Jai Ambe Gauri praises Durga through her adornment, lion vehicle, weapons, victory over powerful asuras, identity as the Mother of the world, and the lamp offered before her. The Ambe Gauri response remains within all thirteen source units.
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Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti Lyrics in English
Read the complete source-aligned Aarti in simple Roman script. The recurring refrain is emphasized within the same continuous sequence.
Aarti and Refrain
Jai ambe gauri, maiya Jai shyama gauri
Tumako nishadin dhyavat, hari brahma shivari
Om Jai ambe gauri
Mang sindur virajat, tiko mrigamad ko
Ujjval se dou naina, chandravadan niko
Om Jai ambe gauri
Kanak saman kalevar, raktambar rajai
Raktapushp gal mala, kanthan par sajai
Om Jai ambe gauri
Kehari vahan rajat, khadg khappar dhari
Sur-nar-munijan sevat, tinake dukhahari
Om Jai ambe gauri
Kanan kundal shobhit, nasagre moti
Kotik chandr divakar, sam rajat jyoti
Om Jai ambe gauri
Shunbh-nishunbh bidare, mahishasur ghati
Dhumr vilochan naina, nishadin madamati
Om Jai ambe gauri
Chand-mund sanhare, shonit bij hare
Madhu-kaitabh dou mare, sur bhayahin kare
Om Jai ambe gauri
Brahmani, rudrani, tum kamala rani
Agam nigam bakhani, tum shiv patarani
Om Jai ambe gauri
Chaunsath yogini mangal gavat, nrity karat bhairon
Bajat tal mridanga, aru bajat damaru
Om Jai ambe gauri
Tum hi jag ki mata, tum hi ho bharata
Bhaktan ki dukh harata, sukh sanpati karata
Om Jai ambe gauri
Bhuja char ati shobhit, khadag khappar dhari
Manavanchhit phal pavat, sevat nar nari
Om Jai ambe gauri
Kanchan thal virajat, agar kapur bati
Shrimalaketu men rajat, koti ratan jyoti
Om Jai ambe gauri
Shri anbeji ki Aarti, jo koi nar gave
Kahat shivanand svami, sukh-sanpati pave
Om Jai ambe gauri
Line-by-line Meaning
Meaning in Source Order
Glory to Ambe Gauri and Shyama Gauri, whom Hari, Brahma, and Shiva contemplate day and night.
Vermilion and musk adorn her forehead; her bright eyes and moon-like face are beautiful.
Her form shines like gold, red garments clothe her, and a garland of red flowers adorns her neck.
She rides the lion and bears sword and skull-bowl; gods, people, and sages serve her as remover of sorrow.
Earrings shine at her ears and a pearl at her nose; her radiance equals countless moons and suns.
She defeated Shumbha and Nishumbha and slew Mahishasura; her formidable gaze confronts destructive power.
She destroyed Chanda and Munda, overcame Raktabija, and defeated Madhu and Kaitabha, freeing the gods from fear.
She is praised as Brahmani, Rudrani, and Kamala, celebrated in sacred teachings and honoured as Shiva’s queen.
The sixty-four yoginis sing auspicious songs, Bhairava dances, and cymbals, mridanga, and damaru sound.
She is Mother and sustainer of the world, removing devotees’ sorrow and bringing well-being and abundance.
Her four arms shine as she holds sword and skull-bowl; devotees seek the fulfilment of heartfelt prayers.
A golden plate holds incense and a camphor wick, shining before her like countless jewels.
The closing signature says that one who sings Ambe’s Aarti receives happiness and well-being.
Durga’s Forms in Jai Ambe Gauri
The hymn moves from beauty and adornment to protective power, then to music, motherhood, offering, and blessing. Its many names allow worshippers to recognize one Goddess through several theological forms.
How Jai Ambe Gauri Is Traditionally Sung
It is especially familiar during Navaratri, when a leader sings each two-line praise and the group joins Om Jai Ambe Gauri. The refrain stays embedded here instead of receiving thirteen duplicate headings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Aarti praises Durga as Ambe Gauri while also invoking names such as Brahmani, Rudrani, and Kamala.
The text names Shumbha, Nishumbha, Mahishasura, Chanda, Munda, Raktabija, Madhu, and Kaitabha.
Yes. Each of the thirteen stored stanzas keeps its refrain.
