Vishnu Aarti (विष्णु जी की आरती)
Divine prayer to Lord Vishnu, the universal protector and preserver, who sustains all creation and removes suffering of his devotees.
Recited daily in homes and during evening prayers; particularly popular during Krishna-related festivals
Vishnu is the preserver in the Hindu trinity. This aarti is one of the most popular devotional hymns across India.
Significance & Importance
The Vishnu Aarti, popularly known as 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare,' is perhaps the single most performed aarti in Hindu households across India and the world. Composed by Pandit Shraddharam Phillauri in 1870 in Punjab, this hymn transcended its regional origins to become a universal prayer sung in virtually every Hindu home during evening worship (Sandhya Aarti).
Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer in the Hindu trinity, is addressed here as 'Jagdish' — the Lord of the Universe. The aarti beautifully encapsulates the devotee's complete surrender to the divine, describing how God instantly removes the difficulties of his devotees, fulfills the desires of the mind, and grants joy and prosperity.
What makes this aarti extraordinary is its universality. Unlike aartis dedicated to specific forms of deities, 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare' addresses the formless, all-pervading supreme being. This makes it acceptable across all Hindu denominations — Shaivites sing it alongside Vaishnavites, and it is equally at home in a Devi temple. The verses move from praise to personal petition, asking for the removal of suffering, the granting of devotion and faith, and ultimately, liberation.
The cultural impact of this aarti extends far beyond religious practice. It has been featured in countless Indian films and cultural events, becoming a symbol of Hindu family worship and communal harmony. During festivals like Diwali, Navratri, and Janmashtami, this aarti echoes through neighborhoods as families gather for collective evening worship, reinforcing community bonds through shared devotion.
English Transliteration
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami Jai Jagdish Hare. Bhakt Janon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Jo Dhyave Phal Paave, Dukh Binse Man Ka. Swami Dukh Binse Man Ka. Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave, Kasht Mite Tan Ka. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Maat Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahun Kiski. Swami Sharan Gahun Main Kiski. Tum Bin Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karun Jiski. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami. Swami Tum Antaryami. Parabrahm Parameshwar, Tum Sab Ke Swami. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Tum Karuna Ke Sagar, Tum Palankarta. Swami Tum Palankarta. Main Moorakh Khal Kami, Kripa Karo Bharta. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Praanpati. Swami Sabke Praanpati. Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamay, Tumko Main Kumati. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Deen-Bandhu Dukh-Harta, Thakur Tum Mere. Swami Thakur Tum Mere. Apne Haath Uthaao, Dwaar Pada Tere. Om Jai Jagdish Hare. Vishay-Vikaar Mitaao, Paap Haro Deva. Swami Paap Haro Deva. Shraddha Bhakti Badhaao, Santan Ki Seva. Om Jai Jagdish Hare.