Shanti Path (peace prayer) in Jainism is a devotional practice to invite peace and welfare for all beings. The exact verses and order can differ between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, but a simple, practical procedure is common. Here is a clear, easy-to-follow outline:

1) Prepare the space

• Choose a clean, quiet place. Light a small lamp or camphor and light incense if it’s customary in your tradition.
• Spread a clean cloth or mat. Place a small image or symbol of a Tirthankar if you have one, or simply place a clean prayer slate.

2) Personal preparation

• Wear clean clothes and bathe or wash your hands and face.
• Sit comfortably in a cross-legged or usual meditation posture. Keep the spine straight and close the eyes if comfortable.

3) Purification and mental readiness

• Take a few deep breaths.
• Begin with a short mental or spoken vow to practise non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and compassion toward all beings.
• If your tradition uses a formal sankalpa (intention), state it simply: “I moralize this Shanti Path for the well-being of all beings and for inner peace.”

4) Begin the Shanti Path

• Start with the opening lines common to Shanti Path in your tradition. The text usually seeks peace for the world, for all beings, for the 24 Tirthankaras, and for the practitioner.
• Recite the verses slowly and with attention. If you don’t have the exact verses handy, you can focus on the core idea: universal peace (shanti) for all beings, removal of distress, and the fostering of right conduct.

5) Progress through the verses

• In many traditions, Shanti Path may include multiple layers:

- Shanti for all beings (humans, animals, and even elemental beings) - Shanti for the observer (inner peace, restraint, self-discipline) - Shanti for the community or assembly (if recited in a group)

• If you have a printed or memorized set, follow it in that order. If you don’t, maintain the spirit: each line or phrase should aim to reduce harm and cultivate compassion.

6) Closing and vows

• Conclude with a closing prayer of gratitude and a reaffirmation of ethical vows (such as non-violence, truth, restraint, and cleanliness).
• Sit quietly for a few moments, reflecting on peace in thought, word, and action.

7) Post-prayer conduct

• Be mindful of your daily actions after the recitation. Try to carry the intention of peace into speech, conduct, and interactions.
• If it was a group recitation, bow or offer a simple gesture of unity and finish with shared silent meditation.

Notes and cautions

• Text variations: The exact text, order, and names of the verses differ between Digambar and Shwetambar lineages. If you tell me your tradition (Digambar or Shwetambar) and whether you have a specific Shanti Path text you follow, I can outline the precise sequence and provide or paraphrase the exact verses.
• If you are new to this, start with a short, simple version and gradually learn the fuller text as you become more comfortable.
• The key is intention and mindfulness: seek peace for all beings, practice gentleness in speech, and cultivate non-harm in daily life.

If you’d like, tell me which tradition you follow (Digambar or Shwetambar) and whether you want the exact verses as written in that tradition. I can provide the precise text and step-by-step sequence accordingly.