Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti – Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti Lyrics, Meaning & Significance
Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti is the most popular and divine Aarti of Ekadashi Mata, chanted with devotion on every Ekadashi day across India. Devotees believe that reciting this Ekadashi Aarti brings spiritual upliftment, peace, prosperity, and liberation from sins.
If you observe Ekadashi Vrat or perform Vishnu Puja, chanting Om Jai Ekadashi increases the spiritual merit of the vrat manifold.
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What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and personified as Ekadashi Mata. Each month has two Ekadashi tithis – Shukla (bright fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). Observing Ekadashi Vrat purifies the mind, body, and soul, leading the devotee on the path of liberation.
There are 24 main Ekadashi days, and each one has special significance, which is beautifully described in the Ekadashi Aarti given below.
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti – Om Jai Ekadashi (Full Lyrics)
This is the complete text of the most devotional Ekadashi Aarti, recited in temples and homes on every Ekadashi.
॥ एकादशी माता की आरती ॥
ॐ जय एकादशी, जय एकादशी, जय एकादशी माता।
विष्णु पूजा व्रत को धारण कर, शक्ति मुक्ति पाता॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
तेरे नाम गिनाऊं देवी, भक्ति प्रदान करनी।
गण गौरव की देनी माता, शास्त्रों में वरनी॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
मार्गशीर्ष के कृष्णपक्ष की उत्पन्ना, विश्वतारनी जन्मी।
शुक्ल पक्ष में हुई मोक्षदा, मुक्तिदाता बन आई॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
पौष के कृष्णपक्ष की, सफला नामक है।
शुक्लपक्ष में होय पुत्रदा, आनन्द अधिक रहै॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
नाम षटतिला माघ मास में, कृष्णपक्ष आवै।
शुक्लपक्ष में जया कहावै, विजय सदा पावै॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
विजया फागुन कृष्णपक्ष में, शुक्ला आमलकी।
पापमोचनी कृष्ण पक्ष में, चैत्र महाबलि की॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
चैत्र शुक्ल में नाम कामदा, धन देने वाली।
नाम वरूथिनी कृष्णपक्ष में, वैसाख माह वाली॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
शुक्ल पक्ष में होय मोहिनी, अपरा ज्येष्ठ कृष्णपक्षी।
नाम निर्जला सब सुख करनी, शुक्लपक्ष रखी॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
योगिनी नाम आषाढ़ में जानों, कृष्णपक्ष करनी।
देवशयनी नाम कहायो, शुक्लपक्ष धरनी॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
कामिका श्रावण मास में आवै, कृष्णपक्ष कहिए।
श्रावण शुक्ला होय पवित्रा, आनन्द से रहिए॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
अजा भाद्रपद कृष्णपक्ष की, परिवर्तिनी शुक्ला।
इन्द्रा आश्विन कृष्णपक्ष में, व्रत से भवसागर निकला॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
पापांकुशा है शुक्ल पक्ष में, आप हरनहारी।
रमा मास कार्तिक में आवै, सुखदायक भारी॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
देवोत्थानी शुक्लपक्ष की, दुखनाशक मैया।
पावन मास में करूं विनती, पार करो नैया॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
परमा कृष्णपक्ष में होती, जन मंगल करनी।
शुक्ल मास में होय पद्मिनी, दुख दारिद्र हरनी॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
जो कोई आरती एकादशी की, भक्ति सहित गावै।
जन गुरदिता स्वर्ग का वासा, निश्चय वह पावै॥
ॐ जय एकादशी…॥
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti – English Transliteration
॥ Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti ॥
Om Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi Mata
Vishnu Pooja vrat ko dhaaran kar, shakti mukti paata
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Tere naam ginaaun Devi, bhakti pradaan karni
Gan gaurav ki deni Mata, shaastron mein varni
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Maargashirsha ke Krishna Paksh ki Utpanna, Vishvataarini janmi
Shukla Paksh mein hui Mokshada, muktidaata ban aayi
