Kali Mata Mandir

Jai Ganesha Devaजय गणेश देवा

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा
Jai Ganesh, jai Ganesh, jai Ganesh Deva,
Victory to Ganesha, victory to Ganesha, victory to Lord Ganesha,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा
mata jaki Parvati, pita Mahadeva.
whose mother is Parvati, whose father is Mahadeva.
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एकदन्त दयावन्त, चार भुजाधारी
Ekadant dayavant, chaar bhujadhaari,
One-tusked and compassionate, bearing four arms;
माथे सिन्दूर सोहे, मूसे की सवारी
maathe sindoor sohe, moose ki savaari.
vermilion graces his brow, and he rides upon a mouse.
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पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े, और चढ़े मेवा
Paan chadhe phool chadhe, aur chadhe meva,
Betel leaf, flowers and dried fruits are offered;
लड्डुअन का भोग लगे, सन्त करें सेवा
ladduan ka bhog lage, sant karein seva.
laddus are offered as bhog, and the saints render service.
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अँधे को आँख देत, कोढ़िन को काया
Andhe ko aankh det, kodhin ko kaaya,
He gives eyes to the blind and health to the leper;
बाँझन को पुत्र देत, निर्धन को माया
baanjhan ko putra det, nirdhan ko maaya.
a son to the childless and wealth to the poor.
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'सूर' श्याम शरण आए, सफल कीजे सेवा
'Soor' Shyaam sharan aaye, saphal keeje seva,
Surdas, come to Shyam's refuge, prays: make my service fruitful —
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा
mata jaki Parvati, pita Mahadeva.
whose mother is Parvati, whose father is Mahadeva.

Bhairav ji ki Aartiभैरव जी की आरती

भैरव जी की आरती
जय भैरव देवा, प्रभु जय भैरव देवा।
Jai Bhairav Devaa, Prabhu Jai Bhairav Devaa
Victory to Lord Bhairav, Lord, victory to Lord Bhairav.
जय काली और गौरा करती हैं सेवा॥
Jai Kaali aur Gauraa karti hain sevaa
Kali and Gauri themselves attend upon you in service.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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तुम्हीं पाप उद्धारक, दुःख-सिन्धु तारक।
Tumhin paap uddhaarak, dukh-sindhu taarak
You alone redeem us from sin and ferry us across the ocean of sorrow;
भक्तों के सुखकारक, दीपक वसु धारक॥
Bhakton ke sukhkaarak, deepak vasu dhaarak
giver of joy to devotees, bearer of the lamp and its radiance.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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वाहन श्वान विराजत, कर त्रिशूल धारी।
Vaahan shvaan viraajat, kar trishool dhaari
The dog graces you as your mount, the trident rests in your hand.
महिमा अमित तुम्हारी, जय जय भयहारी॥
Mahimaa amit tumhaari, jai jai bhayahaari
Boundless is your glory — victory, victory, O remover of fear!
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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तुम बिन देवा पूजन सफल नहीं होवे।
Tum bin Devaa poojan safal nahin hove
Without you, O Lord, no worship bears fruit;
चतुर्वर्तिका दीपक, दर्शन दुःख खोवे॥
Chatur-vartikaa deepak, darshan dukh khove
the four-wicked lamp is raised, and your darshan dispels all sorrow.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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तेल चटकै दधि मिश्रित, भाषावलि तेरी।
Tel chatkai dadhi mishrit, bhaashaavali teri
Crackling oil mingled with curd is offered as we sing your praises;
कृपा कीजिए भैरव, करिए नहीं देरी॥
Kripaa keejiye Bhairav, kariye nahin deri
grant your grace, O Bhairav, and delay not.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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पाँवों घुँघरू बाजत, डमरू डमकावत।
Paanvon ghunghroo baajat, damroo damkaavat
Anklet-bells ring on your feet, the damaru resounds;
बटुकनाथ बन बालक, तन-मन हरषावत॥
Batuknaath ban baalak, tan-man harshaavat
as Batuknath, in the form of a child, you gladden our body and mind.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
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बटुकनाथ जी की आरती जो कोई जन गावे।
Batuknaath ji ki aarti jo koi jan gaave
Whoever sings this aarti of Batuknath
कहे धरणीधर स्वामी, मनवांछित फल पावे॥
Kahe Dharaneedhar Swaami, man-vaanchhit phal paave
— says Dharanidhar Swami — obtains the fruit their heart desires.
ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥
Om Jai Bhairav Devaa
Om, victory to Lord Bhairav.
प्रभु जय भैरव देवा
Prabhu Jai Bhairav Devaa
Lord, victory to Bhairav.
प्रभु अष्टभैरव देवा
Prabhu Ashta-Bhairav Devaa
Lord of the eight Bhairavas.
प्रभु काल भैरव देवा
Prabhu Kaal Bhairav Devaa
Lord Kaal Bhairav.
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
“बोलो भैरव जी महाराज की जय”
Bolo Bhairav ji Maharaj ki jai
Proclaim: victory to Lord Bhairav!
विशेष अतिरिक्त प्रार्थना · Special Prayer
जय काली कलकत्ते वाली, तेरा वचन न जाए खाली।
Jai Kaali Kalkatte waali, teraa vachan na jaaye khaali
Victory to Kali of Kolkata — your word never falls in vain.
जय काली पटियाले वाली, तेरा वार न जाए खाली।
Jai Kaali Patiyaale waali, teraa vaar na jaaye khaali
Victory to Kali of Patiala — your stroke never misses its mark.
जय काली Craigieburn वाली, तेरा वचन न जाए खाली।
Jai Kaali Craigieburn waali, teraa vachan na jaaye khaali
Victory to Kali of Craigieburn — your word never falls in vain.
ॐ जयन्ती मंगला काली, भद्रकाली कपालिनी।
Om Jayanti Mangalaa Kaali, Bhadrakaali Kapaalini
Om — salutations to you who are Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali and Kapalini;
दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री, स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तुते॥
Durgaa Kshamaa Shivaa Dhaatri, Svaahaa Svadhaa Namo'stute
Durga, Forgiveness, the Auspicious One, the Sustainer, Svaha and Svadha — I bow to you.
जय काली, काली महाकाली।
Jai Kaali, Kaali Mahaakaali
Victory to Kali, Kali, Mahakali;
परमेश्वरी सर्वानन्द करे देनी।
Parameshwari sarvaanand kare deni
the Supreme Goddess, giver of all bliss;
नारायणी नमोऽस्तुते॥
Naaraayani namo'stute
O Narayani, I bow to you.

Balak Nath ji ki Aartiबालक नाथ जी की आरती

CHORUSटेक
आरती करां मैं तेरी शाह तलाईआं वाले
Aarti karaan main teri Shah Talaiyaan waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of Shah Talai.
आरती करां मैं तेरी सुन्दर गुफा वाले
Aarti karaan main teri sundar gufa waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of the beautiful cave.
धुप दीप कर जोत जगा कर, आरती करिये मन चित लाकर
Dhup deep kar jot jaga kar, aarti kariye man chit laakar
Offering incense and lamp, lighting the flame, let us do the aarti with mind and heart fixed on you.
धुबदी जांदी निया मेरी, ला दयो पार किनारे
Dhubdi jaandi niya meri, la dayo paar kinaare
My boat is sinking — bring it across to the far shore.
आरती करां मैं तेरी शाह तलाईआं वाले
Aarti karaan main teri Shah Talaiyaan waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of Shah Talai.
शिव शंकर दे दर्शन पाइए, माँ रतनो दे भाग जगाइए
Shiv Shankar de darshan paiye, Maa Ratno de bhaag jagaiye
May we receive the darshan of Shiv Shankar; you awakened Mother Ratno's good fortune.
जेह्ड़े पे गए तेरे चरणी, लाखा ही तू तारे
Jehde pe gaye tere charni, laakha hi tu taare
Those who fell at your feet — lakhs of them you have carried across.
आरती करां मैं तेरी शाह तलाईआं वाले
Aarti karaan main teri Shah Talaiyaan waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of Shah Talai.
गोरख नाथ दा मन गाविया, खोरी नु वी चरणी लगाया
Gorakh Nath da man gaaviya, khori nu vi charni lagaya
You won over the mind of Gorakh Nath, and brought Khori too to your feet.
दर तेरे नु सजदा करके, अम्बरा दे तारे
Dar tere nu sajda karke, ambra de taare
Bowing at your door — (souls countless as) the stars of the sky you carry across.
आरती करां मैं तेरी शाह तलाईआं वाले
Aarti karaan main teri Shah Talaiyaan waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of Shah Talai.
बहरा साल तू चारियां गैयाँ, लस्सी रोटी कड़ के दिखियाँ
Bahra saal tu chaariyaan gaiyaan, lassi roti kad ke dikhiyaan
For twelve years you grazed the cows, then brought out the lassi and roti and showed it (all returned).
लख वारी परणाम करा मैं, सोहनी नु तारण वाले
Lakh vaari parnaam kara main, Sohni nu taaran waale
A hundred thousand times I bow to you, O saviour of Sohni.
आरती करां मैं तेरी शाह तलाईआं वाले
Aarti karaan main teri Shah Talaiyaan waale
I do your aarti, O Lord of Shah Talai.

