu
Friend of the humble
दुखहर्ता
Dukhharta
Remover of sorrows
श्रद्धा
Shraddha
Faith, devotion
विषय विकार
Vishay Vikar
Worldly desires and distortions

Complete Translation

Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! O Lord, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You remove the troubles of your devotees and servants in an instant. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! Whoever meditates on You receives the fruit of their devotion — the sorrows of the mind are destroyed. Happiness and prosperity come to the home, and the sufferings of the body are removed. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You are my Mother and Father — whose refuge shall I seek? There is no one else besides You; You are the only one in whom I place my hope. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You are the complete Supreme Soul, You are the Indweller of all hearts. You are the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Lord — You are the Master of all. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You are the ocean of compassion, You are the Sustainer. I am foolish, wicked, and full of desires — I am the servant, You are the Master. Please bestow Your grace, O Lord. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! You are the One imperceptible Being, the Lord of all life. How shall I, of feeble intellect, meet You, O Compassionate One? Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! O Friend of the humble, Remover of sorrows, You are my Lord. Raise Your hands in blessing, grant me Your shelter — I have fallen at Your door. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe! Remove worldly desires and passions, take away my sins, O Lord. Increase my faith and devotion, and the service of saints. Om, glory to the Lord of the Universe!

Origin & History

Source: Composed devotional hymn (1870)

Author: Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri

Period: 19th century (1870 CE)

Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri, a scholar and freedom fighter from Punjab, composed this aarti in 1870. Originally written in the Punjabi tradition, it quickly spread across North India and eventually became the single most popular aarti in Hinduism. Its universal appeal lies in its non-sectarian language — it addresses God simply as 'Lord of the Universe' (Jagdish), making it acceptable to all Hindu traditions. Today it is virtually impossible to attend a Hindu worship ceremony in India without hearing this aarti.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
Om Jai Jagdish Hare was composed by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri in 1870. It was originally written in Punjabi and later became the most widely sung aarti across all of India.
When should Om Jai Jagdish Hare be sung?
It is traditionally sung every evening during sandhya (twilight) puja. It is also sung at the conclusion of almost every Hindu worship ceremony, festival, and religious gathering.
Is Om Jai Jagdish Hare dedicated to a specific deity?
While it addresses Jagdish (Lord of the Universe), a name of Vishnu, the aarti is universal and is sung by devotees of all Hindu traditions. It addresses the Supreme Being in a non-sectarian way.
What is the significance of the refrain 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare'?
The refrain invokes the sacred syllable Om and declares victory (Jai) to Jagdish (Lord of the Universe). It is repeated after every verse to reinforce devotion and create a meditative rhythm.
Can Om Jai Jagdish Hare be sung at home without a priest?
Absolutely. This is one of the most common home worship songs in Hinduism. Any family member can lead the aarti — no priest is needed. It is designed for simple, heartfelt home devotion.

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