Satyanarayan Puja Aarti & Mantras — Complete Lyrics with Meaning
If you have ever sat through a Satyanarayan Puja feeling slightly lost — hands folded, lips moving uncertainly, not sure when to offer flowers or what the pandit is actually saying — this page is for you.
You don’t need to memorise anything. But knowing what is being said, and why, changes the entire experience of the puja. The mantras are not incantations — they are conversations. Each one marks a specific moment in the ritual, and once you understand what moment that is, the puja stops being a series of instructions and starts making sense as a whole.
The Full Satyanarayan Aarti — Jai Lakshmiramana
The aarti is the emotional peak of the puja. It is sung after the main ritual worship is complete — when the diya is lit, waved in front of the deity, and everyone in the room joins in. The Satyanarayan aarti is Jai Lakshmiramana, not Om Jai Jagdish Hare (which is the general Vishnu aarti — more on that in the FAQ).
Verse 1
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| जय लक्ष्मीरमणा, स्वामी जय लक्ष्मीरमणा। | Jai Lakshmiramana, Swami Jai Lakshmiramana | Victory to you, O Lord, beloved of Lakshmi |
| सत्यनारायण स्वामी जय लक्ष्मीरमणा। | Satyanarayana Swami Jai Lakshmiramana | O Satyanarayan, Lord of truth — victory to you |
Verse 2
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| रत्नजड़ित सिंहासन, अद्भुत छवि राजे। | Ratnajad it Sinhasan, Adbhut Chhavi Raaje | You are seated on a jewelled throne, your form wondrous and radiant |
| नारद करत निरंजन, घंटा ध्वनि बाजे। | Narad Karat Niranjan, Ghanta Dhwani Baaje | Narada sings your praise, and the bell resounds in the temple |
Verse 3
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रकट भये कलि कारण, द्विज को दरश दियो। | Prakat Bhaye Kali Kaaran, Dwij Ko Darash Diyo | You revealed yourself in Kali Yuga and gave your darshan to the Brahmin |
| बूढ़े ब्राह्मण बनकर, कंचन महल किया। | Boodhe Brahman Bankar, Kanchan Mahal Kiya | Taking the form of an old Brahmin, you turned his humble home into gold |
Verse 4
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दुर्बल भील कठारा, जिसने पूजा कीन्ही। | Durbal Bheel Kathara, Jisne Pooja Keenh | The poor woodcutter who performed your worship with devotion |
| ऐसे भक्त अनाथ की, सुधि प्रभु ने लीन्ही। | Aise Bhakt Anaath Ki, Sudhi Prabhu Ne Leenhi | You, O Lord, took care of even this helpless devotee |
Verse 5
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| साधु कहा था तुमसे, पूजा करवाऊँगा। | Sadhu Kaha Tha Tumse, Pooja Karwaunga | Sadhu promised you — I will perform your puja |
| मन का भेद न जाना, विपत्ति में पाया। | Man Ka Bhed Na Jana, Vipatti Mein Paaya | He forgot the promise made from the heart, and found hardship as a result |
Verse 6
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कलावती सुत की, लीला नहीं जानी। | Kalavati Sut Ki, Leela Nahin Jaani | Kalavati’s daughter did not understand the Lord’s ways |
| प्रसाद विमुख होकर, संकट में फंसानी। | Prasad Vimukh Hokar, Sankat Mein Phansaani | By turning away from prasad, she found herself in great trouble |
Verse 7
| Devanagari | Roman Transliteration | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| जो कोई आरती तेरी, प्रेम सहित गावे। | Jo Koi Aarti Teri, Prem Sahit Gaave | Whoever sings your aarti with love and devotion |
| सत्यनारायण स्वामी, मनवाञ्छित पावे। | Satyanarayana Swami, Manwanchhit Paave | O Satyanarayan, fulfils all the desires of the heart |
Essential Mantras by Puja Stage
Most guides dump every mantra together in a single list. Below they are grouped by the stage at which they are chanted — so you know exactly where you are in the puja when you hear each one.