Jai Shiv Omkaraजय शिव ओमकारा

CHORUSटेक
जय शिव ओमकारा, प्रभु हर शिव ओमकारा।
Jai Shiv Omkara, prabhu Har Shiv Omkara.
Victory to Shiv, the Omkara; Lord Har, Shiv, the Omkara.
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, arddhangi dhara.
Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiv — bearing the Goddess as half your body.
ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा॥
Om jai Shiv Omkara.
Om, victory to Shiv, the Omkara.
एकानन चतुरानन, पञ्चानन राजे।
Ekanan chaturanan, panchanan raje.
With one face, four faces, five faces, you reign.
हंसासन गरूड़ासन, वृषवाहन साजे॥
Hansasan garudasan, vrishvahan saje.
Seated on the swan, on Garud, riding the bull — so you are adorned.
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज, दसभुज अति सोहे।
Do bhuj chaar chaturbhuj, dasbhuj ati sohe.
With two arms, four arms, ten arms — most beautiful to behold.
तीनो रूप निरखता, त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥
Teeno roop nirakhta, tribhuvan jan mohe.
Beholding these three forms, the people of the three worlds are charmed.
अक्षमाला वनमाला, मुण्डमाला धारी।
Akshamala vanmala, mundmala dhari.
Wearing a rosary of beads, a garland of forest flowers, a garland of skulls.
त्रिपुरारी कंसारी, कंचन बिन मन चंगा, कर माला धारी॥
Tripurari Kansari, kanchan bin man changa, kar mala dhari.
Slayer of Tripura, slayer of Kans; without gold the heart is content; holding the mala in hand.
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर, बाघम्बर अंगे।
Shwetambar peetambar, baghambar ange.
White robes, yellow robes, a tiger skin upon the body.
सनकादिक ब्रम्हादिक, भूतादिक संगे॥
Sanakadik Bramhadik, bhootadik sange.
With Sanak and the sages, with Brahma and the gods, with the spirits in your company.
कर के मध्य कमण्डलु, चक्र त्रिशूलधारी।
Kar ke madhya kamandalu, chakra trishuldhari.
In your hands the kamandal, the chakra and the trishul.
जगहर्ता जगकर्ता, जगपालन कारी॥
Jagharta jagkarta, jagpalan kari.
Dissolver of the world, maker of the world, sustainer of the world.
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, जानत अविवेका।
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, jaanat aviveka.
Only the undiscerning think Brahma, Vishnu and Sadashiv are separate.
प्रानवाक्षर के मध्ये, ये तीनो के धार॥
Pranvakshar ke madhye, ye teeno ke dhar.
Within the sacred syllable Om flow these three.
त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरति, जो कोइ नर गावे।
Trigunswami ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gaave.
Whoever sings this aarti of the Lord of the three gunas,
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, मनवान्छित फल पावे॥
Kahat Shivanand Swami, manvanchhit phal paave.
says Shivanand Swami, receives the fruit their heart desires.

Man Mera Mandirमन मेरा मंदिर

CHORUSटेक
मन मेरा मंदिर आँखे दिया बाती,
Man mera mandir aankhe diya baati,
My mind is the temple, my eyes are the lamp and its wick,
होंठो की हैं थालिया, बोल फूल पाती।
Hontho ki hain thaaliya, bol phool paati.
My lips are the offering plate, my words the flowers and leaves.
रोम रोम जीभा तेरा नाम पुकारती,
Rom rom jeebha tera naam pukaarti,
Every pore of my body, my tongue, calls out your name,
आरती ओ मैया तेरी आरती,
Aarti o Maiya teri aarti,
Aarti, O Mother, this is your aarti,
ज्योतां वालिये माँ तेरी आरती॥
Jyotaan waaliye Maa teri aarti.
O Mother of the sacred flame, this is your aarti.
हे महालक्ष्मी हे गौरी, तू अपने आप है चोहरी,
He Mahalakshmi he Gauri, tu apne aap hai chohri,
O Mahalakshmi, O Gauri, you yourself are fourfold in your forms,
तेरी कीमत तू ही जाने, तू बुरा भला पहचाने।
Teri keemat tu hi jaane, tu bura bhala pehchaane.
Only you know your own worth, you recognise the bad and the good.
यह कहते दिन और राती, तेरी लिखीं ना जाए बातें,
Yeh kehte din aur raati, teri likhin na jaaye baatein,
Day and night we say this — your glories can never be written down,
कोई माने जा ना माने हम भक्त तेरे दीवाने,
Koi maane ja na maane hum bhakt tere deewane,
Whether anyone believes it or not, we devotees are mad in love with you,
तेरे पाँव सारी दुनिया पखारती॥
Tere paanv saari duniya pakhaarti.
The whole world washes your feet.
हे गुणवंती सतवंती, हे पत्त्वंती रसवंती,
He gunvanti satvanti, he pattvanti rasvanti,
O virtuous one, O truthful one, O keeper of honour, O sweet one,
मेरी सुनना यह विनंती, मेरी चोला रंग बसंती।
Meri sunna yeh vinanti, meri chola rang basanti.
Hear this plea of mine — dye my robe in the yellow of spring.
हे दुःख भंजन सुख दाती, हमें सुख देना दिन राती,
He dukh bhanjan sukh daati, humein sukh dena din raati,
O destroyer of sorrows, giver of joy, give us happiness day and night,
जो तेरी महिमा गाये, मुहं मांगी मुरादे पाए,
Jo teri mahima gaaye, muhan maangi muraade paaye,
Whoever sings your glory receives whatever their heart asks for,
हर आँख तेरी और निहारती॥
Har aankh teri aur nihaarti.
Every eye gazes towards you.
हे महाकाल महाशक्ति, हमें देदे ऐसी भक्ति,
He Mahakaal Mahashakti, humein dede aisi bhakti,
O Mahakaal, O Mahashakti, give us such devotion,
हे जगजननी महामाया, है तू ही धुप और छाया।
He Jagjanani Mahamaya, hai tu hi dhup aur chhaya.
O Mother of the world, Mahamaya, you alone are the sunshine and the shade.
तू अमर अजर अविनाशी, तू अनमिट पूरनमाशी,
Tu amar ajar avinaashi, tu anmit pooranmaashi,
You are immortal, ageless, indestructible; you are the full moon that never fades,
सब करके दूर अँधेरे हमें बक्शो नए सवेरे।
Sab karke door andhere humein baksho naye savere.
Drive away all the darkness and grant us new mornings.
तू तो भक्तो की बिगड़ी संवारती॥
Tu to bhakto ki bigdi sanvaarti.
You set right the troubles of your devotees.

Mata Rani ki Aartiमाता रानी जी की आरती

माता रानी जी की आरती
CHORUSटेक
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
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तेरे भक्त जनों पर भीड़ पड़ी है भारी माँ।
Tere bhakt janon par bheed padi hai bhaari Maa
A heavy calamity has fallen upon your devotees, Mother.
दानव दल पर टूट पड़ो माँ, करके सिंह सवारी।
Daanav dal par toot pado Maa, karke sinh savaari
Fall upon the demon horde, riding your lion.
सौ-सौ सिंहों से बलशाली, दश भुजाओं वाली।
Sau-sau sinhon se balshaali, dash bhujaaon waali
Mightier than a hundred lions, O ten-armed one.
दुखियों के दुखड़े निवारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Dukhiyon ke dukhde nivaarti, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
You remove the sorrows of the suffering — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
↻ CHORUS↻ टेक
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
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माँ-बेटे का है इस जग में बड़ा ही निर्मल नाता।
Maa-bete kaa hai is jag mein badaa hi nirmal naataa
In this world, the bond of mother and child is the purest of all.
पूत-कपूत सुने हैं, पर न माता सुनी कुमाता॥
Poot-kapoot sune hain, par na maataa suni kumaataa
One may hear of an unworthy son, but never of an unloving mother.
सब पे करुणा दरसाने वाली, अमृत बरसाने वाली।
Sab pe karunaa darsaane waali, amrit barsaane waali
You who show compassion to all and rain down nectar,
दुखियों के दुखड़े निवारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Dukhiyon ke dukhde nivaarti, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
You remove the sorrows of the suffering — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
↻ CHORUS↻ टेक
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
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नहीं माँगते धन और दौलत, न चाँदी न सोना माँ।
Nahin maangte dhan aur daulat, na chaandi na sonaa Maa
We ask not for wealth or riches, neither silver nor gold, Mother.
हम तो माँगें माँ तेरे मन में इक छोटा-सा कोना॥
Hum to maangen Maa tere man mein ik chhotaa-saa konaa
We ask only for one small corner in your heart.
सबकी बिगड़ी बनाने वाली, लाज बचाने वाली।
Sabki bigdi banaane waali, laaj bachaane waali
You who set right everyone's ruined fortunes and guard our honour,
सतियों के सत को सँवारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Satiyon ke sat ko sanvaarti, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
You who uphold the virtue of the devoted — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
↻ CHORUS↻ टेक
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
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चरण शरण में खड़े तुम्हारी, ले पूजा की थाली।
Charan sharan mein khade tumhaari, le poojaa ki thaali
We stand in the refuge of your feet, bearing the platter of worship.
वरद हस्त सिर पर रख दो, माँ संकट हरने वाली।
Varad hast sir par rakh do, Maa sankat harne waali
Place your boon-giving hand upon our heads, O remover of distress.
माँ भर दो भक्ति-रस प्याली, अष्ट भुजाओं वाली।
Maa bhar do bhakti-ras pyaali, asht bhujaaon waali
Fill our cup with the nectar of devotion, O eight-armed one.
भक्तों के कारज तू ही सारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Bhakton ke kaaraj tu hi saarti, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
You alone accomplish the tasks of your devotees — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
↻ CHORUS↻ टेक
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.
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यह तेरा परिवार है मैया, इसे बनाए रखना माँ जी।
Yah teraa parivaar hai Maiyaa, ise banaaye rakhnaa Maa ji
This is your family, Mother — keep it ever whole.
हरी-भरी बगिया में मैया, फूल खिलाए रखना माँ जी॥
Hari-bhari bagiyaa mein Maiyaa, phool khilaaye rakhnaa Maa ji
In this green and blooming garden, keep the flowers ever in bloom.
अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली, जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।
Ambe tu hai Jagdambe Kaali, Jai Durge khappar waali
You are Amba, Jagadamba, Kali; victory to Durga who bears the skull-bowl.
तेरे ही गुण गाएँ भारती, ओ मैया हम सब उतारें तेरी आरती॥
Tere hi gun gaayen Bhaarati, o Maiyaa hum sab utaaren teri aarti
Your praises alone we sing — O Mother, we all perform your aarti.

