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Jaya Viyaraya Sutra

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|| जय वीयराय सूत्र || 

जय वीयराय! जग-गुरु!, 
होउ ममं तुह प्पभावओ भयवं!
भव-निव्वेओ मग्गाणुसारिआ इट्ठफल-सिद्धी    1

लोग-विरुद्ध-च्चाओ गुरु-जण-पूआ परत्थ-करणं च
सुह-गुरु-जोगो तव्वयण-सेवणा आ-भवमखंडा    2

वारिज्जइ जइ वि नियाण-बंधणं वीयराय! तुह समये
तह वि मम हुज्ज सेवा, भवे भवे तुम्ह चलणाणं    3

दुक्ख-क्खओ कम्म-क्खओ, 
समाहि-मरणं च बोहि-लाभो अ
संपज्जउ मह एअं, तुह नाह! पणाम-करणेणं    4

सर्व-मंगल-मांगल्यं , सर्व कल्याण कारणम् ।

प्रधानां सर्व धर्माणां, जैन जयतु शासनम् ॥  5

|| JAI VIYARAY ||

JAYA VIYARAYA! JAGA-GURU!,
HOU MAMAM TUHA PABHAVAO BHAYAVAM!
BHAVA-NIVVEO MAGGANUSARIA 
ITTHAPHALA-SIDDHI            1

LOGA-VIRUDDHA-CCAO GURU-JANA-PUA PARATTHA-KARANAM CHA
SUHA-GURU-JOGO TAVVAYANA-SEVANA A-BHAVAMAKHANDA         2

 VARIJJAI JAI VI NIYANA-BANDHANAM VIYARAYA! TUHA SAMAYE
TAHA VI MAMA HUJJA SEVA, BHAVE BHAVE TUMHA CALANANAM    3

DUKKHA-KKHAO KAMMA-KKHAO,
SAMAHI-MARANAM CA BOHI-LABHO A

SAMPAJJAU MAHA EAM, TUHA NAHA! PANAMA-KARANENAM    4      
SARVA MANGALA MANGALYAM, 
SARVA KALYANA KARNAM 
PRADHANAM SARVA DHARMANAM ,
JAINAM JAYATI SHASHNAM                5

Meaning 

In this Sutra one humbly requests Prabhu for (1) end of worldly life, (2) pursuit of right path of liberation, (3) attainment of liberation, (4) abandonment of whatever is harmful in the world, (5) respect for the spiritual guide and elders, (6) to be helpful to others, (7) close association with right spiritual guide, (8) full obedience to his words (9) and to have all the above wishes in all f ones’ worldly existences. The desires for detachment from the materialistic gains and aspirations for (1) destruction of unhappiness, (2) destruction of all the karmas, (3) acquisition of three  spiritual jewels (right faith, knowledge and conduct) and (4) ‘samadhi maran’ (death) leading to ultimate bliss of Moksha.  The nine wishes and the four aspirations makeup thirteen Prayers. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaya Viyaraya Sutra

What is the spiritual significance of Jaya Viyaraya Sutra?
Jaya Viyaraya Sutra is a sacred Jain prayer/sutra recited by devotees for spiritual purification, devotion to the Pancha Parameshthi and Tirthankaras, shedding of karmic bondage (Nirjara), and cultivating inner peace (Samayika and Pratikramana).
How should Jaya Viyaraya Sutra be recited properly?
Jaya Viyaraya Sutra should be recited with a pure mind, clean attire, folded hands (Anjali Mudra), and clear pronunciation (Uchcharana) while meditating on its deep spiritual meaning and reverence towards the Arihantas and Siddhas.
Where can I read Jaya Viyaraya Sutra lyrics and meaning online?
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