Jain Puja Book

Ashta Prakari Puja

Dreams of Mother Trishala
Shanti Kalash

खामेमम सव्वजीवे, सव्वे जीवा खमंतु मे ।

ममत्ती मे सव्व भए
ू स,ु वेरम ् मज्झ न केणइ ।।
I forgive all living beings
May all living beings grant me forgiveness
My friendship is with all living beings
My enmity is totally nonexistent

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Table of Content
1.0 मंगलाचरण - Mangalächaran ........................................... 5
नमस्कार मंगल सूत्र:- Namaskar Mangal Sutra ............. 5
चत्तारर मंगलं - Chattäri Mangalam .............................. 6
मैत्री भावनु पववत्र झरणुं - Maitri Bhävanu Pavitra
Jharanu .......................................................................... 7
Universal Forgiveness Prayer ........................................ 9
Universal Peace Prayers ................................................ 9
Reflection on Universal Friendship .............................. 10
Reflection on Self-Realized Soul .................................. 10
Divine Gratitude Prayer ................................................ 11
2.0 Ashta-prakäri Pujä (Worship) ....................................... 12
Dravya-pujä .................................................................. 12
Bhäva-pujä ................................................................... 12
Pujä Materials ............................................................... 12
Ashta Prakäri Pujä (Eightfold Worship) ........................ 13

1. जल पूजा - Worship with Water ........................................ 13

ज्ञान कलश भरी आतमा - jnäna kalasa bhari ätamä ..... 14
Jal (Water) Pujä (English verse):.................................. 14
Mantra .......................................................................... 14
Meaning of Jal Puja ...................................................... 15

2. चंदन पूजा - Worship with Sandal-wood paste ............... 16

शीतल गुण जेहमां रह्यो - Shitala guna jehamä rahyo
...................................................................................... 16
Chandan (Sandal-wood paste) Pujä (English verse): .. 16
Mantra .......................................................................... 16
Meaning of Chandan Puja ............................................ 18
Significance of Nav-Anga (nine places) Pujä ............... 18

3. पुष्प पूजा - Worship with Flowers ..................................... 20

सुरमभ अखंड कुसुम ग्रही - surabhi akhanda kusuma grahi
...................................................................................... 20
Pushpa (Flower) Pujä (English verse): ......................... 20
Mantra .......................................................................... 20
Meaning of Pushpa Puja .............................................. 20
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 4. धूप पूजा - Worship with Dhoop ........................................ 21
ध्यान घटा प्रगटावीये - dhyäna ghatä pragatäviye ...... 21
Dhoop (Incense Stick) Pujä (English verse): ................ 21
Mantra .......................................................................... 21
Meaning of Dhoopa Puja .............................................. 22

5. दीपक पज
ू ा - Worship with Lamp ...................................... 23
द्रव्य दीप स-ु वववेकथी - dravya dipa su-vivekathi ........ 23
Deepak (Lamp) Pujä (English verse): ..................... 23
Mantra .......................................................................... 23
Chamar, and Darpan Ritual.......................................... 24

6. अक्षत पूजा (स्वस्स्तक) - Worship with Rice ........................ 25

शुद्ध अखंड अक्षत ग्रही - suddha akhanda aksata grahi ..... 25
Akshat (Rice) Pujä (English verse): ............................. 26
Mantra .......................................................................... 26
स्वस्स्तक के दोहे – Additional Swastik Dohe ............... 26
Meaning of Akshat Puja ............................................... 27

7. नैवेद्य पूजा - Worship with Naivedya (Sweet) ............... 27

अणाहारी पद में कयाां - anähäri pada me karyä ......... 27
Naivedya (Sweet) Pujä (English verse): ....................... 27
Mantra .......................................................................... 28
Meaning of Naivedya Puja ........................................... 28

8. फल पज
ू ा - Worship with fruits .......................................... 29
इन्द्द्राददक पूजा भणी - indrädika pujä bhani................. 29
Fal (Fruit) Pujä (English verse):.................................... 29
Mantra .......................................................................... 29
Meaning of Fal Puja ..................................................... 30
3.0 Dreams of Mother Trishalä .......................................... 31
01. Lion ........................................................................ 31
02. Elephant ................................................................ 31
03. Bull......................................................................... 32
04. Goddess Lakshmi.................................................. 32
05. Garland .................................................................. 32
06. Full Moon ............................................................... 32
07. Bright Sun .............................................................. 33
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08. Flag........................................................................ 33
09. Golden Vase .......................................................... 33
10. Lotus Lake ............................................................. 33
11. Ocean .................................................................... 34
12. Celestial Plane ...................................................... 34
13. Heap of Jewels ...................................................... 34
14. Smokeless Fire ...................................................... 34
15. Pair of Fish ............................................................ 34
16. Lofty Throne .......................................................... 35
Summary ...................................................................... 35
4.0 Shänti Kalash ............................................................... 36
नमस्कार मंगल सूत्र - namaskar mangal sutra ................. 36
उवसग्ग-हरं स्तोत्र - Uvasagga-haram Stotra ................... 36
बह
ृ च्छास्न्द्त - Brhacchäntih ........................................... 37

5.0 आरती और मंगळ दीवो – Ärati and Mangal Divo .............. 46

आरती - Ärati ................................................................ 46
मंगळ दीवो - Mangal Divo ........................................... 47

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1.0 मंगलाचरण - Mangalächaran

नमस्कार मंगल सत्र
ू :- Namaskar Mangal Sutra
नमस्कार मंगल सूत्र: Namaskar Mangal Sutra

नमो अररहं ताणं । Namo arihantänarm |

नमो मसद्धाणं । Namo siddhänam |

नमो आयररयाणं । Namo äyariyänam |

नमो उवज्झायाणं । Namo uvajjhäyänam |

नमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं । Namo loe savvasähünam |

एसो पंच नमक्

ु कारो | eso pancha namukkäro |

सव्वपावप्पणासणो । savvapävappanäsano |

मंगलाणं च सव्वेमसं mangalänam cha savvesim

पढमं हवइ मंगलं ।। padhamam havai mangalam ||

I bow to Arihantas (Tirthankars), the perfected souls, who

have reached enlightenment by overcoming inner
weaknesses, who have attained infinite knowledge,
perception, bliss, and power and have shown the path, which
brings an end to the cycle of birth, life, death and suffering.
I bow to Siddhas, the liberated souls, who have attained the
state of perfection and immortality by eradicating all karma.
I bow to Ächäryas, who are the head of Jain congregation,
and who preach the principles of religion and show the path
of liberation, which is the unity of Right Faith, Right
Knowledge, and Right Conduct.
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I bow to Upädhyäys who are the ascetic teachers. They

explain Jain scriptures and show us the importance of a
spiritual life over a material life.
I bow to all Sädhus and Sädhvis who strictly follow the five
great vows of conduct and inspire us to live a simple life.
To these five types of great souls I offer my praise.
Such praise will help diminish my negative vibrations and
sins.
Offering this praise is most auspicious of all benedictions.

चत्तारर मंगलं - Chattäri Mangalam

चत्तारर मंगलं सत्र
ू : chattäri mangalam

चत्तारर मंगलं, अररहं ता मंगलं, chattäri mangalam, arihantä

mangalam,
मसद्धा मंगलं, साहू मंगलं,
siddhä mangalam, sähü
केवमलपण्णत्तो धम्मो मंगलं । mangalam,
kevalipannatto dhammo
mangalam |

चत्तारर लोगत्ु तमा, अररहं ता chattäri loguttamä, arihantä

loguttamä,
लोगत्ु तमा
siddhä loguttamä, sähü
मसद्धा लोगत्ु तमा, साहू loguttamä,
लोगत्ु तमा, kevalipannatto dhammo
केवमलपण्णत्तो धम्मो loguttamo |

लोगत्ु तमो ।

चत्तारर सरणं पवज्जामम, chattäri sharanam pavajjämi,

अररहं ते सरणं पवज्जामम, arihante sharanam pavajjämi,

मसद्धे सरणं पवज्जामम, siddhe sharanam pavajjämi,

साहू सरणं पवज्जामम, sähü sharanam pavajjämi,

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केवमल पण्णत्तं धम्मं सरणं kevalipannattam dhammam

sharanam pavajjämi ||
पवज्जामम ।।
There are four auspicious entities in the universe.
The Arihantas are auspicious.
The Siddhas are auspicious.
The Sädhus are auspicious.
The religion explained by the omniscient is auspicious.
There are four supreme entities in the universe.
The Arihantas are supreme.
The Siddhas are supreme.
The Sädhus are supreme.
The religion explained by the omniscient is supreme.
I take refuge in the four entities of the universe.
I take refuge in the Arihantas.
I take refuge in the Siddhas.
I take refuge in the Sädhus.
I take refuge in the religion explained by the omniscient.

