Jai Santoshi Mata Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
'Jai Santoshi Mata' is the aarti of Santoshi Maa, the mother who gives contentment and happiness. It describes her golden robes, her favourite offering of jaggery and chana, and her Friday fast. It is sung after hearing the vrat katha on Fridays and at the udyapan after sixteen Fridays.
Jai Santoshi Mata, maiya jai Santoshi Mata | Apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampati data ||
Sundar cheer sunahri, Maa dharan keenho | Heera panna damke, tan shringar leenho ||
Geru laal chhata chhavi, badan kamal sohe | Mand hansat karunamayi, tribhuvan jan mohe ||
Swarn sinhasan baithi, chanwar dure pyare | Dhoop, deep, madhu, meva, bhog dharen nyare ||
Gud aru chana param priya, taamen santosh kiyo | Santoshi kahlai, bhaktan vaibhav diyo ||
Shukravar priya manat, aaj divas sohi | Bhakt mandali chhai, katha sunat mohi ||
Mandir jag mag jyoti, mangal dhvani chhai | Vinay karen hum balak, charanan sir nai ||
Bhakti bhavmay pooja, angikrit keejai | Jo man base hamare, ichchha phal deejai ||
Dukhi, daridri, rogi, sankatmukt kiye | Bahu dhandhanya bhare ghar, sukh saubhagya diye ||
Dhyan dharyo jis jan ne, manvanchhit phal payo | Pooja katha shravan kar, ghar anand aayo ||
Sharan gahe ki lajja, rakhiyo Jagdambe | Sankat tu hi nivare, dayamayi Ambe ||
Santoshi Maa ki aarti, jo koi nar gave | Riddhi siddhi sukh sampatti, ji bharkar pave ||
Jai Santoshi Mata, maiya jai Santoshi Mata | Apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampati data ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Santoshi Mata, maiya jai Santoshi Mata | Apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampati data ||
Victory to Mother Santoshi, who gives happiness and plenty to those who serve her.
Verse 2
Sundar cheer sunahri, Maa dharan keenho | Heera panna damke, tan shringar leenho ||
Mother wears a beautiful golden sari. Diamonds and emeralds sparkle as she is lovingly adorned.
Verse 3
Geru laal chhata chhavi, badan kamal sohe | Mand hansat karunamayi, tribhuvan jan mohe ||
A reddish-ochre glow surrounds her and her face is like a lotus. The compassionate Mother smiles softly and charms all three worlds.
Verse 4
Swarn sinhasan baithi, chanwar dure pyare | Dhoop, deep, madhu, meva, bhog dharen nyare ||
Mother sits on a golden throne as lovely whisks are waved over her. Incense, lamps, honey and dry fruits are set before her as special offerings.
Verse 5
Gud aru chana param priya, taamen santosh kiyo | Santoshi kahlai, bhaktan vaibhav diyo ||
Jaggery and chana are her favourite, and she is content with this simple offering. That is why she is called Santoshi, and she blesses her devotees with plenty.
Verse 6
Shukravar priya manat, aaj divas sohi | Bhakt mandali chhai, katha sunat mohi ||
Mother loves Friday, and today is that very day. Devotees have gathered and are lost in listening to her katha.
Verse 7
Mandir jag mag jyoti, mangal dhvani chhai | Vinay karen hum balak, charanan sir nai ||
The temple glows with lamps and auspicious sounds fill the air. We, your children, bow our heads at your feet and pray.
Verse 8
Bhakti bhavmay pooja, angikrit keejai | Jo man base hamare, ichchha phal deejai ||
Accept this worship offered with devotion, and grant the wish that lives in our hearts.
Verse 9
Dukhi, daridri, rogi, sankatmukt kiye | Bahu dhandhanya bhare ghar, sukh saubhagya diye ||
You have freed the sorrowful, the poor and the sick from their troubles, filled their homes with grain and wealth, and given them joy and good fortune.
Verse 10
Dhyan dharyo jis jan ne, manvanchhit phal payo | Pooja katha shravan kar, ghar anand aayo ||
Whoever meditated on you received what they wished for. By doing the puja and hearing the katha, joy came into their homes.
Verse 11
Sharan gahe ki lajja, rakhiyo Jagdambe | Sankat tu hi nivare, dayamayi Ambe ||
O Mother of the world, protect the honour of the one who has taken your shelter. O kind Mother Ambe, you alone remove our troubles.
Verse 12
Santoshi Maa ki aarti, jo koi nar gave | Riddhi siddhi sukh sampatti, ji bharkar pave ||
Whoever sings this aarti of Santoshi Maa receives abundance, success, happiness and prosperity to their heart's content.
Verse 13
Jai Santoshi Mata, maiya jai Santoshi Mata | Apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampati data ||
The refrain is sung once more at the end — victory to Mother Santoshi.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
On which day is the Santoshi Mata Aarti sung?
On Friday, which is considered Santoshi Maa's day. It is sung after hearing the vrat katha and offering jaggery and chana.
What is avoided in the Santoshi Mata fast?
By tradition, nothing sour is eaten or given to anyone on the day of the fast. Jaggery and roasted chana are offered to the Mother.
What is done after sixteen Fridays?
After sixteen Fridays an udyapan is held — the katha and aarti are done and children are fed to complete the vow.