God Shiva is believed to be the most divine among all gods. He has been worshipped in different forms since the time immemorial. A destroyer of lust, anger and greed, Lord Omkara is also considered to be the protector of those who suffer from sins, miseries and sorrows. The magnificence of Mahadeva is inexpressible for he represents the aspects of all cosmic energies.
By worshipping Lord Shiva, you can attain ‘mukhti’ (peace) in life. Devotees get his blessings by reciting or singing his songs and bhajans. There are several songs of Lord Shiva, but the one written by Swami Shivananda is popular among devotees. The song ‘Om Jai Shiv Omkara’ is euphonious and it is rendered by popular singers, such as Anuradha Paudwal, Ananya Basu, Mukul Soni, et al.
Lyrics and Meaning of the Song ‘Om Jai Shiv Omkara’
- Jai Shiv Omkara, Om jai Shiv Omkara,
- Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Arddhagni Dhara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Glory to you O Lord Shiva, Glory to you O Lord Shiva! May Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva (Who is always kind and take care of our well-being) help me relieve from my hardship, sufferings and misery.
Lord Shiva is revered as ‘Omkara’, which in other words, is ‘Om’ or ‘Aum’. Upanishads say Omkara means pranava, which in turn means controller and infuser of prana (life).
- Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Rajai,
- Hansanan Garudasan Vrishvahan Sajai.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
O Lord, you represent everyone in the Holy Trinity. Being ‘auspicious’ and ‘true consciousness’, you are Lord Vishnu, with one face, you are Lord Brahma, with four faces and you are Lord Shiva, with five faces. The sight of you representing all of them delights anyone who behold it. As Lord Brahma you are seen seated majestically on the swan, as Lord Vishnu, you are seen mounted on Garuda, which is a divine bird in Hindu mythology and is mount (vahana) of Lord Vishnu and as Lord Shiva you have the sacred bull (Nandi) as your vehicle. They all adorn you anytime. Glory to you O Lord Shiva; help me relieve from my hardship and sufferings.
- Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe,
- Trigun Roop Nirakhta Tribhuvan Jan Mohe.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
With two arms similar to Lord Brahma, with four arms similar to Lord Vishnu and with ten arms as that of Lord Shiva you look splendid and these arms indicate Lord Shiva’s omnipotence and omnipresence. Your triple aspects of your appearance is quite enchanting for all the living beings in three worlds (in Hindu mythology they are the earth (prithvi), heaven (swarg) and hell (patal). Glory to you O Lord Shiva; help me relieve from my hardship and sufferings.
- Akshaymala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari,
- Chadan Mrigmad Sohai Bhale Shashi Dhari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
O Lord Shiva, you are depicted as wearing a garland of rudraksha, also wearing a garland of fragrant flowers in the forest and also wearing a garland of skulls. O Lord, the one who adorns the crescent moon on your head, you look glistening with the sandal paste, which has musk scent, smeared on your forehead and ash on your body. Glory to you O Lord Shiva; I pray you help me get rid of my hardship and sufferings.
- Shvetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange,
- Sankadik Garunadik Bhootadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
O Mahadev, you are the one who is attired in white and yellow clothes, as well as in tiger skin and you are the one who has all the gods, goblins, sages and seers along with you; Glory to you O Lord Shiva; May I be helped to relieve from my hardship and sufferings.
- Kar ke Mashya Kamandalu Chakra Trishooldhari,
- Sukhkari Dukhhari Jag Palankari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
With an oblong water pot (kamandalu) in one hand and trident (trishul) in the other, O God Shiva, you are the one who brings happiness and joy, gets rid of or destroys all hardship and sufferings and observes and protects the universe. Glory to you O Lord Shiva; I pray you help me get rid of my hardship and sufferings.
Note: Kamandalu, which is a symbol of ascetic life, is a water pot made of coconut shell or wood and carried by sages in Hindu mythology.
- Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Jaanat Aviveka,
- Pranvaakshar me Shobhit Yah Tinon Eka.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Those who are ignorant they know Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva as different deities when they three are one completely and gracefully merged to a mystic symbol ‘Om’. Glory to you O Lord Shiva; May I be helped to relieve from my hardship and sufferings.
- Trigun Swami ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave,
- Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Those who recites this glorious song or aarti of Trigun Lord Shiva, says Swami Shivananda, will achieve fulfillment in their life. Glory to you O Lord Shiva; I pray you help me get rid of my hardship and sufferings. Trigunas are ‘Satva, Rajas and Tamas’. These three gunas which are essential components preserve and energize the mind.
Origin of the Song
Famous as ‘Lord Shiv ki aarti’, Om Jai Shiv Omkara is a bhajan written in the early nineteenth century by Swami Shivananda, who resided somewhere in Varanasi. This hymn became popular in Varanasi temples and Swami Vivekananda happened to hear during his visit to Varanasi. Getting inspired by the lyrics, Swami Vivekananda brought this hymn to the Belur Math in Bengal. The Belur Math on those days was the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission.
The uniqueness of this bhajan is that it regards Lord Shiva as Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva of the Holy Triumvirate. The Lord is one and all creator, preserver, destroyer and sustainer of all living beings in the universe. God Shiva is considered to be the one and all who adorn all the glory of the world and can help relieve you from sufferings, miseries, uncertainties and failures. Singing or listening to this song every day will make your mind calm, bring peace and restore balance in life.
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