Tulsi Mata Aarti (Devotional Hymn to Sacred Tulsi)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation
Original
जय तुलसी माता, मैया जय तुलसी माता। तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत, भक्त जन सब आता॥
Transliteration
Jai Tulsi Mata, Maiya Jai Tulsi Mata. Tumko nishdin dhyavat, bhakt jan sab aata.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Tulsi, O Mother, victory to Mother Tulsi. All devotees meditate upon you day and night.
Connection to Lord Krishna
Original
श्री कृष्ण को प्रिय तुम, विष्णु की हो प्यारी। तुम्हारे पूजन से, मिटती विपदा भारी॥
Transliteration
Shri Krishna ko priya tum, Vishnu ki ho pyaari. Tumhare poojan se, mit-ti vipada bhaari.
Meaning / Translation
You are most dear to Lord Krishna and beloved to Lord Vishnu. By worshipping you, great calamities and hardships are removed.
Manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
Original
लक्ष्मी रूप तुम ही, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता। घर में खुशहाली लाती, मंगलकारी माता॥
Transliteration
Lakshmi roop tum hi, sukh sampatti daata. Ghar mein khush-haali laati, mangal-kaari Maata.
Meaning / Translation
You are the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi, the giver of happiness and wealth. You bring prosperity to the home, O auspicious Mother.
Phalshruti (Benefits of Worship)
Original
जो भी श्रद्धा से, आरती तेरी गावे। मनवांछित फल पावे, दु:ख दूर भगावे॥
Transliteration
Jo bhi shraddha se, aarti teri gaave. Manvaanchit phal paave, dukh door bhagaave.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings your Aarti with true devotion, attains their heart's desires and finds all their sorrows driven away.