“Jaago Maa” by Arijit Singh opens with a direct appeal to the goddess Durga. Written by Chandrani with music by Jeet Ganguly, the lyrics ask how one can sing a welcoming hymn amid global violence. The song immediately establishes a world suffering from widespread war and bloodshed.
Jaago Maa
Arijit Singh
Lyricist
Chandrani
Composer
Jeet Ganguly
Arijit Singh’s Jaago Maa Lyrics Translation
The verses detail modern dangers, including religious strife and the threat of nuclear weapons. The meaning of the “Jaago Maa” lyrics then shifts from describing conflict to making a demand. The speaker asks why the goddess is silent as the earth heads toward destruction.
Jaago Maa Jaago MaaAwaken Mother, awaken Mother
Jago Durga Jaago MaaAwaken Durga, awaken Mother
Bishwo Jure Hinghsa O DweshAcross the world, there’s violence and hatred
Juddho HanahaniWar and bloodshed
Emon Kore Gaibo MagoIn such a world, Mother, how can we sing
Tomar AgomoniTo welcome your arrival?
Dhormer Name Aaj Deshe Deshe UthecheIn the name of religion, in nation after nation,
Hinghsar Bishe Gora Prachhire BhibhedeWalls of division rise, built with the poison of violence
Jater Pater Ei Biroodhe Maa KotobarIn this conflict of caste and creed, Mother, how many times
Swajon Harano Koto Oshohe PoribarHave families suffered the unbearable loss of their own?
Arti Tader Shono MaHear their cries of anguish, Mother
Jaago Maa Jaago MaaAwaken Mother, awaken Mother
Jago Durga Jaago MaaAwaken Durga, awaken Mother
Ugrobader Matto DanobThe crazed demon of extremism
Diyeche Aaj HaanaHas launched its attack today
Shoktidhorer JuddhobimanThe warplanes of the powerful
Chhariyechhe SeemanaHave crossed all boundaries
Poromanu Ostore DhoraWith nuclear weapons, the Earth
Dhongsher Dik Bujhi HobeSeems to be heading for destruction
Jagommoyee Mago TumiMother, sustainer of the universe, you
Shanto Keno TobeWhy then are you so silent?
Ebar Tobe MagoSo now, Mother
Doshoprohoron HateWith your ten weapons in hand
Swomurtite JagoAwaken in your true form
Swomurtite Jaago MagoAwaken in your true form, Mother
Swomurtite JaagoAwaken in your true form
Bishwojure RonodhwoniLet the sounds of war across the world
The track is built as a recurring summons, growing more urgent with each repetition of “Jaago Maa.” It requests the goddess appear in her warrior form with ten weapons in hand. This structure transforms a devotional hymn into a modern appeal for forceful intervention to end global conflict.
