Durga Aarti - English Translation and Meaning with Sanskrit Lyrics

Shivanand Swami

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरीतुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||1||
 
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri
Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivari
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||1||
 
Victory to you, O Mother Gauri - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva -
meditate upon you everyday ||1||
 
जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरीतुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||2||
 
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivari
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||2||
 
Victory to you, O Mother Gauri - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva -
meditate upon you every day and night ||2||
 
 
मांग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को
उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना, चंद्रवदन नीको,
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||3||
 
Mang Sindur Virajat, Tiko Mrigamad Ko.
Ujjval Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||3||
 
Victory to you, O Mother Gauri - The bright sindur adorns your forehead,
and the tilak on forehead has fragrance of the musk.
(O Mother) you eyes are bright, and bodyhas fragfrance of chandan(Sandalwood) ||3||
 
कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजैरक्तपुष्प गल माला, कंठन पर साजैॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||4||
 
Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje,
Raktpushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||4||
 
Victory to you, O Mother Gauri -  Your body has brightness of gold, your cloth is of red colour
your are wearning garland of red colour flower and it is decorating your neck ||4||
 
 
केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्पर धारी
सुर नर मुनिजन सेवत, तिनके दुखहारीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||5||

Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari,
Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukhahari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||5||

Victory to you, O Mother Gauri - You are seated on lion, you are holding skull

and sword in your hands you are praised by devata, humans,

saints and you take away all of their suffering ||5||

 

कानन कुण्डल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोतीकोटिक चंद्र दिवाकर, सम राजत ज्योतीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||6||

Kaanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti,
Kotik Chandr Divakar, Rajat Sam Jyoti.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||6||

Victory to you, O Mother Gauri- Earrings and nose ring looks good on you as if

billions of sun and moons are shining at once. ||6||

 

शुंभ निशुंभ बिदारे, महिषासुर घातीधूम्र विलोचन नैना, निशदिन मदमातीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||7||
 
Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati,
Dhumr Vilochan Naina, Nishadin Madamati.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||7||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri - You are destroyer of demons Sumbh, Nisumbh and Mahishasur
your eyes are always beautiful, full of happiness and joy. ||7||
 
चण्ड-मुण्ड संहारे, शोणित बीज हरेमधु कैटभ दोउ मारे, सुर भयहिन करेॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||8||
 
Chand-Mund Sanhare, Shonit Bij Hare,
Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sur Bhayahin Kare.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||8||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri- You are (also) destroyer of demons Chanda, Munda and Rakthabeej
you also killed the (demon brothers) Madhu and Kaithabha.
You take away all the fear of devas. ||8||
 
 
ब्रहमाणी रुद्राणी, तुम कमला रानीअगम निगम बखानी, तुम शिव पटरानीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||9||
 
Brahmani, Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani
Agam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patarani
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||9||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri-  You alone are Saraswati, Parvati and Laxmi.
Agamas and  Nigamas(Scriptures) sing praises of you.
You are queen of Shiva. ||9||
 
 
चौंसठ योगिनी गावत, नृत्य करत भैरोंबाजत ताल मृदंगा, ओर बाजत डमरूॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||10||
 
Chausath Yogini Mangal Gavat,Nritya Karat Bhairu,
Bajat Tal Mridanga,Aru Baajat Damaru.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||10||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri- Sixty Four Yoginis Sings (your glories) and Bhairava  Dances
on rhythms of claps, mridanga and damaru. ||10||
 
तुम ही जग की माता, तुम ही हो भरताभक्तन की दुख हरता, सुख संपति करताॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||11||

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharata,
Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampati Karta.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||11||

Victory to you Mother Gauri- You are the mother of whole universe,

you are the sustainer you take away all the sufferings

of your devotees and give them happiness and riches. ||11||

 
भुजा चार अति शोभित, वर-मुद्रा धारीमनवांछित फल पावत, सेवत नर नारीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||12||
 
Bhuja Char Ati Shobhi,Varamudra Dhari,
Manvanchhit Fal Pavat,Sevat Nar Nari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||12||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri- Your look good in your four hand form while giving boon
(to your devotees). Those Men and Women who worship you,
you fulfill all their desires. ||12||
 
