Shiva · Aarti
Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, the classic Shiv Aarti, with full Hindi lyrics, transliteration, and meaning — traditionally sung at the close of Shiva puja.
Significance
This aarti is sung at the conclusion of Shiva puja in temples and homes across India, especially on Mondays, during Shravan month, and on Maha Shivratri. It is one of the most recognizable and widely sung aartis in Hindu worship.
How to Perform
Traditionally sung while circling a lit diya (aarti lamp) in front of the Shiva lingam or idol, accompanied by a bell. After the aarti, the flame is offered to devotees, who pass their hands over it and touch their eyes/forehead as a gesture of receiving blessings.
Lyrics
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्धांगी धारा॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूप निरखत त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
कर के मध्य कमंडलु चक्र त्रिशूल धरता। जगकर्ता जगभर्ता जगपालनकर्ता॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर मध्ये यह तीनों एका॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
काशी में विश्वनाथ विराजत नंदी ब्रह्मचारी। नित उठि दर्शन पावत महिमा अति भारी॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरति जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानंद स्वामी मनवांछित फल पावे॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Transliteration (opening lines)
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara, Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje, Hansasan Garudasan Vrishvahan Saje. Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
Meaning
Victory to Shiva, the cosmic sound of Om — the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiv, with Parvati as his eternal half. He is one-faced, four-faced, five-faced; seated variously on a swan, on Garuda, and on his bull Nandi. He carries the rosary, forest garland, and garland of skulls, holds the kamandalu (water pot), chakra, and trishul (trident), and is celebrated as the creator, sustainer, and protector of the world — worshipped at Kashi Vishwanath and by devotees everywhere who sing his praise with devotion.
Overall Meaning
Om Jai Shiv Omkara praises Lord Shiva in his form as the trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiv — and describes his many forms: one-faced, four-faced, five-faced; two-armed, four-armed, ten-armed. It celebrates his role as creator, sustainer, and protector of the universe, and concludes with a promise that whoever sings this aarti with devotion receives the fulfillment of their heartfelt wishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti?
Om Jai Shiv Omkara praises Lord Shiva in his form as the trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiv — and describes his many forms: one-faced, four-faced, five-faced; two-armed, four-armed, ten-armed. It celebrates his role as creator, sustainer, and protector of the universe, and concludes with a promise that whoever sings this aarti with devotion receives the fulfillment of their heartfelt wishes.
Why is Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti significant?
This aarti is sung at the conclusion of Shiva puja in temples and homes across India, especially on Mondays, during Shravan month, and on Maha Shivratri. It is one of the most recognizable and widely sung aartis in Hindu worship.