Jai Parvati Mata
जय पार्वती माता
Jai Parvati Mata is a short Hindi aarti to Goddess Parvati, Shiva's consort and the mother of Ganesha. Its refrain and seven stanzas recall her birth as Sati and then as the daughter of the Himalaya, her victory over Shumbha and Nishumbha, and her joyful life with Shiva. Women sing it at Teej, Karwa Chauth and Gauri puja, and on Mondays.
- 8 verses
- 4 min
- Traditional
- Best on Monday
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Glory to Mother Parvati, glory to Mother Parvati! You are the eternal Goddess, the Supreme itself, who gives good fruit.
Some books read 'Brahma sanatan devi' and some sing the first line as 'Jai Parvati Mata, Maiya jai Gaura Mata'.
Arikul Kantak Nashini, Jai Sevak Trataअरिकुल कंटक नाशिनि, जय सेवक त्राता।
Jag Janani Jagdamba, Harihar Gun Gataजग जननी जगदम्बा, हरिहर गुण गाता॥
You clear away the hosts of enemies like thorns. Glory to you, protector of those who serve you! You are Jagadamba, mother of the world, and Vishnu and Shiva sing your praise.
Variants: 'arikul padma vinashini' (Drik Panchang) and 'nij sevak trata', protector of your own servants (BhaktiBharat).
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Singh Ko Vahan Saje, Kundal Hai Sathaसिंह को वाहन साजे, कुण्डल है साथा।
Dev Vadhu Jas Gavat, Nritya Karat Tathaदेव वधू जस गावत, नृत्य करत ताथा॥
You ride the lion, and earrings adorn you. The wives of the gods sing your glory and dance to the beat.
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Satyug Roop Sheel Atisundar, Naam Sati Kahlataसतयुग रूप शील अतिसुन्दर, नाम सती कहलाता।
Hemanchal Ghar Janmi, Sakhiyan Sang Rataहेमांचल घर जन्मी, सखियन संग राता॥
In the Satya Yuga, lovely in form and nature, you were called Sati. Then you were born in the home of Himalaya and played happily with your friends.
Parvati is Sati reborn. After Sati gave up her body at Daksha's sacrifice, she was born again as the daughter of Himavan and Mena.
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Shumbh Nishumbh Vidare, Hemanchal Sthataशुम्भ निशुम्भ विदारे, हेमांचल स्थाता।
Sahasra Bhuja Tanu Dhari Ke, Chakra Liyo Hathaसहस्र भुजा तनु धरि के, चक्र लियो हाथा॥
You tore apart Shumbha and Nishumbha, you who dwell in the Himalaya. Taking a form with a thousand arms, you held the discus in your hand.
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Srishti Roop Tuhi Hai Janani, Shiv Sang Rangrataसृष्टि रूप तुही है जननी, शिव संग रंगराता।
Nandi Bhringi Been Lahi, Sara Jag Madmataनन्दी भृंगी बीन लही, सारा जग मदमाता॥
Mother, you are creation itself, joyfully absorbed in Shiva's company. Nandi and Bhringi take up the veena, and the whole world is lost in delight.
Nandi and Bhringi are Shiva's attendants in Kailash. Bharat Discovery's text drops 'Nandi' from this line.
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Devan Araj Karat Ham, Charan Dhyan Lataदेवन अरज करत हम, चरण ध्यान लाता।
Teri Kripa Rahe To, Man Nahin Bharmataतेरी कृपा रहे तो, मन नहिं भरमाता॥
Like the gods, we bring you our prayer and fix our minds on your feet. While your grace stays with us, the mind does not lose its way.
Drik Panchang has a different stanza here: 'devan araj karat ham chit ko lata, gavat de de tali, man mein rangrata'.
Jai Parvati Mata, Jai Parvati Mataजय पार्वती माता, जय पार्वती माता।
Brahma Sanatan Devi, Shubh Phal Ki Dataब्रह्म सनातन देवी, शुभ फल की दाता॥
Maiya Ji Ki Aarti, Bhakti Bhav Se Jo Nar Gataमैया जी की आरती, भक्ति भाव से जो नर गाता।
Nitya Sukhi Rah Karke, Sukh Sampatti Pataनित्य सुखी रह करके, सुख सम्पत्ति पाता॥
Whoever sings the Mother's aarti with devotion stays happy every day and receives joy and prosperity.
Variants: 'jo koi nar gata' and 'dhan sampati pata' (Bharat Discovery); Drik Panchang reads 'Shri Pratap aarti maiya ki, jo koi gata, sadasukhi nit rahta'.
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Questions
When is Jai Parvati Mata sung?
At the end of Gauri puja. That means Karwa Chauth evening, Hartalika Teej, Hariyali Teej, Gangaur and Mangala Gauri vrats in Shravan, and Mondays in many homes. Some families sing it right after Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
Can I sing this aarti on Karwa Chauth?
Yes. Karwa Chauth is a Gauri puja, and many families close the evening puja with this aarti after the katha, before going out to wait for the moon. Others sing Om Jai Shiv Omkara or Jai Ganesh Deva; follow your family's way.
Is Parvati the same as Durga?
Tradition sees them as one Goddess in different moods. Parvati, or Gauri, is the gentle wife of Shiva and mother of Ganesha; Durga is the same Shakti in her warrior form. That is why this aarti also mentions her killing Shumbha and Nishumbha.
How long does it take?
About four minutes, singing the refrain after each stanza.
Source and review
Source: Traditional Hindi aarti as printed in popular aarti-sangrah booklets; cross-checked line by line against BhaktiBharat.com, Drik Panchang (Hindi) and Bharat Discovery (bharatdiscovery.org)
All three sources have the refrain and seven stanzas in the same order. We follow BhaktiBharat for the stanza text, with the spellings and readings that Drik Panchang and Bharat Discovery share: 'ब्रह्म सनातन देवी' (BhaktiBharat 'ब्रह्मा'), 'नाशिनि' (BhaktiBharat 'नासनि'), 'जय सेवक त्राता' (BhaktiBharat 'निज सेवक त्राता'), 'वाहन' (BhaktiBharat 'वहान'), 'हेमांचल', 'सखियन संग राता' (BhaktiBharat 'सखियाँ संगराता'), 'सहस्र'. Drik Panchang has a different sixth stanza and closing stanza (noted on those verses). Bharat Discovery's refrain reads 'मैया जय गौरा माता' and drops 'नन्दी' in stanza 5. Many singers repeat the refrain at the very end. We have not compared against a Gita Press printing.
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