Stage 1 — Ganesh Invocation (Ganesh Puja)
Every puja begins with Ganesha. Before approaching Vishnu, the family first asks Ganesha to remove obstacles.
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ | Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha. Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada. | O Ganesha, large-bodied, radiant as a million suns — remove all obstacles from my endeavours, always. |
Stage 2 — Sankalp (Statement of Intention)
The sankalp is where the host formally states the purpose of the puja — who is performing it, on which day, in which place, and with what intention. The pandit recites the time, place, and lineage in Sanskrit while the host holds water in their right palm.
The sankalp ends with the host pouring the water into a vessel, signalling that the intention has been formally placed before the Lord.
The specific sankalp text varies by pandit and region — your pandit will guide this section.
Stage 3 — Kalash Sthapana (Establishing the Sacred Pot)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कलशस्य मुखे विष्णुः कण्ठे रुद्रः समाश्रितः। मूले तत्र स्थितो ब्रह्मा मध्ये मातृगणाः स्मृताः॥ | Kalashasya Mukhe Vishnuh Kanthe Rudrah Samashritah. Moole Tatra Sthito Brahma Madhye Matriganah Smritah. | In the mouth of the kalash dwells Vishnu, in the neck dwells Rudra, at the base is Brahma, and the divine mothers reside in the middle. |
This mantra consecrates the kalash — the copper pot filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut — as the vessel for divine presence during the puja.
Stage 4 — Avahana (Inviting the Deity)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ॐ सत्यनारायणाय नमः। आवाहयामि स्थापयामि पूजयामि। | Om Satyanarayanaya Namah. Avaahayaami Sthaapayaami Poojayaami. | Om, salutations to Satyanarayan. I invite you, I establish your presence, I worship you. |
This is the moment the deity is formally invited into the puja space. The idol or photo is ceremonially acknowledged as the living presence of the Lord.
Stage 5 — Snanam / Panchamrit Abhishek (Ritual Bath)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पञ्चामृतस्नानं समर्पयामि। | Panchamrit Snaanam Samarpayaami. | I offer this panchamrit bath to you. |
Each of the five liquids — milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar — is offered one at a time with this mantra, or with individual mantras for each element. Your pandit will specify.
Stage 6 — Vastra and Upacharas (Cloth and Other Offerings)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वस्त्रं समर्पयामि। | Vastram Samarpayaami. | I offer this cloth to you. |
| गन्धं समर्पयामि। | Gandham Samarpayaami. | I offer this fragrance (sandalwood paste) to you. |
| पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि। | Pushpaani Samarpayaami. | I offer these flowers to you. |
| धूपं आघ्रापयामि। | Dhoopam Aaghraapaayami. | I offer this incense for your pleasure. |
| दीपं दर्शयामि। | Deepam Darshayaami. | I show you this flame. |
These upacharas (offerings) are offered in sequence. For each one, the pandit chants and the host offers the item with their right hand or both hands.
Stage 7 — Naivedya (Food Offering)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि। | Naivedyam Samarpayaami. | I offer this food to you. |
| ॐ प्राणाय स्वाहा। ॐ अपानाय स्वाहा। ॐ व्यानाय स्वाहा। ॐ उदानाय स्वाहा। ॐ समानाय स्वाहा। | Om Pranaaya Swaaha. Om Apanaaya Swaaha. Om Vyaanaaya Swaaha. Om Udaanaaya Swaaha. Om Samaanaaya Swaaha. | The five pranas (vital energies) are invoked during the food offering. |
The prasad — sheera — is placed before the deity at this stage, before it is distributed to the family.
Stage 8 — Pushpanjali (Flower Offering)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ॐ सत्यनारायणाय नमः। पुष्पाञ्जलिं समर्पयामि। | Om Satyanarayanaya Namah. Pushpaanjalim Samarpayaami. | Salutations to Satyanarayan. I offer these flowers with folded hands. |
Guests are typically invited to participate in pushpanjali — this is the moment when everyone present joins in by offering a few flower petals.
