Santoshi Mata · सन्तोषी माता
जय सन्तोषी माता
Jai Santoshi Mata
Friday vrat, Santoshi Maa katha
Beloved across north India after the 1975 film popularised her vrat — sung at the Friday evening aarti.
Verse 1
देवनागरी
जय सन्तोषी माता, मैया जय सन्तोषी माता।
अपने सेवक जन की, सुध जल्दी लाता॥
Transliteration
Jai Santoshi Mata, Maiya Jai Santoshi Mata
Apne sevak jan ki, sudh jaldi laata
Meaning
Victory to Mother Santoshi — you swiftly hear the call of your servants.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
सुन्दर चीर सुनहरी, माँ धारण कीन्हो।
हीरा-पन्ना दमके, तन सिंगार लीन्हो॥
Transliteration
Sundar cheer sunehri, maa dhaaran keenho
Heera-panna damke, tan singaar leenho
Meaning
You wear the beautiful golden sari; diamonds and emeralds gleam upon your adorned form.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
गेरू लाल छटा छबि, बदन कमल सोहे।
मंद हँसत मुख चन्दा, देवन-मुनि मोहे॥
Transliteration
Geru laal chataa chhabi, badan kamal sohe
Mand hansat mukh chandaa, devan-muni mohe
Meaning
Your saffron-red splendour radiates, the lotus of your face glows; gods and sages are enchanted by your gentle smile.
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Verse 4
देवनागरी
भक्तन को सुख देती, माता भली बनी।
पैठ कर हृदय मन्दिर, सब सुधि लीन्ही॥
Transliteration
Bhaktan ko sukh deti, mata bhali bani
Paith kar hriday mandir, sab sudhi leenhi
Meaning
You give every joy to your devotees; entering the temple of the heart, you take note of every concern.