मैत्री भावनु पववत्र झरणुं - Maitri Bhävanu Pavitra

Jharanu
मैत्री भावनु पववत्र झरणुं मज
ु है यामां वह्या करे ,

शभ
ु थाओ आ सकळ ववश्वनुं एवी भावना ननत्य रहे . ............1.

गण
ु थी भरे ला गण
ु ीजन दे खी है युं मारं नत्ृ य करे ,

ए संतोना चरण कमलमां, मझ

ु जीवननुं अर्घयय रहे .
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दीन क्रूर ने धमय ववहोणा दे खी ददलमां ददय रहे,

करणा भीनी आंखोमांथी अश्रुनो शभ

ु स्रोत वहे . .....................2.

मागय भल
ू ेला जीवन पथथकने, मागय चींधवा ऊभो रहुं,

करे उपेक्षा ए मारगनी, तो ये समता थचत्त धर.

चंद्रप्रभन
ु ी धमय भावना, है ये सौ मानव लावे,

वेर झेरना पाप तजीने मंगल गीतो ए गावे...........................3.

Maitri Bhävanu Pavitra Jharanu
Maitri Bhävanu Pavitra Jharanu, Muj Haiya Mä Vahyä Kare,
Shubha Thäo Ä Sakal Vishava Nu, Evi Bhävanä Nitya Rahe.
....................................................................................... 1
Guna Thi Bharelä Gunijana Dekhi, Haiyu Märu Nrutya Kare,
E Santo Nä Charan Kamal Mä, Muj Jivan Nu Ardhya Rahe.
Din Krur Ne Dharma Vihonä, Dekhi Dil Mä Dard Rahe,
Karunä Bhini Änkho Mäthi, Ashruno Shubh Shrot Vahe……
....................................................................................... 2
Märg Bhulela Jivan Pathik Ne, Märg Chindhavä Ubho Rahu,
Kare Upexä E Marag Ni, To Ye Samatä Chitt Dharu.
Chitrbhänu Ni Dharma Bhävanä, Haiye Sau Mänav Läve,
Ver Jher Nä Päp Tajine, Mangal Geeto E Gäve........... 3

Maitri Bhävanä - Meaning:

May the sacred stream of friendship flow forever in my heart.
May the universe prosper; such is my cherished desire.
May my heart sing with ecstasy at the sight of the virtuous.
May my life be an offering at their feet.
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May my heart bleed at the sight of the wretched, the cruel,
and the irreligious.
May tears of compassion flow from my eyes.
May I always be there to show the path to the wanderers of
life.
Yet if they should not hearken to me, may I bide in patience.
May the spirit of goodwill enter all our hearts.
May we all sing the immortal song of human harmony in
chorus.

Universal Forgiveness Prayer

खामेमम सव्वजीवे, सव्वे जीवा खमंतु मे।

ममत्ती मे सव्व भए
ू स,ु वेरम ् वेरं मज्झं न केणइ।।
Khämemi Savva Jive, Savve Jivä Khamantu Me,
Mitti Me Savva Bhuesu, Veram Majjham Na Kenai.

I forgive all living beings,

May all living beings grant me forgiveness.
My friendship is with all living beings,
I have no enmity with anyone.

Universal Peace Prayers

उपसगायाः क्षयं यास्न्द्त, नछद्यन्द्ते ववर्घनवल्लयाः।

मनाः प्रसन्द्नतामेनत, पज्

ू यमाने स्जनेश्वरे ।।
Upsargäh kshayam yänti, Chhidhyante vighna vallayah,
Manah prasanna tämeti, Pujya mähne jineshware.
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May all physical difficulties diminish,

May all obstacles get removed,
May the mind and heart become full of joy,
By worship of Arihanta.

Reflection on Universal Friendship

मशवमस्तु सवयजगताः, परदहतननरता भवन्द्तु भत
ू गणााः।

दोषााः प्रयांतु नाशं, सवयत्र सख

ु ी भवतु लोकाः।।
Shivmastu Sarva Jagatah,
Par hit niratä bhavantu bhutaganäha,
Doshäha Prayantu Näsham,
Sarvatra Sukhi bhavatu lokah.

May the entire universe be blessed;

May all beings engage in each other’s well-being.
May all weakness, sickness and faults diminish;
May everyone everywhere be healthy, peaceful and happy in
all respects.

Reflection on Self-Realized Soul

दया, शांनत, समता, क्षमा, सत्य, त्याग, वैराग्य;

होय मम
ु क्ष
ु ु घट ववषे, एह सदाय सज
ु ाग्य.
dayä shänti samatä kshamä, satya, tyäg, vairägya,
hoya mumukshu ghata vishe, eha sadäya sujägya.

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The true seeker of the Self-possesses the seven cardinal
virtues namely; compassion, peace, equanimity, forgiveness,
truthfulness, renunciation, and non-attachment to worldly
relations and objects. These qualities keep him constantly
vigilant.

राग, द्वेष, अज्ञान ए, मख्

ु य कमयनी ग्रंथ;

थाय ननवस्ृ त्त जेहथी, ते ज मोक्षनो पंथ.

raga, dvesha, ajnäna e, mukhya karma-ni grantha,
thäya nivrutti jeha-thi, te ja mokshano pantha.
Attachment, Hatred, and Ignorance of Self are the three
principal reasons for the bondage of karma to the soul. The
path that diverts away from karma is the true path of
liberation.
Divine Gratitude Prayer
अज्ञाननतममरान्द्धानं, ज्ञानाञ्जन शलाकया ।

नेत्रं उन्द्मीमलतं येन, तस्मै श्री गरु वे नमाः ।।

योगशास्त्र - आचायय हे म्चंद्रसरु र

ajñānatimirāndhānaṁ, jñānāñjana śalākayā |
netraṁ unmīlitaṁ yena, tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ ||

The darkness of ignorance was blinding my vision.

A healing paste (the medicine of true Knowledge) has been
applied.
Now my inner eyes are open.
To the Master who helped me, who removed the layers of
ignorance and enabled me to see rightly,
I humbly offer my appreciation and gratitude.

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2.0 Ashta-prakäri Pujä (Worship)

Tirthankar Bhagawän’s Pujä or worship is done by offering
various types of materials, reciting various sutras, and with
spiritual reflection. In pujä, we should not offer material to
Tirthankars with the desire of getting something in return but
its only purpose should be simply to strengthen our internal
devotional thought process.
Jain Pujas are classified into following categories:
Dravya-pujä
Tirthankar Bhagawän’s Dravya-pujä is done by offering
certain material objects and reciting various sutras. There
are two sub-categories of Dravya-pujä
Anga-pujä
Anga-pujä is done by anointing the different parts of an idol of
Tirthankar with water, sandalwood paste, and a flower along
with recitation of appropriate sutra.
Agra-pujä
Agra-pujä is done by placing incense stick (dhoop), a lamp,
rice, fruit, and sweets in front of idols along with the recitation
of appropriate sutra.
Bhäva-pujä
The reflection on the qualities of Tirthankar constitute Bhäva-
pujä. This pujä is done by performing Chaitya-vandan where
we reflect upon the qualities of the Tirthankara. The sutras
recited while performing Dravya Pujä provide the thoughts for
Bhäva Pujä. The associated outside activities are simply to
strengthen the internal devotional thought process. The full
benefit to enhance the spirituality of soul occurs through
Bhäva Pujä.
Pujä Materials
The materials such as flowers, water, lamp, and fruits used in
pujä involve some violence to one-sense living beings.
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not possess any material items do not perform any types of
Dravya pujä. They engage only in spiritual reflection or
Bhäva Pujä.
However the Dravya pujä is meant for laypeople. Commonly,
laypeople spend most of their time in fulfillment of social
obligations, personal enjoyment, accumulation of wealth and
power, and gaining better social status. Pujäs and other
religious rituals help laypeople to move from their routine
social life to a spiritual life.
In the initial stage of spiritual development, a person needs
religious symbols such as a Tirthankar idol to pray and offer
pujä materials. Hence minimum violence to one-sensed
living being is accepted for the laypeople for their spiritual
progress. However, one should use proper wisdom to limit
the quantity and usage of flowers, water, fire (Deepak,
Dhoop), fruits, and sweets in pujä rituals and also in daily life
to minimize the violence to one-sensed living beings.
Ashta Prakäri Pujä (Eightfold Worship)
“Ashta” means “eight” and “Prakäri” means “types”. Thus the
Ashta-prakäri Pujä is done by offering eight different types of
substances during worship. The material offered and used in
the pujä is a symbolic representation to acquire virtues to
improve our spiritually. One should reflect on such aspects
while performing the Pujä rituals.
There are many different types of Pujäs performed for various
religious and social ceremonies. However this pujä is
performed daily and is also included as a part of all other
Pujä.