कंचन थाल विराजत, अगर कपूर बातीश्रीमालकेतु में राजत, कोटि रतन ज्योतीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||13||
 

Kanchan Thal Virajat, Agar Kapur Bati,
Shrimalaketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti .
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||13||

Victory to you Mother Gauri- Your aarti is done with lighting incense sticks, kapoor(camphor).
(Aarti items) are kept on golden plate and you shine brighter than crores of gem
in Shrimal-Ketu Parvat. ||13||
 
श्री अम्बे जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावेकहते शिवानंद स्वामी, सुख सम्पति पावेॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||14||
 
Shri Ambeji Ki Arati, Jo Koi Nar Gave,
Kahat Shivanand Svami, Sukh-Sampatti Pave.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||14||
 
Victory to you Mother Gauri- Shri Shivanand Swami Says, whoever sings Aarti of
Amba(goddess) they get all the happiness and riches ||14||
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जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरीतुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरीॐ जय अम्बे गौरी ||15||
 
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri ||15||
 
Victory to you, O Mother Gauri - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva -
meditate upon you everyday ||15||

Durga Aarti: Celebrating the Divine Mother

Durga Aarti, a powerful and melodious ode to the Divine Mother, is a spiritual offering that resonates with devotees around the world. Written by Swami Shivananda, this Aarti is a beautiful expression of devotion and reverence for Goddess Durga, also known as Mother Gauri. Each of the 15 verses in the Aarti is a heartfelt invocation, celebrating the glory and benevolence of the divine feminine.

Verse by Verse Description:

  1. The Aarti begins by invoking victory to Mother Gauri by embodiment of the divine trinity - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

  2. With verses like "meditate upon you every day and night," the Aarti emphasizes the continuous worship and meditation on the divine done by trinity.

  3. Describing the Goddess's radiant beauty, the Aarti draws attention to her fragrant adornments and bright eyes.

  4. The golden hue of the Goddess's body, her red attire, and the flower garland adorning her neck are celebrated.

  5. The verses acknowledge the Goddess's role as the vanquisher of demons, seated on a lion, wielding a skull and sword.

  6. Symbolism takes center stage as the Aarti likens the Goddess's earrings and nose ring to the brilliance of countless suns and moons.

  7. The Aarti pays homage to the Goddess as the destroyer of formidable demons like Sumbh, Nisumbh, and Mahishasur.

  8. Further verses honor her triumph over demons Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabeej, as well as Madhu and Kaithabha, relieving the devas of fear.

  9. The Aarti beautifully encapsulates the Goddess as the embodiment of Saraswati, Parvati, and Laxmi, echoing the praises found in ancient scriptures.

  10. The verses also acknowledge her connection with the yoginis and Bhairava, where divine dance and rhythm converge.

  11. Mother Gauri, the sustainer of the universe, is celebrated for her role in alleviating the suffering of her devotees and bestowing happiness and prosperity upon them.

  12. In her four-armed form, the Goddess grants the wishes of those who worship her, bestowing them with her divine blessings.

  13. The Aarti highlights the traditional offering of incense, camphor, and other sacred items as a means to honor the Goddess's divinity and brilliance.

  14. Shri Shivanand Swami, the author of this Aarti, conveys a powerful message - singing the Aarti of Goddess Amba ensures the bestowal of happiness and riches.

  15. The Aarti concludes by reiterating the importance of daily meditation and worship of Mother Gauri by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Durga Aarti is more than a ritualistic gesture; it is a deeply spiritual experience that transcends words and ignites the flame of devotion within the hearts of its reciters. It is a beacon of hope, a celebration of divine beauty, and a reminder of the eternal battle between good and evil. As we sing these verses, we are enveloped by the grace of the Divine Mother, who is the embodiment of wisdom, strength, and boundless love. Durga Aarti is an eternal hymn to the divine feminine, a testament to the unwavering devotion of countless souls, and a source of solace and strength for those who seek her blessings. The Durga Aarti is not just a devotional song but a profound expression of devotion, gratitude, and admiration for the divine feminine. Whether recited at temples or in the quietude of one's home, it resonates deeply with those who seek the blessings and guidance of the benevolent Mother Durga.