Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे
What is Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
Om Jai Jagdish Hare is the most widely sung Hindu aarti — a hymn of praise to Lord Vishnu (Jagdish), written by Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri around 1870 and sung during morning and evening worship.
An aarti is the offering of light at the close of worship, and “Om Jai Jagdish Hare” is the song most often sung as the lamp is circled before the deity. Below is the complete aarti in easy English transliteration — with the meaning of every verse just a tap away, and the original Hindi (Devanagari) under each line — so you can sing along and understand it.
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Lyrics in English (Transliteration)
Easy English transliteration for chanting, with the Hindi original below each line. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the translation.
Refrain — sung after every verse
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare; Bhakt-janon ke sankat, das-janon ke sankat, kshan mein door kare.
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।
भक्तजनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥
Jo dhyave phal pave, dukh binse man ka; Swami dukh binse man ka; Sukh-sampati ghar aave, kasht mite tan ka.
जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुख बिनसे मन का। स्वामी दुख बिनसे मन का। सुख सम्पति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥
Meaning
Whoever meditates on You receives the fruit of devotion and the sorrow of the mind dissolves; happiness and prosperity come home, and the suffering of the body ends.
Mat-pita tum mere, sharan gahoon main kiski; Swami sharan gahoon main kiski; Tum bin aur na dooja, aas karoon main jiski.
मात-पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। स्वामी शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ मैं जिसकी॥
Meaning
You are my mother and father — whose refuge shall I seek but Yours? There is none other than You in whom I can place my hope.
Tum pooran parmatma, tum antaryami; Swami tum antaryami; Parabrahm parmeshwar, tum sabke swami.
तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अंतर्यामी। स्वामी तुम अंतर्यामी। पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी॥
Meaning
You are the perfect Supreme Soul, the inner knower of every heart; the Supreme Brahman and God, You are the master of all.
Tum karuna ke sagar, tum palan-karta; Swami tum palan-karta; Main sevak tum swami, kripa karo bharta.
तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता। स्वामी तुम पालनकर्ता। मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी, कृपा करो भर्ता॥
Meaning
You are the ocean of compassion and the sustainer of all life; I am the servant and You the master — bestow Your grace, O provider.
Tum ho ek agochar, sabke pran-pati; Swami sabke pran-pati; Kis vidhi miloon dayamay, tumko main kumati.
तुम हो एक अगोचर, सबके प्राणपति। स्वामी सबके प्राणपति। किस विधि मिलूँ दयामय, तुमको मैं कुमति॥
Meaning
You are the one beyond perception, the Lord of every living breath; how shall I, of poor understanding, ever reach You, O merciful one?
Deen-bandhu dukh-harta, tum thakur mere; Swami tum thakur mere; Apne haath uthao, dwar pada main tere.
दीनबन्धु दुखहर्ता, तुम ठाकुर मेरे। स्वामी तुम ठाकुर मेरे। अपने हाथ उठाओ, द्वार पड़ा मैं तेरे॥
Meaning
Friend of the helpless, remover of grief, You are my Lord; raise Your hand in blessing — I lie fallen at Your door.
Vishay vikar mitao, paap haro deva; Swami paap haro deva; Shraddha bhakti badhao, santan ki seva.
विषय विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा। स्वामी पाप हरो देवा। श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ, संतन की सेवा॥
Meaning
Erase my worldly vices and take away my sins, O Lord; deepen my faith and devotion, and let me serve the saints.
Closing refrain
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare; Bhakt-janon ke sankat, das-janon ke sankat, kshan mein door kare.
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।
भक्तजनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥
What Does Om Jai Jagdish Hare Mean?
“Om Jai Jagdish Hare” means “Om, victory to the Lord of the Universe.” Jagdish joins jagat (world) and ish (lord), so the line hails God who removes His devotees’ troubles in an instant.
Each stanza moves between praise and surrender: the singer first declares God’s greatness — sustainer, ocean of compassion, the one beyond perception — and then admits human helplessness, asking for grace, protection and a steadier faith. Because it names no single form of God beyond “Jagdish,” the aarti is sung before almost any deity, which is why it has become the common closing hymn of Hindu worship across regions.
What is an Aarti?
An aarti is a Hindu ritual of worship in which a lit lamp is circled before a deity while a hymn is sung.
The word also names the song itself. The flame, bell and incense are offered with devotion, and at the end the lamp is passed among those present, who draw the warmth of the flame over their eyes and head to receive blessings. “Om Jai Jagdish Hare” is the aarti most households sing.
How Do You Perform the Aarti?
- Prepare the aarti thali — place a lit ghee or camphor lamp on a metal plate with flowers, incense, kumkum and a little rice.
- Begin with the refrain — stand before the deity, ring a small bell, and start singing “Om Jai Jagdish Hare” as you light the lamp.
- Circle the lamp — move the plate clockwise before the image, usually seven times, keeping the flame level with the deity’s face and feet.
- Sing each stanza — return to the refrain after every verse and let the household or congregation join in.
- Offer the flame — pass the lamp among everyone present; each person cups the warmth over their eyes and head.
- Close with a prayer — finish with folded hands, share prasad, and seek forgiveness for any lapse in the worship.
What Are the Benefits of Singing This Aarti?
Singing the aarti gives worship a calm, grateful close and steadies the mind in devotion. Devotees describe these benefits:
- A peaceful end to puja: the aarti gathers the worship into a single moment of thanks.
- Shared devotion: its simple, repeating tune lets children and elders sing together.
- Focus and surrender: the verses turn the mind from worry toward trust in God.
- An auspicious atmosphere: lamp, bell and song are believed to fill the home with positive, sattvic energy.
Who Wrote Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
The aarti was written by Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri (1837–1881), a scholar and poet from Phillaur in Punjab, around 1870.
He was also a noted preacher and the author of the early Hindi novel Bhagyavati. Over time his hymn was set to the familiar aarti melody and spread through temples and households until it became the standard aarti of north Indian worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
Om Jai Jagdish Hare is the most widely sung Hindu aarti — a hymn of praise to Lord Vishnu (Jagdish), written by Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri around 1870 and sung during morning and evening worship.
Who wrote Om Jai Jagdish Hare?
It was written by Pandit Shraddha Ram Phillauri, a 19th-century scholar and poet from Punjab, around 1870.
Which deity is Om Jai Jagdish Hare dedicated to?
It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, addressed as Jagdish (Lord of the Universe). Because it praises God in a universal form, it is also sung before Krishna, Lakshmi, Durga and other deities.
When is the Om Jai Jagdish Hare aarti sung?
It is sung at the end of morning and evening puja, and during festivals such as Diwali and Satyanarayan puja, after offering flowers, incense and food to the deity.
How many stanzas does Om Jai Jagdish Hare have?
The standard version has a repeating refrain followed by seven stanzas (antaras). The refrain is sung again after every stanza.
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ॥ • ॥ बोलो जगदीश भगवान की जय ॥