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)
Paap kaati bhav sindhu, bhakti tumhari khanti
Nishdin sevak charan kamal, raho hriday me banti Sing the aarti with sincerity
Meaning:
You cut away sins and the ocean of worldly existence; devotion to You is the only wealth. May Your lotus feet dwell in my heart, day and night, as a servant.
| Hindi Line | English Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | Jai Yogeshwar Bhagwan... | Victory to Lord Yogeshwar (Krishna), the source of joy in Gokul. | | Murali Manohar Madhav... | You are the enchanting flute player, wearing a peacock crown. | | Chhod Kalindi ke teer... | You performed your leela on the banks of the Yamuna (Kalindi). | | Kaliya Naag ka mad... | You crushed the pride of the serpent Kaliya under your feet. | | Makhan Chor kahaye... | You are called the butter thief and rule with the cowherd boys. | | Indra ka maan mitayo... | You destroyed Indra’s pride by lifting Govardhan Hill. | | Arjun Rath hankat... | You drove Arjuna’s chariot and gave the sermon of the Gita. | | Devaki ke Aanand... | You are the joy of Devaki, the son of Vasudev and Yashoda. | | Bhaktan ki peer mitave... | You remove the pain of devotees and destroy the sorrows of the poor. | | Jo koi gaavat aarti... | Whoever sings this aarti with love and focus receives Krishna’s grace. |
A quiet salutation to Lord Yogeshwar, the embodiment of stillness and supreme consciousness; seek his blessings for inner peace, clarity, and detachment from worldly suffering.
You might wonder, why is he called Yogeshwar?
In the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 18, Verse 75, Sanjaya says to Dhritarashtra: “Yogeshwar Krishna”. The term signifies that Krishna is the master of all mystic powers and yoga. He has complete control over the senses and the material nature.
Singing this Aarti serves two purposes:
Absolutely. Aartis are personal devotional acts. Singing with a clean heart is more important than rituals.