Durga Aarti Sanskrit Lyrics with English Translation | Benefits & FAQs

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जय अम्बे गौरी मैया जय श्यामा गौरी। तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी॥

माँग सिंदूर विराजत टीको मृगमद को। उज्ज्वल से दो नैना चंद्रवदन नीको॥

कनक समान कलेवर रक्ताम्बर राजे। रक्तपुष्प गल माला कंठन पर साजे॥

केहरि वाहन राजत खड्ग खप्पर धारी। सुर नर मुनि जन सेवत तिनके दुख हारी॥

कानन कुंडल शोभित नासाग्रे मोती। कोटि चंद्र दिवाकर राजत सम ज्योति॥

शुंभ निशुंभ बिदारे महिषासुर घाती। धूम्र विलोचन नैना निशदिन मदमाती॥

चहुँ भुजा अति शोभित खड्ग खप्पर धारी। मनवांछित फल पावत सेवत नर नारी॥

कंचन थाल विराजत अगर कपूर बाती। श्री मालकेतु में राजत कोटि रतन ज्योति॥

श्री अम्बे जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानंद स्वामी सुख संपत्ति पावे॥

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1

Victory to Mother Ambe, Mother Jai Shyama Gauri. Hari, Brahma, and Shiva meditate upon You day and night.

Verse 2

Vermillion adorns Your forehead, a beautiful mark of musk. Your two eyes are bright, Your moon-like face is lovely.

Verse 3

Your body is like gold, dressed in red garments. A garland of red flowers adorns Your neck.

Verse 4

Riding a lion, You hold a sword and a skull-cup. Gods, humans, and sages serve You, Remover of their sorrows.

Verse 5

Earrings adorn Your ears, a pearl on Your nose-tip. Your radiance is like millions of moons and suns combined.

Verse 6

You destroyed Shumbha and Nishumbha, the slayer of Mahishasura. Your smoky-eyed gaze is intoxicating day and night.

Verse 7

Your four arms are extremely beautiful, holding a sword and skull-cup. Men and women who serve You attain their desired fruits.

Verse 8

A golden plate is adorned, with agarbatti (incense) and camphor lamp. In Shree Malketu, millions of jewel-lights shine.

Verse 9

Whoever sings this Aarti of Shree Ambe ji, Swami Shivanand says, attains happiness and wealth.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Durga Aarti invokes the divine presence of Goddess Durga, offering protection from all forms of negativity, evil, and obstacles. It grants strength, courage, peace, and prosperity to the devotee. Regular recitation purifies the mind, fulfills righteous desires, and fosters a deep spiritual connection with the Mother Goddess, leading to overall well-being and spiritual growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of chanting Durga Saptashati?

Chanting the Durga Saptashati, also known as Devi Mahatmyam, is believed to bestow immense blessings. Devotees report benefits such as protection from all evils, removal of obstacles, attainment of wealth and prosperity, fulfillment of desires, spiritual upliftment, courage, and victory over adversaries. It is especially potent during Navaratri.

What is the meaning of 'Durga' in Sanskrit?

In Sanskrit, the word 'Durga' literally means 'the invincible one' or 'she who is difficult to approach.' It signifies her power to protect her devotees from all dangers and afflictions, as well as the difficulty for evil forces to overcome her.

What is the significance of Durga Aarti on Saptami?

Saptami is the seventh day of Navaratri, dedicated to Devi Kalaratri, a fierce form of Durga. While Kalaratri has her specific chants, the Durga Aarti is commonly performed on Saptami as part of the overarching Durga Puja celebrations. It is a way to invoke the blessings of the Mother Goddess in all her forms, especially as preparations for the Ashtami (eighth) day, often associated with Mahagauri or Sandhi Puja, intensify.

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