Hanuman Aartiआरती कीजै हनुमान लला की

Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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जाके बल से गिरिवर काँपे, रोग दोष जाके निकट न झाँके
Jaake bal se girivar kaanpe, rog dosh jaake nikat na jhaanke.
By whose strength the mountains tremble, whom disease and fault dare not approach.
अंजनि पुत्र महा बलदाई, संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई
Anjani putra maha baldaai, santan ke prabhu sada sahaai.
Son of Anjani, mighty giver of strength, ever the helper of the saints.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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दे बीरा रघुनाथ पठाए, लंका जारि सिया सुधि लाए
De beera Raghunath pathaae, Lanka jaari Siya sudhi laae.
Given the betel-pledge and sent by Raghunath, he burned Lanka and brought back news of Sita.
लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई, जात पवनसुत बार न लाई
Lanka so kot samudra si khaai, jaat Pavansut baar na laai.
Lanka's fort ringed by an ocean-moat — the Wind's son crossed it without delay.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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लंका जारि असुर संहारे, सियाराम जी के काज सँवारे
Lanka jaari asur sanhaare, Siyaraam ji ke kaaj sanvaare.
Burning Lanka he slew the demons and accomplished Sita-Ram's tasks.
लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे, लाये संजीवन प्राण उबारे
Lakshman moorchhit pade sakaare, laaye sanjeevan praan ubaare.
When Lakshman lay senseless at dawn, he brought the Sanjivani and saved his life.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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पैठि पाताल तोरि जमकारे, अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे
Paithi paataal tori jamkaare, Ahiraavan ki bhuja ukhaare.
Entering the netherworld he shattered Yama's prison and tore off Ahiravan's arm.
बाईं भुजा असुर दल मारे, दाहिने भुजा संतजन तारे
Baayen bhuja asur dal maare, daayen bhuja santjan taare.
With his left arm he slays the demon host; with his right he delivers the saints.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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सुर नर मुनि जन आरती उतारें, जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें
Sur nar muni jan aarati utaaren, jai jai jai Hanuman uchaaren.
Gods, men and sages perform his aarti, crying 'Victory, victory to Hanuman!'
कंचन थार कपूर लौ छाई, आरती करत अंजना माई
Kanchan thaar kapoor lau chhaai, aarati karat Anjana maai.
With a golden platter aglow with camphor, Mother Anjana performs his aarti.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.
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जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावे, बसहिं बैकुंठ परम पद पावे
Jo Hanumanji ki aarati gaave, basahin baikunth param pad paave.
Whoever sings Hanuman's aarti dwells in Vaikuntha and attains the supreme state.
लंक विध्वंस किये रघुराई, तुलसीदास स्वामी कीर्ति गाई
Lank vidhvans kiye Raghuraai, Tulsidas swaami keerti gaai.
Raghurai laid Lanka waste; Tulsidas the master sings this glory.
CHORUSटेक
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की, दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की
Aarati keejai Hanuman Lala ki, dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki.
Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman — of the might of Raghunath that crushes the wicked.

Baglamukhi Aartiबगलामुखी आरती

जय जय श्री बगलामुखी माता, आरती करहुँ तुम्हारी।
Jai jai shri Baglamukhi Mata, aarti karahun tumhari.
Victory, victory to you, Shri Baglamukhi Mata; I offer this aarti to you.
पीत वसन तन पर तव सोहै, कुण्डल की छबि न्यारी।
Peet vasan tan par tav sohai, kundal ki chhabi nyari.
Yellow robes shine upon your body, and the beauty of your earrings is beyond compare.
कर-कमलों में मुद्गर धारै, अस्तुति करहिं सकल नर-नारी।
Kar-kamalon mein mudgar dharai, astuti karahin sakal nar-nari.
In your lotus hands you hold the mace; all men and women sing your praises.
चम्पक माल गले लहरावे, सुर नर मुनि जय जयति उचारी।
Champak maal gale laharave, sur nar muni jai jayati uchari.
A garland of champa flowers sways at your neck; gods, sages and all humankind cry "Victory! Victory!"
त्रिविध ताप मिटि जात सकल सब, भक्ति सदा तव है सुखकारी।
Trividh taap miti jaat sakal sab, bhakti sada tav hai sukhkari.
All three kinds of suffering melt away completely; devotion to you always brings happiness.
पालत हरत सृजत तुम जग को, सब जीवन की हो रखवारी।
Palat harat srijat tum jag ko, sab jeevan ki ho rakhvari.
You create, sustain and dissolve this world; you are the protector of every living being.
मोह निशा में भ्रमत सकल जन, करहु हृदय महँ तुम उजियारी।
Moh nisha mein bhramat sakal jan, karahu hriday mahan tum ujiyari.
All people wander lost in the night of delusion; kindle your light within our hearts.
तिमिर नशावहु ज्ञान बढ़ावहु, अम्बे तुमही हो असुरारी।
Timir nashavahu gyan badhavahu, Ambe tumhi ho asurari.
Destroy the darkness, make our wisdom grow; O Ambe, you alone are the destroyer of demons.
संतन को सुख देत सदा ही, सब जन की तुम प्राण पियारी।
Santan ko sukh det sada hi, sab jan ki tum praan piyari.
You always give joy to the saints; to all your people you are dear as life itself.
तव चरणन जो ध्यान लगावै, ताको हो सब भव-भयकारी।
Tav charanan jo dhyan lagavai, taako ho sab bhav-bhaykari.
Whoever fixes their heart in meditation on your feet — for them every fear of this worldly life is stilled.
Dohaदोहा
बगलामुखी की आरती, पढ़े सुनै जो कोय।
Baglamukhi ki aarti, padhe sunai jo koy.
Whoever reads or hears this aarti of Baglamukhi,
विनती कुलपति मिश्र की, सुख-संपत्ति सब होय॥
Vinati Kulpati Mishra ki, sukh-sampatti sab hoy.
so prays Kulpati Mishra — every happiness and prosperity shall be theirs.

Om Jai Jagdeesh Hareॐ जय जगदीश हरे

CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare,
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
भक्त जनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे
bhakt janon ke sankat, daas janon ke sankat, kshan mein door kare.
In an instant you banish the troubles and sorrows of your devotees, your servants.
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जो ध्यावे फल पावे, दुख बिनसे मन का
Jo dhyaave phal paave, dukh binse man ka,
Whoever meditates on you reaps the fruit; the sorrow of the mind dissolves.
सुख सम्पति घर आवे, कष्ट मिटे तन का
sukh sampati ghar aave, kasht mite tan ka.
Joy and prosperity come to the home, and the body's suffering ends.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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मात पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ मैं किसकी
Maat pita tum mere, sharan gahoon main kiski,
You are my mother and my father; whose refuge else should I seek?
तुम बिन और न दूजा, आस करूँ मैं जिसकी
tum bin aur na dooja, aas karoon main jiski.
There is none but you in whom I could place my hope.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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तुम पूरण परमात्मा, तुम अन्तर्यामी
Tum pooran Paramaatma, tum antaryaami,
You are the perfect Supreme Soul, the indweller of all hearts;
परब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी
Parabrahma Parameshwar, tum sabke swaami.
supreme Brahman, supreme Lord, master of all.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता
Tum karuna ke saagar, tum paalan-karta,
You are the ocean of compassion, the sustainer;
मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी, कृपा करो भर्ता
main sevak tum swaami, kripa karo bharta.
I am the servant, you the master — bestow your grace, O provider.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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तुम हो एक अगोचर, सबके प्राणपति
Tum ho ek agochar, sabke praanpati,
You are the one imperceptible, Lord of every life;
किस विध मिलूँ दयामय, तुमको मैं कुमति
kis vidh miloon dayaamay, tumko main kumati.
how shall I, so dull of mind, ever reach you, O merciful one?
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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दीनबन्धु दुखहर्ता, ठाकुर तुम मेरे
Deenbandhu dukhharta, thaakur tum mere,
Friend of the humble, remover of grief, you are my Lord;
अपने हाथ उठाओ, द्वार पड़ा मैं तेरे
apne haath uthaao, dvaar pada main tere.
raise your hand to bless me — I lie fallen at your door.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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विषय विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा
Vishay vikaar mitaao, paap haro Deva,
Erase the taints of sense-craving, take away sin, O Lord;
श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ, सन्तन की सेवा
shraddha bhakti badhaao, santan ki seva.
deepen faith and devotion, and the service of the saints.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.
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तन मन धन सब कुछ है तेरा, स्वामी सब कुछ है तेरा
Tan man dhan sab kuchh hai tera, swaami sab kuchh hai tera,
Body, mind, wealth — all is yours, O Lord, all is yours;
तेरा तुझको अर्पण, क्या लागे मेरा
tera tujhko arpan, kya laage mera.
what is yours I offer back to you; nothing is truly mine.
CHORUSटेक
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे
Om jai Jagdeesh hare, swaami jai Jagdeesh hare.
Om, victory to the Lord of the universe; O Master, victory to the Lord of the universe.

Lakshmi ji ki Aartiलक्ष्मी जी की आरती

CHORUSटेक
जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।
Jai Lakshmi Mata, maiya jai Lakshmi Mata.
Victory to Mother Lakshmi, glory to You, Mother Lakshmi.
तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हर विष्णु विधाता॥
Tumko nishdin sevat, Har Vishnu Vidhata.
Day and night You are served by Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma the Creator.
उमा रमा ब्रह्माणी, रुद्राणी तू ही जग माता।
Uma Rama Brahmani, Rudrani tu hi jag mata.
You are Uma, Rama, Brahmani and Rudrani — You alone are Mother of the world.
सूर्य चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता॥
Surya chandrama dhyavat, Narad rishi gata.
The Sun and the Moon meditate on You, and the sage Narad sings Your praise.
दुर्गा रूप निरंजनि, सुख-सम्पत्ति दाता।
Durga roop niranjani, sukh-sampatti data.
As Durga You are the pure, spotless One, giver of happiness and wealth.
जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋद्धि सिद्धि धन पाता॥
Jo koi tumko dhyavat, riddhi siddhi dhan pata.
Whoever meditates on You gains prosperity, success and riches.
तुम पाताल-निवासिनी, तू ही है शुभदाता।
Tum patal-nivasini, tu hi hai shubhdata.
You dwell even in the depths below; You alone are the giver of all that is good.
कर्म-प्रभाव प्रकाशिनी, भवनिधि की त्राता॥
Karam-prabhav prakashini, bhavnidhi ki trata.
You bring the fruits of our deeds to light, and You carry us across the ocean of this world.
जिस घर तुम रहती, तहँ सब सद्गुण आता।
Jis ghar tum rehti, tahan sab sadgun aata.
In the home where You dwell, every virtue comes to stay.
सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता॥
Sab sambhav ho jata, man nahin ghabrata.
There everything becomes possible, and the heart never fears.
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता।
Tum bin yagya na hote, vastra na koi pata.
Without You no sacred rite is performed, without You no one has even clothes to wear.
खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता॥
Khan-pan ka vaibhav, sab tumse aata.
All the abundance of food and drink comes from You alone.
शुभ गुण मंदिर सुन्दर, क्षीरोदधि जाता।
Shubh gun mandir sundar, kshirodadhi jata.
Beautiful temple of every holy virtue, You arose from the ocean of milk.
रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई नहीं पाता॥
Ratan chaturdash tum bin, koi nahin pata.
Without You, no one could ever gain the fourteen jewels of that churning.
महालक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गाता।
Mahalakshmi ji ki aarti, jo koi nar gata.
Whoever sings this aarti of Mahalakshmi ji,
उर आनन्द समाता, पाप उतर जाता॥
Ur anand samata, paap utar jata.
their heart fills with joy, and their sins fall away.

