jaya ambe gaurī

Victory to Mother Amba, radiant Gauri. Hari, Brahma and Shiva are described as continually meditating upon you.

Vermilion adorns the parting of your hair and a fragrant musk tilak your forehead; your two bright eyes and moonlike face are beautiful.

Your form shines like gold, clothed in red garments, with a garland of red flowers around your neck.

You ride the lion and bear sword and skull-bowl; gods, humans and sages serve you, and you remove their suffering.

Earrings adorn your ears and a pearl your nose; your radiance is compared with millions of moons and suns.

You destroyed Shumbha and Nishumbha and slew Mahishasura; the verse celebrates your fierce power against destructive forces.

You destroyed Chanda, Munda and the blood-seed demon, and overcame Madhu and Kaitabha, making the gods fearless.

You are praised as Brahmani, Rudrani and Kamala—the Queen described by sacred traditions and the divine consort of Shiva.

The sixty-four yoginis sing auspicious songs, Bhairava dances, and drums and damarus resound in worship.

You are Mother and sustainer of the universe, remover of devotees’ sorrow and giver of happiness and prosperity.

Your four beautiful arms bear the boon-giving gesture; men and women who serve you pray for the fulfilment of worthy desires.

A golden arati plate shines with incense and camphor flame; your radiance is likened to countless jewels.

Swami Shivanand says that whoever sings this arati of Mother Amba with devotion receives happiness and well-being.