About the Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is the most popular aarti of Goddess Lakshmi, the divine Mother of wealth, fortune and well-being. It is sung at the close of Lakshmi puja on Diwali, on Fridays (her special day), and at the end of daily Devi worship in countless homes.
The aarti is sung to the same tune as Om Jai Jagdish Hare, so most families already know its melody. It praises Lakshmi as the consort of Vishnu and the source of prosperity, and asks her grace for the home and family.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata - Full Lyrics
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata (in Devanagari):
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता। तुमको निशिदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु विधाता॥
उमा, रमा, ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग-माता। सूर्य-चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता॥
दुर्गा रूप निरंजनि, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता। जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋद्धि-सिद्धि धन पाता॥
तुम पाताल-निवासिनि, तुम ही शुभदाता। कर्म-प्रभाव-प्रकाशिनि, भव-निधि की त्राता॥
जिस घर में तुम रहती, सब सद्गुण आता। सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता॥
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता। खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता॥
शुभ-गुण मन्दिर सुन्दर, क्षीरोदधि-जाता। रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई नहीं पाता॥
महालक्ष्मीजी की आरती, जो कोई नर गाता। उर आनन्द समाता, पाप उतर जाता॥
Meaning of the Aarti
The aarti hails Lakshmi Mata, served day and night by Hari (Vishnu) and the Creator. She is one with Uma, Rama and Brahmani - the Mother of the whole world, meditated upon by the sun and moon and sung of by sage Narada.
She is the giver of happiness and wealth; whoever meditates on her gains riddhi-siddhi and riches. The verses say that in the house where she dwells, all good qualities arrive, everything becomes possible, and the mind never trembles. Without her there would be no yajna, no clothing, no abundance of food. Born of the milk-ocean, she is the source of the fourteen jewels. The closing verse promises that whoever sings her aarti is filled with joy and freed of sins.
When to Sing & Benefits
- Diwali: It is the main aarti of Lakshmi puja, sung after worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha on Diwali night.
- Fridays: Friday is Lakshmi's day; many keep a Vaibhav Lakshmi vrat and sing this aarti.
- Daily: Sing it at the close of morning or evening puja, holding a lit lamp and circling it before the goddess.
Benefits:
- Blessings of wealth, prosperity and abundance
- A peaceful, harmonious and content home
- Steadiness of mind and freedom from worry
- A grateful heart that uses wealth righteously
Keep the puja space clean and bright; Lakshmi is said to grace homes that are tidy, peaceful and free of quarrels.
Quick Answers
Who is the Om Jai Lakshmi Mata aarti dedicated to?+
It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Mother of wealth, fortune and prosperity, consort of Lord Vishnu. The aarti praises her as the source of all abundance and the giver of riddhi-siddhi.
When is Om Jai Lakshmi Mata aarti sung?+
It is sung at the close of Lakshmi puja on Diwali, on Fridays (Lakshmi's day, often with the Vaibhav Lakshmi vrat), and at the end of daily Devi worship.
Is the tune the same as Om Jai Jagdish Hare?+
Yes. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is sung to the same melody as Om Jai Jagdish Hare, which is why most families can sing it easily even on first reading.
What does Om Jai Lakshmi Mata mean?+
It means 'Victory to you, Mother Lakshmi.' The aarti goes on to say that in the home where she dwells, all good qualities arrive and the mind never trembles with worry.
About the author
Acharya Vinaya Kapoor · M.A. Sanskrit, Mantra & Stotra Studies
Acharya Vinaya holds an M.A. in Sanskrit from Banaras Hindu University and writes the mantra and stotra commentary on Vandnaa. Her focus is on accurate pronunciation, traditional context, and helping modern readers connect with classical texts.
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