Stage 9 — Visarjan (Concluding the Ritual)
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यान्तु देवगणाः सर्वे पूजामादाय मामकीम्। इष्टकामसमृद्ध्यर्थं पुनरागमनाय च॥ | Yaantu Devaganaah Sarve Poojaamaadaaya Maamaakeem. Ishtakaamasamriddhyartham Punaraaagamanaaya Cha. | May all the divine beings accept this worship I have offered. May they fulfil my wishes and return again. |
Visarjan is the formal conclusion — a respectful farewell to the deity, with an invitation to return.
Uttar Puja Mantra
The Uttar Puja (post-puja prayer) is a short but significant sequence performed after the katha is complete and before the prasad is distributed. It is searched separately because many families know the main puja but are less familiar with this closing ritual.
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अपराधसहस्राणि क्रियन्तेऽहर्निशं मया। दासोऽयमिति मां मत्वा क्षमस्व परमेश्वर॥ | Aparaadhasahasraani Kriyante’harnishan Mayaa. Daaso’yamiti Maam Matvaa Kshamasva Parameshwara. | I commit thousands of mistakes day and night. Considering me your servant, O Lord, please forgive me. |
This mantra is an act of humility — an acknowledgement that the puja may not have been performed perfectly, and a request for the Lord’s grace despite its imperfections. Many pandits consider this the most important mantra of the entire ritual.
Havan Mantras
If your Satyanarayan Puja includes a havan, the following mantras are chanted with each ahuti (offering into the fire):
| Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ॐ सत्यनारायणाय स्वाहा। | Om Satyanarayanaya Swaaha. | Salutations to Satyanarayan — I offer this into the sacred fire. |
| ॐ विष्णवे स्वाहा। | Om Vishnave Swaaha. | Salutations to Vishnu — I offer this into the sacred fire. |
| ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय स्वाहा। | Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya Swaaha. | Salutations to Lord Vasudeva — I offer this. |
Each ahuti is offered while chanting swaaha — the word that consecrates the offering to the fire and through it, to the deity. The pandit will guide the pacing and number of repetitions.
When You Don’t Speak Sanskrit
Here is something worth saying plainly: you do not need to chant a single word of Sanskrit for this puja to be complete.
The pandit’s role is to chant. Your role is shravan — listening — and bhav — the quality of attention and feeling you bring to the ritual. In the tradition itself, the katha makes clear that what the Lord responds to is sincerity, not expertise. A king who performs the puja mechanically gets less than a woodcutter who sits with full heart.
Fold your hands when the mantra begins. Offer flowers when prompted. Stay present during the katha. Receive the prasad with both hands and eat it before you leave. These are the things that make the puja what it is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to chant the mantras myself? No. The pandit chants — that is precisely his role in the ritual. Your participation is through listening (shravan), keeping your hands folded during mantras, offering flowers and other items when the pandit prompts you, and being fully present during the katha. The puja is not a performance you give. It is an offering you make together — the pandit through chanting, the family through devotion and attention.
Is the Satyanarayan aarti the same as Om Jai Jagdish Hare? They are different. Jai Lakshmiramana is the aarti specifically composed for Satyanarayan Puja — it retells the stories from the katha (the poor Brahmin, the woodcutter, Sadhu’s broken promise, Kalavati and the prasad) in song form. Om Jai Jagdish Hare is the general Vishnu aarti, widely known and sung at the end of many Hindu pujas. Both are sung at some Satyanarayan Pujas, with Jai Lakshmiramana as the primary aarti and Om Jai Jagdish Hare as a closing addition. If your family has always sung only one, continue with that tradition.
Can I download the mantras as a PDF? Yes — download the complete mantra and aarti PDF here →. Print it and keep it at the puja space so family members can follow along during the ritual.
