Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा
Om Jai Shiv Omkara is the principal aarti of Lord Shiva, sung during Shiv puja, Mahashivratri and Mondays (Somvar), praising Shiva as the primordial Om.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti Lyrics
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara, Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, ardhaangi dhaara.
O Lord Shiva, the embodiment of Om, victory to You. Brahma, Vishnu and Sadashiv share Your being, with the Goddess as Your half.
एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥
Ekaanan chaturaanan panchaanan raaje, Hansaasan garudaasan vrishvaahan saaje.
You shine as the one-faced, four-faced and five-faced; adorned upon the swan, the eagle and the bull as Your vehicles.
Significance of Om Jai Shiv Omkara Aarti
Om Jai Shiv Omkara is the foremost aarti of Lord Shiva, identifying him with Omkara — the primordial sound Om from which creation arises. The aarti is sung during daily Shiv worship, on Mondays (Somvar) which are sacred to Shiva, and with great fervour on Mahashivratri. It describes the unity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the many forms of the Lord.
Frequently asked questions
When is Om Jai Shiv Omkara sung?
It is sung during daily Shiva worship, on Mondays (Somvar) sacred to Shiva, and especially during Mahashivratri.
What does 'Shiv Omkara' mean?
It identifies Lord Shiva with Omkara, the primordial sound Om regarded as the source of all creation.
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