Jai Ambe Gauri in Punjabi
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ
Jai Ambe Gauri is one of the most widely sung Hindi aartis to Goddess Durga, whom it calls Ambe, Gauri and Shyama. Below is the complete Jai Ambe Gauri in Punjabi script, every line also in English letters, with the meaning of each verse in simple English.
- Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script
- 13 verses
- 6 min
- Traditional; the closing stanza names Swami Shivanand
- Best on Tuesday, Friday
Recite line by line, listen, count with a mala. The reader does not show Punjabi yet; it opens in English letters.
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri
ਤੁਮਕੋ ਨਿਸ਼ਦਿਨ ਧ੍ਯਾਵਤ, ਹਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹ੍ਮਾ ਸ਼ਿਵਰੀ॥ Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri
Meaning
Glory to Ambe Gauri! O Mother, glory to Shyama Gauri! Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva meditate on you day and night.
Ambe means Mother. Gauri is the fair one and Shyama the dark one; both are forms of the one Goddess. 'Shivri' is a folk form of 'Shiva'.
ਮਾਂਗ ਸਿੰਦੂਰ ਵਿਰਾਜਤ, ਟੀਕੋ ਮ੍ਰਿਗਮਦ ਕੋ। Maang Sindoor Virajat, Tiko Mrigmad Ko
ਉੱਜ੍ਵਲ ਸੇ ਦੋਉ ਨੈਨਾ, ਚੰਦ੍ਰਵਦਨ ਨੀਕੋ॥ Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Vermilion shines in the parting of your hair, and a tilak of musk marks your brow. Your two eyes are bright and radiant, and your moon-like face is lovely.
ਕਨਕ ਸਮਾਨ ਕਲੇਵਰ, ਰਕ੍ਤਾਂਬਰ ਰਾਜੈ। Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje
ਰਕ੍ਤਪੁਸ਼੍ਪ ਗਲ ਮਾਲਾ, ਕੰਠਨ ਪਰ ਸਾਜੈ॥ Raktapushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Your body glows like gold, and red garments adorn you. A garland of red flowers graces your neck.
ਕੇਹਰਿ ਵਾਹਨ ਰਾਜਤ, ਖਡ੍ਗ ਖੱਪਰਧਾਰੀ। Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari
ਸੁਰ-ਨਰ-ਮੁਨਿਜਨ ਸੇਵਤ, ਤਿਨਕੇ ਦੁਖਹਾਰੀ॥ Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhhari
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You ride majestically on a lion, holding a sword and a skull-bowl. Gods, humans and sages serve you, and you take away their sorrows.
ਕਾਨਨ ਕੁੰਡਲ ਸ਼ੋਭਿਤ, ਨਾਸਾਗ੍ਰੇ ਮੋਤੀ। Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti
ਕੋਟਿਕ ਚੰਦ੍ਰ ਦਿਵਾਕਰ, ਸਮ ਰਾਜਤ ਜ੍ਯੋਤਿ॥ Kotik Chandra Divakar, Sam Rajat Jyoti
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Earrings sparkle on your ears and a pearl gleams at the tip of your nose. Your radiance shines like millions of moons and suns together.
ਸ਼ੁੰਭ-ਨਿਸ਼ੁੰਭ ਬਿਦਾਰੇ, ਮਹਿਸ਼ਾਸੁਰ ਘਾਤੀ। Shumbh Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati
ਧੂਮ੍ਰ ਵਿਲੋਚਨ ਨੈਨਾ, ਨਿਸ਼ਦਿਨ ਮਦਮਾਤੀ॥ Dhumra Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmati
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You tore apart Shumbha and Nishumbha and slew Mahishasura. Your eyes, which undid the demon Dhumralochana, glow day and night with divine intensity.
In the Devi Mahatmya, the demon Dhumralochana ('smoke-eyed') was reduced to ash by the Goddess's mere roar.
ਚੰਡ-ਮੁੰਡ ਸੰਹਾਰੇ, ਸ਼ੋਣਿਤ ਬੀਜ ਹਰੇ। Chand Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare
ਮਧੁ-ਕੈਟਭ ਦੋਉ ਮਾਰੇ, ਸੁਰ ਭਯਹੀਨ ਕਰੇ॥ Madhu Kaitabh Dou Maare, Sur Bhayheen Kare
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You destroyed Chanda and Munda and ended Raktabija, whose every drop of blood bred another demon. You slew both Madhu and Kaitabha and freed the gods from fear.
