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Shri Lakshmi Aarti - Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

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oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā, maiyā jaya lakṣmī mātā| tumako niśidina sevata, hari viṣṇu vidhātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

umā ramā brahmāṇī, tuma hī jaga mātā| sūrya candramā dhyāvata, nārada ṛṣi gātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

durgā rūpa niraṃjanī, sukha sampatti dātā| jo koī tumako dhyāvata, ṛddhi-siddhi dhana pātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

tuma pātāla nivāsinī, tuma hī śubhadātā| karma prabhāva prakāśinī, bhavanidhi kī trātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

jisa ghara meṃ tuma rahatī, saba sadguṇa ātā| saba sambhava ho jātā, mana nahīṃ ghabarātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

tuma bina yajña na hote, vastra na koī pātā| khāna-pāna kā vaibhava, saba tumase ātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

śubha guṇa mandira sundara, kṣīrodadhi jātā| ratna caturdaśa tuma bina, koī nahīṃ pātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

mahālakṣmījī kī āratī, jo koī jana gāve| ura ānanda samātā, pāpa utara jātā|| oṃ jaya lakṣmī mātā||

Introduction

“Om Jai Lakshmi Mata” is the most popular and widely sung aarti dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. This aarti is sung in praise of the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune, especially during Diwali and every Friday. As the consort of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi’s divine attributes and grace are beautifully described in this aarti.

Significance

The Lakshmi Aarti is sung for the attainment of wealth, happiness, prosperity, and fortune. In this aarti, Goddess Lakshmi is praised as the devoted consort of Lord Vishnu and the protector of the world. Regularly singing this aarti is believed to bring peace, happiness, and abundance of wealth and grain to the household.

How to Perform

  1. Light a ghee lamp before the idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi
  2. Offer red flowers, lotus flowers, and incense
  3. Sing the aarti while moving the plate in a clockwise circular motion before the Goddess
  4. Performing this aarti on Fridays and during Diwali is considered especially auspicious
  5. Offer kheer (rice pudding) or sweets as prasad

About this aarti

Original language
Hindi
Commonly sung on
FridayA customary association, not a restriction.

Often recited with

Meanings are compiled and edited by the Ved Path team, and are being progressively reviewed for accuracy.

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