अष्ट प्रकारी पज
ू ा ववथध - Ashta Prakäri Pujä Ritual

1. जल पज
ू ा - Worship with Water
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
Namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. .1.

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ज्ञान कलश भरी आतमा - jnäna kalasa bhari ätamä

ज्ञान कलश भरी आतमा, समता रस भरपरू .

श्री स्जनने नवरावतां, कमय होये चकचूर. ......................... .1.

Jnäna kalasa bhari ätamä, Samatä rasa bharapura.
Sri jinane navarävatä, Karma hoye cakacura. .............. .1.

जल पूजा जुगते करो - jala pujä jugate karo

जल पज
ू ा जुगते करो, मेल अनादद ववनाश.

जल पज
ू ा फल मज
ु होजो, मागो एम प्रभु पास. .............. .2.
Jala pujä jugate karo, Mela anädi vinäsa.
Jala pujä phala muja hojo, Mägo ema prabhu päsa..... .2.
Jal (Water) Pujä (English verse):
My soul, a Kalash made of knowledge,
I fill, with the water of equanimity.
And as I bathe the Arihanta,
My karmas are washed away.
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, जलं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya, Jalam
Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thäli
Do Jal Puja

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While doing Jal Puja, please recite the following Duha
and Meaning

मेर मशखर नवरावे - meru sikhara navaräve

मेर मशखर नवरावे हो सरु पनत, मेर मशखर नवरावे;

जन्द्म काल स्जनवरजी को जाणी, पंच-रूप करी आवे…हो. . 1.

Meru sikhara navaräve ho surapati, Meru sikhara navaräve;
Janma käla jinavaraji ko jäni, Panca-rupa kari äve. …ho. 1.

रत्न प्रमख
ु अड जानतना कलशा, औषथध चरू ण ममलावे;

खीर समद्र
ु तीथोदक आणी, स्नात्र करी गण
ु गावे…हो....... 2.
Ratna pramukha ada jätinä kalasä, Ausadhi curana miläve;
Khira samudra tirthodaka äni, Snätra kari guna gäve. ..ho. 2.

एणी पेरे स्जन-प्रनतमा को न्द्हवण करी, बोथध-बीज मानुं वावे;

अनक्र
ु मे गण
ु रत्नाकर फरसी, स्जन उत्तम पद पावे. हो. . 3.
Eni pere jina-pratimä ko nhavana kari, Bodhi-bija mänu väve;
Anukrame guna ratnäkara pharasi, Jina uttama pada
päve.ho.......................................................................... 3.
Meaning of Jal Puja
My soul is a Kalash (a small pitcher used to bath the idol) of
knowledge, which is full of equanimity representing water. As
I bathe the idol of Arihanta, I pray that the impurities of my
Karma wash away from my soul.
Water also symbolizes the ocean. Every living being
continuously travels through the ocean of birth, life, and
death. This Pujä reminds us that one should live a life as
pure as water with honesty, truthfulness, love, and
compassion towards all living beings. This way, one will be
able to cross life’s ocean and attain liberation.

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2. चंदन पज
ू ा - Worship with Sandal-wood
paste
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

शीतल गुण जेहमां रह्यो - Shitala guna jehamä

rahyo
शीतल गण
ु जेहमां रह्यो, शीतल प्रभु मख
ु रं ग.

आत्म शीतल करवा भणी, पज

ू ो अररहा अंग. .................. .1.
sitala guna jehamä rahyo, sitala prabhu mukha ranga.
ätma sitala karavä bhani, pujo arihä anga. ................... .1.
Chandan (Sandal-wood paste) Pujä (English
verse):
He whose face beams of the tranquility within
The one whose very nature is tranquil
To that Arihanta I worship
To make my soul tranquil.
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, चंदन यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Chandanam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Chandan Puja

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Places to apply Chandan paste on the Murti:

Use the ring finger of the right hand for Chandan Pujä.
(Note1 - The finger nail should not touch the murti).
(Note2 - Do not apply Chandan on the palm or any other
body parts of the idol)
1. Right toe of the idol, then left toe:
2. Right knee, then left knee:
3. Right center of arm, then left center of arm:
4. Right shoulder, then left shoulder:
5. Center of top of head:
6. Center of forehead:
7. Center of throat:
8. Center of chest:
9. Navel:

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Meaning of Chandan Puja

To attain tranquility in our soul we worship the idol of Arihanta
with the sandalwood paste because Arihanta is the supreme
example of tranquility and his face is also tranquil.
Chandan symbolizes tranquility (calmness) in our soul.
Chandan mixed with water is offered to subside the suffering
of the world. During this Pujä one should reflect on Samyak
Jnän. Samyak Jnän means proper understanding of reality
that includes Soul, Karma, and their relationship. Jainism
believes that the Path of Knowledge is the main path to attain
liberation
Significance of Nav-Anga (nine places) Pujä
1. Toes –
Oh! Arihanta, you traveled great distances by foot to preach
to the ignorant souls and to show them the right path of life. I
therefore worship your feet. I wish for that kind of strength so
that I can also bring righteousness to others and myself.
2. Knees –
With the help of these knees you stood motionless in
meditation for days and achieved omniscience. By
worshipping your knees I wish to find the strength to
meditate.
3. Forearm –
Even though you had all the amenities and riches, you gave
away everything with these hands, to realize your true self
and to show the right path to mankind. All living beings were
safe at your hands, as you promised them safety. By
worshipping your forearm, I wish I do not get attached to
material wealth, and I promise nonviolence towards all living
beings.
4. Shoulders –
Even though you possessed the strength, you never misused
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of saving others. Likewise, I wish I never become proud and
I am able to carry responsibilities.
5. Head –
Bhagawän, you were always absorbed in self-realization and
in the betterment of all living beings. I wish to have the ability
to think about the wellbeing of others. Siddha-shilä is located
on the top of the universe.. By worshipping the head, I wish
to reach Siddha-shilä.
6. Forehead –
The Tirthankar radiates unconditional compassion and love to
all living beings of the three worlds and hence all the three
worlds pray to the Tirthankar. You are the crown jewel of
three worlds. You were able to endure pleasure and pain
equally. Worshipping your forehead will bring such good
qualities to me.
7. Throat –
With your soothing and sweet sermon, you touched so many
lives and helped them to realize their own true nature. Let
my speech work for the good of others.
8. Heart –
Oh! Vitaräga Bhagawän! Your heart is full of amity,
compassion, and mercy. Likewise, I wish my heart be full of
these virtues.
9. Navel –
The navel is the center of concentration of the mind during
meditation. I wish to attain the highest form of meditation to
realize the self, as you did. I wish for that strength by
worshipping your navel.

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3. पष्ु प पज
ू ा - Worship with Flowers
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

सुरभभ अखंड कुसुम ग्रही - surabhi akhanda kusuma

grahi
सरु मभ अखंड कुसम
ु ग्रही, पज
ू ो गत संताप.

