Aartis: Jai Lakshmi Mata – 02/240
🪔 Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti
The Universal Aarti of the Goddess of Wealth, Wisdom, and Well-being
Celebrated across homes and temples during Diwali, Fridays, and Varalakshmi Vratam
🌸 1. Introduction: The Resplendent Mother Lakshmi
Among all the deities of the Sanatana tradition, Mahalakshmi holds a universally adored position as the embodiment of abundance, dharma, and divine order. She is not merely the giver of wealth but the upholder of harmony in all aspects of life — mental, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual.
The Aarti “Om Jai Lakshmi Mata” is sung with reverence and love across India and the world. It expresses:
- Gratitude for her divine presence,
- A plea for protection from scarcity and fear,
- A declaration that true prosperity lies in virtue, devotion, and surrender.
📖 2. Scriptural & Symbolic Background
Lakshmi appears in several scriptures:
- In the Rigveda’s Śrī Sūkta, she is hailed as: “Padmānane padmau ruhe padmākṣi padma sambhave”
“O lotus-faced, lotus-eyed one, who was born from the lotus…” - During the Samudra Manthana (Churning of the Ocean), Mahalakshmi emerged from the cosmic ocean of milk (Kṣīrasāgara) and chose to be the eternal consort of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing that sustenance (Vishnu) and abundance (Lakshmi) must walk together.
- She is associated with 14 divine treasures (ratnas), sacred order (ṛta), and spiritual light (tej).
Singing this Aarti aligns one’s inner world with the Vedic ideal of prosperity rooted in dharma.
🎶 3. Full Aarti with Transliteration and Translation
1
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।
Om Jai Lakṣmī Mātā, Maiyā Jai Lakṣmī Mātā
O Divine Mother Lakshmi, we glorify You with joy and reverence!
तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिव विधाता॥
Tumko nisdin dhyāvat, Hari Brahmā Śiva vidhātā
Hari, Brahma, Shiva, and all deities constantly meditate on You.
2
उमा, राम, ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग-माता।
Umā, Rām, Brahmāṇī, tum hī jag-mātā
You dwell as Uma, Sita, and Saraswati — the universal feminine force.
सुर मुनिजन सेवत, महिमा अतिशय गाता॥
Sur munijan sevat, mahimā atiśaya gātā
All divine beings and sages serve You and endlessly sing of Your glory.
3
तुम पाताल निवासिनी, तुम ही शुभदाता।
Tum pātāl nivāsinī, tum hī śubhadātā
You dwell in all realms, even the deepest ones, and grant auspiciousness.
कर्म प्रभाव प्रकाशिनी, भवनिधि की त्राता॥
Karma prabhāv prakāśinī, bhavanidhi kī trātā
You illuminate the results of karma and rescue souls from worldly suffering.
4
जिस घर में तुम रहतीं, सब सद्गुण आता।
Jis ghar meṅ tum rahtīṅ, sab sadguṇ ātā
Wherever You dwell, virtues arrive — joy, truth, and serenity.
सब संभव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता॥
Sab sambhav ho jātā, man nahīṅ ghabrātā
Everything becomes possible and the mind becomes calm and fearless.
5
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता।
Tum bin yajña na hote, vastra na koī pāta
Without You, no sacrifice can succeed; no one receives even basic needs.
खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता॥
Khān-pān kā vaibhav, sab tumse ātā
Food, wealth, and dignity — all are Your divine expressions.
6
शुभगुण मंदिर सुंदर, क्षीरोदधि-जाता।
Śubhguṇ mandir sundar, kṣīrodadhi-jātā
You are the radiant temple of auspicious virtues, born from the ocean of milk.
रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई न पाता॥
Ratna caturdaśa tum bin, koī na pāta
Without You, none of the fourteen celestial treasures are attained.
7
महालक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गाता।
Mahālakṣmī jī kī ārti, jo koī nar gātā
Whoever sings this sacred hymn with faith—
उर आनंद समाता, पाप उतर जाता॥
Ur ānand samātā, pāp utar jātā
—their heart fills with bliss, and past sins are washed away.
🧠 4. Symbolism & Modern Insights
| 🌺 Symbol | 💫 Inner Meaning | 🛠️ Life Lesson |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus | Rise above negativity, stay pure | Maintain dignity in tough times |
| Gold Coins | Ethical prosperity | Wealth gained through dharma lasts |
| Elephants | Royal strength & blessings | Stay powerful yet humble |
| Friday Aarti | Gratitude & rhythm of life | Weekly rituals bring balance |
| House where she dwells | Home of peace and harmony | Keep surroundings clean & spiritually alive |
📿 5. How to Use This Aarti in Daily Practice
✅ Time to Chant:
- Every Friday evening
- Diwali night (after Lakshmi Puja)
- Sharad Purnima, Navratri Day 3, and Varalakshmi Vratam
✅ Simple Ritual Format:
- Clean your altar or prayer space
- Light a ghee lamp (or diya)
- Offer a flower, incense, rice or sweet
- Sing the Aarti with devotion
- Conclude with a silent prayer for your family, home, and dharmic success
📺 6. YouTube References (Clickable, Opens in New Tab)
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🔗 Om Jai Lakshmi Mata – Anuradha Paudwal (T-Series Bhakti)
🔗 Om Jai Lakshmi Mata – Anuradha Paudwal (Diwali Special)
🔗 Shreya Ghoshal – Diwali Special 2024 (Times Music Spiritual)
🔗 Om Jai Lakshmi Mata with Lyrics – Anuradha Paudwal (Shubh Deepawali)
🔗 Sonu Nigam & Amruta Fadnavis – Diwali Aarti (2023)
🪔 7. Final Reflection
“Om Jai Lakshmi Mata” is more than just a hymn — it is a spiritual invitation to live a life of graceful wealth. It teaches us that true prosperity is not just in possession but in purity, not in gold but in gratitude, and not in luxury but in living a life of service, order, and light.
✨ When Lakshmi is invoked with faith and humility, she comes not just to bless — she comes to stay.