Maa Durga Aarti ‘Jai Ambe Gauri’ Lyrics: A Guide for Navratri Devotees
As Navratri celebrations reach their peak, devotees are turning to the powerful ‘Jai Ambe Gauri’ aarti to honor Maa Durga and seek her blessings. This widely recited aarti, sung during puja ceremonies, is considered essential for invoking the goddess’s divine energy and ensuring a prosperous and fulfilling festival.
The ‘Jai Ambe Gauri’ aarti holds deep significance for Hindus, particularly during the nine nights of Navratri dedicated to the worship of Durga’s various forms. The lyrics, frequently enough recited in Sanskrit and Hindi, express reverence and gratitude towards the goddess, acknowledging her strength, compassion, and protective nature. Understanding and singing along with the aarti is believed to deepen one’s connection with the divine and facilitate spiritual growth.
Hear are the lyrics to the ’Jai Ambe Gauri’ aarti in Hinglish (a blend of Hindi and English):
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Syama Gauri
(Victory to Mother Ambe gauri, Victory to Mother Syama Gauri)
Tum Karo Sangachara, Maiya Tum Karo Sangachara
(You accompany us, Mother, You accompany us)
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya jai Syama Gauri
(Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, Victory to Mother Syama Gauri)
Har Vishnu Maya, Jai Ambe Gauri
(Destroyer of illusions, Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri)
Tum Dino Hiranyakashipu, Maiya Tum Dino Hiranyakashipu
(You killed Hiranyakashipu, Mother, You killed Hiranyakashipu)
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Syama Gauri
(Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, Victory to Mother Syama Gauri)
Tum Karo Sangachara, Maiya Tum Karo Sangachara
(You accompany us, Mother, You accompany us)
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai syama Gauri
(Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, Victory to Mother Syama Gauri)
har Vishnu Maya, Jai Ambe Gauri
(Destroyer of illusions, Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri)
Tum Dino Hiranyakashipu, Maiya Tum Dino Hiranyakashipu
(You killed hiranyakashipu, Mother, You killed Hiranyakashipu)
Jai Ambe Gauri, maiya Jai Syama Gauri
(Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, Victory to Mother Syama Gauri)
The aarti is traditionally performed with incense, lamps, and flowers, creating a sacred atmosphere conducive to devotion. Devotees frequently enough wave the aarti flame before the idol of Maa Durga while chanting the lyrics,symbolizing the offering of light and reverence to the goddess.As Navratri continues, the ‘Jai Ambe Gauri’ aarti remains a central element of worship, uniting devotees in their shared faith and devotion to Maa Durga.
