Aartis: Jai Ambe Gauri – 04/240
🌸 Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti
(Post #4 – North Indian Aarti Series)
देवी दुर्गा की आरती | Aarti in Praise of Goddess Durga During Navaratri
🪔 Introduction
“Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti” venerates Goddess Durga (also known as Amba or Gauri)—the Divine Mother who protects the world by destroying ignorance and negativity. This Aarti, especially sung during Navaratri, invokes strength, inner light, courage, and devotion, nurturing resilience amid life’s challenges.
📜 Full Aarti with Numbered Stanzas
1.
🔸 जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiyā Jai Shyāmā Gauri.
Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, Victory to dark-hued Gauri!
2.
🔸 तुमको निशिदिन ध्यान धरित हैं ब्रह्मा शिव, आरोह-किरण तुम्हारी।
Tumko nishidin dhyān dharit hain Brahmā, Shiv; āroh-kiraṇ tumhārī.
Brāhma, Shiva meditate on you day and night, their thoughts (mind-lotus) illumined by your radiant light.
3.
🔸 जय अम्बे गौरी…
4.
🔸 माँग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को।
Māng sin-dūr virājat, ṭīkō mṛgamad kō.
Your forehead shines with vermillion, your cheeks bloom like deer-foot petals.
5.
🔸 कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजै।
Kanak samān kalevar, raktāmbara rājai.
Your body gleams like gold, adorned in glowing red robes.
6.
🔸 जय अम्बे गौरी…
7.
🔸 केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्परधारी।
Kehari vāhan rājat, khaḍg khapparadhārī.
Riding the lion, holding sword and shield—you are the warrior mother.
8.
🔸 सुर-नर-मुनि-जन सेवत, तिनके दुख हर्ता।
Sur-nar-muni-jan sevta, tinkē dukh hartā.
Worshipped by gods, humans, and sages—you remove their sorrow.
9.
🔸 जय अम्बे गौरी…
10.
🔸 तुम ही जग की माता, तुम ही भरता।
Tum hī jag kī mātā, tum hī bharatā.
You are the Mother of the universe, provider of all.
11.
🔸 भक्तन की दुःख हरता, सुख संपत्ति करता।
Bhaktan kī duḥkh hartā, sukh sampatti kartā.
You take away devotees’ sorrow and grant them happiness and prosperity.
12.
🔸 जय अम्बे गौरी…
🌼 Modern Relevance
This Aarti resonates deeply in today’s time:
- 🔥 Overcoming Fear & Anxiety – Durga’s warrior energy helps defeat internal struggles.
- 🧘♀️ Empowerment & Inner Strength – Especially important during personal crises or transitions.
- 💼 Working Professionals – Boosts confidence and clarity in complex decision-making.
- 👩🎓 Students – Helps combat exam stress, fostering courage and determination.
- 🕊️ Mental Wellness – Lighting a lamp and chanting creates calm, focused mindsets to replace negativity with peace.
🪔 Action Plan for Modern Devotees
- 🔆 Chant with Devotion – Recite every Navaratri day, or anytime you need courage.
- 🕉️ Create a Goddess Shrine – Add a Durga photo/statue with red flowers, incense, and diya.
- 🔄 Combine with Mantras – Chant “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे” before or after the Aarti.
- 🏫 Teach Younger Generations – Introduce the Aarti in group or home gatherings during Navratri.
- 🌿 Meditation on Shakti – After Aarti, sit silently for 5–10 minutes, visualizing inner divine strength.
❤️ Final Thoughts
“Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti” empowers us to stand strong with clarity, courage, and divine protection. As we chant it, we honor the warrior within, bringing transformation and light into our lives.
🎧 YouTube Links (HTML – Spiritual Tags & Open in New Tab)
- 🕉️ Full Aarti for Navaratri – Bhakti & Celebration-focused rendition
- 🎶 Aarti by Sadhana Sargam – Meditation-friendly with soothing vocals
- 🙏 Devotional Aarti by Anuradha Paudwal – Bhakti and emotional upliftment
- 🧘 Hindi & English Lyrics version – Student & learner-friendly
- 🌼 Dual-language Navratri Aarti – Ideal for group chanting and children