Shiv Aarti – Om Jai Shiv Omkara
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा – शिव आरती
Shiv Aarti (ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा) is one of the most beloved devotional prayers sung in honour of Lord Shiva. Sung at the end of every Shiva puja — especially on Mondays and during Shravan — its melodic rhythm and powerful verses make it the most recognised Aarti in India.
॥ ध्रुवपद (Refrain) ॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्धांगी धारा॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Om Jay Shiv Onkara, Swami Jay Shiv Onkara. Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Ardhangee Dhara. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 Victory to Shiva, the Omkar (primordial sound). O Lord, victory to you! Brahma, Vishnu and Sadashiva — the Goddess is enshrined as your better half.
॥ पद 1 ॥
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Ekaanan Chaturaanan Panchaanan Raaje. Hansaasan Garudaasan Vrushavaahan Saaje. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 You are worshipped with one face (as Shiva), four faces (as Brahma) and five faces (as Panchamukha Shiva). You are seated on the swan, the eagle, and the bull respectively.
॥ पद 2 ॥
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दस भुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe. Trigun Roop Nirkhte Tribhuvan Jan Mohe. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 You are beautiful with two, four, or ten arms. Your three-natured form (the three gunas) enchants the beings of all three worlds.
॥ पद 3 ॥
अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। चन्दन मृगमद सोहे भाले शशिधारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhaari. Chandan Mrigmad Sohe Bhale Sashidhaari. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 You wear a rosary of rudraksha, a garland of forest flowers, and a garland of skulls. Sandalwood and musk adorn your forehead, which bears the crescent moon.
॥ पद 4 ॥
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक गरुड़ादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Shvetaambar Peetaambar Baaghambar Ange. Sankaadik Garudaadik Bhootaadik Sange. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 White, yellow and tiger-skin garments adorn your body. Sages like Sanaka, divine beings like Garuda, and all kinds of spirits accompany you.
॥ पद 5 ॥
कर मध्ये कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी। सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालनकारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Kar Madhye Kamandalu Chakra Trishooldhaari. Sukhkaari Dukhaari Jagpaalanakaari. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 You hold a water-pot, discus and trident in your hands. You are the giver of joy, the remover of sorrow, and the sustainer of the entire universe.
॥ पद 6 ॥
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Jaanat Aviveka. Pranavakshar Men Shobhit Ye Teeno Eka. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 The unwise see Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as different. But in the sacred syllable 'Om' (Pranav), these three are one and the same.
॥ आरती फल ॥
शिव की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी सुख सम्पत्ति पावे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Shiv Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave. Kahat Shivaanand Swami Sukh Sampatti Paave. Om Jay Shiv Onkara.
💡 Says Shivanand Swami: whoever sings this Aarti of Shiva attains happiness and prosperity in abundance.
Benefits of Shiv Aarti – Om Jai Shiv Omkara
- ✦Cleanses the mind and fills the atmosphere with positive vibrations.
- ✦Sung at the close of every Shiva puja to receive divine blessings.
- ✦Especially powerful when sung on Mondays and during Shravan.
- ✦The vibrations of the Aarti are believed to ward off negative energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Shiv Aarti sung?
- Shiv Aarti is sung after Shiva puja — typically in the morning and evening. It is most widely sung on Mondays, during Shravan, and on Maha Shivratri.
- What does 'Om Jai Shiv Omkara' mean?
- 'Om' is the primordial sacred sound. 'Jai' means victory. 'Shiv Omkara' means Shiva who is the embodiment of Om. The line salutes Lord Shiva as the source of all creation.