Vishnu Aarti – Om Jai Jagdish Hare
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे – विष्णु आरती
Vishnu Aarti — 'ॐ जय जगदीश हरे' — is the single most widely sung Aarti in Hindu households across India. Composed by Pandit Shardaram Bhaktmal in 1870, it is performed in virtually every Hindu home during the evening puja. Its simple, universal melody makes it accessible to devotees of all ages.
🎵 Vishnu Aarti – Om Jai Jagdish Hare
॥ ध्रुवपद ॥
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे। भक्त जनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare. Bhakta Janon Ke Sankat, Das Janon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 Victory to the Lord of the universe! O Swami, victory to you! The crises of your devotees and servants — you remove them in an instant.
॥ पद 1 ॥
जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुख बिनसे मन का। सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Jo Dhyaave Phal Paave, Dukh Binase Man Ka. Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 Whoever meditates on you receives their reward — the sorrow of the mind is destroyed. Happiness and wealth come to the home and bodily suffering is removed.
॥ पद 2 ॥
मात पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ मैं जिसकी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Maat Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahoon Main Kiski. Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karoon Main Jiski. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 You are my mother and father — whose shelter shall I take? Without you there is no one else in whom I can place my hope.
॥ पद 3 ॥
तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी। पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami. Paarbrahm Parmeshvar, Tum Sabke Swami. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 You are the perfect Supreme Soul, you are the inner knower of all hearts. You are the supreme Brahman, the supreme Lord — the master of all.
॥ पद 4 ॥
तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता। मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी, कृपा करो भर्ता॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Karuna Ke Saagar, Tum Paalankarta. Main Sevak Tum Swami, Kripa Karo Bharta. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 You are the ocean of compassion, you are the nurturer of all. I am your servant and you are my master — please show your grace, O sustainer.
॥ पद 5 ॥
तुम हो एक अगोचर, सबके प्राणपति। किस विधि मिलूँ दयामय, तुमको मैं कुमति॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Praanpati. Kis Vidhi Miloon Dayamay, Tumko Main Kumati. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 You are the one imperceptible, the lord of all life. How shall I — a person of poor understanding — meet you, O compassionate one?
॥ पद 6 ॥
दीन बंधु दुख हर्ता, ठाकुर तुम मेरे। अपने हाथ उठाओ, द्वार पड़ा तेरे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Deen Bandhu Dukh Harta, Thakur Tum Mere. Apne Haath Uthaao, Dwaar Pada Tere. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 Friend of the humble, remover of sorrow, you are my Thakur (Lord). I am lying at your door — please lift me up with your hand.
॥ पद 7 ॥
विषय विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा। श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ, संतन की सेवा॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Vishay Vikaar Mitaao, Paap Haro Devaa. Shraddha Bhakti Badhaao, Santan Ki Seva. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
💡 Remove attachment and impurities, destroy my sins, O Lord. Increase my faith and devotion — and let me always serve the saints.
Benefits of Vishnu Aarti – Om Jai Jagdish Hare
- ✦The most universal daily puja Aarti — sung in every Hindu household.
- ✦Removes sins and fills the heart with peace and devotion.
- ✦Invokes the blessings of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
- ✦Especially auspicious on Thursdays (Guruvaar) and Ekadashi.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who composed Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
- Om Jai Jagdish Hare was composed by Pandit Shardaram Bhaktmal in 1870 in Punjabi. It quickly spread across all of India and became the most universally sung Aarti.
- When is Vishnu Aarti performed?
- It is performed during the evening puja (Sandhya Aarti) daily in most Hindu homes. It is especially significant on Ekadashi (11th day of lunar fortnight) and Thursdays.
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