सम
ु जंतु भव्य ज परे , करीये समककत छाप. ................... .1.
surabhi akhanda kusuma grahi, pujo gata santäpa.
sumajantu bhavya ja pare, kariye samakita chäpa. ..... .1.
Pushpa (Flower) Pujä (English verse):
Perfumed, a flower in full bloom I hold;
For this Pujä, which destroys the misery of birth.
Just as a bee hovers around the flower;
To be around you always, I ask that Samyaktva be imprinted
upon me.
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, पष्ु पं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Pushpam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Pushpa Puja
Meaning of Pushpa Puja
We should live our life like flowers full of love and
compassion towards all living beings. By offering fragrant
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and unbroken flowers to Arihanta we reflect upon to live our
life like flower.
Pushpa or flower symbolizes conduct. Our conduct should
be like a flower, which provides fragrance and beauty to all
living beings without discrimination.

4. धप
ू पज
ू ा - Worship with Dhoop
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

ध्यान घटा प्रगटावीये - dhyäna ghatä pragatäviye

ध्यान घटा प्रगटावीये, वाम नयन स्जन धप
ू .

ममच्छत दग
ु न्द्य ध दरू टले, प्रगटे आत्म स्वरूप. ................. .1.
dhyäna ghatä pragatäviye, väma nayana jina dhupa.
micchata durgandha dura tale, pragate ätma svarupa. .1.
Dhoop (Incense Stick) Pujä (English verse):
Meditation illuminates the dense darkness,
Just as I offer the Dhoop before the beautiful eyes of the Jin;
Driving away the bad smell of wrong faith,
The innate nature of the soul emerges
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, धूपं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Dhoopam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Dhoop Puja
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While doing Dhoop Puja, please recite the following

Duha

अमे धप
ू नी पज
ू ा करीए रे - ame dhupani pujä karie re

अमे धप
ू नी पज
ू ा करीए रे , ओ मन-मान्द्या मोहनजी;

अमे धूप-घटा अनस

ु रीए रे , ओ मन-मान्द्या मोहनजी

नहीं कोइ तमारी तोले रे , ओ मन-मान्द्या मोहनजी

प्रभु अंते छे शरण तमारं रे , ओ मन-मान्द्या मोहनजी.. .... .1.

ame dhupani pujä karie re, o mana-mänyä mohanaji;
ame dhupa-ghatä anusarie re, o mana-mänyä mohanaji;
nahi koi tamäri tole re, o mana-mänyä mohanaji;
prabhu ante che sarana tamäru re, o mana-mänyä mohanaji..
....................................................................................... .1.
Meaning of Dhoopa Puja
By placing Dhoop (Incense Stick) on the left side of the idol,
we initiate the upward
meditation to destroy the bad odor of Mithyätva (false faith)
and manifest our pure soul.
Just as the fragrant smoke of the Dhoop goes upwards, we
should begin our ever progressive spiritual journey leading to
the top of the universe, above the Siddha-shilä.
Just as the Dhoop removes the bad odor, we should remove
false faith (Mithyätva).
Dhoop also symbolizes an ascetic life. While burning itself,
Dhoop provides fragrance to others. Similarly, true monks
and nuns spend their entire life selflessly for the benefit of all
living beings. This Pujä reminds us to thrive for an ascetic
life, which ultimately leads to liberation.

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5. दीपक पज
ू ा - Worship with Lamp
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

द्रव्य दीप सु-वववेकथी - dravya dipa su-vivekathi

द्रव्य दीप स-ु वववेकथी, करतां दाःु ख होय फोक.

भाव प्रदीप प्रगट हुए, भामसत लोका-लोक. ...................... .1.

dravya dipa su-vivekathi, karatä duhkha hoya phoka.
bhäva pradipa pragata hue, bhäsita lokä-loka.............. .1.

Deepak (Lamp) Pujä (English verse):

Like a lamp, help us distinguish between good and bad
To avoid sorrow in this world and
One day, my internal lamp of knowledge will
Illuminate the entire universe
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, दीपं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Deepakam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Deepak Puja

During Dipak Puja – Recite the following Duha

दीपक पूजाका दोहा - Worship with Lamp
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पंच दीवो प्रगट करी स्जनवर अंग सोहाय

स्जन आरती उतारतां भव संकट मीट जाय

Pancha divo pragata kari jinavara anga sohäy
Jina ärati utäratä bhava sankata mit jäy

ददपकसे स्जन पज
ू तां आतम ननमयळ होय

ज्ञान ददपक प्रगटाववा ददपक तणो रे उद्योत

Dipakase jina pujatä ätam nirmal hoy
Jaga dipak pragatävavä dipak tano re udyota
Meaning of Deepak Puja
The flame of a lamp (Deepak) represents a Pure
Consciousness, or a Soul without any bondage, a Liberated
Soul. When we light the lamp in the right manner, our
miseries get destroyed. As a result, we get the knowledge in
the form of Keval-jnän, which illuminates the whole universe.
Deepak symbolizes the light of knowledge. Deepak pujä is
offered to destroy the darkness of ignorance and false
beliefs. The ultimate goal of every living being is to be
liberated from karma. To be liberated from Karma, one
needs to be free from all vices such as anger, greed, ego,
deceit, attachment, hatred and lust. By doing this Pujä one
should strive to follow the five great vows: Non-violence,
Truthfulness, Non-stealing, Chastity and Non-possession.
Ultimately proper conduct coupled with right faith and
knowledge will lead to liberation.

Chamar, and Darpan Ritual

After the completion of Deepak Puja, the Duhas of Chamar,
and Darpan rituals are recited. Chamar and Darpan rituals
are not offerings like other pujas. We do these rituals
because we consider Tirthankars are the spiritual kings.
Please recite the following Duhas during the ritual.
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चामर वींझने का दोहा - Swinging Chämara

बे बाजु चामर ढाले, एक आगल वज्र उलाले;

जइ मेर धरी उत्संग,े इंद्र चोसठ मलीआ रं गे.

प्रभज
ु ीनुं मख
ु डुं जोवा, भवो भवनां पानतक खोवा. ...... .1.
be bäju cämara dhäle, eka ägala vajra uläle;
jai meru dhari utsange, indra cosatha maliä range.
prabhujinu mukhadu jovä, bhavo bhavanä pätika khovä. .1.

दपपण पूजा का दोहा - Worship with Mirror

प्रभु दशयन करवा भणी, दपयण पज
ू ा ववशाल.

आत्म दपयणथी जए
ु , दशयन होय ततकाल. ................ .1.
prabhu darsana karavä bhani, darpana pujä visäla.
ätma darpanathi jue, darsana hoya tatakäla. ............... .1.

6. अक्षत पज
ू ा (स्वस्स्तक) - Worship with Rice
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

शुद्ध अखंड अक्षत ग्रही - suddha akhanda aksata grahi

शद्ध
ु अखंड अक्षत ग्रही, नन्द्दावतय ववशाल.

परू ी प्रभु सन्द्मख

ु रहो, टाली सकल जंजाल. .................... .1.
suddha akhanda aksata grahi, nandävarta visäla.
puri prabhu sanmukha raho, täli sakala janjäla. ........... .1.

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Akshat (Rice) Pujä (English verse):

Pure unbroken Akshat I hold
And draw this large Nandävarta, In the presence of my lord,
I wish all my worldliness, Will destroy indefinitely
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, अक्षतं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Akshatam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Akshat Puja

स्वस्स्तक के दोहे – Additional Swastik Dohe

दशयन ज्ञान चाररत्रना, आराधनथी सार.

मसद्धमशलानी उपरे , हो मज
ु वास श्री कार........................ .1.
darsana jnäna cäritranä, ärädhanathi sära.
siddhasiläni upare, ho muja väsa sri kära. ................... .1.

अक्षत पज
ू ा करतां थकां, सफल करूं अवतार.

फल मांगु प्रभु आगले, तार तार मज

ु तार. ..................... .2.
aksata pujä karatä thakä, saphala karu avatära.
phala mägu prabhu ägale, tära tära muja tära. ............ .2.

सांसाररक फल मागीने, रडवड्यो बहु संसार.

अष्ट कमय ननवारवा, मागुं मोक्ष फल सार. ...................... .3.

sänsärika phala mägine, radavadyo bahu sansära.

