There is no prayer more synonymous with Diwali, or the worship of the goddess of fortune, than the timeless and beautiful Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti. For millions of devotees, this Aarti is not just a song, but the very key that unlocks the door to prosperity, well-being, and divine grace. Its simple, heartfelt verses are sung in homes and temples every Friday and especially during the auspicious occasion of Diwali, filling the air with devotion and hope.
In this post, we will explore the complete lyrics and provide a line-by-line meaning, allowing you to not only sing this beautiful prayer but to truly understand the divine qualities of the Universal Mother, Goddess Lakshmi.
The Significance of the Lakshmi Aarti
The Lakshmi Aarti is a prayer of praise and surrender. By singing it, we call upon the divine attributes of Goddess Lakshmi. We acknowledge her as the supreme power who can remove poverty and suffering, and who blesses her devotees with both material and spiritual wealth. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and the embodiment of all that is auspicious, beautiful, and good in the world. Performing her Aarti, especially during Diwali, is believed to be a direct invitation for her to enter our homes and hearts, bringing her blessings for the year to come.
Listen to Om Jai Lakshmi Mata
Before we explore the lyrics, let us immerse ourselves in the divine melody. Here is a beautiful rendition of the Aarti by the legendary singer Anuradha Paudwal.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata: Lyrics & Meaning
Here are the complete lyrics for the Lakshmi Aarti in Hindi (Devanagari), English Transliteration, and a simple line-by-line English translation.
Open Hindi Lyrics Only
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता ।
तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु विधाता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
उमा, रमा, ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग-माता ।
सूर्य-चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
दुर्गा रुप निरंजनी, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता ।
जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋद्धि-सिद्धि धन पाता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
तुम पाताल-निवासिनि, तुम ही शुभदाता ।
कर्म-प्रभाव-प्रकाशिनी, भवनिधि की त्राता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
जिस घर में तुम रहतीं, सब सद्गुण आता ।
सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहिं घबराता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता ।
खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता ।
खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
शुभ-गुण मन्दिर सुन्दर, क्षीरोदधि-जाता ।
रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई नहिं पाता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
महालक्ष्मीजी की आरती, जो कोई जन गाता ।
उर आनन्द समाता, पाप उतर जाता ॥
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥
| Hindi Lyrics (Devanagari) | English Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता । तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु विधाता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata, Tumko Nishadin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | Victory to you, O Mother Lakshmi! O Mother, victory to you! You are served day and night by Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, and Lord Brahma, the Creator. |
| उमा, रमा, ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग-माता । सूर्य-चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Uma, Rama, Brahmani, Tum Hi Jag-Mata, Surya-Chandrama Dhyavat, Narada Rishi Gata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | You are the Universal Mother, appearing in the forms of Uma (Parvati), Rama (Sita), and Brahmani (Saraswati). The Sun and Moon meditate upon you, and the great sage Narada sings your glories. |
| दुर्गा रुप निरंजनी, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता । जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋद्धि-सिद्धि धन पाता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampatti Data, Jo Koi Tumko Dhyavat, Riddhi-Siddhi Dhan Pata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | In your pure form as Goddess Durga, you are the bestower of all happiness and wealth. Whoever meditates upon you attains worldly abundance (Riddhi), spiritual powers (Siddhi), and riches. |
| तुम पाताल-निवासिनि, तुम ही शुभदाता । कर्म-प्रभाव-प्रकाशिनी, भवनिधि की त्राता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Tum Patal-Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubhadata, Karma-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhavanidhi Ki Trata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | You reside in the deepest realms and you are the giver of all that is auspicious. You illuminate the effects of our actions (karma) and are the ultimate savior from the ocean of worldly existence. |
| जिस घर में तुम रहतीं, सब सद्गुण आता । सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहिं घबराता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rehti, Sab Sadguna Aata, Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahin Ghabrata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | In whichever home you choose to reside, all virtues naturally come to gather. Everything becomes possible for the inhabitants, and their minds are never troubled by fear. |
| तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता । खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Tum Bin Yagya Na Hote, Vastra Na Koi Pata, Khan-Pan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumse Aata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | Without your grace, no sacred sacrifice (yajna) can be performed, nor can anyone receive clothing. The abundance of all food and drink—every luxury and necessity—comes from you alone. |
| शुभ-गुण मन्दिर सुन्दर, क्षीरोदधि-जाता । रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई नहिं पाता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Shubh-Gun Mandir Sundar, Kshirodadhi-Jata, Ratna Chaturdash Tum Bin, Koi Nahin Pata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | You are the beautiful temple of all auspicious qualities, the one who was born from the Ocean of Milk (Kshirodhadhi). Without you, no one could have obtained the fourteen treasures during the great churning. |
| महालक्ष्मीजी की आरती, जो कोई जन गाता । उर आनन्द समाता, पाप उतर जाता ॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता ॥ | Mahalakshmiji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Jan Gata, Ur Anand Samata, Paap Utar Jata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. | You reside in the deepest realms, and you are the giver of all that is auspicious. You illuminate the effects of our actions (karma) and are the ultimate savior from the ocean of worldly existence. |
The Story and Origin of the Lakshmi Aarti
While the praise of Goddess Lakshmi is ancient, this specific Aarti is widely believed to have been composed in the 19th century by the scholar and writer Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri. He was a remarkable figure from Punjab who sought to make the core tenets of Sanatana Dharma more accessible to the common person. Interestingly, he is also credited with composing the universally sung “Om Jai Jagdish Hare” Aarti. He created these Aartis as simple, beautiful, and melodious prayers that could be easily sung and understood by everyone, ensuring that the deepest feelings of devotion could be expressed in a language of the heart.
The Essence of the Aarti
The Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti is more than just a prayer for wealth. It is a profound acknowledgment that Goddess Lakshmi is the source of all that is good, virtuous, and beautiful in our lives. She represents not just financial prosperity, but the richness of a life lived with peace, virtue, and fearlessness. By singing her praises, a devotee seeks to fill their own heart and home with these divine qualities, creating an inner environment where true prosperity can flourish.
