Mata Vaishno Devi Aarti (Jai Mata Di)
जय वैष्णवी माता
The ceremonial aarti of Mata Vaishno Devi at Bhawan (5,200 ft, Trikuta hills, Katra J&K) — sung as the holy three self-manifest pindis of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati are bathed, adorned with chola, and offered bhog. Over 10 million pilgrims trek the 13 km from Katra to Bhawan annually; the call "Jai Mata Di" echoes throughout the climb. The aarti darshan token system is one of the most sought-after spiritual experiences in North India.
Lyrics (Devanagari)
जय वैष्णवी माता मैया जय वैष्णवी माता। त्रिकुटा पर्वत वासिनी भक्तन सुखदाता॥
चरण कमल अति शोभित मणि-माणिक्य जड़ित। शीश छत्र मुख चन्द्र समान दिव्य ज्योति प्रगटित॥
दर्शन को आते भक्तजन कटरा से चलकर। बाण-गंगा में स्नान करत हैं अर्धकुंवारी जाकर॥
भैरव बाबा का दर्शन माँ की पूर्णता देता। जो जन तेरा सच्चा भक्त वैकुण्ठ को जाता॥
ॐ जय वैष्णवी माता मैया जय शेर वाली। पाँच पाण्डव भी तेरे शरण आये हे जग पालनहारी॥
English Transliteration
Jai Vaishnavi Mata Maiya jai Vaishnavi Mata | Trikuta parvat vaasini bhaktan sukha-data
Charana kamala ati shobhit mani-maanikya jadit | Sheesha chhatra mukha-chandra samaan divya jyoti pragatit
Darshan ko aate bhaktajan Katra se chalkar | Baan-Ganga mein snaan karat hain Ardhakunwari jaakar
Bhairav Baba ka darshan Maa ki poornata deta | Jo jan tera saccha bhakta Vaikuntha ko jaata
Om jai Vaishnavi Mata Maiya jai Sher Vaali | Paanch Paandav bhi tere sharan aaye he jag paalanhari
Meaning
Victory to Mother Vaishnavi, dweller of the Trikuta peak, giver of joy to devotees. Your lotus feet shine adorned with gems and rubies; the parasol over your head and your moon-like face manifest divine light. Pilgrims walk from Katra for your darshan, bathe in the Baan-Ganga, and stop at Ardhakunwari. Darshan of Bhairav Baba completes the Mother’s blessing; whoever is your true devotee attains Vaikuntha. Om, victory to Mother Vaishnavi, victory to the lion-rider — even the five Pandavas took refuge at your feet, O sustainer of the world.
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