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asta karma niväravä, mägu moksa phala sära. ............ .3.

थचहुं गनत भ्रमण संसारमां, जन्द्म मरण जंजाल.

पंचम-गनत ववण जीव ने, सख

ु नहीं त्रत्रहुं काल. ............... .4.
cihu gati bhramana sansäramä, janma marana janjäla.
pancama-gati vina jiva ne, sukha nahi trihu käla. ......... .4.
Meaning of Akshat Puja
By offering pure and unbroken rice grains in the form of
Nandävarta, we meditate in front of Arihanta, keeping all our
worldly attachments away.
The rice grain without the husk, called Akshat, is a kind of
grain that does not germinate. One cannot grow rice plants
by seeding this type of rice. It symbolizes the last birth. By
doing this Pujä one should strive to live life in such a way that
at the end of this life one will be liberated and not born again.

7. नैवेद्य पज
ू ा - Worship with Naivedya
(Sweet)
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

अणाहारी पद में कयाां - anähäri pada me karyä

अणाहारी पद में कयाां, ववग्गह गइय अनन्द्त.

दरू करी ते दीस्जये, अणाहारी मशव सन्द्त. ...................... .1.

anähäri pada me karyä, viggaha gaiya ananta.
dura kari te dijiye, anähäri siva santa. .......................... .1.

Naivedya (Sweet) Pujä (English verse):

Many a times I have gone hungry
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O Pure One! Without a trace of desire,

Do satiate me eternally.
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, नैवेद्यं यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya,
Naivedyam Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Naivedya Puja
Meaning of Naivedya Puja
In the course of the cycle of birth and death, I have remained
hungry many times but that was transitory. O! Arihanta! give
me the permanent state where there is no desire of food.
Naivedya symbolizes tasty foods. By doing this Pujä, one
should strive to reduce or eliminate the attachment to tasty
food. Healthy food is essential for survival; however, one
should not live to eat tasty foods. The ultimate aim in one’s
life is to attain a state where no food is essential for one’s
existence, and that is the life of a liberated Soul, who resides
in Moksha forever in ultimate bliss.

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8. फल पज
ू ा - Worship with fruits
नमोहयत ्-मसद्धा-चायोपाध्याय-सवय-साधुभ्याः. ....................... .1.
namorhat-siddhä-cäryopädhyäya-sarva-sädhubhyah. . .1.

इन्द्द्राददक पूजा भणी - indrädika pujä bhani

इन्द्द्राददक पज
ू ा भणी, फल लावे धरी राग.

पर
ु षोत्तम पज
ू ी करी, मागे मशव-फल त्याग. ................... .1.
indrädika pujä bhani, phala läve dhari räga.
purusottama puji kari, mäge siva-phala tyäga. ............. .1.

Fal (Fruit) Pujä (English verse):

Just as Indra and other Devas
Out of their extreme love for you,
I bring along ‘fruits’ to worship. Upon meeting you, O
Supreme soul,
I renounce worldly aspirations and desire only Moksha, as
the fruit of all my actions.
Mantra
ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ, परमपर
ु षाय, परमेश्वराय, जन्द्म-जरा-मत्ृ यु ननवारणाय,
श्रीमते स्जनेन्द्द्राय, फलानी यजामहे स्वाहा ।।
Om Hreem Shreem, Paramapurushäya, Parameshvaräya,
Janma-jarä-mrutyu-niväranäya Shreemate Jinendräya, Falam
Yajämahe Swähä.
Ring Thali
Do Fal Puja

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Meaning of Fal Puja

For the Pujä of Arihanta, the Supreme Being, heavenly gods
bring fruits with devotion and request for their liberation, the
ultimate fruit.
Fruit is a symbol of Moksha or Liberation. If we live our life
without any attachment to worldly affairs, continue to perform
our duty without any expectation of rewards, truly follow an
ascetic life, and have love and compassion towards all living
beings, we will attain the fruit of Liberation. This last Pujä
symbolizes the ultimate achievement of our life.
The main purpose of Pujä is that by reciting the virtues of the
Tirthankar we remind ourselves that we also have the same
virtues, and that by taking the path of the Tirthankars we can
also achieve Nirvana.

“To kill or hurt any living being amounts to killing or hurting

one self.
Compassion to others is compassion to one's own self.
Therefore one should avoid violence that cause pains to any
living beings.”
Mahãvira (Bhagavati Arädhanä, 797)
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the
ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you
can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.”
-John Wesley
Mindfulness is waking up and living in harmony with oneself
and with the world and appreciating the fullness of each
moment of life.

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3.0 Dreams of Mother Trishalä

It is a well-established convention that mother of a would-be
Tirthankar witnesses 14 or 16 auspicious dreams.
At the appropriate time, Queen Trishalä visualized fourteen
beautiful and auspicious, dreams. After witnessing these
dreams, she went to her husband and narrated the dreams to
him. After hearing about these auspicious dreams, King
Siddhärtha gathered several scholars to analyze the
significance of these dreams.
01. Lion1
The first dream Queen Trishala had was of a Magnificent
Lion. His claws were beautiful and well poised. The lion had
a large well-rounded head and extremely sharp teeth. His
lips were perfect and his eyes were sharp and glowing. His
tail was impressively long and well-shaped. Queen Trishala
saw this lion descending towards her and entering her mouth.
This dream indicated that her son would be as powerful and
strong as the lion. He would be fearless, almighty, and
capable of ruling over the world.
02. Elephant
The second dream Queen Trishala had was of an Elephant.
It was a big, tall and impetuous elephant, with four tusks. It
was an auspicious elephant, and was endowed with all the
desirable marks of excellence.
This dream indicated that Queen Trishala would give birth to
a child with exceptionally good character. The four tusks
signified that he would guide the spiritual chariot with its four
components: monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen.

1
In her first dream, Mother Trishala saw Lion, Mother Marudevi
saw Bull, and remaining 22 mothers saw Elephant. Since this is
Shri Mahavir Janma Kalyanak day, the Lion is shown as first
dream and not an Elephant as standard text indicates.

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03. Bull
The third dream Queen Trishala had was of a Bull. The bull
was noble, grand, and had a majestic hump. It had fine,
bright, and soft hair on its body. Its horns were superb and
sharply pointed.
This dream indicated that her son would be highly religious
and spiritual teacher. He would help cultivate religion.
04. Goddess Lakshmi
The fourth dream Queen Trishala had was of the Goddess
Laxami, the goddess of wealth, prosperity and power. She
was seated on lotus and wore rows of pearls interlaced with
emeralds and a garland of gold. A pair of earrings hung over
her shoulders with dazzling beauty.
This dream indicated that her son would enjoy great wealth
and splendor. He would be a Tirthankar, the supreme
benefactor of all.
05. Garland
The fifth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Beautiful
Garland descending from the sky. It smelled of mixed
fragrances of different flowers. These flowers bloomed
during all different seasons. The whole universe was filled
with their fragrance.
This dream indicated that the fragrance of her son's teaching
will spread throughout the entire universe and he would be
respected by all.
06. Full Moon
The sixth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Full Moon. It
was a very auspicious sight. The moon was at its full glory.
It awoke the lilies to full bloom. It was as bright as a star.
This dream indicated that the child would lessen the suffering
of all living beings. He would bring peace to the world. He
would help the spiritual progress of humanity at large.

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07. Bright Sun

The seventh dream Queen Trishala had was of the Bright
Sun. The sun was shining and destroying darkness. It was
as bright as the flames of a forest fire. The sun rose and
ended the evil activities of the creatures who thrive at night.
This dream indicated that her son would have supreme
knowledge and would dispel the darkness of delusions from
the masses.
08. Flag
The eighth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Large Flag
flying on a golden stick. The flag fluttered softly and
auspiciously in the gentle breeze. It attracted the eyes of all.
A radiant lion was pictured on it.
This dream indicated that her son would carry the banner of
religion. He would reinstate the religious order throughout
the Universe.
09. Golden Vase
The ninth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Golden Vase
filled with pure water. It was a magnificent, beautiful, and
bright vessel. It was decorated with garland.
This dream indicated that her son would be perfect in all
virtues and would be full of compassion for all living beings.
He would be a supreme religious personality.
10. Lotus Lake
The tenth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Lotus Lake.
Thousands of lotuses were floating on the lake, and they all
opened at the touch of the sun's rays. The lotuses had a
very sweet fragrance.
This dream indicated that her son would be beyond worldly
attachment. He would help liberate human beings who were
tangled in the cycle of birth, death, and misery.