ਬ੍ਰਹ੍ਮਾਣੀ, ਰੁਦ੍ਰਾਣੀ, ਤੁਮ ਕਮਲਾ ਰਾਨੀ। Brahmani Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani
ਆਗਮ ਨਿਗਮ ਬਖਾਨੀ, ਤੁਮ ਸ਼ਿਵ ਪਟਰਾਨੀ॥ Agam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You are Brahmani and Rudrani, and you are Queen Kamala (Lakshmi). The Agamas and the Vedas sing your praise; you are the chief queen of Shiva.
ਚੌਂਸਠ ਯੋਗਿਨੀ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਵਤ, ਨ੍ਰਿਤ੍ਯ ਕਰਤ ਭੈਰੋਂ। Chaunsath Yogini Mangal Gavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon
ਬਾਜਤ ਤਾਲ ਮ੍ਰਿਦੰਗਾ, ਅਰੁ ਬਾਜਤ ਡਮਰੂ॥ Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aru Bajat Damru
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
The sixty-four Yoginis sing auspicious songs and Bhairava dances. Cymbals and the mridanga play, and the damaru drum resounds.
ਤੁਮ ਹੀ ਜਗ ਕੀ ਮਾਤਾ, ਤੁਮ ਹੀ ਹੋ ਭਰਤਾ। Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharta
ਭਕ੍ਤਨ ਕੀ ਦੁਖ ਹਰਤਾ, ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪੱਤਿ ਕਰਤਾ॥ Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampatti Karta
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You alone are the Mother of the world, and you alone sustain it. You take away your devotees' sorrows and bring them happiness and prosperity.
ਭੁਜਾ ਚਾਰ ਅਤਿ ਸ਼ੋਭਿਤ, ਵਰ-ਮੁਦ੍ਰਾ ਧਾਰੀ। Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Var Mudra Dhari
ਮਨਵਾਂਛਿਤ ਫਲ ਪਾਵਤ, ਸੇਵਤ ਨਰ-ਨਾਰੀ॥ Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Your four arms are resplendent, one held in the gesture of granting boons. The men and women who serve you receive the fruit their hearts desire.
ਕੰਚਨ ਥਾਲ ਵਿਰਾਜਤ, ਅਗਰ ਕਪੂਰ ਬਾਤੀ। Kanchan Thaal Virajat, Agar Kapur Baati
ਸ਼੍ਰੀਮਾਲਕੇਤੁ ਮੇਂ ਰਾਜਤ, ਕੋਟਿ ਰਤਨ ਜ੍ਯੋਤਿ॥ Shri Malketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti
ਜਯ ਅੰਬੇ ਗੌਰੀ, ਮੈਯਾ ਜਯ ਸ਼੍ਯਾਮਾ ਗੌਰੀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
A golden plate is set before you with agarwood, camphor and lamp wicks. In Shri Malketu the flame shines with the light of millions of jewels.
Traditions read 'Shri Malketu' differently: as a sacred place of the Goddess, or as a banner above the aarti. We keep the name as it is sung.
ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅੰਬੇਜੀ ਕੀ ਆਰਤੀ, ਜੋ ਕੋਈ ਨਰ ਗਾਵੈ। Shri Ambe Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gave
ਕਹਤ ਸ਼ਿਵਾਨੰਦ ਸ੍ਵਾਮੀ, ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪੱਤਿ ਪਾਵੈ॥ Kahat Shivanand Swami, Sukh Sampatti Pave
Meaning
Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Ambe, says Swami Shivanand, will be blessed with happiness and prosperity.
About Jai Ambe Gauri
Jai Ambe Gauri is sung in homes and temples across North and West India and in the diaspora, most of all during the nine nights of Navratri and at Durga Puja. At many Navratri gatherings it is sung before the garba begins. It follows the 'Om Jai' aarti tune, and its last stanza carries the signature of Swami Shivanand, to whom tradition credits the aarti. It is a different aarti from 'Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali'.
Questions
Is this the same Jai Ambe Gauri that is sung in Hindi?
Yes. These are the same Hindi words, written in Punjabi letters so you can read them aloud. It is a transliteration, not a translation into Punjabi. The meaning of each verse is given in English.
How was the Punjabi text prepared?
We keep one checked Devanagari edition (Traditional Hindi aarti (signature: Shivanand Swami) as printed in popular aarti-sangrah booklets; text cross-checked against Drik Panchang (Hindi) and BhaktiBharat.com) and write it in Punjabi letters with fixed spelling rules, so every verse matches the original letter for letter. The English-letter line is the common singing spelling.