Jain Shanti mantra
Here is the Jain Shanti Mantra often recited for peace and spiritual upliftment:
Original (Sanskrit): Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajhayanam Namo Loe Savvasahunam
Transliteration: Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajhayanam Namo Loe Savvasahunam
Meaning (arth) in simple terms:
- I bow to the Arihants (enlightened beings who have realized the true nature of soul and have conquered inner foes).
- I bow to the Siddhas (liberated souls who have attained moksha).
- I bow to the Acharyas (spiritual teachers/lineage leaders who guide the Jain sangha).
- I bow to the Upadhyayas (preceptors/teachers who teach the Jain scriptures and discipline).
- I bow to all the monks and nuns gathered here (the Jain holy community).
Notes:
- This chant is widely used across both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions. Different Jain denominations may describe slight variations in translations, but the core meaning remains the same: offering peace and reverence to the fivefold spiritual lineage and the holy community.
If you’d like, I can provide a concise meditation guide to accompany this mantra or point you to a JainKnowledge.com page with more details.