Jai Santoshi Mata
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता,मैया जय सन्तोषी माता।
jai santoshi mata, maiya jai santoshi mata
अपने सेवक जन को,सुख सम्पत्ति दाता॥
apne sevak jan ko, sukh sampatti data
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata; O Mother, hail Santoshi Mata.
You are the giver of happiness and prosperity to Your devoted servants.
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 1
सुन्दर चीर सुनहरी,माँ धारण कीन्हों।
sundar cheer sunahari, maa dharan keenho
हीरा पन्ना दमके,तन श्रृंगार कीन्हों॥
heera panna damke, tan shringar keenho
Meaning
The Mother wears a beautiful golden robe.
Diamonds and emeralds gleam, adorning Her form.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 2
गेरू लाल छटा छवि,बदन कमल सोहे।
geru laal chhata chhavi, badan kamal sohe
मन्द हंसत करुणामयी,त्रिभुवन मन मोहे॥
mand hansat karunamayi, tribhuvan man mohe
Meaning
With a glow of red ochre, Her lotus face shines.
Smiling gently, the compassionate One enchants the hearts of the three worlds.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 3
स्वर्ण सिंहासन बैठी,चंवर ढुरें प्यारे।
swarna sinhasan baithi, chanwar dhuren pyare
धूप दीप मधुमेवा,भोग धरें न्यारे॥
dhoop deep madhumewa, bhog dharen nyare
Meaning
Seated on a golden throne, loving attendants wave the sacred whisk over Her.
Incense, lamps, sweets and dried fruit, rare offerings, are set before Her.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 4
गुड़ अरु चना परमप्रिय,तामे संतोष कियो।
gud aru chana param-priya, taame santosh kiyo
सन्तोषी कहलाई,भक्तन वैभव दियो॥
santoshi kahalai, bhaktan vaibhav diyo
Meaning
Jaggery and gram are most dear to Her; in these She found contentment.
So She came to be called Santoshi, and gave Her devotees abundance.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 5
शुक्रवार प्रिय मानत,आज दिवस सोही।
shukravaar priya maanat, aaj divas sohi
भक्त मण्डली छाई,कथा सुनत मोही॥
bhakt mandali chhai, katha sunat mohi
Meaning
Friday is held dear to Her, and today is that very day.
The gathering of devotees has assembled, enchanted as they hear the sacred story.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 6
मन्दिर जगमग ज्योति,मंगल ध्वनि छाई।
mandir jagmag jyoti, mangal dhwani chhai
विनय करें हम बालक,चरनन सिर नाई॥
vinay karen ham baalak, charanan sir naai
Meaning
The temple glitters with lamps; auspicious sounds fill the air.
We, Your children, bow our heads at Your feet and make our plea.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 7
भक्ति भावमय पूजा,अंगीकृत कीजै।
bhakti bhavmay pooja, angikrit keeje
जो मन बसै हमारे,इच्छा फल दीजै॥
jo man basai hamare, ichchha phal deeje
Meaning
Please accept this worship, offered in devotion and feeling.
Dwell in our hearts, and grant us the fruit of our wish.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 8
दुखी दरिद्री, रोग,संकट मुक्त किये।
dukhi daridri, rog, sankat mukt kiye
बहु धन-धान्य भरे घर,सुख सौभाग्य दिये॥
bahu dhan-dhaanya bhare ghar, sukh saubhagya diye
Meaning
You free the sorrowful, the destitute, the sick and the distressed.
You fill homes with wealth and grain, and grant happiness and good fortune.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 9
ध्यान धर्यो जिस जन ने,मनवांछित फल पायो।
dhyaan dharyo jis jan ne, manvaanchhit phal paayo
पूजा कथा श्रवण कर,घर आनन्द आयो॥
pooja katha shravan kar, ghar aanand aayo
Meaning
Whoever held Her in meditation received the fruit their heart desired.
By performing the worship and hearing the story, joy came into the home.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 10
शरण गहे की लज्जा,राखियो जगदम्बे।
sharan gahe ki lajja, raakhiyo jagadambe
संकट तू ही निवारे,दयामयी अम्बे॥
sankat tu hi nivaare, dayaamayi ambe
Meaning
O Mother of the universe, guard the honour of those who take refuge in You.
You alone dispel misfortune, O merciful Mother.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
verse 11
सन्तोषी माता की आरती,जो कोई जन गावे।
santoshi mata ki aarti, jo koi jan gaave
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि, सुख-सम्पत्ति,जी भरकर पावे॥
riddhi-siddhi, sukh-sampatti, ji bharkar paave
Meaning
Whoever sings this aarti of Santoshi Mata
receives prosperity and spiritual attainment, happiness and wealth, to the heart's fill.
refrain
जय सन्तोषी माता॥
jai santoshi mata
Meaning
Hail Santoshi Mata.
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