आरती · Hindi lyrics
Verse 1
जय सरस्वती माता, मैया जय सरस्वती माता।
सद्गुण वैभव शालिनी, त्रिभुवन विख्याता॥
Roman transliteration
Jai Saraswati Mata, Maiya Jai Saraswati Mata.
Sadgun Vaibhav Shalini, Tribhuvan Vikhyata.
English meaning
Glory to Mother Saraswati. Adorned with virtues and magnificence, renowned throughout the three worlds.
Verse 2
चन्द्रवदनि पद्मासिनि, द्युति मंगलकारी।
सोहे शुभ हंस सवारी, अतुल तेजधारी॥
Roman transliteration
Chandravadani Padmasini, Dyuti Mangalkari.
Sohe Shubh Hans Savari, Atul Tejdhari.
English meaning
Moon-faced, seated on a lotus, radiant and auspicious. Seated on an auspicious swan, carrier of unmatched radiance.
Verse 3
बाँयें कर में वीणा, दाँयें कर माला।
शीश मुकुट मणि सोहे, गल मोतियन माला॥
Roman transliteration
Baayen Kar Mein Veena, Daayen Kar Mala.
Shish Mukut Mani Sohe, Gal Motiyon Mala.
English meaning
Veena (lute) in the left hand, garland in the right hand. A jeweled crown on the head, a pearl necklace around the neck.
Verse 4
देवी शरण जो आवे, उनका उद्धार करें।
पामर मूढ़ कुमति को, सन्मति दे दें॥
Roman transliteration
Devi Sharan Jo Aawe, Unka Udhar Karen.
Pamar Moorh Kumati Ko, Sanmati De Den.
English meaning
Those who seek the Devi's shelter, she redeems them. She grants good intellect to the lowly, foolish and misguided.