Jai Parvati Mata Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
'Jai Parvati Mata' is the best-known aarti of Mata Parvati. It calls her the mother of the world, destroyer of the enemy's clan and protector of her devotees. It is sung at the close of Haritalika Teej, Navratri and Monday Shiv-Parvati puja.
Jai Parvati Mata, maiya jai Parvati Mata | Brahma sanatan sundar, par Brahm ki dhata ||
Arikul padma vinashini, jai sevak trata | Jag jeevan Jagadamba, Har-bin jag mata ||
Singh ka asan jinka, chamar dhulata | Sone ke thal viranjat, dhoop-deep jalata ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Parvati Mata, maiya jai Parvati Mata | Brahma sanatan sundar, par Brahm ki dhata ||
Victory to Mother Parvati, the eternal and supremely beautiful goddess who is the foundational power that sustains Parabrahma himself.
Verse 2
Arikul padma vinashini, jai sevak trata | Jag jeevan Jagadamba, Har-bin jag mata ||
Victory to the destroyer of the enemy's clan and the saviour of devotees. She is Jagadamba, the life-force of all creation, and together with Shiva she is mother of this world.
Verse 3
Singh ka asan jinka, chamar dhulata | Sone ke thal viranjat, dhoop-deep jalata ||
Mother is seated on a lion throne while fly whisks wave around her. Incense sticks and lamps are lit on a golden plate as loving offerings before her.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Parvati aarti sung?
This aarti is sung at the close of Haritalika Teej, Monday Shiv-Parvati puja, Navratri and any worship of Mata Parvati.
What is the significance of the Parvati aarti?
According to tradition, singing this aarti with devotion is believed to bring marital happiness, children and family well-being. Married women especially sing it on Teej vrat.
What is the relationship between Parvati and Durga?
In tradition, Parvati, Durga and Kali are different forms of the same Adi Shakti. Parvati is her gentle motherly form as Shiva's consort, while Durga and Kali are her powerful warrior aspects.