Santoshi Mata ki Aartiसंतोषी माता की आरती

CHORUSटेक
जय संतोषी माता, मैया जय संतोषी माता।
Jai Santoshi Mata, maiya jai Santoshi Mata.
Jai Santoshi Mata! Mother, jai Santoshi Mata!
अपने सेवक जन को, सुख संपत्ति दाता॥
Apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampatti data.
To those who serve you, you are the giver of happiness and prosperity.
सुंदर चीर सुनहरी, मां धारण कीन्हो।
Sundar cheer sunehri, maa dharan keenho.
Mother, you have put on a beautiful golden sari.
हीरा पन्ना दमके, तन श्रृंगार लीन्हो॥
Heera panna damke, tan shringar leenho.
Diamonds and emeralds sparkle; you have adorned your body with them.
गेरू लाल छटा छवि, बदन कमल सोहे।
Geru laal chhata chhavi, badan kamal sohe.
Your form glows with a red-ochre radiance; your body shines like a lotus.
मंद हंसत करूणामयी, त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥
Mand hansat karunamayi, tribhuvan jan mohe.
Gently smiling, full of compassion, you enchant the people of all three worlds.
स्वर्ण सिंहासन बैठी, चंवर ढुरे प्यारे।
Swarn sinhasan baithi, chanvar dhure pyare.
Seated on a golden throne, lovely fly-whisks wave over you.
धूप दीप मधुमेवा, भोग धरें न्यारे॥
Dhoop deep madhu meva, bhog dharen nyare.
Incense, lamps, honey and dried fruits — special offerings are placed before you.
गुड़ अरु चना परमप्रिय, तामे संतोष कियो।
Gud aru chana param priya, taame santosh kiyo.
Jaggery and roasted chana are most dear to you; with these you are content.
संतोषी कहलाई, भक्तन वैभव दियो॥
Santoshi kehlai, bhaktan vaibhav diyo.
So you came to be called Santoshi — the contented one — and you give your devotees prosperity.
जय शुक्रवार प्रिय मानत, आज दिवस सोही।
Jai Shukravar priya manat, aaj divas sohi.
Friday is your beloved day — and today is that very day.
भक्त मण्डली छाई, कथा सुनत मोही॥
Bhakt mandali chhai, katha sunat mohi.
Gatherings of devotees fill the place, enraptured as they listen to your katha.
मंदिर जगमग ज्योति, मंगल ध्वनि छाई।
Mandir jagmag jyoti, mangal dhwani chhai.
The mandir glitters with the light of lamps; auspicious sounds fill the air.
विनय करें हम बालक, चरनन सिर नाई॥
Vinay karen hum balak, charanan sir nai.
We, your children, humbly pray, bowing our heads at your feet.
भक्ति भावमय पूजा, अंगीकृत कीजै।
Bhakti bhav-may pooja, angikrit keejai.
Please accept this pooja, offered with love and devotion.
जो मन बसे हमारे, इच्छा फल दीजै॥
Jo man base hamare, ichchha phal deejai.
Whatever wish lives in our hearts, please grant its fruit.
दुखी दरिद्री रोगी, संकटमुक्त किए।
Dukhi daridri rogi, sankat-mukt kiye.
The sorrowful, the poor and the sick — you have freed them from their troubles.
बहु धनधान्य भरे घर, सुख सौभाग्य दिए॥
Bahu dhan-dhanya bhare ghar, sukh saubhagya diye.
You have filled homes with abundant wealth and grain, and given happiness and good fortune.
ध्यान धर्यो जिस जन ने, मनवांछित फल पायो।
Dhyan dharyo jis jan ne, man-vanchhit phal payo.
Whoever has meditated on you has received the fruit their heart desired.
पूजा कथा श्रवण कर, घर आनंद आयो॥
Pooja katha shravan kar, ghar anand aayo.
By doing your pooja and hearing your katha, joy has come to their home.
शरण गहे की लज्जा, राखियो जगदंबे।
Sharan gahe ki lajja, rakhiyo Jagdambe.
O Jagdamba, Mother of the world, protect the honour of those who take refuge in you.
संकट तू ही निवारे, दयामयी अंबे॥
Sankat tu hi nivare, dayamayi Ambe.
You alone remove our troubles, O merciful Mother Ambe.
संतोषी मां की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे।
Santoshi Maa ki aarti, jo koi nar gave.
Whoever sings this aarti of Santoshi Maa
ॠद्धिसिद्धि सुख संपत्ति, जी भरकर पावे॥
Riddhi-siddhi sukh sampatti, jee bharkar pave.
receives blessings, success, happiness and prosperity to their heart's content.

Maha Aartiमहा आरती

महा आरती
ॐ गणगणपतये नमः
Om Gan-Ganapataye Namah
Om, salutations to Ganapati, lord of the ganas.
ॐ गणगणपतये नमः
Om Gan-Ganapataye Namah
Om, salutations to Ganapati, lord of the ganas.
ॐ गणगणपतये नमो नमः
Om Gan-Ganapataye Namo Namah
Om, salutations to Ganapati, lord of the ganas — again and again I bow.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभः।
Vakratunda Mahaakaaya, Soorya-koti Samaprabhah
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Nirvighnam kuru me Deva, sarva-kaaryeshu sarvadaa
O curved-trunked, mighty-bodied one, radiant as ten million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.
ॐ सुमुखाय नमः
Om Sumukhaaya Namah
Salutations to the fair-faced one.
ॐ एकदन्ताय नमः
Om Ekadantaaya Namah
Salutations to the single-tusked one.
ॐ कपिलाय नमः
Om Kapilaaya Namah
Salutations to the tawny one.
ॐ गजकर्णकाय नमः
Om Gaja-karnakaaya Namah
Salutations to the elephant-eared one.
ॐ लम्बोदराय नमः
Om Lambodaraaya Namah
Salutations to the pot-bellied one.
ॐ विकटाय नमः
Om Vikataaya Namah
Salutations to the fierce one.
ॐ विघ्ननाशाय नमः
Om Vighna-naashaaya Namah
Salutations to the destroyer of obstacles.
ॐ विनायकाय नमः
Om Vinaayakaaya Namah
Salutations to the supreme guide.
ॐ धूम्रकेतवे नमः
Om Dhoomraketave Namah
Salutations to the smoke-bannered one.
ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः
Om Gana-adhyakshaaya Namah
Salutations to the lord of the ganas.
ॐ भालचन्द्राय नमः
Om Bhaala-chandraaya Namah
Salutations to the moon-crested one.
ॐ गजाननाय नमः
Om Gajaananaaya Namah
Salutations to the elephant-faced one.
गुरु स्तोत्र · Guru Stotra
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः
Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuh
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu,
गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
Gurur Devo Maheshwarah
the Guru is Lord Maheshwara;
गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म
Guruh saakshaat param Brahma
the Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman —
तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
tasmai shri gurave namah
to that revered Guru I bow.
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
बोलिए अपने-अपने गुरु जी महाराज की जय
Boliye apne-apne Guru ji Maharaj ki jai
Proclaim: victory to your own revered Guru!

Mangal ki Sevaमंगल की सेवा आरती

मंगल की सेवा आरती
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा, हाथ जोड़ तेरे द्वार खड़े।
Mangal ki sevaa sun meri Devaa, haath jod tere dvaar khade
Hear my auspicious service, O Goddess — with folded hands I stand at your door.
पान सुपारी ध्वजा नारियल, ले ज्वाला तेरी भेंट करें॥
Paan supaari dhvajaa naariyal, le jvaalaa teri bhent karen
Betel leaf, areca nut, banner, coconut and the sacred flame I offer you.
सुन जगदम्बा कर न विलम्बा, सन्तन के भण्डार भरें।
Sun Jagadambaa kar na vilambaa, santan ke bhandaar bharen
Hear me, Mother of the world, delay not; fill the storehouses of your devotees.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥१॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
बुद्धि-विधाता तू जगमाता, मेरा कारज सिद्ध करें।
Buddhi-vidhaataa tu Jagmaataa, meraa kaaraj siddh karen
Giver of wisdom, Mother of the world — accomplish my task.
चरण कमल का लिया आसरा, शरण तुम्हारी आन पड़े॥
Charan kamal kaa liyaa aasraa, sharan tumhaari aan pade
I have taken the shelter of your lotus feet; I have come into your refuge.
जब-जब भीड़ पड़े भक्तन पर, तब-तब आप सहाय करें।
Jab-jab bheed pade bhaktan par, tab-tab aap sahaay karen
Whenever hardship befalls your devotees, each time you come to their aid.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥२॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
‘गुरु’ के वार सकल जग मोहे, तरुणी रूप अनूप धरे।
‘Guru’ ke vaar sakal jag mohe, taruni roop anoop dhare
On Thursday (Guru) she enchants the whole world, taking a form of matchless youthful grace.
माता होकर पुत्र खिलावै, कहीं भार्या होकर भोग करे॥
Maataa hokar putra khilaavai, kahin bhaaryaa hokar bhog kare
As a mother she nurtures her child; elsewhere, as a consort, she bestows delight.
‘शुक्र’ सुखाई सदा सहाई, सन्त खड़े जयकार करें।
‘Shukra’ sukhaai sadaa sahaai, sant khade jaikaar karen
On Friday (Shukra) she is ever the giver of comfort and aid; the saints stand and proclaim her victory.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥३॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, महेश फल लिए, भेंट देन सब द्वार खड़े।
Brahmaa, Vishnu, Mahesh phal liye, bhent den sab dvaar khade
Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh stand at your door, bearing fruits and offerings.
अटल सिंहासन बैठी माता, सिर सोने का छत्र धरे॥
Atal sinhaasan baithi Maataa, sir sone kaa chhatra dhare
The Mother is seated on her unshakeable throne, a golden canopy above her head.
वार शनिचर कुमकुम वरणी, जब लुंगड़ पर हुक्म करे।
Vaar Shanichar kumkum varani, jab lungad par hukm kare
On Saturday (Shanichar), of kumkum-red radiance, she issues her command.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥४॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
खड्ग, खप्पर, त्रिशूल हाथ लिए, रक्तबीज को भस्म करे।
Khadg, khappar, trishool haath liye, Raktabeej ko bhasm kare
Sword, skull-bowl and trident in her hands, she burns Raktabija to ashes.
शुम्भ-निशुम्भ क्षण ही में मारे, महिषासुर को पकड़ धरे॥
Shumbh-Nishumbh kshan hi mein maare, Mahishaasur ko pakad dhare
In an instant she slays Shumbha and Nishumbha and seizes Mahishasura.
‘आदित’ वारी आदि भवानी, जन अपने का कष्ट हरे।
‘Aadit’ vaari Aadi Bhavaani, jan apne kaa kasht hare
On Sunday (Aadit-vaar), the primordial Bhavani removes the suffering of her people.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥५॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
कुपित होय कर दानव मारे, चण्ड-मुण्ड सब चूर करे।
Kupit hoy kar daanav maare, Chand-Mund sab choor kare
Roused to wrath she slays the demons, grinding Chanda and Munda to dust.
जब तुम देखो दया रूप हो, पल में संकट दूर करे॥
Jab tum dekho dayaa roop ho, pal mein sankat door kare
When you gaze in compassion, in a moment you dispel all danger.
‘सौम्य’ स्वभाव धरयो मेरी माता, जन की अर्ज कबूल करे।
‘Saumya’ svabhaav dharyo meri Maataa, jan ki arj kabool kare
Of gentle nature is my Mother — she accepts the plea of her devotee.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥६॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
सात वार की महिमा वरनी, सब गुण कौन बखान करे।
Saat vaar ki mahimaa varni, sab gun kaun bakhaan kare
The glory of all seven days is sung — who could recount all your virtues?
सिंह पीठ पर चढ़ी भवानी, अटल भवन में राज्य करे॥
Sinh peeth par chadhi Bhavaani, atal bhavan mein raajya kare
Bhavani rides upon the lion and reigns in her eternal abode.
दर्शन पावें, मंगल गावें, सिद्ध साधक तेरी भेंट धरे।
Darshan paaven, mangal gaaven, siddh saadhak teri bhent dhare
The perfected seekers receive your darshan, sing songs of auspiciousness, and lay their offerings before you.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥७॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.
ब्रह्मा वेद पढ़े तेरे द्वारे, शिव शंकर हरि ध्यान धरे।
Brahmaa ved padhe tere dvaare, Shiv Shankar Hari dhyaan dhare
Brahma recites the Vedas at your door; Shiva-Shankar and Hari hold you in meditation.
इन्द्र कृष्ण तेरी करें आरती, चँवर कुबेर डुलाया करे॥
Indra Krishna teri karen aarti, chanvar Kuber dulaayaa kare
Indra and Krishna perform your aarti while Kubera waves the fly-whisk.
जय जय जननी, जय मातु भवानी, अचल भवन में राज्य करे।
Jai jai Janani, jai Maatu Bhavaani, achal bhavan mein raajya kare
Victory, victory, O Mother; victory, Mother Bhavani — you reign in your immovable abode.
सन्तन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली, जय काली कल्याण करें॥८॥
Santan pratipaali sadaa khushhaali, Jai Kaali kalyaan karen
Protector of the faithful, ever their prosperity — victory to Kali, may she bless us all.

