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Kalana Kandam Sutra

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|| कल्लाणकंदं सूत्र ||  कल्लाणकंदं पढमं जिणिंदं संतिं तओ नेमिजिणं मुणिदं, पासं पायसं सुगुणिक्कठाणं , भत्तीइ वंदे सिरि-वद्धमाणं — [१] अपार संसार समुद्दपारं, पत्ता सिवं दिंतु सूइक्कसारं, सव्वे जिणींदा सुरविंदवंदा, कल्लाण-वल्लीण-विसाल-कंदा — [२] निव्वाण-मग्गे वर-जाण-कप्पं, पणासिया सेस कुवाइ-दप्पं; मयं जिणाणं सरणं बुहाणं, नमामि निच्चं तिजगप्पहाणं, — [३] कुंदिंदु-गोक्खीर-तुसा-रवन्ना , सरोज-हत्था-कमले-निसन्ना , वाअेसिरी पुतथ्य-वग्ग-हत्था , सुहाय सा अम्ह सया पसत्था — [४]   || KALLANA KANDAM STUTI||

KALLANAKANDAM PADHAMAM JININDAM, 
SANTIM TAO NEMIJINAM MUNINDAM;
 PASAM PAYASAM SU-GUNIKKA-THANAM, 
BHATTII VANDE SIRI-VADDHAMANAM. 1

APARA-SANSARA-SAMUDDA-PARAM, 
PATTA SIVAM DINTU SU-IKKASARAM;
SAVVE JININDA SURA-VINDA-VANDA, 
KALLANA-VALLINA VISALAKANDA — [२]

NIVVANA-MAGGE VARA-JANA-KAPPAM, 
PANASIYA-SESA-KUVAI-DAPPAM;
MAYAM JINANAM SARANAM BUHANAM, 
NAMAMI NICHCHAM TI-JAGAPPAHANAM.3

KUNDINDU-GO-KKHIRATUSARA-VANNA, 
SAROJA-HATTHA KAMLE NISANNA;
VAESIRI PUTTHAYA-VAGGA-HATTHA, 
SUHAYA SA AMHA SAYA PASTTHA. 4

Meaning

With devotion I pay respects to, foremost Lord Rushabhdeva, fountain of all good, peaceful and soothing like a moon Lord Shantinatha, supreme lord among monks Lord Neminatha,
enlightener Lord Parshvanatha and establisher of good virtues revered Vardhamana Swami. 1

The ones, who have successfully crossed the ocean of mundane existence, who are adored by the celestial beings and who are like the widely spread roots of happiness, all the Jinas; grant me the ultimate release (moksha). 2

The supreme vehicle for the path of liberation, the destroyer of ego of all wrong believers, shelter of the wise, the principle doctrines (agamas) of Jineshwara in three worlds, to which I pay my eternal respect. 3

Fair complexion like jasmine flower, full moon, milk of cow and dew, seated on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand, and a bundle of books in the other hand, beneficent to all, you! Goddess of learning (Sarsavati Devi) always blesses us with happiness. 4

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalana Kandam Sutra

What is the spiritual significance of Kalana Kandam Sutra?
Kalana Kandam 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 Kalana Kandam Sutra be recited properly?
Kalana Kandam 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 Kalana Kandam Sutra lyrics and meaning online?
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