Shree Mahakaleshwar Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 6 sections
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Mantra (Invocation)
Original
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Transliteration
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||
Meaning / Translation
We worship the three-eyed one, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. Just as a ripe cucumber is freed from its stem, may He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality.
Main Aarti - Verse 1
Original
जय महाकाल देवा, जय महाकाल देवा । उज्जैन नगरी के राजा, जय महाकाल देवा ॥
Transliteration
Jai Mahakal Deva, Jai Mahakal Deva | Ujjain Nagari Ke Raja, Jai Mahakal Deva ||
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Mahakal, Victory to Lord Mahakal. O King of the holy city of Ujjain, Victory to Lord Mahakal.
Main Aarti - Verse 2 (Appearance)
Original
भस्म अंग सोहे, मुंडमाल धारे । त्रिशूल हाथ सोहे, डमरू बजावे ॥
Transliteration
Bhasma Ang Sohe, Mundmaal Dhare | Trishul Hath Sohe, Damru Bajave ||
Meaning / Translation
Sacred ash adorns His body, He wears a garland of skulls. A trident shines in His hand, and He plays the divine Damru drum.
Main Aarti - Verse 3 (Divine Nature)
Original
काल के भी काल महाकाल, भक्तों के हितकारी । संकट हरते, दुःख हरते, महिमा अति भारी ॥
Transliteration
Kaal Ke Bhi Kaal Mahakal, Bhakton Ke Hitkari | Sankat Harte, Dukh Harte, Mahima Ati Bhari ||
Meaning / Translation
Mahakal is the Death of Death itself, the ultimate benefactor to His devotees. He removes all troubles and sorrows; His glory is immeasurable.
Main Aarti - Verse 4 (The Jyotirlinga)
Original
ज्योतिर्लिंग रूप में विराजे, अष्ट दिशाओं में वास । महाकाल की शरण में, पूर्ण हो सबकी आस ॥
Transliteration
Jyotirlinga Roop Mein Viraje, Asht Dishao Mein Vaas | Mahakal Ki Sharan Mein, Poorn Ho Sabki Aas ||
Meaning / Translation
He resides in the form of the holy Jyotirlinga, dwelling in all eight directions. In the refuge of Mahakal, all hopes and desires are fulfilled.
Phalashruti (Conclusion)
Original
जो भी आरती गावे, श्रद्धा भक्ति के साथ । महाकाल की कृपा पावे, कटे जन्मों के पाप ॥
Transliteration
Jo Bhi Aarti Gaave, Shraddha Bhakti Ke Saath | Mahakal Ki Kripa Paave, Kate Janmon Ke Paap ||
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this Aarti with deep faith and devotion shall receive the grace of Mahakal, and the sins of many lifetimes shall be washed away.