Mahamantra evam Jaikareमहामंत्र एवं जयकारे

महामंत्र एवं जयकारे
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे। (5 बार)
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaayai Vichche  (5 times)
Om Aim Hreem Kleem — salutations to Chamunda. (5 times)
ॐ काली के, जय जय काली के।
Om Kaali ke, jai jai Kaali ke
Om, of Kali! Victory, victory to Kali!
श्री काली के, भद्रकाली के॥ (3 बार)
Shri Kaali ke, Bhadrakaali ke  (3 times)
Of Shri Kali, of Bhadrakali!
ॐ काली काली काली,
Om Kaali Kaali Kaali,
Om Kali, Kali, Kali,
जय जय काली काली काली॥ (3 बार)
jai jai Kaali Kaali Kaali  (3 times)
victory, victory to Kali, Kali, Kali!
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं,
Karpoora-gauram karunaa-avataaram,
Camphor-white, the very embodiment of compassion,
संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।
Sansaara-saaram bhujagendra-haaram
the essence of all existence, garlanded with the king of serpents —
सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे,
Sadaa-vasantam hridaya-aravinde,
ever dwelling in the lotus of the heart,
भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
Bhavam Bhavaani-sahitam namaami
I bow to Shiva together with Bhavani.
मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः, मङ्गलं गरुड़ध्वजः।
Mangalam Bhagavaan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garuda-dhvajah
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious he whose banner bears Garuda;
मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः, मङ्गलाय तनो हरिः॥
Mangalam Pundareekaakshah, Mangalaaya tano Harih
auspicious the lotus-eyed one — may Hari extend all auspiciousness to us.
सर्वमंगलमांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
Sarva-mangala-maangalye Shive sarvaartha-saadhike
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, O consort of Shiva, accomplisher of every aim;
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी, नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri, Naaraayani namo'stute
O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani — I bow to you.
ॐ द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः, पृथ्वी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः। वनस्पतयः शान्तिर्विश्वे देवाः शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्तिः, सर्वं शान्तिः, शान्तिरेव शान्तिः, सा मा शान्तिरेधि॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
Om Dyauh shaantir-antariksham shaantih, prithvi shaantir-aapah shaantir-oshadhayah shaantih. Vanaspatayah shaantir-vishve devaah shaantir-brahma shaantih, sarvam shaantih, shaantir-eva shaantih, saa maa shaantir-edhi. Om shaantih shaantih shaantih.
Om. May there be peace in the heavens, peace in the sky, peace on the earth; peace in the waters, peace in the herbs and plants; peace in the trees, peace among all the gods, peace in Brahman, peace in all things; may peace itself be peace — and may that peace come to me. Om peace, peace, peace.
मन्त्रहीनं क्रियाहीनं भक्तिहीनं सुरेश्वरि। यत्पूजितं मया देवि, परिपूर्णं तदस्तु मे॥
Mantra-heenam kriyaa-heenam bhakti-heenam Sureshwari; yat-poojitam mayaa Devi, paripoornam tad-astu me.
Bereft of mantra, bereft of ritual, bereft of devotion though I am, O Empress of the gods — whatever worship I have offered you, O Devi, may it be made complete.
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
बोल सच्चे दरबार की जय
Bol sacche darbaar ki jai
Proclaim: victory to the True Court!
जयकारे · Jaikare
धर्म की जय हो
Dharm ki jai ho
May righteousness triumph.
अधर्म का विनाश हो
Adharm kaa vinaash ho
May unrighteousness be destroyed.
प्राणियों में सद्भावना हो
Praaniyon mein sadbhaavnaa ho
May goodwill prevail among all beings.
विश्व का कल्याण हो
Vishwa kaa kalyaan ho
May the whole world be blessed.
गौ माता की जय हो
Gau Maataa ki jai ho
Victory to Mother Cow.
गंगा माता की जय हो
Gangaa Maataa ki jai ho
Victory to Mother Ganga.
भारत माता की जय हो
Bhaarat Maataa ki jai ho
Victory to Mother India.
भारत के संतों की जय हो
Bhaarat ke santon ki jai ho
Victory to the saints of Bharat.
अपने-अपने माता-पिता की जय हो
Apne-apne maataa-pitaa ki jai ho
Victory to one's own parents.
अपने-अपने गुरुदेव की जय हो
Apne-apne Gurudev ki jai ho
Victory to one's own Guru.
जयकारा वीर बजरंगी — हर हर महादेव × 3
Jaikaaraa Veer Bajrangi — Har Har Mahaadev (×3)
Hail the valiant Bajrangi (Hanuman) — Har Har Mahadev!
जो बोले सो निर्भय — सनातन धर्म की जय
Jo bole so nirbhay — Sanaatan Dharm ki jai
Whoever proclaims it is fearless — victory to Sanatana Dharma!
जयकारा श्री श्याम सुंदर जी का — बोल सच्चे दरबार की जय
Jaikaaraa Shri Shyaam Sundar ji kaa — Bol sacche darbaar ki jai
Hail Shri Shyam Sundar — proclaim victory to the True Court!
जय जय श्री राधे, जय जय श्री राधे, जय जय श्री राधे श्याम
Jai jai Shri Raadhe, jai jai Shri Raadhe, jai jai Shri Raadhe-Shyaam
Victory, victory to Shri Radhe; victory, victory to Radhe-Shyam!
जो नित्य आए काली माता मंदिर, बन जाए उसके सारे काम
Jo nitya aaye Kaali Maataa mandir, ban jaaye uske saare kaam
Whoever comes daily to the Kali Mata temple — all their tasks are fulfilled.
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
बोल सच्चे दरबार की जय
Bol sacche darbaar ki jai
Proclaim: victory to the True Court!

Narayan Dhunनारायण धुन

नारायण धुन
श्रीमन नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Shriman Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari
Glorious Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
श्रीमन नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Shriman Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari
Glorious Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
भजमन नारायण नारायण हरि हरि। — 2
Bhajman Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari — 2
O mind, worship Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
जय जय नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Jai jai Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari
Victory, victory to Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
लक्ष्मी नारायण नारायण हरि हरि। — 2
Lakshmi Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari — 2
Lakshmi-Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
बोलो नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Bolo Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari
Speak the name — Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
भजो नारायण, जपो नारायण।
Bhajo Naaraayan, japo Naaraayan
Worship Narayan, chant Narayan.
भजो नारायण, जपो नारायण।
Bhajo Naaraayan, japo Naaraayan
Worship Narayan, chant Narayan.
श्रीमन नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Shriman Naaraayan Naaraayan Hari Hari
Glorious Narayan, Narayan, Hari Hari.
जपो अम्बे, जपो गणेश।
Japo Ambe, japo Ganesh
Chant the name of Amba, chant the name of Ganesh —
कट जाएँ हम सबके सारे कलेश॥
Kat jaayen hum sabke saare kalesh
and all our afflictions are cut away.
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
बोल सच्चे दरबार की जय
Bol sacche darbaar ki jai
Proclaim: victory to the True Court!

