Alochana Path verse 1
Original text (Alochana Path verse 1): बन्दौं पाँचों परम गुरु, चौबीसों जिनराज। करूँ शुद्ध आलोचना, शुद्धिकरण के काज ॥ १॥
Meaning (arth) in Jain tradition:
- I bow to the five supreme gurus and to the twenty-four Jinas (Tirthankaras).
- I undertake pure confession for the work of purifying my mind and conduct.
Notes:
- This opening dohā sets the prayer of confession and purification. Minor wording can differ slightly between Digambar and Shwetambar recensions, but the core meaning—confession, purification, and commitment to right conduct—remains the same.