माँ अम्बे की आरती

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Aarti

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।

तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी॥

मांग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को।

उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना, चंद्रवदन नीको॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजै।

रक्तपुष्प गल माला, कंठन पर साजै॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्पर धारी।

सुर-नर-मुनिजन सेवत, तिनके दुखहारी॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कानन कुण्डल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोती।

कोटिक चंद्र दिवाकर, सम राजत ज्योती॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

शुंभ-निशुंभ बिदारे, महिषासुर घाती।

धूम्र विलोचन नैना, निशदिन मदमाती॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

चण्ड-मुण्ड संहारे, शोणित बीज हरे।

मधु-कैटभ दोउ मारे, सुर भयहीन करे॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

ब्रह्माणी, रूद्राणी, तुम कमला रानी।

आगम निगम बखानी, तुम शिव पटरानी॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

चौंसठ योगिनी मंगल गावत, नृत्य करत भैरों।

बाजत ताल मृदंगा, अरू बाजत डमरू॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

तुम ही जग की माता, तुम ही हो भरता।

भक्तन की दुख हरता, सुख संपति करता॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

भुजा चार अति शोभित, वर मुद्रा धारी।

मनवांछित फल पावत, सेवत नर नारी॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कंचन थाल विराजत, अगर कपूर बाती।

श्रीमालकेतु में राजत, कोटि रतन ज्योती॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

श्री अंबेजी की आरती, जो कोइ नर गावे।

कहत शिवानंद स्वामी, सुख-संपति पावे॥

ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी ।

Aarti

Jai Ambe Gauri Maiya, Jai Shyama Gauri ।

Nishdin Tumko Dhyaavat, Hari Brahma Shivji ॥

Mang Sindoor Biraajat, Tiko Mrigmadko ।

Ujjval Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje ।

Raktapushp Galmala, Kanthhar Saje ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadg Khappar Dhari ।

Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhahari ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti ।

Kotik Chandra Divakar, Samrajat Jyoti ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Shumbh-Nishumbh Vidare, Mahishasur Ghati ।

Dhumra-Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmati ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Chanda-Munda Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare ।

Madhu-Kaitabh Don Maare, Sur Bhayahin Kare ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Brahmani, Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani ।

Agam-Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Chaunsath Yogini Gavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon ।

Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aur Bajat Damru ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharta ।

Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampati Karta ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Var Mudra Dhari ।

Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Kanchan Thal Virajat, Agaru Kapur Bati ।

Malketu Men Rajat, Kotiratan Jyoti ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Jai Ambe Gauri Maiya, Jai Shyama Gauri ।

Nishdin Tumko Dhyaavat, Hari Brahma Shivji ॥

॥ Jai Ambe Gauri...॥

Highlights

"Jai Ambe Gauri" is one of the most famous aartis of Maa Durga, describing her many forms and heroic deeds.

It is sung with special devotion throughout the nine days of Navratri and daily in Durga temples.

The aarti describes the Devi's slaying of demons like Shumbh-Nishumbh, Mahishasura, and Chanda-Munda.

Information

About Maa Ambe Aarti

"Jai Ambe Gauri" is one of the most popular aartis sung in praise of Goddess Durga. It addresses her as both Ambe (mother of the universe) and Gauri, presenting a detailed description of her powerful form. It is sung in nearly every Durga temple and home during Navratri.

What does the aarti describe?

The aarti describes the goddess riding a lion, wielding a sword and skull-bowl, and slaying tyrannical demons such as Shumbh-Nishumbh, Mahishasura, and Chanda-Munda. She is also described as Brahmani, Rudrani, and Kamala (Lakshmi), and it mentions sixty-four yoginis singing her auspicious aarti.

Benefits of Maa Ambe Aarti

• Singing this aarti is believed to offer protection from fear and negative forces. • It is said to bring happiness, prosperity, and courage into life ("Sukh Sampati Karta"). • Singing it during Navratri is believed to bring the goddess's special grace. • Devotees sing it with faith for the fulfillment of their wishes.

Best Time to Recite

1. Singing it daily during evening worship throughout the nine days of Navratri is considered especially auspicious. 2. It is sung as part of the regular daily aarti in Durga temples. 3. Fridays and the Ashtami-Navami days are considered especially fruitful for reciting it.

How the Aarti is Performed

The aarti is sung before an image or idol of Durga, with incense and camphor lit on a golden plate, accompanied by a bell and conch shell. Devotees stand with folded hands, and at the end the plate is circled before the goddess, followed by the distribution of prasad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the "Jai Ambe Gauri" aarti for?

It is a famous aarti sung in praise of Goddess Durga (Ambe/Gauri).

When should this aarti be sung?

It is sung throughout the nine days of Navratri and daily during the evening aarti in Durga temples.

Which of the goddess's deeds does the aarti mention?

It mentions her slaying of the demons Shumbh-Nishumbh, Mahishasura, and Chanda-Munda, as well as the killing of Madhu-Kaitabh.

By what names is the goddess addressed in this aarti?

She is addressed as Ambe, Gauri, Brahmani, Rudrani, and Kamala (Lakshmi), reflecting her different forms of divine power.

What does the aarti say about the sixty-four yoginis?

It says that sixty-four yoginis sing the goddess's auspicious aarti while Bhairav dances, describing her divine celestial court.

What are the benefits of singing this aarti?

It is believed to protect from fear and obstacles, and the aarti itself says devotees receive "Sukh Sampati" (happiness and prosperity).

Is this aarti sung only during Navratri?

No, it is sung daily in Durga temples, though its significance becomes especially heightened during the nine days of Navratri.