Maiya ka Bhogमैया का भोग

मैया का भोग
आओ आओ मैया, भोग लगाओ मैया।
Aao aao Maiyaa, bhog lagaao Maiyaa
Come, come Mother, partake of this offering;
मेरा भोग करो स्वीकार।
Meraa bhog karo sveekaar
accept my offering.
भवन में रुचि-रुचि भोग लगाओ।
Bhavan mein ruchi-ruchi bhog lagaao
In your abode, relish the food with delight.
पूर्व, पश्चिम, उत्तर, दक्षिण,
Poorv, pashchim, uttar, dakshin,
East, west, north, south —
चारों दिशाओं से आओ मैया।
chaaron dishaaon se aao Maiyaa
come from all four directions, Mother.
आओ आओ मैया, भोग लगाओ मैया।
Aao aao Maiyaa, bhog lagaao Maiyaa
Come, come Mother, partake of the offering;
मेरा भोग करो स्वीकार। भवन में रुचि-रुचि भोग लगाओ।
Meraa bhog karo sveekaar. Bhavan mein ruchi-ruchi bhog lagaao
accept it and relish the food with delight in your abode.
ऐसा भोग लगाओ मैया, यह अमृत हो जाए।
Aisaa bhog lagaao Maiyaa, yah amrit ho jaaye
Partake of the offering so, Mother, that it turns to nectar.
आओ आओ मैया, भोग लगाओ मैया।
Aao aao Maiyaa, bhog lagaao Maiyaa
Come, come Mother, partake of the offering;
मेरा भोग करो स्वीकार। भवन में रुचि-रुचि भोग लगाओ।
Meraa bhog karo sveekaar. Bhavan mein ruchi-ruchi bhog lagaao
accept my offering and relish it with delight in your abode.
जूठा भोजन चाख के मैया,
Joothaa bhojan chaakh ke Maiyaa,
Once you have tasted and blessed this food, Mother,
दास तेरा हो जाए मैया। लाल तेरा हो जाए।
daas teraa ho jaaye Maiyaa. Laal teraa ho jaaye
let your servant become wholly yours — let your dear child become yours.
आओ आओ मैया, भोग लगाओ मैया।
Aao aao Maiyaa, bhog lagaao Maiyaa
Come, come Mother, partake of the offering;
मेरा भोग करो स्वीकार। भवन में रुचि-रुचि भोग लगाओ।
Meraa bhog karo sveekaar. Bhavan mein ruchi-ruchi bhog lagaao
accept my offering and relish it with delight in your abode.
ये भोजन चाखो मैया, ये अमृत हो जाए।
Ye bhojan chaakho Maiyaa, ye amrit ho jaaye
Taste this food, Mother, that it may turn to nectar;
तेरा जूठा भोजन चाख के तेरा दास अमर हो जाए।
Teraa joothaa bhojan chaakh ke teraa daas amar ho jaaye
tasting your blessed prasad, your servant becomes immortal.
मेरा इसमें कछु नहीं, जो कुछ है माँ तेरा।
Meraa isme kachhu nahin, jo kuchh hai Maa teraa
Nothing here is mine — all that there is, Mother, is yours.
तेरा तुझको सौंप चुके हैं, क्या लागे अब मेरा॥
Teraa tujhko saunp chuke hain, kyaa laage ab meraa
I have surrendered back to you only what was yours; what now can I call my own?
मैया की जय-जयकार | मेरी अम्बे की जय-जयकार | मेरी काली की जय-जयकार | महाकाली की जय-जयकार
Maiyaa ki jai-jaikaar | meri Ambe ki jai-jaikaar | meri Kaali ki jai-jaikaar | Mahaakaali ki jai-jaikaar
Glory to Mother! Glory to my Amba! Glory to my Kali! Glory to Mahakali!

Mandir Pravesh / Antim Jaikaraमंदिर प्रवेश एवं अंतिम जयकारा

मंदिर प्रवेश एवं अंतिम जयकारा
खोल द्वारे मंदिर दे, तेरे दास पुजारी आए हैं।
Khol dvaare mandir de, tere daas pujaari aaye hain
Open the temple doors — your servant-priests have come.
दास पुजारी आए हैं, माँ दर्शन-भिखारी आए हैं।
Daas pujaari aaye hain, Maa darshan-bhikhaari aaye hain
Your servant-priests have come, Mother; beggars for your darshan have come.
खोल, खोल द्वारे मंदिर दे, तेरे दास पुजारी आए हैं।
Khol, khol dvaare mandir de, tere daas pujaari aaye hain
Open, open the temple doors — your devoted ones have come.
खोलो खोलो जी द्वार माये, खोल दो॥ ×2
Kholo kholo ji dvaar maaye, khol do (×2)
Open, open the doors, Mother, open them wide (×2);
खोलो खोलो माँ नज़ारे माँ, खोल दो॥ ×2
Kholo kholo Maa nazaare Maa, khol do (×2)
open, Mother, that we may behold your sight, open them wide (×2).
JAIKARA · जयकाराजयकारा
जय कारा मेरी भद्रकाली मैया जी का — बोल सच्चे दरबार की जय
Jaikaaraa meri Bhadrakaali Maiyaa ji kaa — Bol sacche darbaar ki jai
Hail my Mother Bhadrakali — proclaim victory to the True Court!

Shri Hanuman Chaleesaश्री हनुमान चालीसा

Opening Dohaदोहा (आरम्भ)
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि
Shri guru charan saroj raj, nija man mukur sudhaari,
With the dust of my Guru's lotus feet I polish the mirror of my mind,
वरणौं रघुवर विमल यश, जो दायक फल चारि
varnaun Raghuvar vimal yash, jo daayak phal chaari.
then I sing the pure glory of Ram, who grants the four fruits of life.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार
Buddhiheen tanu jaanike, sumiraun Pavan Kumaar,
Knowing my body is dull and witless, I remember the Son of the Wind:
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि, हरहु कलेश विकार
bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu klesh vikaar.
grant me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and take away my sorrows and faults.
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जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर, जय कपीश तिहुँ लोक उजागर
Jai Hanuman gyaan gun saagar, jai Kapeesh tihun lok ujaagar.
Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue; victory to the Lord of monkeys who lights up the three worlds.
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राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा, अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा
Raam doot atulit bal dhaama, Anjani-putra Pavan-sut naama.
Messenger of Ram, home of matchless strength, son of Anjani, known as the Wind's own son.
3
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी
Mahaaveer vikram Bajrangi, kumati nivaar sumati ke sangi.
Great hero, mighty one with a body of thunder, remover of ill thoughts and companion of the wise.
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कंचन वरण विराज सुवेशा, कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केशा
Kanchan varan viraaj suvesha, kaanan kundal kunchit kesha.
Golden in colour and gloriously arrayed, with rings in your ears and curling locks of hair.
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हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा विराजै, काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै
Haath vajra au dhvaja viraajai, kaandhe moonj janeoo saajai.
The thunderbolt mace and banner shine in your hands, and the sacred thread of munja grass adorns your shoulder.
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शंकर सुवन केसरी नन्दन, तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन
Shankar suvan Kesari nandan, tej prataap maha jag vandan.
Son of Shankar, joy of Kesari, your splendour and might are revered by all the world.
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विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर, राम काज करिबे को आतुर
Vidyaavaan guni ati chaatur, Raam kaaj karibe ko aatur.
Learned, virtuous and exceedingly clever, ever eager to carry out Ram's work.
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प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, राम लखन सीता मन बसिया
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya, Raam Lakhan Sita man basiya.
You delight in hearing the Lord's story; Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart.
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सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहि दिखावा, विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा
Sookshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhaava, vikat roop dhari Lank jaraava.
In a tiny form you appeared before Sita; in a fearsome form you burned Lanka down.
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भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे, रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे
Bheem roop dhari asur sanhaare, Raamachandra ke kaaj sanvaare.
In a mighty form you slew the demons and set right all of Ramachandra's tasks.
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लाय संजीवन लखन जियाये, श्री रघुवीर हरषि उर लाये
Laay sanjeevan Lakhan jiyaaye, Shri Raghuveer harashi ur laaye.
Bringing the Sanjivani herb you revived Lakshman; joyfully Ram clasped you to his heart.
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रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई, तुम मम प्रिय भरत सम भाई
Raghupati keenhi bahut badaai, tum mama priya Bharat sam bhaai.
Ram praised you greatly: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
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सहस्र वदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं, अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं
Sahasra vadan tumharo yash gaavain, as kahi Shripati kanth lagaavain.
"The thousand-mouthed serpent sings your glory" — saying this, the Lord embraced you.
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सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीशा, नारद सारद सहित अहीशा
Sanakaadik Brahmaadi muneesha, Naarad Saarad sahit Aheesha.
Sanaka and the sages, Brahma, Narad, Saraswati and the Lord of serpents,
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यम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते, कवि कोविद कहि सके कहाँ ते
Yam Kuber digpaal jahaan te, kavi kovid kahi sake kahaan te.
Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the quarters — how can poets and scholars ever fully tell your praise?
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तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहि कीन्हा, राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा
Tum upkaar Sugreevahi keenha, Raam milaay raajpad deenha.
You did Sugriva a great kindness, uniting him with Ram and restoring his kingdom.
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तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषण माना, लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana, Lankeshwar bhaye sab jag jaana.
Vibhishan took your counsel to heart and became Lord of Lanka, as all the world knows.
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युग सहस्र योजन पर भानू, लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू
Yug sahasra yojan par Bhaanu, leelyo taahi madhur phal jaanu.
The sun, thousands of leagues away, you swallowed thinking it a sweet ripe fruit.
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प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं, जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh maaheen, jaladhi laanghi gaye acharaj naaheen.
Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth, you leapt across the ocean — no wonder in that.
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दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते, सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete, sugam anugrah tumhare tete.
Every difficult task in the world becomes easy by your grace.
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राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे, होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे
Raam duaare tum rakhvaare, hot na aagya binu paisaare.
You are the guardian at Ram's door; no one enters without your leave.
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सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी शरणा, तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना
Sab sukh lahai tumhaari sharana, tum rakshak kaahu ko dar na.
In your refuge every joy is found; with you as protector there is no fear at all.
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आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै, तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै
Aapan tej samhaaro aapai, teenon lok haank te kaanpai.
You alone can hold your own great splendour; at your roar the three worlds tremble.
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भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै, महावीर जब नाम सुनावै
Bhoot pishaach nikat nahin aavai, Mahaaveer jab naam sunaavai.
No ghost or goblin comes near when your name, O Mahavir, is spoken aloud.
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नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा, जपत निरन्तर हनुमत वीरा
Naasai rog harai sab peera, japat nirantar Hanumat veera.
Disease is destroyed and all pain removed for those who ceaselessly recite your name, O brave Hanuman.
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संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै, मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै
Sankat se Hanuman chhudaavai, man kram vachan dhyaan jo laavai.
Hanuman frees from every trouble those who hold him in mind, in deed and in word.
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सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा
Sab par Raam tapasvi raaja, tin ke kaaj sakal tum saaja.
Over all reigns Ram, the ascetic king, and you accomplish every one of his works.
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और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै, सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै
Aur manorath jo koi laavai, soi amit jeevan phal paavai.
Whatever longing a person brings to you, they gain its boundless fruit in life.
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चारों युग प्रताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा
Chaaron yug prataap tumhaara, hai parsiddh jagat ujiyaara.
Through all four ages your glory endures, famed and lighting up the world.
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साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे, असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे
Saadhu sant ke tum rakhvaare, asur nikandan Raam dulaare.
You are the guardian of holy men and saints, slayer of demons, beloved of Ram.
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अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता, अस वर दीन्ह जानकी माता
Asht siddhi nau nidhi ke daata, as var deenh Jaanaki maata.
Giver of the eight powers and the nine treasures — such a boon Mother Janaki granted you.
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राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा, सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा
Raam rasaayan tumhare paasa, sada raho Raghupati ke daasa.
You hold the elixir of Ram's name; may you remain forever his servant.
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तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै, जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै
Tumhare bhajan Raam ko paavai, janam janam ke dukh bisraavai.
Through devotion to you one attains Ram and forgets the sorrows of birth after birth.
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अन्त काल रघुवर पुर जाई, जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई
Ant kaal Raghuvar pur jaai, jahaan janm Hari bhakt kahaai.
At life's end one goes to Ram's own abode, and thereafter is known as a devotee of Hari.
35
और देवता चित्त न धरई, हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई
Aur devta chitt na dharai, Hanumat sei sarva sukh karai.
Fix your mind on no other deity — serving Hanuman brings every happiness.
36
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा, जो सुमिरै हनुमत बल वीरा
Sankat katai mitai sab peera, jo sumirai Hanumat bal veera.
All distress is cut away and all pain erased for whoever remembers the mighty, brave Hanuman.
37
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं, कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं
Jai jai jai Hanuman Gosaain, kripa karahu Gurudev ki naain.
Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Show me your grace as my supreme Guru.
38
जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई, छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई
Jo shat baar paath kar koi, chhootahi bandi maha sukh hoi.
Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and gains great bliss.
39
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा, होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीशा
Jo yah padhai Hanuman Chaaleesa, hoy siddhi saakhi Gaureesha.
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains success — Shiva, Lord of Gauri, is witness.
40
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा
Tulsidas sada Hari chera, keejai naath hriday mahan dera.
Tulsidas, forever Hari's servant, prays: O Lord, make your dwelling in my heart.
Closing Dohaदोहा (समापन)
पवन तनय संकट हरण, मंगल मूरति रूप
Pavan tanay sankat haran, mangal moorati roop,
Son of the Wind, remover of distress, form of all that is auspicious,
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप
Raam Lakhan Sita sahit, hriday basahu sur bhoop.
dwell in my heart, O king of gods, together with Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
सियावर रामचन्द्र की जय, पवनसुत हनुमान की जय
Siyaavar Raamchandra ki jai! Pavansut Hanuman ki jai!
Victory to Sita's Lord Ramachandra! Victory to Hanuman, son of the Wind!

