Jai Vaishnavi Mata Aarti
Jai Vaishnavi Mata,
Mata Jai Vaishnavi Mata.
Folding my hands before you,
I sing your Aarti.
Meaning: O Mother Vaishno Devi, I bow to you. I am folding my hands before you and singing your Aarti, praying for your blessings.
On your head rests a divine crown,
Your idol is beautiful.
The holy Ganga flows at your feet,
And your light is extraordinary.
Meaning: A divine crown adorns your head, and your idol is very beautiful. The sacred Ganga flows from your feet, and your divine light is incomparable and unique.
Brahma reads the Vedas at your door,
Shiva meditates on you.
Servants wave the chauris (fans),
And Narad dances before you.
Meaning: Lord Brahma reads the Vedas daily at your doorstep, and Lord Shiva meditates on you. Your devoted servants wave chauris, and Narad Muni dances before you.
Your cave is so beautiful,
It pleases the heart.
To see you again and again,
O Mother, my heart desires.
Meaning: Your cave (Vaishno Devi's cave) is very beautiful, and it pleases the heart. O Mother, my heart longs to visit and see you again and again.
Flags flutter on your shrine,
The sound of bells echoes.
Your mountain is high,
O Mother, it is dear to all.
Meaning: Flags fly high on your shrine (Vaishno Devi's temple), and the sound of bells reverberates. Your holy mountain (Trikuta mountain) is very tall and beloved by everyone.
Betel leaf, supari (areca nut), flags, and coconut,
Offerings of flowers and sweets.
Servants stand at your feet,
Please give us your divine darshan.
Meaning: Devotees offer betel leaves, supari, flags, coconuts, flowers, and sweets at your feet. O Mother, your devotees stand humbly before you, longing for your divine darshan (appearance).
Whoever comes to your door with true devotion,
All their wishes are fulfilled.
O Mother, you grant their every desire.
Meaning: Whoever approaches your holy door with sincere devotion has all their desires fulfilled. O Mother, you make sure that all their wishes come true.
Those who sing your praises,
Day and night without fail,
Says servant Dhyan (devotee's name),
Will receive happiness and prosperity.
Meaning: Whoever sings your praises day and night will be blessed with happiness and prosperity. Your devoted servant, Dhyan, says so.
Jai Vaishnavi Mata,
Mata Jai Vaishnavi Mata.
Folding my hands before you,
I sing your Aarti.
Meaning: O Mother Vaishno Devi, I bow to you. I am folding my hands before you and singing your Aarti, praying for your blessings.
This Aarti's meaning expresses the devotion of the devotees towards Mata Vaishno Devi and praises her power and grace. It highlights how Vaishno Devi fulfills the wishes of her devotees and blesses them with prosperity and happiness.