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Paush ke Krishna Paksh ki, Safala naamak hai
Shukla Paksh mein hoy Putrada, aanand adhik rahai
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Naam Shattila Maagh maas mein, Krishna Paksh aavai
Shukla Paksh mein Jaya kahaavai, Vijay sada paavai
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Vijaya Phalgun Krishna Paksh mein, Shukla Amalaki
Paapmochani Krishna Paksh mein, Chaitra Maha-bali ki
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Chaitra Shukla mein naam Kaamada, dhan dene wali
Naam Varuthini Krishna Paksh mein, Vaishakh maah wali
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Shukla Paksh mein hoy Mohini, Apara Jyeshtha Krishnapakshi
Naam Nirjala sab sukh karni, Shukla Paksh rakhi
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Yogini naam Ashaadh mein jaano, Krishna Paksh karni
Devshayani naam kahaayo, Shukla Paksh dharni
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Kaamika Shraavan maas mein aavai, Krishna Paksh kahiye
Shraavan Shukla hoy Pavittra, aanand se rahiye
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Aja Bhaadrapad Krishna Paksh ki, Parivartini Shukla
Indira Aashwin Krishna Paksh mein, vrat se bhavsagar nikla
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Paapaankusha hai Shukla Paksh mein, aap haranahaari
Rama maas Kartik mein aavai, sukhdayak bhaari
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Devotthani Shukla Paksh ki, dukhnaashak Maiyya
Paavan maas mein karoon vinati, paar karo naiyya
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Parama Krishna Paksh mein hoti, jan mangal karni
Shukla maas mein hoy Padmini, dukh daridr harni
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Jo koi Aarti Ekadashi ki, bhakti sahit gaavai
Jan gurdita swarg ka vaasa, nishchay vah paavai
Om Jai Ekadashi…॥
Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti – Line-by-Line Transliteration & Meaning
॥ Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti ॥
1.
Transliteration:
Om Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi, Jai Ekadashi Mata
Vishnu Pooja vrat ko dhaaran kar, shakti mukti paata
Meaning:
Victory to Ekadashi Mata. By observing Vishnu Puja and Ekadashi Vrat, a devotee receives divine strength and liberation.
2.
Transliteration:
Tere naam ginaaun Devi, bhakti pradaan karni
Gaan gaurav ki deni Mata, shaastron mein varni
Meaning:
O Devi, I chant your holy names. You bless your devotees with devotion and honor, as described in the scriptures.
3.
Transliteration:
Maargashirsha ke Krishna Paksh ki Utpanna, Vishvataarini janmi
Shukla Paksh mein hui Mokshada, muktidaata ban aayi
Meaning:
In Margashirsha Krishna Paksha, Utpanna Ekadashi appeared to liberate the world. In Shukla Paksha, Mokshada Ekadashi grants salvation.
4.
Transliteration:
Paush ke Krishna Paksh ki, Safala naamak hai
Shukla Paksh mein hoy Putrada, aanand adhik rahai
Meaning:
In the month of Paush, Krishna Paksha brings Safala Ekadashi, and the Shukla Paksha brings Putrada Ekadashi, which blesses devotees with joy.
5.
Transliteration:
Naam Shattila Maagh maas mein, Krishna Paksh aavai
Shukla Paksh mein Jaya kahaavai, Vijay sada paavai
Meaning:
Krishna Paksha of Magh has Shattila Ekadashi. Shukla Paksha has Jaya Ekadashi, which grants victory and success.
6.
Transliteration:
Vijaya Phalgun Krishna Paksh mein, Shukla Amalaki
Paapmochani Krishna Paksh mein, Chaitra Mahabali ki
Meaning:
Phalgun Krishna Paksha has Vijaya Ekadashi, Shukla Paksha has Amalaki Ekadashi. In Chaitra Krishna Paksha comes Papamochani, which destroys sins.
7.
Transliteration:
Chaitra Shukla mein naam Kaamada, dhan dene wali
Naam Varuthini Krishna Paksh mein, Vaishakh maah wali
Meaning:
Chaitra Shukla Paksha brings Kaamada Ekadashi, the giver of wealth. Varuthini Ekadashi appears in Vaishakh Krishna Paksha.
