Sharda Mata Aarti (Maihar Temple)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Sharda Mata Aarti Maihar Temple Goddess Sharda
Invocation
Original
जय शारदा मैया, जय मैहर वाली। जय विद्या की दाता, जग की रखवाली॥
Transliteration
Jai Sharda Maiya, Jai Maihar wali. Jai Vidya ki data, Jag ki rakhwali.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Mother Sharda, Glory to the Mother of Maihar. Glory to the giver of knowledge, the protector of the world.
Divine Form
Original
श्वेत वस्त्र सोहे, वीणा हाथ विराजे। मस्तक पर चन्द्र, मन को है भाजे॥
Transliteration
Shvet vastra sohe, Veena haath viraje. Mastak par Chandra, man ko hai bhaaje.
Meaning / Translation
Adorned in white garments, holding the Veena in her hand. With the moon shining on her forehead, she delights the heart.
Dispeller of Ignorance
Original
अज्ञान का अँधेरा, दूर तुम करती। भक्तजनों के संकट, पल में तुम हरती॥
Transliteration
Agyan ka andhera, door tum karti. Bhaktjanon ke sankat, pal mein tum harti.
Meaning / Translation
You dispel the darkness of ignorance. You remove the troubles of your devotees in an instant.
Glory of Maihar
Original
मैहर की शक्ति, माँ शारदा प्यारी। शरण में जो आए, उसकी विपदा टारी॥
Transliteration
Maihar ki shakti, Maa Sharda pyaari. Sharan mein jo aaye, uski vipda taari.
Meaning / Translation
The power of Maihar, beloved Mother Sharda. Whoever seeks refuge in you, you ward off their calamities.
Conclusion/Phalshruti
Original
जो भी आरती गाए, श्रद्धा भाव लाए। शारदा माँ की कृपा, सदा संग पाए॥
Transliteration
Jo bhi aarti gaaye, shraddha bhaav laaye. Sharda Maa ki kripa, sada sang paaye.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this aarti with devotion, shall forever receive the grace of Mother Sharda.