Maha Kali Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Maha Kali Aarti Maha Kali
Chorus
Original
जय काली महाकाली, जय जय काली महाकाली। कर में खड्ग, मुण्ड की माला, रूप तेरा है निराली॥
Transliteration
Jai Kali Mahakali, Jai Jai Kali Mahakali. Kar mein khadga, mund ki mala, roop tera hai nirali.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Kali, the Great Kali, Victory, Victory to the Great Kali. Holding a sword in your hand and wearing a garland of skulls, your form is unique and wondrous.
The Destroyer of Evil
Original
रक्तबीज का रक्त पिया, असुरों को संहारा। भक्तों के संकट काटे, जग का तू ही सहारा॥
Transliteration
Raktabeej ka rakt piya, asuron ko sanhara. Bhakton ke sankat kaate, jag ka tu hi sahara.
Meaning / Translation
You drank the blood of Raktabeej and destroyed the demons. You sever the troubles of your devotees; you are the ultimate refuge of the world.
Divine Appearance
Original
श्यामा वरण, विकराल रूप, जिह्वा लपलपाती। भय भंजन, मंगल करनी, माँ महाकाली कहलाती॥
Transliteration
Shyama varan, vikral roop, jihva laplapati. Bhay bhanjan, mangal karni, Maa Mahakali kehlati.
Meaning / Translation
With a dark complexion and a fearsome appearance, with your tongue lolling out. The destroyer of fear and the bringer of auspiciousness, you are known as Mother Mahakali.
Conclusion
Original
जो कोई आरती तेरी गावे, प्रेम सहित मन लावे। कष्ट मिटें सब उसके जीवन के, सुख संपत्ति पावे॥
Transliteration
Jo koi aarti teri gaave, prem sahit man laave. Kasht mite sab uske jeevan ke, sukh sampati paave.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this aarti with a heart filled with devotion, all the sufferings of their life shall vanish, and they shall attain happiness and prosperity.