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11. Ocean
The eleventh dream Queen Trishala had was of an Ocean.
Its water rose in all directions to great heights. The wind blew
gently and created waves.
This dream indicated that her son would have a serene and
pleasant personality. He will escape from life on the ocean of
birth, death and misery and will achieve infinite perception
and knowledge. This will lead his soul to Moksha (liberation).
12. Celestial Plane
The twelfth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Celestial
chariot. The chariot resounded with celestial music. It was
saturated with the intoxicating aroma of incense.
This dream indicated that all of the Angels in heaven would
respect, honor, and salute her son's spiritual teachings and
they would obey him.
13. Heap of Jewels
The thirteenth dream Queen Trishala had was of a Big Heap
of Jewels. It was a mixture of all types of gems and precious
stones.
This dream indicated that her son would have infinite virtues
and wisdom and he would attain supreme spiritualism.
14. Smokeless Fire
The fourteenth dream Queen Trishala had was of a
Smokeless Fire. The fired burned with great intensity, but
there was no smoke.
This dream indicated that her son would reform and restore
religious order. He would remove blind faith and orthodox
rituals. Further he would burn or destroy his karmas and
attain salvation.
15. Pair of Fish
According to Digamber Tradition, some scriptures say that
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was of a Pair of Fish which indicated that her son would be
extremely handsome.
16. Lofty Throne
The sixteenth dream was of a Lofty Throne, which indicated
that he would have a very high spiritual status.
Summary
Together, they summarized that the child that will be born will
become strong, courageous, and full of virtues. He will be a
religious and spiritual leader, will reform the religious order
and will guide all creatures on the universe on the path to
liberation. This child was Lord Mahävir and was born on the
thirteenth day of the bright half of the month Chaitra, 599 BC.

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4.0 Shänti Kalash

नमस्कार मंगल सूत्र - namaskar mangal sutra

नमस्कार मंगल सत्र

ू :
namaskar mangal sutra

नमो अररहं ताणं । Namo arihantänarm |

नमो मसद्धाणं । Namo siddhänam |

नमो आयररयाणं । Namo äyariyänam |

नमो उवज्झायाणं । Namo uvajjhäyänam |

नमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं । Namo loe savvasähünam |

एसो पंच नमक्

ु कारो | eso pancha namukkäro |

सव्वपावप्पणासणो । savvapävappanäsano |

मंगलाणं च सव्वेमसं mangalänam cha savvesim

पढमं हवइ मंगलं ।। padhamam havai mangalam ||

उवसग्ग-हरं स्तोत्र - Uvasagga-haram Stotra

उवसग्ग-हरं पासं, पासं वंदामम कम्म-घण-मक्
ु कं.

ववसहर-ववस-ननन्द्नासं, मंगल-कल्लाण-आवासं. ................. .1.

ववसहर-फुमलंग-मंत,ं कंठे धारे इ जो सया मणओ

ु .

तस्स गह-रोग-मारी, दट्ठ

ु -जरा जंनत उवसामं. ................... .2.

थचट्ठउ दरू े मंतो, तज्

ु झ पणामो वव बहु-फलो होइ.

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नर-नतररएसु वव जीवा, पावंनत न दक्

ु ख-दोगच्चं. .............. .3.

तह
ु सम्मत्ते लद्धे, थचंतामणण-कप्प-पायव-ब्भदहए.

पावंनत अववग्घेण,ं जीवा अयरामरं ठाणं. ......................... .4.

इय संथुओ महायस! भस्त्त-ब्भर-ननब्भरे ण दहअएण.

ता दे व! ददज्ज बोदहं, भवे भवे पास! स्जण-चंद!. .............. .5.

Uvasagga-haram Stotra
uvasagga-haram päsam, päsam vandämi kamma-ghana-
mukkam.
visahara-visa-ninnäsam, mangala-kalläna-äväsam. .... .1.
visahara-phulinga-mantam, kanthe dhärei jo sayä manuo.
tassa gaha-roga-märi, duttha-jarä janti uvasämam. ..... .2.
citthau dure manto, tujjha panämo vi bahu-phalo hoi.
nara-tiriesu vi jivä, pävanti na dukkha-dogaccam. ....... .3.
tuha sammatte laddhe, cintämani-kappa-päyava-bbhahie.
pävanti avigghenam, jivä ayarämaram thänam. ........... .4.
iya santhuo mahäyasa! bhatti-bbhara-nibbharena hiaena.
tä deva! dijja bohim, bhave bhave päsa! jina-canda!. .. .5.

बह
ृ च्छास्न्द्त - Brhacchäntih
भो भो भव्यााः !शण
ृ ुत वचनं प्रस्तत
ु ं सवयमेतद्,

ये यात्रायां त्रत्रभव
ु न-गरु ो-राहयता !भस्क्तभाजाः;

तेषां शास्न्द्तभयवतु भवता-महयदादद-प्रभावा-

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दारोग्य-श्री-धनृ त-मनत-करी क्लेश-ववध्वंस-हे ताःु . ................. .1.

भो भो भव्य-लोका !इह दह भरतै-रावत-ववदे ह-संभवानां,

समस्त-तीथयकृतां, जन्द्म न्द्यासन-प्रकम्पा-नन्द्तर-मवथधना

ववज्ञाय, सौधमाय-थधपनताः सघ
ु ोषा-घण्टा-चालना-नन्द्तरं , सकल-सरु ा-
सरु े न्द्द्रै ाः

सह समागत्य, सववनय-महयद्-भट्टारकं गह
ृ ीत्वा, गत्वा कनकादद्र-
शङ्
ृ गे,

ववदहत-जन्द्मामभषेकाः शास्न्द्त-मद्
ु घोषयनत यथा, ततोहं कृतानक
ु ार-
ममनत कृत्वा,

महाजनो येन गताः स पन्द्था, इनत भव्यजनैाः सह समेत्य,

स्नात्र-पीठे स्नात्रं ववधाय, शास्न्द्त-मद्

ु घोषयामम,

तत ् पज
ू ा-यात्रा-स्नात्रादद-महोत्सवा-नन्द्तरममनत कृत्वा कणां दत्वा

ननशम्यतां ननशम्यतां, स्वाहा. ....................................... .2

ॐ पण्
ु याहं पण्
ु याहं , प्रीयन्द्तां प्रीयन्द्तां, भगवन्द्तोहयन्द्ताः सवयज्ञााः

सवय-दमशयन-स्स्त्रलोक-नाथा-स्स्त्रलोक-मदहता-स्स्त्रलोक-पज्
ू या-

स्स्त्रलोकेश्वरा-स्स्त्रलोको-द्द्योत-करााः. ............................... .3.

ॐ ऋषभ-अस्जत-संभव-अमभनन्द्दन-सम
ु नत-पद्मप्रभ-

सप
ु ाश्वय-चन्द्द्रप्रभ-सवु वथध-शीतल-श्रेयांस-वासप
ु ज्
ू य-ववमल-

अनन्द्त-धमय-शास्न्द्त-कुन्द्थ-ु अर-मस्ल्ल-मनु नसव्र

ु त-

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नमम-नेमम-पाश्वय-वधयमानान्द्ता स्जनााः शान्द्तााः शास्न्द्तकरा भवन्द्त,ु

स्वाहा ..................................................................... .4.

ॐ मन
ु यो मनु न-प्रवरा ररप-ु ववजय-दमु भयक्ष-कान्द्तारे षु दग
ु -य

मागेषु रक्षन्द्तु वो ननत्यं, स्वाहा . ................................ .5.

ॐ ह्ीीँ श्रीीँ धनृ त-मनत-कीनतय-कास्न्द्त-बवु द्ध-लक्ष्मी-मेधा-ववद्या-साधन-

प्रवेश-ननवेशनेषु सग
ु ह
ृ ीत-नामानो जयन्द्तु ते स्जनेन्द्द्रााः . .. .6.

