Jai Ambe Gauri

Refrain

Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri

Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri

Glory to Ambe Gauri! O Mother, glory to Shyama Gauri! Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva meditate on you day and night.

Verse 1

Maang Sindoor Virajat, Tiko Mrigmad Ko

Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko

Vermilion shines in the parting of your hair, and a tilak of musk marks your brow. Your two eyes are bright and radiant, and your moon-like face is lovely.

Verse 2

Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje

Raktapushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje

Your body glows like gold, and red garments adorn you. A garland of red flowers graces your neck.

Verse 3

Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari

Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhhari

You ride majestically on a lion, holding a sword and a skull-bowl. Gods, humans and sages serve you, and you take away their sorrows.

Verse 4

Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti

Kotik Chandra Divakar, Sam Rajat Jyoti

Earrings sparkle on your ears and a pearl gleams at the tip of your nose. Your radiance shines like millions of moons and suns together.

Verse 5

Shumbh Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati

Dhumra Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmati

You tore apart Shumbha and Nishumbha and slew Mahishasura. Your eyes, which undid the demon Dhumralochana, glow day and night with divine intensity.

Verse 6

Chand Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare

Madhu Kaitabh Dou Maare, Sur Bhayheen Kare

You destroyed Chanda and Munda and ended Raktabija, whose every drop of blood bred another demon. You slew both Madhu and Kaitabha and freed the gods from fear.

Verse 7

Brahmani Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani

Agam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani

You are Brahmani and Rudrani, and you are Queen Kamala (Lakshmi). The Agamas and the Vedas sing your praise; you are the chief queen of Shiva.

Verse 8

Chaunsath Yogini Mangal Gavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon

Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aru Bajat Damru

The sixty-four Yoginis sing auspicious songs and Bhairava dances. Cymbals and the mridanga play, and the damaru drum resounds.

Verse 9

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharta

Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampatti Karta

You alone are the Mother of the world, and you alone sustain it. You take away your devotees' sorrows and bring them happiness and prosperity.

Verse 10

Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Var Mudra Dhari

Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari

Your four arms are resplendent, one held in the gesture of granting boons. The men and women who serve you receive the fruit their hearts desire.

Verse 11

Kanchan Thaal Virajat, Agar Kapur Baati

Shri Malketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti

A golden plate is set before you with agarwood, camphor and lamp wicks. In Shri Malketu the flame shines with the light of millions of jewels.

Closing

Shri Ambe Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gave

Kahat Shivanand Swami, Sukh Sampatti Pave

Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Ambe, says Swami Shivanand, will be blessed with happiness and prosperity.