It may have been inspired by the Dashavatara (Sanskrit: दशावतारकीर्तिधवलम्) section of Gita Govinda of Jayadeva, a lyrical composition of 12th century, which has the same refrain:[2]
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.
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