Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti – Doorway to Luxury, Prosperity, and Abundance

I vividly recall reciting Goddess Lakshmi Ji ki aarti during Diwali night amidst the sounds of crackers and the illuminating light of beautiful diyas. On every Diwali, all family members return to their hometown to celebrate this joyful festival and share happy moments together. During the night we all gather in the verandah of the house and perform Lakshmi ji ki aarti while ringing bells, moving aarti thaal, clapping hands, and chanting the lyrics loud and clear. The entire house gets filled with divinity and devotion. Certainly, this is the story of most households in India. During Diwali, the hymns and melodies of Goddess Lakshmi ji ki aarti can be heard in every home. 

Being the goddess of abundance, she is worshipped with a lot of love and enthusiasm in Indian households. Each day, millions of people, across India, worship this deity. Moreover, her prowess is not only limited to India, she has followers all over the globe. Today through this blog, we will try to understand the significance, importance, and the right way to perform Lakshmi Ji ki aarti. But, before that, let us know more about the Goddess Lakshmi. Who she is? What does she represent? Why do people worship her?  

Who is Goddess Lakshmi?  

Known for her grace, beauty, and wealth, Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most prominent goddesses in Hinduism. Whilst there are several traits linked to her, she is significantly seen as the Goddess of fortune, wealth, joy, and beauty. Besides being considered a significant part of the tridevi trinity, along with Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Parvati, she is thought to be the embodiment of the planet Venus. She has been seen protecting Lord Vishnu in his various avatars during crucial points of time when he needed support in developing the universe. She is perhaps best known for her role in Hinduism as the deity who controls material wealth.  

The image of Goddess Lakshmi looks truly divine and powerful, she is depicted either sitting or standing on the lotus flower with two other lotus flowers in her hands. In Hindu culture, the lotus flower is considered an epitome of virtue, self-realisation, and purity. Found in various parts of India; these flowers can thrive even under the cruellest conditions, withstanding droughts and air pollution. In spirituality, they symbolise how good thrives over evil without getting adversely affected. Holding two lotus flowers in each outstretched hand, Goddess Lakshmi remains graceful and listens to her devoted husband Lord Vishnu whom she loves unconditionally for all eternity.  

Much like the classical depictions of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, she is also shown with her four arms extended. This is representing the four virtues that Hindus strive for, including, Dharma (the pursuit of a moral and ethical life), Artha (achievement of prosperity and wealth), Kama (emotional love and fulfilment) and  Moksha (the quest for freedom and self-realization). In images, she is depicted as sitting in the blue ocean (Kshira Sagar), her palms emitting gold coins, which are considered the symbol of prosperity and abundance.  

All About Lakshmi Mata Ji ki Aarti  

Lakshmi Ji ki aarti is a very popular aarti. It refers to the ritual of worship and prayer, involving the lighting of a lamp or Diya, accompanied by songs or mantras. The word aarti comes from the Sanskrit word aṛti meaning – the act of worship, adoration, honour, salutation, or prayer. With the hope of fulfilling your wishes and desires, Lakshmi Ji ki aarti is given below.    

Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti lyrics:  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata।  

Tum ko Nish Dinn Sevat, Har Vishnu Vidhata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Uma Rama Brahmani, Tum hi Jag-Mata।  

Surya-Chandrama Dhyavat, Naarad Rishi Gata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampatti Data।  

Jo Koi Tumko Dhyata, Riddhi-Siddhi Dhan Pata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Tum Patal Nivasini, Tum hi Shubh Data।  

Karm-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhav Nidhi ki Trata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rehti, Teh Sab Sadgun Aata।  

Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahi Ghabrata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Tum Bin Yagya Na Hote, Vastra Na ho Pata।  

Khan-Pan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumase Aata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Shubh-Gun Mandir Sundar, Kshirodadhi Jata।  

Ratna Chaturdash Tum Bin, Koi Nahi Pata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Jan Gata।  

Ur Anand Samaata, Paap Utar Jata॥  

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥  

English Translation of Goddess Lakshmi Ji ki Aarti  

O! Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu meditates on you every day. I bow before you. Glory to you, Oh mother, glory to you.   

You are the consort of Lord Brahma, Lord Rudra, and Lord Vishu and the mother of the whole world. You maintain the world in the form of Uma, Rama, and Brahmani. Sun and Moon meditate on you, and Narad Rishi sings your praises. O, mother! I bow before you.  

You are the form of Maa Durga and you are the giver of happiness and wealth. Whoever meditates on you and worships you, attains Riddhi and Siddhi. O, mother! I bow before you.  

You reside in hades too, your grace is in every world. None, but you alone, can ensure good luck and abundance. Good deeds can be done only by your inspiration and due to their influence, wealth is also attained. O, mother! I bow before you.  