8.
Transliteration:
Shukla Paksh mein hoy Mohini, Apara Jyeshtha Krishnapakshi
Naam Nirjala sab sukh karni, Shukla Paksh rakhi
Meaning:
In Shukla Paksha comes Mohini Ekadashi, and in Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha comes Apara. The powerful Nirjala Ekadashi is observed in Shukla Paksha, bringing all joys.
9.
Transliteration:
Yogini naam Ashaadh mein jaano, Krishna Paksh karni
Devshayani naam kahaayo, Shukla Paksh dharni
Meaning:
In Ashadh Krishna Paksha comes Yogini Ekadashi, and in Shukla Paksha comes Devshayani Ekadashi, where Lord Vishnu goes to divine sleep.
10.
Transliteration:
Kaamika Shraavan maas mein aavai, Krishna Paksh kahiye
Shraavan Shukla hoy Pavittra, aanand se rahiye
Meaning:
In Shraavan Krishna Paksha comes Kaamika Ekadashi. In Shukla Paksha falls Pavitra Ekadashi, filling life with purity and joy.
11.
Transliteration:
Aja Bhaadrapad Krishna Paksh ki, Parivartini Shukla
Indira Aashwin Krishna Paksh mein, vrat se bhavsagar nikla
Meaning:
Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha has Aja Ekadashi, Shukla Paksha has Parivartini. Indira Ekadashi in Ashwin Krishna Paksha helps devotees cross worldly suffering.
12.
Transliteration:
Paapaankusha hai Shukla Paksh mein, aap haranahaari
Rama maas Kartik mein aavai, sukhdayak bhaari
Meaning:
Paapankusha Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha removes all sins. In Kartik month comes Rama Ekadashi, which bestows great happiness.
13.
Transliteration:
Devotthani Shukla Paksh ki, dukhnaashak Maiyya
Paavan maas mein karoon vinati, paar karo naiyya
Meaning:
Devutthani Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha destroys all sorrows. In this holy month, O Mother, I pray to help me cross the ocean of life.
14.
Transliteration:
Parama Krishna Paksh mein hoti, jan mangal karni
Shukla maas mein hoy Padmini, dukh daridr harni
Meaning:
Parama Ekadashi appears in Krishna Paksha, bringing auspiciousness to all. Padmini Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha removes poverty and suffering.
15.
Transliteration:
Jo koi Aarti Ekadashi ki, bhakti sahit gaavai
Jan gurdita swarg ka vaasa, nishchay vah paavai
Meaning:
Whoever sings this Ekadashi Aarti with devotion surely attains the divine abode of heaven.
Ekadashi Aarti Significance
Chanting Om Jai Ekadashi has powerful spiritual benefits:
- Removes negative energies
- Helps in attaining moksha
- Brings peace, prosperity, and divine blessings
- Increases the spiritual merit of Ekadashi Vrat
- Strengthens devotion towards Lord Vishnu
- Purifies mind and heart
Ekadashi Aarti also describes the significance of all 24 Ekadashi fasts, such as Mokshada Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vijaya Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, Safala Ekadashi, and many more.
Ekadashi Puja Vidhi (Brief Overview)
1. Morning Rituals
- Wake up early
- Take a holy bath
- Wear clean clothes
- Clean the puja place
2. Lord Vishnu Puja
- Light a ghee lamp
- Offer roli, chandan, akshat
- Offer Tulsi leaves
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranamam or Bhagavad Gita
- Perform Ekadashi Aarti
3. Observing the Vrat
- Nirjala or Phalahar vrat
- Avoid rice and grains
- Consume only satvik food
4. Night Prayer
- Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
- Meditate on Lord Vishnu
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Frequently Asked Questions – Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti
1. What is Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti and why is it chanted on Ekadashi?
Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti is the traditional Aarti dedicated to Ekadashi Mata, recited to honor Lord Vishnu’s divine energy on the Ekadashi fasting day. It is chanted because it increases the spiritual merit of the Ekadashi Vrat, removes sins, and grants peace and prosperity. The Aarti also describes the significance of all 24 Ekadashi of the year.
