Tulsi Mata Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Tulsi Plant Sacred Basil Worship Lord Vishnu / Krishna pooja
Invocation
Original
जय तुलसी माता, मैया जय तुलसी माता। विष्णु प्रिया तुम, वृंदा तुम, सब जग की दाता॥
Transliteration
Jai Tulsi Mata, Maiya Jai Tulsi Mata. Vishnu Priya Tum, Vrinda Tum, Sab Jag Ki Data.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Mother Tulsi, Glory to Mother Tulsi. Beloved of Lord Vishnu, you are Vrinda, the provider to the entire world.
Praise for Sacredness
Original
श्यामा तुम हो, पावन तुम हो, जग को तारने वाली। भक्तों के सब, कष्ट मिटाती, सुख-संपत्ति देने वाली॥
Transliteration
Shyama tum ho, paavan tum ho, jag ko taarne wali. Bhakton ke sab, kasht mitati, sukh-sampatti dene wali.
Meaning / Translation
You are the dark-hued one, you are the pure one, the savior of the world. You destroy all the sufferings of your devotees and bestow happiness and prosperity.
Connection to Lord Krishna
Original
कृष्ण हृदय, में वास तुम्हारा, तुम हो दिव्य सुकुमारी। तुझको जो भी, ध्यान लगाए, पावे मुक्ति भारी॥
Transliteration
Krishna hriday, mein vaas tumhara, tum ho divya sukumari. Tujhko jo bhi, dhyan lagaye, paave mukti bhaari.
Meaning / Translation
You reside in the heart of Lord Krishna, you are the divine and delicate maiden. Whoever meditates upon you attains great liberation.
The Merit of Worship
Original
आरती जो भी, प्रेम से गाए, मनवांछित फल पाए। तुलसी मैया, की कृपा से, परम पद को पाए॥
Transliteration
Aarti jo bhi, prem se gaaye, manvanchit phal paaye. Tulsi Maiya, ki kripa se, param pad ko paaye.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this Aarti with devotion will receive their heart's desires. By the grace of Mother Tulsi, they will attain the supreme spiritual state.