Jai Lakshmi Ramana Aarti
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी रमणा, स्वामी जय लक्ष्मी रमणा
What is Jai Lakshmi Ramana?
Jai Lakshmi Ramana Aarti Jai Lakshmi Ramana is a traditional Hindi aarti addressed to Lakshmi's consort Satyanarayan, sung to close home pujas on Diwali and the Varamahalakshmi Vrat.
You will hear “Jai Lakshmi Ramana” most often at the very end of a home puja, when the diya is lifted and passed around the family. The words greet the “Ramana of Lakshmi” — her beloved lord, Satyanarayan, a gentle form of Vishnu — and thank him for lifting the sins and burdens of ordinary people. On Diwali and during the Varamahalakshmi Vrat, families sing it right after the Lakshmi puja, so the goddess of fortune and her lord are honoured together in one breath. The lines are short, the tune is easy, and children pick it up quickly, which is part of why it has stayed alive across so many households for generations.
Jai Lakshmi Ramana Aarti Lyrics
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Refrain
Jai Lakshmi Ramana, Swami Jai Lakshmi Ramana
Satyanarayan Swami, jan paatak harana
Om Jai Lakshmi Ramana
Ratan jadit sinhasan, adbhut chhavi raaje
Naarad karat niranjan, ghanta dhwani baaje
Meaning
The lord is seated on a throne set with jewels, and his form is striking to behold. Sage Narad performs his worship while temple bells ring through the air. The verse paints the scene of the puja itself — the seat of honour, the aarti, the sound of the bell.
Prakat bhaye kali karan, dwij ko darash diyo
Budho brahman bankar, kanchan mahal kiyo
Meaning
For the sake of this age of Kali, the lord appeared and gave darshan to a devout brahmin. Taking the guise of an old brahmin, he turned a humble home into a palace of gold. It recalls the katha story of how honest faith was rewarded beyond expectation.
Durbal bhil katharo, jin par kripa kari
Chandrachud ek raja, tinki vipati hari
Meaning
He showed mercy to a poor, struggling tribal woodcutter, and to a king named Chandrachud he removed every misfortune. High or low, the lord answers those who turn to him with a true heart.
Vaishya manorath paayo, shraddha taj dini
So phal bhogyo prabhuji, phir stuti kini
Meaning
A merchant had his wish fulfilled, but then let his devotion slip away. He suffered the consequences of that neglect, O lord, and only afterwards returned to sing your praises again. The verse is a quiet warning to keep the faith you promised.
Bhaav bhakti ke kaaran, chhin chhin roop dharyo
Shraddha dharan kini, tinko kaaj saryo
Meaning
Out of love for sincere devotion, the lord took form again and again, moment to moment. For everyone who held firm faith, he saw their task through to completion.
Closing
Shri Satyanarayan ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gaave
Kahat Shivanand Swami, man vaanchhit phal paave
Meaning & Significance
The title itself is the key to this aarti. Lakshmi Ramana means “the one who delights Lakshmi” — her husband and companion. Because the goddess of wealth is never worshipped entirely apart from her lord, praising him is a way of honouring the couple together, which is exactly why the hymn fits so naturally into Diwali and Varamahalakshmi worship.
The lord being addressed is Satyanarayan, literally “the true Narayan,” a merciful form of Vishnu. The verses do not describe Lakshmi’s own qualities; instead they retell short episodes from the Satyanarayan Katha — the old brahmin, the poor woodcutter, King Chandrachud, and the forgetful merchant. Each little story carries the same message: sincere faith is rewarded, and neglecting a vow you have made brings trouble until you make amends.
Sung at the close of the puja, the aarti asks for one plain thing — man vaanchhit phal, the fruit the heart wishes for. It is less a request for riches than a request that honest devotion be seen and answered.
How Do You Perform the Aarti?
- Finish the main Lakshmi or Satyanarayan puja first — the aarti is meant to close the worship, not open it. —
- Light the aarti lamp (a diya with an odd number of wicks, or camphor on a plate) and stand facing the deity. —
- Begin with the refrain, then sing each verse in order, returning to "Jai Lakshmi Ramana" after every verse. —
- Move the lamp in slow clockwise circles before the image while you sing, ringing a bell if you have one. —
- At the end, pass the lamp around so each person can cup the flame and touch it to their eyes and forehead. —
- Distribute prasad — traditionally the sheera or panjiri from the Satyanarayan Katha — to everyone present. —
What Are the Benefits of Singing This Aarti?
Families keep this aarti in their Diwali and vrat routine for reasons that are practical as much as devotional:
- A settled close to the puja: Singing it signals that the worship is complete and gives the gathering a shared, calm ending.
- Easy for the whole family: Short lines and a familiar tune let children and elders join in without needing the text in front of them.
- Keeps the katha alive: Each verse recalls a story from the Satyanarayan Katha, so the lesson of the tale is repeated every time it is sung.
- A reminder to honour vows: The merchant's verse gently warns against forgetting a promise made to the divine — a theme that suits vrat observances.
- Fits Lakshmi worship: Praising Lakshmi's lord alongside the goddess rounds out Diwali and Varamahalakshmi puja in a single hymn.
Who Wrote This Aarti?
Like most household aartis, “Jai Lakshmi Ramana” is a traditional composition with no single documented author and no fixed date. It has been passed down orally and through puja booklets for generations, which is why small differences in wording appear from region to region.
The closing verse names Shivanand Swami in the poet’s signature (bhanita) — “kahat Shivanand Swami” — a convention common in devotional verse, where the composer or the voice reciting the hymn is mentioned in the final lines. Because the aarti belongs to the shared devotional tradition, the version sung today is best treated as a collective, public inheritance rather than the work of one named writer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jai Lakshmi Ramana?
Jai Lakshmi Ramana is a traditional Hindi aarti addressed to Lakshmi's consort Satyanarayan, sung to close home pujas on Diwali and the Varamahalakshmi Vrat.
Is Jai Lakshmi Ramana the same as Om Jai Lakshmi Mata?
No. "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata" praises the goddess Lakshmi directly, while "Jai Lakshmi Ramana" addresses her lord Satyanarayan and retells episodes from the Satyanarayan Katha. They are two different aartis, though both are sung in Lakshmi worship.
Which deity does this aarti worship?
It greets Satyanarayan, the "true Narayan," a gentle form of Vishnu who is Lakshmi's consort. He is honoured together with Lakshmi, which is why the aarti fits Diwali and Varamahalakshmi puja.
When is Jai Lakshmi Ramana usually sung?
It is most commonly sung at the end of the Satyanarayan Katha, and during Lakshmi worship on Diwali and the Varamahalakshmi Vrat, as the closing aarti of the puja.
Who wrote Jai Lakshmi Ramana?
It is a traditional composition with no single confirmed author. The final verse carries the poet's signature "Shivanand Swami," a common feature of devotional aartis, but the hymn as sung today belongs to the shared oral tradition.
॥ बोलो लक्ष्मी माता की जय ॥ ॥ जय लक्ष्मी रमणा ॥