2. What are the benefits of chanting Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti?
Chanting Ekadashi Mata Ki Aarti helps purify the mind, strengthens devotion to Lord Vishnu, removes negative karma, promotes spiritual growth, and enhances the results of Ekadashi fasting. Devotees believe that reciting this Aarti leads to moksha, prosperity, and divine protection.
3. When should Ekadashi Aarti be performed?
Ekadashi Aarti should be performed during the morning or evening puja on every Ekadashi Tithi. Most devotees prefer reciting it in the evening after Vishnu Puja, Tulsi worship, and Ekadashi Vrat rituals. The Aarti can also be sung at temples and during home ceremonies.
4. How many Ekadashi are there in a year and what do they represent?
There are 24 Ekadashi in a normal year and 26 in a leap year. Each Ekadashi has a unique name, significance, and spiritual benefit. Some famous ones include Mokshada Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vijaya Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, Safala Ekadashi, and more. The Aarti “Om Jai Ekadashi” briefly describes the purpose of each Ekadashi.
5. What should be avoided during Ekadashi Vrat?
During Ekadashi Vrat, devotees must avoid rice, grains, lentils, onion, garlic, alcohol, tamasic food, and non-vegetarian food. Only satvik food such as fruits, milk, dry fruits, and vrat-friendly items should be consumed.
6. How to perform Ekadashi Puja at home?
To perform Ekadashi Puja at home, devotees should worship Lord Vishnu by lighting a ghee lamp, offering Tulsi leaves, chanting Vishnu Sahasranama or Gita, and reciting Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti. Observing fast and practicing satvik living throughout the day is essential.
7. Can I perform Ekadashi Puja without fasting?
Yes, individuals who cannot fast due to health or age may still perform Ekadashi Puja, chant mantras, read religious texts, and sing Ekadashi Aarti. Even without fasting, devotion and purity of mind bring blessings.
8. Which Ekadashi is considered the most powerful?
Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most powerful Ekadashi because fasting without food or water on this day is believed to give the combined merit of all 24 Ekadashi. Mokshada Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi are also spiritually highly significant.
9. Who is Ekadashi Mata and what is her importance?
Ekadashi Mata is the divine form of Lord Vishnu’s power, manifested to destroy sins and grant salvation. She protects devotees from negative influences, uplifts consciousness, and blesses those who observe Ekadashi Vrat with peace, purity, and spiritual evolution.
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11. Is Ekadashi Aarti the same for all Ekadashi of the year?
Yes. Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti is universal and sung on every Ekadashi, regardless of the month or occasion. The Aarti itself contains references to all 24 Ekadashi, making it a complete and spiritually powerful hymn.
12. Can Ekadashi Aarti be chanted without a Pandit?
Yes. Anyone can chant the Ekadashi Aarti at home with devotion. It does not require a Pandit. However, for complete Vedic rituals and Vishnu Puja, it is recommended to book a knowledgeable Pandit.
13. What is the easiest way to remember all 24 Ekadashi names?
The simplest way to remember all Ekadashi names is to recite Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti, as it includes every Ekadashi from Utpanna to Param Ekadashi in sequence.
14. What is the spiritual significance of Ekadashi fasting?
Ekadashi fasting purifies the subtle body, controls senses, reduces negative tendencies, detoxifies the body, strengthens devotion, and accelerates spiritual progress. It is one of the most recommended fasts in Vaishnavism.
15. How early should I begin Ekadashi Puja preparations?
Most devotees begin preparations the night before by avoiding grains and planning a satvik diet. On Ekadashi morning, one should wake up early, take a holy bath, clean the puja space, meditate, and perform Vishnu Puja followed by Aarti.
Conclusion
Chanting Om Jai Ekadashi Aarti with devotion invites divine blessings and spiritual upliftment. This Aarti glorifies the importance of every Ekadashi Vrat and helps devotees walk on the path of righteousness and moksha.
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