The "Jay Yogeshwar Bhagwan" Aarti is one of the most revered hymns in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Krishna in his supreme form as the "Yogeshwar" — the Lord of Yoga. This aarti is traditionally sung during the Janmashtami festival (celebrating Krishna's birth), during evening prayers (Sandhya Aarti) in temples, and in homes dedicated to Vaishnavism.
Unlike the more popular "Om Jai Jagdish Hare" (which is a universal aarti for all forms of God), this specific hymn focuses exclusively on the pastimes, qualities, and divine leelas of Lord Krishna, from his childhood in Gokul to his role as a divine strategist in the Mahabharata.
Below are the most widely accepted lyrics in Devanagari (Hindi/Sanskrit) followed by a Romanized transliteration and an English translation.
Devanagari Lyrics:
जय योगेश्वर भगवान, जय योगेश्वर भगवान। वंशीधर नन्दकुमार, श्री योगेश्वर भगवान।। टेक ।।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश, सेवत नित सब दासा। वेद पुराण भगवत, गावत तुम्हें निर्दोषा।। राधा संग सखा संग, श्री योगेश्वर भगवान।। १ ।।
तुम ही हो आदिदेव, तुम ही हो सुखदाता। जन्म मरण के फंदे, तुम ही हो त्राता।। पार न पावै कोई, श्री योगेश्वर भगवान।। २ ।।
गोवर्धन धर दयाल, गोपियाँ संघ रंग राते। कंस मधु केतु संहारे, दुष्टन के तुम त्राते।। करुणा सिन्धु कृष्ण मुरारी, श्री योगेश्वर भगवान।। ३ ।। jay yogeshwar bhagwan aarti lyrics top
आरती कृष्ण कन्हैया की, सब सुख धाम की। जो कोई गावे ध्यान लगावे, तज के सब काम की।। भवसागर की नैया पार लगावे, श्री योगेश्वर भगवान।। ४ ।।
Romanized Lyrics:
Jay Yogeshwar Bhagwan, Jay Yogeshwar Bhagwan, Vanshidhar Nandakumar, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (Refrain)
Brahma Vishnu Mahesh, sevat nit sab dasa, Ved Puran Bhagwat, gavat tumhen nirdosha. Radha sang sakha sang, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (1)
Tum hi ho Aadidev, tum hi ho sukhadata, Janma maran ke phande, tum hi ho trata. Paar na paave koi, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (2)
Govardhan dhar dayal, gopiyan sangh rang rate, Kans Madhu Ketu sanhare, dushtan ke tum trate. Karuna sindhu Krishna Murari, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (3)
Aarti Krishna Kanhaiya ki, sab sukh dham ki, Jo koi gaave dhyan lagave, taj ke sab kaam ki. Bhavsagar ki naiya paar lagave, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (4) Jay Yogeshwar Bhagwan Aarti: Complete Lyrics, Meaning, and
English Translation (meaning, not literal):
Victory to you, O Lord Yogeshwar, victory to you. Bearer of the flute, joy of Nanda, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (Refrain)
Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) eternally serve you like servants. The Vedas, Puranas, and Bhagavata sing your flawless glories. In the company of Radha and friends, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (1)
You alone are the original Deity, you alone are the giver of happiness. From the traps of birth and death, you alone are the savior. No one can fathom your limits, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (2)
Compassionate one who lifted Govardhan, colored in love with the gopis. Destroyer of Kamsa, Madhu, and Kaitabha, protector of the virtuous from evil. Ocean of mercy, Krishna, enemy of Mura (Murari), Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (3)
This aarti to Krishna, Kanhaiya, the abode of all bliss. Whoever sings it with focus, abandoning all worldly duties. Will have their boat ferried across the ocean of existence, Shri Yogeshwar Bhagwan. (4)
Yogeshwar ke yogi, dhyan lagave jinki
Paar kara de sansaar se, paar kara de ninki Setup: Place an idol or picture of Lord
Meaning:
The yogis of the Lord of Yoga meditate upon You. You ferry them across the worldly ocean; You liberate them from the cycle of birth and death.
आरती जय योगेश्वर भगवान की। जय वृंदावन विहारी, जय गोकुल नंदन की॥
मुकुट शोभित मूरत, सुंदर श्याम सुजान। वनमाला बिभूषण, नव कुंज विहारी नंदन॥
पीत पट वसन विराजत, अंग अंग उजियाला। चार भुजा धर शंख चक्र, कृपानिधान निराला॥
गोपी ग्वाल बलिहारी, नंदबाबा उजियारा। द्रव्य धन जन दासी, शरण आये बलिहारा॥
जो जो जन भजत तेरी, तेरी भवसागर तार। सोवंत वृंदावन में, निज धाम निरंजन प्यारा॥
श्री गणेश गुरु सहायक, ब्रह्मा शंकर देव। सब प्रकार पूजन करत, नित उठि आरती गाव॥