Om Jai Jagdish Hare ( hi, ॐ जय जगदीश हरे) is a

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religious song written by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri. It is dedicated to Supreme Lord

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and is mostly sung in

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. Although the religious hymn is a

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-language composition, it is widely sung by Sanatanis. The prayer is sung by the entire congregation at the time of

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, a form of Satya sanatan worship.

History

It may have been inspired by the Dashavatara ( sa, दशावतार कीर्ति धवलम्) section of

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, a lyrical composition of 12th century, which has the same refrain:

sa, प्रलयपयोधिजले धृतवानसि वेदम् ॥
विहितवहित्रचरित्रमखेदम्॥
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There are also variants of the song, using the same tune and structure, but with focus on different deities. These include ''Om Jai Lakshmi Mata'', ''Om Jai Shiva Omkara'' and ''Om Jai Shiva Shakti Hare''.

Lyrics

} , , :Oh Lord of the Universe :Mighty Lord of the whole Universe :The troubles of devotees :The troubles of servants (of God) :In an instant, thou removest :Oh Lord of the Universe :He who's immersed in devotion reaps the benefits :His mind's sadness ceases :Lord, his mind's sadness ceases :Joy, prosperity enter the home :Joy, prosperity enter the home :A body free of problems :Oh Lord of the Universe :Thou art my mother and father :Whom should I take refuge with :Lord, whom should I take refuge with :Without thee, there is no other :Without thee, there is no other :For whom I would wish :Oh Lord of the Universe :Thou art the ancient great soul :Thou art the omnipotent master :Lord, thou art the omnipotent master :Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God :Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God :Thou art the Lord of everything and everyone :Oh Lord of the Universe :Thou art an ocean of mercy :Thou art the protector :Lord, thou art the protector :I am a simpleton with vain desires :I am a servant and thou art the Lord :Oh Lord, grant me thy divine grace :Oh Lord of the Universe :You are the one unseen :Of all living beings :The Lord of all living beings :Grant me a glimpse :Grant me a glimpse :Guide me along the path to thee :Oh Lord of the Universe :Friend of the helpless and feeble :You are my noble :Lord, you are my noble :Lift up your hand :Offer me thy refuge :At thy feet :Oh Lord of the Universe :Remove the corruption of the mind :Defeat evil, Supreme Soul :Lord, defeat evil :Grow my faith and devotion :Oh Lord, grow my faith and devotion :So I may serve the saints :Oh Lord of the Universe :Body, mind, and wealth :Everything is yours :Oh Lord, everything is yours :I present you with what is yours :I present you with what is yours :Nothing is mine :Oh Lord of the Universe :Oh Lord of the Universe :Mighty Lord of the whole Universe :The troubles of devotees :The troubles of servants :In an instant, thou removest :Oh Lord of the Universe

Keywords

;: A bija kshara ;: Lord of the universe - from

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जगत् (jagat, “world, universe”) + ईश (īśá, “lord, master”) ;: Glory, victory ;: O

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! (may imply Lord

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) ;: An archaic term for 'lord' ;: Devotion. Also, the poet's signature. ;: Complete supreme being

Popular culture

* In the 1952 movie,

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, the Govinda damodar Stotram of Sri BilvaMangala Thakura is adapted with the Jai Jagdish Hare refrain
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* In

Purab Aur Paschim ''Purab Aur Pachhim'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film. The movie was produced and directed by Manoj Kumar, and it stars Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. ...

(1970), the prayer symbolizes the continuity of the Indian tradition before and after India's independence
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* In the 2001 movie,

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, the prayer is chanted at 24:45. * The prayer inspired the movie "

Om Jai Jagadish ''Om Jai Jagadish'' is a 2002 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Anupam Kher and was his directorial debut, and the only movie he has directed till date. The film stars Waheeda Rehman, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahima Chaud ...

" in 2002. * In the Movie "

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", as a prayer (Aarti) "Om Jai Jagdish" in the voice of

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& Sneha Pant.

References

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Hindu music Aarti Puja (Hinduism) Hindu devotional songs