ॐ रोदहणी-प्रज्ञस्प्त-वज्रशङ्
ृ खला-वज्राङ्कुशी-अप्रनतचक्रा-पर
ु षदत्ता-

काली-महाकाली-गौरी-गान्द्धारी-सवायस्त्र-महाज्वाला-मानवी-वैरोट्या-

अच्छुप्ता-मानसी-महामानसी-षोडश-ववद्या-दे व्यो रक्षन्द्तु वो ननत्यं,

स्वाहा ..................................................................... .7.

ॐ आचायो-पाध्याय-प्रभनृ त-चातव
ु ण
य स्
य य श्रीश्रमण-सङ्घस्य

शास्न्द्तभयवतु तस्ु ष्टभयवतु पस्ु ष्टभयवतु . ............................ .8.

ॐ ग्रहाश्चन्द्द्र-सय
ू ायङ्गारक-बध
ु -बह
ृ स्पनत-शक्र
ु -शनैश्चर-राहु-केत-ु
सदहतााः,

सलोकपालााः, सोम-यम-वरण-कुबेर-वासवा-ददत्य-स्कन्द्द-
ववनायकोपेता ये

चान्द्येवप ग्राम-नगर-क्षेत्र-दे वता-दयस्ते सवे प्रीयन्द्तां प्रीयन्द्तां,

अक्षीण-कोश-कोष्ठागारा नर-पतयश्च भवन्द्त,ु स्वाहा. ....... .9.

ॐ पत्र
ु -ममत्र-भ्रात-ृ कलत्र-सहृ
ु त ्-स्वजन-संबस्न्द्ध-बन्द्ध-ु वगय-सदहता

ननत्यं चामोद-प्रमोद-काररणाः,

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अस्स्मंश्च भम
ू ण्डल आयतन-ननवामस-साध-ु साध्वी-श्रावक-
श्राववकाणां,

रोगोपसगय-व्याथध-दाःु ख-दमु भयक्ष-दौमयनस्योपशमनाय शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

................................................................................ .10.

ॐ तस्ु ष्ट-पस्ु ष्ट-ऋवद्ध-ववृ द्ध-मांगल्योत्सवााः,

सदा प्रादभ
ु त
ूय ानन पापानन शाम्यन्द्तु दरु रतानन,

शत्रवाः पराङ्मख
ु ा भवन्द्त,ु स्वाहा . ............................... .11.

श्रीमते शास्न्द्त-नाथाय, नमाः शास्न्द्त-ववधानयने.

त्रैलोक्यस्यामराधीश-मक
ु ु टाभ्यथचयताङ्रये. ......................... .12.

शास्न्द्ताः शास्न्द्तकराः श्रीमान ्, शास्न्द्तं ददशतु मे गर

ु ाः.

शास्न्द्तरे व सदा तेषां, येषां शास्न्द्तगह

यृ े गह
ृ े . ................... .13.

उन्द्मष्ृ ट-ररष्ट-दष्ु ट-ग्रहगनत-दाःु स्वप्न-दनु नयममत्तादद.

संपाददत-दहत-संपन्द्नाम-ग्रहणं-जयनत शान्द्तेाः . ............... .14.

श्री-संघ-जगज्जन-पद-राजाथधप-राज-सस्न्द्नवेशानाम ्.

गोस्ष्ठक-परु -मख्
ु याणां, व्याहरणैव्यायहरे च्छास्न्द्तम ्. .............. .15.

श्री-श्रमण-संघस्य शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-जन-पदानां शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-राजाथधपानां शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-राज-सस्न्द्नवेशानां शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-गोस्ष्ठकानां शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु
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श्री-पौर-मख्
ु याणां शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-पौर-जनस्य शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

श्री-ब्रह्म-लोकस्य शास्न्द्तभयवत.ु

ॐ स्वाहा, ॐ स्वाहा, ॐ श्री पाश्वयनाथाय स्वाहा. ........... .16.

एषा शास्न्द्ताः प्रनतष्ठा-यात्रा-स्नात्राद्य-वसानेषु शास्न्द्त-कलशं

गह
ृ ीत्वा

कुङ्कुम-चन्द्दन-कपरूय ा-गर-धप
ू -वास-कुसम
ु ाञ्जमल -समेताः

स्नात्र-चतस्ु ष्ककायां श्री-संघ-समेताः शथु च-शथु च वपाःु ,

पष्ु प-वस्त्र-चन्द्दना-भरणा-लङ्कृताः पष्ु पमालां कण्ठे कृत्वा,

शास्न्द्त-मद्
ु घोषनयत्वा, शास्न्द्त-पानीयं मस्तके दातव्यममनत. .17.

नत्ृ यस्न्द्त नत्ृ यं मणण-पष्ु प-वषां, सज

ृ स्न्द्त गायस्न्द्त च मङ्गलानन.

स्तोत्राणण गोत्राणण पठस्न्द्त मन्द्त्रान ्,

कल्याण-भाजो दह स्जनामभषेके . .................................. .18.

मशवमस्तु सवय-जगताः, परदहत-ननरता भवन्द्तु भत

ू गणााः.

दोषााः प्रयान्द्तु नाशं, सवयत्र सख

ु ी-भवन्द्तु लोकााः. ............... .19.

अहं नतत्थयर-माया, मसवादे वी तम्

ु ह नयर-ननवामसनी.

अम्ह मसवं तम्

ु ह मसवं, अमसवो-वसमं मसवं भवतु .स्वाहा .
................................................................................ .20.

उपसगायाः क्षयं यास्न्द्त, स्च्छद्यन्द्ते ववर्घन-वल्लयाः.

मनाः प्रसन्द्नतामेनत, पज्

ू यमाने स्जनेश्वरे . ........................ .21.
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सवय-मंगल मांगल्यं, सवय-कल्याण-कारणम ्.

सवय आत्मानु मोक्षाणी2, जैनं जयनत शासनम ्................. .22.

Brhacchäntih
bho bho bhavyäh! srnuta vacanam prastutam sarvametad,
ye yäträyäm tribhuvana-guro-rärhatä! bhaktibhäjah;
tesäm säntirbhavatu bhavatä-marhadädi-prabhävä-
därogya-sri-dhrti-mati-kari klesa-vidhvamsa-hetuh. ..... .1.
bho bho bhavya-lokä! iha hi bharatai-rävata-videha-
sambhavänäm,
samasta-tirthakrtäm, janma nyäsana-prakampä-nantara-
mavadhinä
vijnäya, saudharmä-dhipatih sughosä-ghantä-cälanä-
nantaram, sakala-surä-surendraih saha samägatya,
savinaya-marhad-bhattärakam
grhitvä, gatvä kanakädri-srnge, vihita-janmäbhisekah sänti-
mudghosayati yathä, tatoham krtänukära-miti krtvä,
mahäjano yena gatah sa panthä, iti bhavyajanaih saha
sametya, snätra-pithe snätram vidhäya, sänti-mudghosayämi,
tat pujä-yäträ-snäträdi-mahotsavä-nantaramiti
krtvä karnam datvä nisamyatäm nisamyatäm, svähä. . .2.
OM punyäham punyäham, priyantäm priyantäm,
bhagavantorhantah
sarvajnäh sarva-darsina-striloka-näthä-striloka-mahitä-
striloka-pujyä-strilokesvarä-striloko-ddyota-karäh. ....... .3.

2
This sentence is modified from “Pradhaman Sarva
Dharmanam” because it violates the true spirit of one of the
fundamental principle of Jainism which is Anekantvaad
(pluraralism view points).

