“Om Jai Jagdish Hare” is a profound and soulful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The hymn is a heartfelt prayer expressing devotion, seeking blessings, and acknowledging the various attributes of the Lord. It is typically recited or sung during religious ceremonies, festivals, and daily worship by millions of devotees.
The hymn begins with the chanting of “Om,” the universal sound representing cosmic energy and divine essence. The devotees then invoke Lord Vishnu with the title “Jai Jagdish Hare,” acknowledging him as the Lord of the universe, the master, and the sustainer of all.
The first few verses of the hymn seek the victory and blessings of Lord Vishnu and acknowledge him as the remover of obstacles and difficulties faced by his devotees. The devotees express their trust in the Lord’s ability to dispel troubles swiftly.
The subsequent verses highlight the compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu, recognizing him as the one who destroys sorrow and brings about well-being. Devotees express that those who meditate upon Lord Vishnu with devotion receive the fruits of their prayers.
The hymn then acknowledges Lord Vishnu as the giver of blessings and boons, recognizing him as the Lord of all ages and eras. Devotees seek mental peace and repose at the feet of Lord Vishnu, expressing their desire to fulfill their heart’s desires.
The hymn also acknowledges Lord Vishnu as the mother and father of the devotees, recognizing his role as the ultimate refuge. Devotees express their dependence on Lord Vishnu, admitting that there is none other than him.
The verses continue to praise Lord Vishnu as an ocean of compassion, the protector and caretaker of all. Devotees admit their foolishness and express their desire for the fruits of their actions, seeking the grace of Lord Vishnu and acknowledging their dependence on his mercy.
The hymn concludes by recognizing Lord Vishnu as incomprehensible, the master of everyone’s life force, and expressing humility in the presence of the compassionate Lord. The repetition of the initial lines emphasizes the continuous praise and invocation of Lord Vishnu.
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे,
स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे ।
भक्त जनों के संकट,
दास जनों के संकट,
क्षण में दूर करे ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Om Jaye Jagdish Hare,
Swami Jaye Jagdish Hare॥
Bhagt Jano Ke Sankat,
Daas Janon ke Sankat,
Khshan Mein Door Kare॥
Om Jaye Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This verse is an invocation and prayer to Lord Vishnu, seeking victory for the devotees and servants and asking the Lord to instantly remove their troubles and distress. The repetition of “Om Jaye Jagdish Hare” reinforces the devotee’s devotion and supplication to the divine.
जो ध्यावे फल पावे,
दुःख बिनसे मन का,
स्वामी दुःख बिनसे मन का ।
सुख सम्पति घर आवे,
सुख सम्पति घर आवे,
कष्ट मिटे तन का ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Jo Dhyave Phal Paave,
Dukh Vinshe Man Ka
Swami Dukh Vinshe Man Ka
Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave,
Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave,
Kasht Mite Tan Ka
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This part of the verse (aarti) expresses a prayer for those who meditate on the divine to attain positive outcomes, have their mental sorrows dispelled by the Lord, and receive happiness, prosperity, and relief from bodily difficulties.
मात पिता तुम मेरे,
शरण गहूं किसकी,
स्वामी शरण गहूं मैं किसकी ।
तुम बिन और न दूजा,
तुम बिन और न दूजा,
आस करूं मैं जिसकी ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Maat Pitaa Tum Mere,
Sharan Gahun Kiski
Swami Sharan Gahun Kiski
Tum Bin Aur Na Duujaa,
Tum Bin Aur Na Duujaa,
Aas Karun Jiski
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This part of the verse expresses a profound sense of surrender and devotion to Lord Vishnu. It acknowledges the divine as both mother and father, questions the need for seeking refuge elsewhere, and declares that there is no one else but the Lord in whom the devotee places their hope and desire.
तुम पूरण परमात्मा,
तुम अन्तर्यामी,
स्वामी तुम अन्तर्यामी ।
पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर,
पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर,
तुम सब के स्वामी ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Tum Puran Paramaatmaa,
Tum Antaryaami
Swami Tum Antaryaami
Par-Brahm Parmeshwara,
Tum Sabke Swami
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This part of the verse acknowledges Lord Vishnu as the complete Supreme Soul, the inner controller, the transcendent ultimate reality, and the Supreme Lord of all. It emphasizes the omnipresence and all-encompassing nature of the divine being.
तुम करुणा के सागर,
तुम पालनकर्ता,
स्वामी तुम पालनकर्ता ।
मैं मूरख फलकामी,
मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी,
कृपा करो भर्ता॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Tum Karuna Ke Saagar,
Tum Paalan-Kartaa
Swami Tum Paalan-Kartaa
Main Moorakh Khal-Kami,
Main Sewak Tum Swami
Kripaa Karo Bhartaa
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This part of the Aarti describes the Lord Vishnu as an ocean of compassion and the nurturer of all. The devotee acknowledges their limitations, consider themselves foolish and weak servants, and seek the divine’s grace and support.
तुम हो एक अगोचर,
सबके प्राणपति,
स्वामी सबके प्राणपति ।
किस विधि मिलूं दयामय,
किस विधि मिलूं दयामय,
तुमको मैं कुमति ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Tum Ho Ek Agochar,
Sab Ke Praanpati
Swami Sab Ke Praanpati
Kis Vidhi Miloon Dayamaya
Kis Vidhi Miloon Dayamaya
Tum Ko Main Kumati
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This verse acknowledges the divine as beyond perception and the Lord of all beings. The devotee expresses humility, questioning how they can attain the compassionate one, admitting their ignorance, and concludes with an invocation seeking victory for Lord Vishnu.
दीन-बन्धु दुःख-हर्ता,
ठाकुर तुम मेरे,
स्वामी रक्षक तुम मेरे ।
अपने हाथ उठाओ,
अपने शरण लगाओ,
द्वार पड़ा तेरे ॥
॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे..॥
Deen Bandhu Dukh Harta
Thaakur Tum Mere
Swaami Rakhshak Tum Mere
Apne Haath Uthao
Apne Sharan Lagao
Dwaar Padha Tere
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Meaning
This part of the verse is a plea to the divine as the friend of the distressed, the remover of sorrows, and the Lord and protector. The devotee requests the divine to raise its hands, provide shelter, and allow them to be at the divine’s doorstep.
विषय-विकार मिटाओ,
पाप हरो देवा,
स्वमी पाप(कष्ट) हरो देवा ।
श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ,
श्रद्धा भक्ति बढ़ाओ,
सन्तन की सेवा ॥
Vishay Vikaar Mitaao
Paap Haro Deva
Swami Paap Haro Deva
Shradha Bhakti Badhao
Shradha Bhakti Badhao
Santan Ki Seva
Om Jai Jagadish Hare
Meaning
This part of the verse is a prayer to the divine to eliminate worldly attachments and impurities, remove sins, increase faith and devotion, and serve the devotees or children of God.
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे,
स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे ।
भक्त जनों के संकट,
दास जनों के संकट,
क्षण में दूर करे ॥
Om Jaye Jagdish Hare,
Swami Jaye Jagdish Hare॥
Bhagt Jano Ke Sankat,
Daas Janon ke Sankat,
Khshan Mein Door Kare॥
Om Jaye Jagdish Hare