Every kind of auspicious work takes place in the house where you reside. Everything turns out well. Every impossible task also gets accomplished. There is no fear and doubt in the mind which meditates upon you. O, mother! I bow before you.  

Without your call and worship, no Yagya and Manglik work takes place. Without your grace, no one gets rajasic happiness i.e. no one gets good clothes or good food and by your grace, one gets all kinds of splendour and happiness. O, mother! I greet you.  

You have originated from the churning of the ocean. O! Daughter of the ocean of milk, where you reside is grand and beautiful. It is by your grace that precious gems are available on this earth. Without your grace, this would not have happened. O, mother! I bow before you.  

Whoever sings your aarti gets all kinds of joy and spiritual happiness. All kinds of sins of that person are destroyed. O, mother! I bow before you.  

How to perform Lakshmi Ji ki aarti?  

Lakshmi ji’s aarti should be performed in the right way to get the most spiritual and worldly benefits. Ancient Hindu scriptures like Vedas and Puranas talk about the following steps that need to be followed to perform this aarti: 

• Wake up early in the morning, freshen up and bathe.  
• It is advised to wear pink or white colour clothes.  
• Place an idol of Lakshmi Ji on a red silk cloth.  
• Apply kumkum on the forehead of the idol, light a Diya of pure ghee, offer lotus flower, sandalwood, akshat, and perfume to the divine.   
• Start with reciting Lord Ganesha’s aarti, as he is considered Prathampujaya.  
• After worshipping Lord Ganesha, perform Goddess Lakshmi’s aarti with love, respect, and devotion in heart and mind.   

Ringing a bell while performing aarti has its own significance. The vibration that the bell creates helps one connect with the inner self and ultimately with the divine Goddess. 

Additionally, Friday is considered the best day to worship Goddess Lakshmi because, as per Hinduism, Friday is considered to be the day of this deity.   

The two most significant elements used to perform Lakshmi Ji ki aarti, are ghee and camphor, also known as “Kapoor” in India. Ghee and camphor have many qualities specific to their usage during an aarti ceremony for deities. Do you know what is so special about camphor or pure ghee? Why do we use them in aarti?   

Let us understand both the spiritual and scientific aspects behind using camphor and ghee: 

• According to ancient Hindu scriptures, cow ghee is the purest and has a unique and sacred aura. It amplifies one’s aura and manifests positive energies in the surrounding. The positive energies created by lighting Diya or pure ghee engulf all the negativity. It magnifies the well-being of devotees and provides them with peace and serenity. Besides positive energy, burning ghee emits positive vibrations and extends peace and calmness in the thoughts and actions of devotees.     
• The vibrations from the ghee Diya can attract higher sattvik waves in the atmosphere. When these waves interact with our aura, our minds become calm and more focused. Additionally, these waves are very powerful and can enlighten the mind.   
• Burning camphor and ghee release a refreshing odour into the surroundings.    
• Plus, camphor also has incredible qualities, representing its usefulness in removing environmental toxins without causing damage to itself or other natural materials. Because of these qualities, people continue to recognize it as an essential aspect that promotes positive involvement with nature and self for the common goal of community progress.   
• Camphor brings fresh, cooling energy to the environment, making the home clean and welcoming. The smoke burns away the stale air surrounding you while refreshing your creativity and inviting new ideas to inspire you.    
• Moreover, camphor also has a fantastic property of burning clean without leaving any trace – a symbol that one must let go of their egos to benefit their spiritual progression.  

After understanding the proper way of performing the Lakshmi Ji ki aarti, let us dive a little deeper into its divinity and try to understand its benefits. 

Benefits of Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti     

Every hymn of this aarti has a specific purpose, power, and meaning. Reciting Lakshmi Ji ki aarti regularly or worshipping the Goddess ensures a flow of wealth and prosperity in the devotee’s life. In addition to this, singing aarti can beget other benefits like: 

• It brings good fortune and wealth.   
• It also blesses one with good physical health. If you regularly perform this aarti, you will notice a great improvement in your health.  
• The recitation of aarti creates certain vibrations around you that bring alignment between the body, mind, and soul.     
• Performing aarti enhances the devotion towards the Goddess, which ultimately brings security to the mind and reduces stress in one’s life.   
• The belief in the goddess provides a lot of strength to an individual and helps tackle routine stress better.   
• Chanting Lakshmi Ji ki Aarti at home or office purifies the atmosphere and infuses positive energy. 

Why Shree Lakshmi Ji ki Aarti is important? 

So far, we have learnt that Goddess Lakshmi is considered the Goddess of happiness, wealth, and peace. She is a form of Adi Shakti, who teaches us to be hardworking and less arrogant.   

In a world filled with temptations and glistening jewels, it can be easy to become greedy and envious of others who may seem more prosperous. However, worshipping the Goddess Lakshmi at least once a day will help keep you grounded. She appreciates hard work and is best pleased when you work hard along with revelling in her worship.   

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