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Lakshmi Aarti

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता

The Lakshmi Aarti, known by its iconic opening line "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata," is one of the most widely sung Aartis in Hindu worship. It praises Goddess Lakshmi in her eight glorious forms (Ashtalakshmi) and calls upon her as the divine mother who bestows all material and spiritual prosperity. This Aarti is performed daily in millions of homes, and holds special significance on Fridays, during Diwali, and on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja throughout the year.

Hindi · 7 stanzas

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Stanza 1

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता। तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हरि विष्णु विधाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 2

उमा रमा ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग माता। सूर्य चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 3

दुर्गा रूप निरंजनी, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता। जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋद्धि सिद्धि धन पाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 4

तुम पाताल निवासिनी, तुम ही शुभदाता। कर्म प्रभाव प्रकाशिनी, भव निधि की त्राता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 5

जिस घर तुम रहती हो, ताँहि सब सदगुण आता। सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 6

तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न कोई पाता। खान पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

Stanza 7

शुभ गुण मंदिर सुंदर, क्षीरोदधि जाता। रत्न चतुर्दश तुमबिन, कोई नहीं पाता॥ ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता॥

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakshmi Aarti

How is the Lakshmi Aarti performed on Diwali?

On Diwali night, after cleaning and decorating the home with rangoli and diyas, the family gathers for Lakshmi Puja in the evening (usually after sunset). The puja includes offerings of flowers, incense, sweets, and rice. After the ritual worship, the Lakshmi Aarti is sung together by the whole family while the eldest or the pujari waves a lit camphor or ghee lamp before the Lakshmi idol or image. The front door of the home is kept open to welcome the goddess.

How should I perform Friday Lakshmi Puja?

For Friday (Shukravar) Lakshmi Puja: clean the puja area and place an image or idol of Goddess Lakshmi. Light a ghee lamp and incense. Offer yellow or white flowers (especially lotus), turmeric, red cloth, coins, and sweets. Chant "Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha" or "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata." Read the Lakshmi Chalisa or Vrat Katha. Perform the Aarti at the end. Break the fast (if observing one) by consuming simple sattvic (pure) food.

What are the eight forms of Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi)?

The Ashtalakshmi are: (1) Adi Lakshmi — the primordial form; (2) Dhana Lakshmi — goddess of monetary wealth; (3) Dhanya Lakshmi — goddess of food grains and nourishment; (4) Gaja Lakshmi — goddess of power (flanked by elephants); (5) Santana Lakshmi — goddess of children and progeny; (6) Veera Lakshmi — goddess of courage and bravery; (7) Vijaya Lakshmi — goddess of victory and success; (8) Vidya Lakshmi — goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

What is the significance of the Lakshmi Aarti?

The Lakshmi Aarti "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata" is a prayer of gratitude and devotion that acknowledges the goddess as the source of all prosperity and abundance in one's life. Performing it daily is believed to keep the goddess's presence active in the home, ensuring continued blessings of wealth, health, harmony, and happiness. It also helps cultivate an attitude of gratitude and contentment, which are themselves considered forms of Lakshmi.

How to perform a proper Lakshmi Aarti?

Light a diya (lamp) filled with ghee or place a camphor piece on a plate. Hold the plate with both hands and wave it in a clockwise circular motion before the deity's image, starting from the feet and moving upward to the face, while singing the Aarti. Ring a bell continuously during the performance. After the Aarti, pass the flame around so all participants can receive its warmth over their faces and hands (achamana). Distribute the prasad (blessed food) to all present.