Shri Mahakal Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Ujjain Mahakal Aarti
Invocation
Original
जय श्री महाकाल, जय महाकाल। उज्जैन के राजा, जय महाकाल॥
Transliteration
Jai Shri Mahakal, Jai Mahakal. Ujjain ke Raja, Jai Mahakal.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Mahakal, Victory to Mahakal. The King of Ujjain, Victory to Mahakal.
Appearance of the Deity
Original
भस्म अंग सोहे, मस्तक चंदा, गले मुंड की माला। त्रिनेत्र धारी, कपाल धारी, अद्भुत रूप निराला॥
Transliteration
Bhasma ang sohe, mastak chanda, gale mund ki maala. Trinetra dhaari, kapaal dhaari, adbhut roop niraala.
Meaning / Translation
Ash adorns your body, the moon shines on your forehead, and a garland of skulls hangs from your neck. The three-eyed one, the skull-bearer, possessing a wondrous and unique form.
Divine Attributes
Original
जटा में गंगा, हाथ में त्रिशूल, डमरू बाजे प्यारा। काल के भी काल महाकाल, जग का उजियारा॥
Transliteration
Jata mein Ganga, haath mein trishul, damru baaje pyaara. Kaal ke bhi kaal Mahakal, jag ka ujiyaara.
Meaning / Translation
The Ganges flows in your matted hair, you hold a trident in your hand, and your damru plays sweet music. You are the death of death itself, Mahakal, the light of the entire universe.
Protection and Grace
Original
भूत प्रेत सब थर-थर कांपें, देख रूप विकराला। जो शरण आए महाकाल की, पा जाए सुख माला॥
Transliteration
Bhoot pret sab thar-thar kaanpen, dekh roop vikaala. Jo sharan aaye Mahakal ki, paa jaaye sukh maala.
Meaning / Translation
Ghosts and spirits tremble seeing your fierce form. Whoever seeks refuge in Mahakal attains a garland of eternal happiness.
Conclusion/Prayer
Original
भक्त जनों के संकट हरते, जय जय महाकाल। उज्जैन पुरी के स्वामी, जय जय महाकाल॥
Transliteration
Bhakt janon ke sankat harte, jai jai Mahakal. Ujjain puri ke swami, jai jai Mahakal.
Meaning / Translation
You remove the troubles of your devotees, victory to Mahakal. O Lord of the holy city of Ujjain, victory to Mahakal.