Om Namah Shivaayॐ नमः शिवाय

CHORUSटेक
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय,
Om Namah Shivaay Om Namah Shivaay,
हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
Om, salutations to Shiva; Om, salutations to Shiva — cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
1 · Rameshwaraay1 · रामेश्वराय
रामेश्वराय शिव रामेश्वराय,
Rameshwaraay Shiv Rameshwaraay,
To Shiva as Rameshwara, Shiva as Rameshwara, worshipped by Ram —
हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय (2x)
Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay. (2x)
cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!' (2x)
CHORUSटेक
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaay Om Namah Shivaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
Om, salutations to Shiva; Om, salutations to Shiva — cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
2 · Ganga-dharaay · Jata-dharaay2 · गंगाधराय · जटाधराय
गंगाधराय शिव गंगाधराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Ganga-dharaay Shiv Ganga-dharaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva who bears the Ganga in his hair, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
जटाधराय शिव जटाधराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Jata-dharaay Shiv Jata-dharaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva of the matted locks, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
CHORUSटेक
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaay Om Namah Shivaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
Om, salutations to Shiva; Om, salutations to Shiva — cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
3 · Someshwaraay · Vishweshwaraay3 · सोमेश्वराय · विश्वेश्वराय
सोमेश्वराय शिव सोमेश्वराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Someshwaraay Shiv Someshwaraay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva who wears the crescent moon, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
विश्वेश्वराय शिव विश्वेश्वराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Vishweshwaraay Shiv Vishweshwaraay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva the Master of the cosmos, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
CHORUSटेक
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaay Om Namah Shivaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
Om, salutations to Shiva; Om, salutations to Shiva — cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
4 · Koteshwaraay · Mahakaleshwaraay4 · कोटेश्वराय · महाकालेश्वराय
कोटेश्वराय शिव कोटेश्वराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Koteshwaraay Shiv Koteshwaraay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva the Lord of all, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
महाकालेश्वराय महाकालेश्वराय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Mahakaleshwaraay Mahakaleshwaraay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
To Shiva as Mahakaleshwara, greater than time itself, cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'
CHORUSटेक
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय, हर हर बोले नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaay Om Namah Shivaay, Hara Hara bole Namah Shivaay.
Om, salutations to Shiva; Om, salutations to Shiva — cry 'Hara Hara, salutations to Shiva!'

Mahishasura Mardini Stotramमहिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम्

