Maha Shivratri 2024: 'Om Jai Shiv Omkara' Aarti Lyrics In English, Hindi, Meaning And How To Perform It

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Maha Shivratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of Lord Shiva. This year it will be celebrated on 08 March 2024. This day is also known as the 'great night of Lord Shiva' and devotees worship Mahadev and his consort Goddess Parvati on this day.

Fasting, prayers, and devotional songs, which also include the chanting of mantras and singing of aartis are significant rituals of this festival.

"Om Jai Shiv Omkara" is one such popular aarti dedicated to Lord Shiva, often sung during Maha Shivratri and other auspicious occasions. It is said to contain 'shakti' or the power of Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer in the Hindu Trinity.

There is a belief that by reciting this mantra one can get rid of all the problems and attain the fulfillment of their heart's desires. Let us know the lyrics of this aarti in English.

'Om Jai Shiv Omkara' Aarti Lyrics In English And Meaning

Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara,
Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: Glory to you, O Shiva! Glory to you, O Omkaara! May Brahma, Vishnu and the assembly of other gods, including the great Lord Shiva, relieve me of my afflictions!

Ekaanan Chaturaanan Panchaanan Raje,
Hansaanan Garudaasan Vrishvaahan Saaje.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: Being the Absolute, True being, Consciousness and Bliss, you play the roles of all the three Gods - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. As Vishnu, you have but one face, as Brahma four and as Shiva five. They gladden the sight of all who behold them. As Brahma you prefer the back of the swan for your seat, as Vishnu you like to ensconce yourself on the back of Garuda (A large mythological eagle - like bird believed to be the vehicle of Lord Vishnu) and as Shiva you make the sacred bull your conveyance; all these stand ready. O Great Lord, pray rid me of my afflictions!

Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Dasamukh Ati Sohe,
Trigun Rup Nirakhate Tribhuvan Jan Mohe.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: As Brahma, you possess two arms, as Vishnu four and as Shiva (Dashabaahu) ten, all of which look matchlessly lovely. No sooner do the inhabitants of the three spheres behold you than they are all enchanted. O great Lord Omkaara, pray rid me of my afflictions.

Akshamaala Vanamaala Mundamaala Dhaari,
Tripuraari Kansaari Kar Maala Dhaari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: You are, O great Lord Omkaara, wearing a garland of Rudraaksha, another of forest flowers the third of skulls; your forehead, glistening in the moonlight which it holds, is smeared with sandal-paste and musk. Pray rid me of my afflictions.

Shvetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange,
Sanakaadik Garunaadik Bhutaadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: O great Lord Omkaara, your body is attired in white and yellow silken clothes and in tiger skin, while in your company are troops of goblins, gods like Brahma and divine seers like Sanaka. Pray rid me of my afflictions.

Kar Ke Madhy Kamandalu Charka Trishuladhaari,
Sukhakaari Dukhahaari Jagapaalan Kaari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: O great Lord Omkaara, you hold akamandalu (the mendicants water-jar) in one of your hands and in another a trident; you bring joy to all, destroy all distress, and sustain the whole world. May you rid me of all my afflictions!

Bramha Vishnu Sadaashiv Jaanat Aviveka,
Pranavaakshar Mein Shobhit Ye Tino Ekaa.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara

Meaning: The ignorant (unwise and stupid) know Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as three individual gods, but they are all indistinguishably fused into a single mystic syllable 'OM'. Pray rid me of my afflictions.

Trigunasvamiji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave,
Kahat Shivanand Svami Sukh Sampati Pave.
Om Jai Shiv Omkaara

Meaning: Says Swami Shivananda, "He who recites this Arti to the Lord of the three gunas-sattva, rajas and tamas - attains the fulfillment of his heart's desire". O great Lord Omkaara, may you rid me of my afflictions.

'Om Jai Shiv Omkara' Aarti Lyrics In Hindi

जय शिव ओंकारा ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदा शिव अर्द्धांगी धारा ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे ।
हंसानन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दस भुज अति सोहे ।
त्रिगुण रूपनिरखता त्रिभुवन जन मोहे ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
अक्षमाला बनमाला रुण्डमाला धारी।
चंदन मृगमद सोहै भाले शशिधारी ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे ।
सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
कर के मध्य कमंडलु चक्र त्रिशूल धर्ता ।
जगकर्ता जगभर्ता जगसंहारकर्ता ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका ।
प्रणवाक्षर मध्ये ये तीनों एका ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
काशी में विश्वनाथ विराजत नन्दी ब्रह्मचारी ।
नित उठि भोग लगावत महिमा अति भारी ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
त्रिगुण शिवजीकी आरती जो कोई नर गावे ।
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी मनवांछित फल पावे ॥
॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

How To Perform Lord Shiva Aarti? 

Before embarking on the sacred journey of performing Lord Shiva Aarti, devotees need to meditate upon him and worship him with a serene mind and pure heart. Ancient Hindu scriptures have meticulously outlined the powerful ways and rules that must be adhered to during worship. Despite the profundity of these traditions, many remain unaware of the conventional methods prescribed for worshipping Lord Shiva.

The process begins with taking a bath, signifying the purification of the body and soul, followed by sitting in front of the picture of Lord Shiva or a Shivling. The ritual encompasses several steps starting with Dhyanam, where devotees hold flowers in their hands and meditate upon Shiva, moving towards Avahana, reciting the Maha Mrityunjay Mantra or Shiva Beej Mantra to invoke Lord Shiva's presence.

As the ritual progresses, devotees offer a new cloth to Lord Shiva (Asana), followed by offering clean water (Aachamana). The Snana step involves pouring water, curd, ghee, milk, sugar, and Panchamruth on the idol, succeeded by the offering of new clothes, perfume, sandal powder, akshat, garland, and flowers (Vastra).

Further steps include offering janeu (Yajnopavita), lighting incense sticks (Dhoopam), and a Diya with pure ghee (Deepam). Devotees then offer fruits and sweets (Naivedyam), betel nuts and leaves (Tamboolam), and Dakshina with a coconut. The culmination of the ritual is marked by reciting the Shiva Aarti, after which it is crucial to ask for forgiveness.