Anuradha Paudwal’s “Jai Ambe Gauri” is from the album Navdurga Stuti, with lyrics by Mahant Shiromani Omnath Sharma. The devotional track opens with a description of the goddess’s divine form. It details features like the ‘sindoor’ on her forehead and her moon-like face.
Released: April 25, 2009
Jai Ambe Gauri
Anuradha Paudwal • From “Navdurga Stuti”
Navdurga Stuti’s Jai Ambe Gauri Lyrics Translation
The hymn transitions from her appearance to her actions. Lines describe her riding a lion while holding a sword, a powerful image of her authority. The lyrics then list her victories over various demons, underscoring her role as a cosmic protector.
Jai Ambe GauriHail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Maiya Jai Shyama GauriMother, hail to you, Shyama Gauri
Tumko Nishidin DhyavatThey meditate upon you day and night
Hari Brahma ShivriLord Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Jai Ambe GauriHail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Maiya Jai Shyama GauriMother, hail to you, Shyama Gauri
Tumko Nishidin DhyavatThey meditate upon you day and night
Hari Brahma ShivriLord Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Maang Sindoor VirajatThe parting of your hair is adorned with red ‘sindoor’ powder
Tiko Mrigmad KoAnd a sacred mark of ‘musk’ on your forehead
Ujjwal Se Do NainaYour two eyes are brilliantly bright
Chandravadan NeekoAnd your face is as lovely as the moon
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Kanak Samaana KalevarYour body has the radiance of pure gold
Raktambar RaajeYou are robed in crimson garments
Maiya Raktambar RaajeO Mother, you are robed in crimson garments
Raktpushp Gal MalaA garland of red flowers
Kanthan Par SaajeAdorns your graceful neck
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Keheri Vahan RaajatYou ride majestically upon your lion mount
Khadg KhappardhariWielding a sword and a sacred bowl
Sur Nar Muni Jan SevatGods, mortals, and sages all serve you
Tinke DukhhaariYou are the remover of their sorrows
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Kanan Kundal ShobhitaBeautiful earrings grace your ears
Nasagre MotiAnd a pearl adorns the tip of your nose
Maiya Nasagre MotiO Mother, a pearl adorns the tip of your nose
Kotik Chandra DivakarLike millions of moons and suns
Sam Raajit JyotiYour divine light shines with equal brilliance
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Shumbh Nishumbh BidareYou vanquished the demons Shumbh and Nishumbh
Mahishasur GhatiAnd you destroyed the buffalo-demon Mahishasur
Maiya Mahishasur GhatiO Mother, you destroyed the buffalo-demon Mahishasur
Dhoomra Vilochan NainaYour gaze defeated the demon Dhumralochana
Nishidin MadmaatiYou remain in a state of divine ecstasy day and night
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Chand Mund SanhaareYou eliminated the demons Chanda and Munda
Shonit Beej HareAnd you put an end to the demon Raktabija
Maiya Shonit Beej HareO Mother, you put an end to the demon Raktabija
Madhukaitabh Dou MaareYou defeated the two demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Sur Bhayheen KareAnd made the gods fearless once more
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Brahmani RudraniYou are Brahmani, the creative force, and Rudrani, the fierce one
Tum Kamala RaniYou are Queen Kamala, the goddess of fortune
Maiya Tum Kamala RaniO Mother, you are Queen Kamala, the goddess of fortune
Aagam Nigam BakhaniThe sacred scriptures all sing your praises
Tum Shiv PatraaniYou are the divine consort of Lord Shiva
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Chausath Yogini Mangal GaavatThe sixty-four ‘Yoginis’ sing your auspicious praises
Nritya Karat BhairavAnd Lord ‘Bhairav’ dances in worship
Maiya Nritya Karat BhairavO Mother, Lord ‘Bhairav’ dances in worship
Baajat Taal MridangaThe cymbals and the ‘mridanga’ drum play
Aur Baajat DamruAnd the ‘damru’ hand-drum also sounds
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Tum Hi Jag Ki MataYou are the Mother of the entire world
Tum Hi Ho BhartaYou are its sole Sustainer
Maiya Tum Hi Ho BhartaO Mother, you are its sole Sustainer
Bhaktan Ki Dukh HarataYou take away the suffering of your devotees
Sukh Sampatti KartaAnd you grant them happiness and prosperity
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Bhuja Char Ati ShobhitaYour four arms are exceptionally beautiful
Var Mudra DhaariAs you hold a gesture that grants blessings
Maiya Var Mudra DhaariO Mother, you hold a gesture that grants blessings
Manwanchhit Phal PaavatDevotees receive the fruits of their heart’s desires
Sevat Nar NariAll the men and women who serve you
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Kanchan Thaal VirajatA golden platter is beautifully arranged
Agar Kapoor BaatiWith incense, camphor, and lighted wicks
Maiya Agar Kapoor BaatiO Mother, with incense, camphor, and lighted wicks
Shreemal Ketu Mein RaajatYou preside in splendor at your holy temple
Koti Ratan JyotiShining with the light of a million jewels
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Shree Ambeji Ki AartiThis sacred ‘aarti’ of the revered Mother Ambe
Jo Koi Nar GaaveWhoever sings this hymn of praise
Maiya Jo Koi Nar GaaveO Mother, whoever sings this hymn of praise
Kahat Shivanand SwaamiThe sage Shivanand says
Sukh Sampatti PaaveThey will be blessed with happiness and prosperity
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Jai Ambe GauriHail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Maiya Jai Shyama GauriMother, hail to you, Shyama Gauri
Tumko Nishidin DhyavatThey meditate upon you day and night
Hari Brahma ShivriLord Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva
Om Jai Ambe GauriOm, hail to you, Mother Ambe Gauri
Jai Ambe Gauri Music Video
The song takes the form of a ritualistic Aarti, using repetition to guide the listener. Each verse builds upon the last, creating a complete portrait of the goddess. This structure roots the lyrics’ meaning in the practice of ‘rup dhyan’, or meditation on form.