Om Jai Saraswati Mata Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
'Om Jai Saraswati Mata' is the popular aarti of Maa Saraswati, goddess of learning, wisdom and music. It describes her swan, veena and rosary, and prays to her to remove the darkness of ignorance. It is sung on Basant Panchami, in school assemblies and before music practice.
Om jai Saraswati Mata, jai jai Saraswati Mata | Sadgun vaibhav shalini, tribhuvan vikhyata ||
Chandravadani padmasini, dyuti mangalkari | Sohe shubh hans savari, atul tejdhari ||
Baayen kar mein veena, daayen kar mala | Sheesh mukut mani sohe, gal motiyan mala ||
Devi sharan jo aaye, unka uddhar kiya | Paithi Manthara dasi, Ravan sanhar kiya ||
Vidya gyan pradayini, gyan prakash bharo | Moh agyan aur timir ka, jag se naash karo ||
Dhoop deep phal meva, Maa sweekar karo | Gyanchakshu de Mata, jag nistar karo ||
Maa Saraswati ki aarti, jo koi jan gave | Hitkari sukhkari, gyan bhakti pave ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Om jai Saraswati Mata, jai jai Saraswati Mata | Sadgun vaibhav shalini, tribhuvan vikhyata ||
Victory to Mother Saraswati, rich in every good quality and famous across the three worlds.
Verse 2
Chandravadani padmasini, dyuti mangalkari | Sohe shubh hans savari, atul tejdhari ||
Your face is like the moon, you sit on a lotus and your glow brings blessings. You ride a graceful swan and shine with matchless radiance.
Verse 3
Baayen kar mein veena, daayen kar mala | Sheesh mukut mani sohe, gal motiyan mala ||
In your left hand is the veena and in your right a rosary. A jewelled crown sits on your head and a pearl necklace at your throat.
Verse 4
Devi sharan jo aaye, unka uddhar kiya | Paithi Manthara dasi, Ravan sanhar kiya ||
O Devi, you uplifted all who came to you. Tradition says you entered the mind of the maid Manthara, setting events in motion that led to Ravan's end.
Verse 5
Vidya gyan pradayini, gyan prakash bharo | Moh agyan aur timir ka, jag se naash karo ||
O giver of learning and wisdom, fill us with the light of knowledge. Remove attachment, ignorance and darkness from the world.
Verse 6
Dhoop deep phal meva, Maa sweekar karo | Gyanchakshu de Mata, jag nistar karo ||
Mother, accept this incense, lamp, fruit and dry fruits. Give us the eyes of wisdom and carry the world across.
Verse 7
Maa Saraswati ki aarti, jo koi jan gave | Hitkari sukhkari, gyan bhakti pave ||
Whoever sings this aarti of Maa Saraswati receives knowledge and devotion that bring goodness and joy.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should the Saraswati Aarti be sung?
At the end of Saraswati puja on Basant Panchami, during the last days of Navratri, and before studies, exams or music practice.
Which day is for Saraswati worship?
Basant Panchami is her main festival. Beyond that no fixed day is needed — many people remember her every day before study or music practice.
Why does this aarti mention Manthara and Ravan?
Tradition says that at the gods' request Saraswati turned Manthara's mind, so Ram went to the forest — which in time led to Ravan's defeat.