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OM rsabha-ajita-sambhava-abhinandana-sumati-
padmaprabha-
supärsva-candraprabha-suvidhi-sitala-sreyämsa-väsupujya-
vimala-ananta-dharma-sänti-kunthu-ara-malli-munisuvrata-
nami-nemi-pärsva-vardhamänäntä jinäh säntäh säntikarä
bhavantu, svähä. ......................................................... .4.
OM munayo muni-pravarä ripu-vijaya-durbhiksa-käntäresu
durga-
märgesu raksantu vo nityam, svähä. .......................... .5.
OM hrim srim dhrti-mati-kirti-känti-buddhi-laksmi-medhä-
vidyä-sädhana-pravesa-nivesanesu sugrhita-nämäno jayantu
te jinendräh. ................................................................ .6.
OM rohini-prajnapti-vajrasrnkhalä-vajränkusi-apraticakrä-
purusadattä-käli-mahäkäli-gauri-gändhäri-sarvästra-
mahäjvälä-mänavi-vairotyä-acchuptä-mänasi-mahämänasi-
sodasa-vidyä-devyo raksantu vo nityam, svähä. ........ .7.
OM äcäryo-pädhyäya-prabhrti-cäturvarnasya srisramana-
sanghasya säntirbhavatu tustirbhavatu pustirbhavatu. .8.
OM grahäscandra-suryängäraka-budha-brhaspati-sukra-
sanaiscara-rähu-ketu-sahitäh, salokapäläh, soma-yama-
varuna-kubera-väsavä-ditya-skanda-vinäyakopetä ye cänyepi
gräma-nagara-ksetra-devatä-dayaste sarve priyantäm
priyantäm, aksina-kosa-kosthägärä nara-patayasca
bhavantu, svähä. ........................................................... .9.
OM putra-mitra-bhrätr-kalatra-suhrt-svajana-sambandhi-
bandhu-varga-
sahitä nityam cämoda-pramoda-kärinah, asmimsca
bhumandala äyatana-niväsi-sädhu-sädhvi-srävaka-
srävikänäm, rogopasarga-vyädhi-duhkha-durbhiksa-
daurmanasyopasamanäya säntirbhavatu..................... .10.
OM tusti-pusti-rddhi-vrddhi-mängalyotsaväh, sadä
prädurbhutäni päpäni sämyantu duritäni, satravah
paränmukhä bhavantu, svähä. ..................................... 11.

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srimate sänti-näthäya, namah sänti-vidhäyine.

trailokyasyämarädhisa-mukutäbhyarcitänghraye. ........ .12.
säntih säntikarah srimän, säntim disatu me guruh.
säntireva sadä tesäm, yesäm säntirgrhe grhe. ........... .13.
unmrsta-rista-dusta-grahagati-duhsvapna-durnimittädi.
sampädita-hita-sampannäma-grahanam-jayati sänteh. .14.
sri-sangha-jagajjana-pada-räjädhipa-räja-sannivesänäm.
gosthika-pura-mukhyänäm, vyäharanairvyäharecchäntim.
....................................................................................... .15.
sri-sramana-sanghasya säntirbhavatu.
sri-jana-padänäm säntirbhavatu.
sri-räjädhipänäm säntirbhavatu.
sri-räja-sannivesänäm säntirbhavatu.
sri-gosthikänäm säntirbhavatu.
sri-paura-mukhyänäm säntirbhavatu.
sri-paura-janasya säntirbhavatu.
sri-brahma-lokasya säntirbhavatu.
OM svähä, OM svähä, OM sri pärsvanäthäya svähä. .. .16.
esä säntih pratisthä-yäträ-snäträdya-vasänesu sänti-kalasam
grhitvä kunkuma-candana-karpurä-garu-dhupa-väsa-
kusumänjali- sametah snätra-catuskikäyäm sri-sangha-
sametah suci-suci vapuh, puspa-vastra-candanä-bharanä-
lankrtah puspamäläm kanthe krtvä, sänti-mudghosayitvä,
sänti-päniyam mastake dätavyamiti.............................. .17.
nrtyanti nrtyam mani-puspa-varsam, srjanti gäyanti ca
mangaläni.
stoträni goträni pathanti manträn,
kalyäna-bhäjo hi jinäbhiseke. ...................................... .18.

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sivamastu sarva-jagatah, parahita-niratä bhavantu
bhutaganäh.
dosäh prayäntu näsam, sarvatra sukhi-bhavantu lokäh. .19.
aham titthayara-mäyä, sivädevi tumha nayara-niväsini.
amha sivam tumha sivam, asivo-vasamam sivam
bhavatu…svähä. . ........................................................ 20.
upasargäh ksayam yänti, cchidyante vighna-vallayah.
manah prasannatämeti, pujyamäne jinesvare. ............. .21.
sarva-mangala mängalyam, sarva-kalyäna-käranam.
sarva ätmänu mokshäni, jainam jayati säsanam. ......... .22.

OM HRIM ARHUM

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5.0 आरती और मंगळ दीवो – Ärati and Mangal

Divo
आरती - Ärati
जय जय आरती आदद स्जणंदा, नामभराया मरूदे वी को नंदा जय०

पहे ली आरती पज
ू ा ककजे, नरभव पामीने लाहो लीजे ........ जय०

दस
ू री आरती ददन दयाला, धूलेवा नगरमां जग अजवाला . जय०

तीसरी आरती त्रत्रभव

ु न दे वा, सरु नर इन्द्द्र करे तोरी सेवा ... जय०

चोथी आरती चउगनत चूरे, मनवांनछत फल मशवसख

ु परू े .. जय०

पंचमी आरती पण्

ु य उपाया, मल
ू चन्द्दे ररखव गण
ु गाया .... जय०

Jaya jaya arati adi jinanda, Nabhi raya Marudevi ko nanda;

……..Jayajaya
Paheli arati puja kije, Narabhava pamine lavho lije;
……..Jayajaya
Dusari arati din-dayala, Dhuleva nagar mahen jaga ujiyala;
……..Jayajaya
Teesari arati tribhuvana deva, Sura nara Indra kare tori seva;
……..Jayajaya
Chauthi aarti chau gati chure, Mana vanchhit phala shiva
sukha pure; ………..Jayajaya
Panchami arati punya upayo, Mulachanda Rishabha guna
gayo. ………………Jayajaya

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Arti Meaning
With this lighted lamp (arati), I pray that Lord Adinath,
beloved son of King Nabhi and Queen Marudevi, be
victorious;
With this first arati puja, I am participating in this auspicious
activity in this human life;
With this second arati, I pray to Lord Adinath, who is merciful
to the poor and whose virtues enlighten even poorly lit
places;
With this third arati, I pray to Adinath, Lord of the three
universes, who is worshipped by heavenly beings, humans
and their kings;
With this fourth arati, I pray that Lord Adinath help me
eliminate wandering in four life forms and to be able to obtain
the eternal happiness of moksha;
With this fifth arati, according to Mulchand (the poet), by
praising the virtues of Lord Rushabh Dev, the worshipper
generates punya (good karmas).

मंगळ दीवो - Mangal Divo

दीवो रे दीवो प्रभु मंगमलक दीवो, आरती उतारण बहु चीरं जीवो

सोहामणुं घेर पवय ददवाळी, अंबर खेले अमराबाळी

दीपाळ भणे एणे कुळ अजवाळी, भावे भगते ववघन ननवारी

दीपाळ भणे एणे ए कमळकाळे , आरती उतारी राजा कुमारपाळे

अम घेर मंगमलक तम
ु घेर मंगमलक,
मंगमलक चतवु वयघ संघने होजो…………………दीवो रे दीवो
Divo Re Divo Prabhu Mangalica Divo, Aarti Utari Bhau Chiran
Jivo.
Sohamanu Gher Parva Divali, Amar Khele Amaara Bali.

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Dipala Bhane Aane Kula Ajavali, Bhave Bhagate Vighana
Nivari.
Dipal A Bhane Aane E Kale Kali, Aarti Utari Raaja Kumara
Pale.
Ama Gher Mangalica Tuma Gher Mangalica,
Mangalica Chatur Vidha Sanghane Hojo………Divo Re Divo

Mangal Divo Meaning

O Lord! On this auspicious occasion we worship you with a
lamp, Long live the performer of the Ärati.
Performing Ärati is as blissful as the occasion of Diwäli at our
house, and as if the heavenly beings are dancing with joy.
Devotees who perform Ärati make their families proud and
overcome obstacles.
The poet (Dipäl) says that in Kaliyug, King Kumärpäl
performed the Ärati
Let there be auspiciousness in our house, in your house and
in the entire community

“One should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture or kill any

living beings including animals, living organism, and sentient
beings. This doctrine of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Dharma) is
immaculate, immutable and eternal."
Mahãvira (Achäranga Sutra, Ch. 4)

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