Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti
जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती • Jaya Lakshmi Mata
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Jai Lakshmi Mata is one of the most popular aartis dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is sung during Lakshmi Puja, especially on Fridays and during Diwali.
जय लक्ष्मी माता धन, सौभाग्य और समृद्धि की देवी लक्ष्मी को समर्पित सबसे लोकप्रिय आरतियों में से एक है। यह लक्ष्मी पूजा के दौरान, विशेषकर शुक्रवार और दीपावली पर गाई जाती है।
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Benefits
- Invokes blessings of Goddess Lakshmi
- Brings wealth and prosperity
- Removes poverty and financial problems
- Grants happiness and contentment
- Creates positive energy in the home
- Brings good fortune
When to Recite
| Days | Friday (Shukravar), Daily, Purnima (Full Moon) |
| Times | Evening (Sandhya Aarti), After Lakshmi Puja, Morning |
| Occasions | Diwali, Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja, Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat |
| Recommended Count | Once during aarti |
Verses
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता। तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु विधाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata | Tumko Nishdin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
उमा रमा ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग माता। सूर्य चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Uma Rama Brahmani, Tum Hi Jag Mata | Surya Chandrama Dhyavat, Narad Rishi Gaata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
दुर्गा रूप निरंजन, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता। जो कोई तुमको ध्यावे, ऋद्धि-सिद्धि धन पाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Durga Roop Niranjan, Sukh Sampatti Data | Jo Koi Tumko Dhyave, Riddhi-Siddhi Dhan Pata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
तुम पाताल निवासिनि, तुम ही शुभ दाता। कर्म प्रभाव प्रकाशिनि, भवनिधि की त्राता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Tum Pataal Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubh Data | Karma Prabhav Prakashini, Bhavnidhi Ki Trata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
जिस घर में तुम रहतीं, सब सद्गुण आता। सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rahtin, Sab Sadgun Aata | Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahin Ghabrata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होता, वस्त्र न कोई पाता। खान-पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥ शुभ गुण मंदिर सुंदर, क्षीरोदधि जाता। रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन, कोई नहीं पाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥ महालक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गाता। उर आनंद समाता, पाप नशाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥
Tum Bin Yagya Na Hota, Vastra Na Koi Pata | Khan-Pan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumse Aata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Shubh Gun Mandir Sundar, Kshirodadhi Jata | Ratna Chaturdash Tum Bin, Koi Nahin Pata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gata | Ur Anand Samata, Paap Nashata || Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||
About Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti — Om Jai Lakshmi Mata
Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti — commonly known by its opening line "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata" — is the most widely sung aarti dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, fortune, prosperity, and beauty. Aarti is the ritual of waving a lit lamp before a deity, accompanied by devotional singing — it is the climactic moment of Hindu worship, and Lakshmi's aarti is performed in virtually every Hindu household and temple across India, especially during evening puja.
Goddess Lakshmi holds a unique position in the Hindu pantheon. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and accompanies him in each of his avatars — as Sita with Rama, as Rukmini with Krishna, and as Padmavati with Venkateshwara. The aarti celebrates her eight forms known as Ashta Lakshmi: Adi Lakshmi (primeval wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (monetary wealth), Dhanya Lakshmi (agricultural wealth), Gaja Lakshmi (elephant-borne royal wealth), Santana Lakshmi (progeny), Veera Lakshmi (courage), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory), and Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge). Together, these eight forms represent complete prosperity — not just material riches, but abundance in every dimension of life.
The Lakshmi Aarti is sung most fervently during Diwali — the festival of lights — when Lakshmi Puja is the central ritual. On Diwali night, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas (oil lamps), draw rangoli patterns, and perform Lakshmi Puja followed by this aarti, believing that Lakshmi visits clean, well-lit homes and blesses them with prosperity for the coming year. Beyond Diwali, the aarti is performed on Fridays (Shukravar — Venus's day, associated with Lakshmi), during Sharad Purnima (the full moon of Ashwin month), and on Dhanteras (the first day of Diwali festivities).
The tradition of performing Lakshmi Aarti with a ghee lamp (rather than oil) is considered especially auspicious, as ghee symbolizes purity and divine grace. The aarti is typically followed by distribution of prasad — often comprising fruits, sweets, and puffed rice. The complete Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti lyrics in Hindi with English translation are provided above for devotees to sing along with full understanding of each verse.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti
What is Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti and when is it sung?
Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti (Om Jai Lakshmi Mata) is the principal devotional song sung while performing aarti to Goddess Lakshmi — the Hindu deity of wealth and prosperity. It is sung during evening puja on Fridays, during Diwali Lakshmi Puja, on Dhanteras, Sharad Purnima, and whenever Lakshmi puja is performed at home or in temples. It is the most recognized Lakshmi prayer across all regions of India.
What are the benefits of singing Lakshmi Aarti daily?
Daily Lakshmi Aarti is believed to: invite Goddess Lakshmi's presence into the home, attract financial stability and wealth, remove Daridra Dosha (poverty affliction) from the horoscope, bring harmony in family relationships, ensure steady income and business growth, and protect against sudden financial losses. The aarti also purifies the home's energy — the combination of the lamp's light, the devotional vibrations, and the devotee's sincerity creates a Sattvic atmosphere that Lakshmi is said to favor. Check your kundali for your 2nd and 11th house strength to understand your chart's wealth potential.
How to perform Lakshmi Puja and Aarti at home?
To perform Lakshmi Puja at home: 1) Clean and decorate the puja area, place a Lakshmi image or idol on a red cloth. 2) Light a ghee lamp (diya) and incense. 3) Offer fresh flowers (red and pink lotus are ideal), fruits, sweets, and kumkum. 4) Recite Lakshmi Chalisa or Lakshmi Stotram. 5) Perform the aarti by waving the lamp in a clockwise circular motion while singing "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata." 6) Distribute prasad. On Diwali, also place coins and account books before the deity for blessing. Use the muhurat finder to find the best Lakshmi Puja timing.
What are the Ashta Lakshmi (8 forms of Lakshmi)?
The Ashta Lakshmi are eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi representing complete prosperity: Adi Lakshmi (primeval spiritual wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (monetary wealth and gold), Dhanya Lakshmi (agricultural wealth and food), Gaja Lakshmi (royal power and authority), Santana Lakshmi (blessed progeny), Veera Lakshmi (courage and strength), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory in all endeavors), and Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge and education). The Ashtalakshmi Stotram praises each form individually.
Why is Friday special for Lakshmi worship?
Friday is called Shukravar in Hindi — named after the planet Shukra (Venus), which governs beauty, luxury, wealth, and material pleasures in Vedic astrology. Venus is considered Lakshmi's planetary representative — strong Venus in a birth chart indicates Lakshmi's blessings in one's life. Worshipping Lakshmi on Fridays strengthens Venus's positive influence, attracts wealth, and brings harmony to relationships. Wearing white or pink clothes and offering white sweets on Fridays is considered especially auspicious.
Which other prayers should I recite with Lakshmi Aarti?
For a complete Lakshmi worship, the traditional sequence is: begin with Ganesh Chalisa or "Om Ganeshaya Namah" (Ganesha is always invoked first), then recite Lakshmi Chalisa or Shri Suktam, followed by the Lakshmi Aarti. On Diwali specifically, add the Kubera mantra (for the treasury god) and Vishnu Sahasranamam (since Lakshmi is Vishnu's consort). This combination invokes both the wealth-giving and wealth-preserving energies.
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