Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti (Shiva Aarti performed at Grishneshwar)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 7 sections
Invocation
Original
जय शिव ओंकारा, प्रभु जय शिव ओंकारा। ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Transliteration
Jai Shiv Omkara, Prabhu Jai Shiv Omkara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Shiva, the embodiment of Om. Glory to the Lord, the primordial sound Omkara.
Forms of Divinity
Original
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हज़ारैनन तुलासी सदा बजत राजे॥
Transliteration
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje. Hazarainan Tulasi Sada Bajat Raje.
Meaning / Translation
Whether you appear with one face, four faces, or five faces, you reign supreme. Your thousand-faced glory is constantly celebrated by the sages.
Divine Manifestation
Original
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दश भुज अति सोहे। तीनों लोक तांकैं तब चारु रूप मोहे॥
Transliteration
Do bhuj char chaturbhuj dash bhuj ati sohe. Teeno lok tankein tab charu roop mohe.
Meaning / Translation
Whether you have two arms, four arms, or ten arms, you appear magnificent. As you gaze upon the three worlds, your beautiful form captivates the soul.
Adornments
Original
अक्समाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। चन्द्र भाग मुकुट पीताम्बर धारी॥
Transliteration
Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari. Chandra bhag mukut pitambar dhari.
Meaning / Translation
You wear the sacred bead mala, the forest garland, and the garland of skulls. You wear the crescent moon upon your head and are adorned in yellow silken garments.
Divine Attributes
Original
शिर गंग धारी, भाल चन्द्र सोहे। मुण्डमाल सोहे, गले मुण्ड सोहे॥
Transliteration
Shir Gang Dhari, Bhal Chandra Sohe. Mundamal Sohe, Gale Mund Sohe.
Meaning / Translation
The holy Ganges flows from your hair, and the crescent moon shines beautifully on your forehead. The garland of skulls adorns your neck.
Eternal Glory
Original
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत है तेरी। महिमा अमित अपार शिव शंकर अविनाशी॥
Transliteration
Brahma Vishnu Sada Shiva Janat Hai Teri. Mahima Amit Apar Shiva Shankar Avinashi.
Meaning / Translation
Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiva all know your greatness. Your glory is immeasurable and infinite, O Shiva, the indestructible Lord.
Conclusion
Original
जय शिव ओंकारा, प्रभु जय शिव ओंकारा। ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Transliteration
Jai Shiv Omkara, Prabhu Jai Shiv Omkara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Shiva, the primordial Om. Glory to the Lord, the Omkara.