Om Jai Jagdish Hare
The most universally sung aarti in Hindu households, offered to Lord Vishnu as the preserver of the universe.
About Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Om Jai Jagdish Hare is the most widely recited aarti in Hindu tradition, sung every evening in homes and temples across India. Composed by Shradha Ram Phillauri in the 19th century, it is a hymn of surrender and devotion to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of all creation.
The aarti addresses the Lord by many epithets — Jagdish (Lord of the Universe), the remover of sorrows and fulfiller of desires. It appeals to His grace to cleanse the devotee's mind, protect the devotee's honor, and guide them across the ocean of worldly existence.
Singing this aarti at dusk is considered especially auspicious. It is the quintessential universal aarti that transcends sectarian divisions, sung equally by Vaishnavas, Shaivas, and Shaktas at the close of any worship ceremony.
Best Time to Perform
Evening worship (Sandhya aarti)
Occasion
Evening worship/Universal aarti
Aarti Lyrics
Lyrics (Devanagari)
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे। भक्त जनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥
Transliteration
Om jai jagdish hare, swami jai jagdish hare. Bhakt janon ke sankat, das janon ke sankat, Kshan mein door kare.
Meaning
O Lord of the Universe, glory be to You. O Swami, glory be to You. You remove the suffering of devotees and servants in an instant.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुख विनसे मन का। सुख सम्पति घर आवे, सुख सम्पति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥
Transliteration
Jo dhyave phal pave, dukh vinas man ka. Sukh sampati ghar aave, sukh sampati ghar aave, Kasht mite tan ka.
Meaning
One who meditates on You receives the fruit of their devotion; the sorrows of the mind are destroyed. Happiness and prosperity come to the home, and bodily afflictions are removed.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
मात पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी। तुम बिन और न दूजा, तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ मैं जिसकी॥
Transliteration
Mat pita tum mere, sharan gahun main kiski. Tum bin aur na dooja, tum bin aur na dooja, Aas karun main jiski.
Meaning
You are my mother and father; whose shelter shall I seek? There is none other than You in whom I can place my hopes and refuge.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी। पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी॥
Transliteration
Tum puran paramatma, tum antaryami. Parabrahm Parameshwar, Parabrahm Parameshwar, Tum sabke swami.
Meaning
You are the complete Supreme Soul, the indweller of all hearts. You are the Supreme Brahman, the highest Lord — You are the master of all.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
श्री राम जानकी पति, गोविन्द रमापति। शरणागत पालक जो, शरणागत पालक जो, प्रभु मेरे स्वामी॥
Transliteration
Shri Ram Janaki pati, Govind Ramapati. Sharanagat palak jo, sharanagat palak jo, Prabhu mere swami.
Meaning
O consort of Janaki (Sita), O Govinda who is the beloved of Rama (Lakshmi) — You who protect those who take refuge at Your feet, You are my Lord and master.
Spiritual Benefits
- ✓Removes suffering and obstacles from the lives of sincere devotees
- ✓Brings peace, prosperity, and happiness to the home
- ✓Purifies the mind and heart through daily recitation
- ✓Strengthens devotion and connection with the Supreme Lord
- ✓Regarded as a complete aarti suitable for any deity or occasion