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
ayi giri-nandini nandita-medini vishwa-vinodini nandi-nute
O daughter of the mountain, by whose presence the whole world is filled with joy, for whom all creation is a divine play, and who is praised by Nandi, Shiva's bull-attendant.
गिरिवरविन्ध्य-शिरोधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते।
giri-vara-vindhya shirodhi-nivasini vishnu-vilasini jishnu-nute
You dwell on the summit of the Vindhya, best of mountains; you give joy to Lord Vishnu as his sister, and Indra himself praises you.
भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते
bhagavati he shiti-kantha-kutumbini bhoori-kutumbini bhoori-krite
O Goddess Bhagavati, consort of the blue-throated Shiva; the whole world is your family, and you have created all its abundance.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणी हर्षरते
sura-vara-varshini durdhara-dharshini durmukha-marshini harsha-rate
You shower blessings on the gods, you overpowered the demon Durdhara, you endured and then slew the demon Durmukha, and you delight in your own bliss.
त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शंकरतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते।
tribhuvana-poshini shankara-toshini kilbisha-moshini ghosha-rate
You sustain and nourish the three worlds, you delight Lord Shiva, you wash away sins by destroying sinful demons, and you revel in the tumult of battle.
दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते
danuja-niroshini diti-suta-roshini durmada-shoshini sindhu-sute
You quell the fury of the Danavas, children of Danu, you rage against the Daityas, sons of Diti, you dry up the foolish pride of demons, O daughter of the ocean.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते
ayi jagadamba madamba kadamba-vana-priya-vasini hasa-rate
O Mother of the universe, my own mother, you love to dwell in the forest of kadamba trees, and you delight in laughter.
शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमालय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते।
shikhari-shiromani tunga-himalaya-shringa nijalaya-madhya-gate
You dwell in your own home amid the crest-jewel peaks of the lofty Himalayas.
मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते
madhu-madhure madhu-kaitabha-ganjini kaitabha-bhanjini rasa-rate
Sweet as honey, you subdued the pride of the demons Madhu and Kaitabha and destroyed Kaitabha, reveling in the din and uproar of the great battle.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्ड गजाधिपते
ayi shata-khanda vikhandita-runda vitundita-shunda gajadhipate
You conquer the enemies' war-elephants, cutting off their trunks and heads and slicing their headless bodies into a hundred pieces.
रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते।
ripu-gaja-ganda vidarana-chanda parakrama-shunda mrigadhipate
Your lion, king of beasts, with fierce courage tears apart the faces of the enemies' powerful elephants.
निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते
nija-bhuja-danda nipatita-khanda vipatita-munda bhatadhipate
With the weapons in your own arms you felled the heads of demons like Chanda and Munda and conquered the enemy warriors.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोद्यत दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते
ayi rana-durmada shatru-vadhodyata durdhara-nirjara shakti-bhrite
You manifested to destroy the arrogant demons drunk with battle, wielding power that is unstoppable and imperishable.
चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते।
chatura-vichara-dhureena maha-shiva-doota-krita pramathadhipate
You made Lord Shiva your messenger — Shiva, distinguished by his skill in counsel and lord of the ghosts and goblins.
दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदूत कृतान्तमते
durita-duriha-durashaya durmati-danava-doota kritanta-mate
You are honoured for rejecting the proposal of the evil-minded, ignorant messenger of the demon Shumbha, and so bringing the demons themselves to an end.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि शरणागत वैरिवधूवर वीरवराभय दानकरे
ayi sharanagata vairi-vadhoo-vara veera-varabhaya dana-kare
You grant safety and fearlessness even to the enemy's heroic warriors when their good wives take refuge in you.
त्रिभुवनमस्तक शूलविरोधि शिरोधिकृतामल शूलकरे।
tribhuvana-mastaka-shoola virodhi-shirodhi kritamala-shoola-kare
In your hand you hold the pure trident, seizing the heads of the rulers of the three worlds who dare to oppose that trident.
दुमिदुमितामर दुन्दुभिनादमहो मुखरीकृत तिग्मकरे
dumi-dumi-tamara dundubhi-nada-maho mukhari-krita-tigma-kare
Your victory sets the dundubhi drums booming "dumi dumi," a sound that flows on endlessly and fills every direction with joy.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते
ayi nija-hunkriti-matra-nirakrita dhoomra-vilochana dhoomra-shate
With a mere roar of "hum" you reduced the demon Dhumralochana to a hundred puffs of smoke and ash.
समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते।
samara-vishoshita shonita-beeja samudbhava shonita-beeja-late
In battle you dried up the demon Raktabija and the chain of new Raktabijas that sprang like creepers from each drop of his blood.
शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते
shiva-shiva shumbha-nishumbha mahahava-tarpita bhoota-pishacha-rate
In the great, auspicious sacrifice-like battle with Shumbha and Nishumbha you satisfied the ghosts and ghouls, Shiva's attendants.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
धनुरनुसंग रणक्षणसंग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके
dhanur-anusanga rana-kshana-sanga parisphurad-anga natat-katake
In every instant of battle the bracelets dance on your shining arms as they follow the movements of your bow.
कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके।
kanaka-pishanga prishatka-nishanga rasad-bhata-shringa hataa-batuke
Your golden arrows turn red with blood as they strike the foolish enemies and slay them, for all their howling and screaming.
कृतचतुरंग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके
krita-chaturanga bala-kshiti-ranga ghatad-bahu-ranga ratad-batuke
You turn the enemy's four-fold army, swarming from every side and screaming in vain pride, into a spectacle of dwindling strength.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
सुरललना-ततथेयि-तथेयि-कृताभिनयोदर-नृत्यरते
sura-lalanaa tata-theyi tatheyi kritaabhinayodara nritya-rate
The celestial dancers dance to the rhythm of your great battle, stepping "ta-thei, ta-thei" and acting out the drama of the fight.
कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिक-ताल-कुतूहल-गानरते।
krita-kukuthah kukutho gadadaadika-taala-kutoohala-gaana-rate
The celestial musicians make music to the eager rhythm of your battle, with beats like "ku-kutha, ku-kutha, ga-da-dha."
धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदङ्ग निनादरते
dhudhukuta dhukkuta dhindhimita-dhvani dheera-mridanga-ninaada-rate
A steady, deep sound of "dhu-dhu-kuta, dhu-kuta, dhim-dhimi" rolls in the background from the mridanga drum.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
जय-जय-जप्य-जयेजयशब्द-परस्तुति-तत्परविश्वनुते
jaya-jaya-japya jaye-jaya-shabda parastuti-tatpara-vishva-nute
The whole world praises you, murmuring victory-prayers before the battle, shouting cries of victory after, and then singing your hymns of praise.
झण-झण-झिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरसिंजितमोहित भूतपते।
jhana-jhana jhinjhimi jhinkrita noopura-sinjita-mohita bhoota-pate
Your anklets, jingling "jhana-jhana," captivate Lord Shiva, the lord of ghosts and goblins.
नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते
natita-nataardha natee nata naayaka naatita-naatya su-gaana-rate
You dance as half of Shiva's own body, where the male and female dancers joined in one body are the hero of the cosmic play, accompanied by beautiful song.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनोहरकांतियुते
ayi sumanah sumanah sumanah sumanah sumanohara-kaanti-yute
O gracious one, your beautiful mind is united with a charming, lovely appearance.
श्रितरजनी-रजनीरजनी-रजनीरजनी कर-वक्त्रवृते।
shrita-rajanee rajanee-rajanee rajanee-rajaneekara-vaktra-vrite
Your beautiful face outshines and eclipses the beauty of the moonlight of night with its own radiance.
सुनयनविभ्रमर-भ्रमरभ्रमर-भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते।
sunayana-vibhramara bhramara-bhramara bhramara-bhramaraadhipate
Your beautiful, playful eyes conquer even the beauty of the swarming bees.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
सहितमहाहव-मल्लमतल्लिक-मल्लितरल्लक-मल्लरते
sahita-mahaahava mallama-tallika mallita-rallaka malla-rate
In the great battle against mighty champions you are accompanied by girls tender as jasmine, who fight the enemies at your side.
विरचितवल्लिक-पल्लिकमल्लिक-भिल्लिकभिल्लिक-वर्गवृते।
virachita-vallika pallika-mallika bhillika-bhillika varga-vrite
Your companions are girls of the Bheel tribe, tender as jasmine creepers and humming like swarms of bees.
सित्कृत्पुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण-तल्लज-पल्लव-सल्ललिते
sitkrit-pulla-samullasitaaruna tallaja-pallava-sallalite
Your face wears a smile born of joy, radiant as the red dawn, blossoming like fine flower-buds bursting open.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अविरलगण्ड-गलन्मदमेदुर-मत्तमत्तंगज-राजपते
avirala-ganda galan-mada-medura matta-mattangaja-raaja-pate
You are like a royal, intoxicated elephant, from whose cheeks the thick rut-fluid oozes and falls endlessly, as arts, beauty, and power.
त्रिभुवनभूषण भूत-कलानिधि-रूपपयोनिधि-राजसुते।
tribhuvana-bhooshana-bhoota kalaanidhi-roopa payonidhi-raaja-sute
O royal daughter, from whom come the treasures of arts, beauty, and power that are the ornaments of the three worlds.
अयि सुदतीजन-लालसमानस-मोहन मन्मथराजसुते
ayi sudatee-jana laalasa-maanasa mohana-manmatha-raaja-sute
You are like a daughter of Manmatha, the god of love, who kindles desire and longing in hearts drawn to sweetly-smiling women.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
कमलदलामल-कोमलकान्ति-कला-कलितामल-भाललते
kamala-dalaamala komala-kaanti kalaa-kalitaamala bhaala-late
Your stainless, shining forehead bears, artfully curved, the tender, flawless beauty of a spotless lotus petal.
सकलविलास-कलानिलयक्रम-केलिचलत्कल-हंसकुले।
sakala-vilaasa kalaa-nilaya-krama keli-chalat-kala-hamsa-kule
Your movements are like the playful, gentle motions of a flock of swans, and from you all the schools of art arise one after another.
अलिकुलसङ्कुल-कुवलयमण्डल-मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले
ali-kula-sankula kuvalaya-mandala mauli-milad-bakulaali-kule
Your braided, ornamented hair joins the beauty of blue water-lilies swarmed by bees with that of bakula flowers thick with bees.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
करमुरलीरव-वीजितकूजित-लज्जितकोकिल-मञ्जुमते
kara-muralee-rava veejita-koojita lajjita-kokila manju-mate
O sweet-hearted one, your voice makes the flute in your hand sound dull and monotonous and puts even the cooing cuckoo to shame.
मिलितपुलिन्द-मनोहरगुंजित-रंजितशैल-निकुञ्जगते।
milita-pulinda manohara-gunjita ranjita-shaila nikunja-gate
You hum heart-stealing songs together with the girls of the Pulinda tribe as you wander the brightly blossoming groves of the mountains.
निजगुणभूत-महाशबरीगण-सद्गुणसम्भृत-केलितले
nija-guna-bhoota maha-shabaree-gana sadguna-sambhrita keli-tale
You play happily among the tribal Shabari women of your own company, who are full of good virtues.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
कटितटपीत-दुकूलविचित्र-मयूखतिरस्कृत-चन्द्ररुचे
kati-tata-peeta dukoola-vichitra mayookha-tiraskrita chandra-ruche
The colourful yellow silk around your waist shines so brightly that it eclipses even the light of the moon.
प्रणतसुरासुर-मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुल-सन्नख-चन्द्ररुचे।
pranata-surasura mauli-mani-sphurad-amshula sannakha chandra-ruche
The Devas and Asuras bow at your toenails, which glow like moons, catching the gem-light of the crowns of the gods and demons prostrate before you.
जितकनकाचल-मौलिपदोर्जित-निर्भरकुंजर-कुम्भकुचे
jita-kanakachala mauli-padorjita nirbhara-kunjara kumbha-kuche
With the power and compassion overflowing from your pitcher-like bosom, you overcome the proud, mighty ones who tower like the golden mountain.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
विजितसहस्र-करैक-सहस्र-करैक-सहस्र-करैकनुते
vijita-sahasra-karaika sahasra-karaika sahasra-karaika-nute
You conquer thousands of enemies who fight you with thousands of hands, manifesting your own thousand hands, and thousands of devotees' hands then praise you.
कृतसुरतारक-सङ्गरतारक-सङ्गरतारक-सुनूसुते।
krita-sura-taraka sangara-taraka sangara-taraka soonu-sute
For the gods you brought forth your son Kartikeya, rescuer of the Devas, to fight the demon Taraka, and you urged him on to that great battle.
सुरथसमाधि-समानसमाधि-समाधि-समाधि-सुजातरते
suratha-samadhi samana-samadhi samadhi samadhi sujata-rate
You are pleased by devotion of both kinds: King Suratha's worship for worldly gains and the merchant Samadhi's worship for spiritual knowledge.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योनुदिनम् स शिवे
pada-kamalam karuna-nilaye varivasyati yo anudinam sa shive
O abode of compassion, O gracious Mother, whoever serves your auspicious lotus feet every day —
अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत्।
ayi kamale kamala-nilaye kamala-nilayah sa katham na bhavet
those feet are the very home of Kamala, Goddess Lakshmi; how could such a person not himself become a home of purity and plenty?
तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे
tava padam eva param padam iti anusheelayato mama kim na shive
Your feet alone are the supreme refuge; holding to that truth, how could I not devote myself to them, O auspicious Mother?
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
कनकलसत्कलसिन्धु-जलैरनु-सिञ्चिनुते गुणरङ्गभुवम्
kanaka-lasat-kala-sindhu-jalair anu sinchinute guna-ranga-bhuvam
Whoever bathes your place of worship, where your glory is displayed, with water from a softly flowing river gleaming like gold —
भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भ-सुखानुभवम्।
bhajati sa kim na shachee-kucha-kumbha-tatee-parirambha-sukhanubhavam
will such a devotee not feel the joy of your all-embracing grace, held in your pitcher-like bosom, your cosmic heart?
तव चरणं शरणङ् करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्
tava charanam sharanam karavaani natamara-vaani-nivaasi-shivam
I take refuge at your feet, O Vani, Goddess Mahasaraswati, and I bow before you, eternal Vani, in whom all auspiciousness dwells.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते
tava vimalendu-kulam vadanendu-malam sakalam nanu koolayate
Your moon-like face, the abode of spotless purity, surely subdues all our impurities.
किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु-मुखी-सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते।
kimu puruhoota-puree-indu-mukhee-sumukheebhir asau vimukhee-kriyate
Why else would my mind have turned away even from the lovely moon-faced maidens of Indra's heaven?
मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते
mama tu matam shiva-naama-dhane bhavatee kripaya kim uta kriyate
This is my conviction: without your grace, how could the treasure of Shiva's name ever be found within us? So I keep invoking your grace.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!
अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे
ayi mayi deena dayalutaya kripayaiva tvaya bhavitavyam ume
O Mother Uma, so compassionate to the miserable, you surely must bestow your grace on me too.
अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते।
ayi jagato jananee kripayasi yathasi tathanumitasi rate
O Mother of the universe, just as your grace showers upon your devotees, so your arrows scatter upon your enemies, destroying their pride.
यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररी-कुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुते
yad uchitam atra bhavatee urari-kurutaad urutapam apakurute
Do whatever is fitting now, O worshipful Mother, and take away the great sorrow and affliction that has grown too hard for me to bear.
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्य कपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥
jaya jaya he mahishasura-mardini ramya-kapardini shaila-sute
Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahisha, lovely one of the beautiful matted locks, O daughter of the mountain!