Logassa Sutra (Logassa Ujjoyagare Sutra) line-by-line meaning

Note: This hymn is primarily used by Śvetāmbara Jains and is treated as a devotional prayer to all 24 Tirthankaras. There are very small variations in wording between traditions, but the overall meaning remains the same.

Verse 1 Logassa ujjoyagare, dhammāṇaṃ sahiyā maṇe,

• In the world, the most auspicious is the Dharma (the path taught by the Tirthankaras). I bow to the Arihants (the enlightened conquerors) and to the Jinas (Tirthankaras).
• I also bow to the Tirthankaras who have overcome inner enemies and attained omniscience.

Verse 1 (continuation) Arihante kittuissam, chauvisam pi kevali

• You, the Arihants, are the 24 Kevalins (omniscient beings). I bow to all twenty-four Tirthankaras who are Kevali.

Verse 2 Usabha majiam cha vande, sambhava-mabhinandanam cha

• I bow to those who have attained the supreme states of purity and clarity (the enlightened beings). I also offer praise and garland-like reverence for their virtues and deeds.

Verse 2 (continuation) Pau mappahhāṃ supāsam, jīnān cha candapahm vandā

• I bow to the Tirthankaras, venerable teachers, and to all those who have attained spiritual light. I seek their blessing for my own progress.

Verse 3 Suvihaṅ chupphadantā, sīyalu-sijjāṅsa-vasu’jjhaṃ cha

• I revere the pure, luminous mouths of the Jinas and the radiant signs of their wisdom. I honor their pure conduct and the calm, luminous energy they reflect.

Verse 3 (continuation) Vimalamaṇantanṭaṃ cha jinəṃ, dhammāṁ santoṁ cha vandāmi

• I bow to the spotless, utterly pure souls (the Siddhas) and to the Dharma (the teaching) and the serene, peaceful nature they embody.

Verse 4 Kuṇṭhuṁ aram chā mallin, vandē munisuvvayam nami jināṃ cha

• I bow to the venerable sages (munis) and to the great ones who have conquered their passions. I bow to all Tirthankaras with deep reverence.

Verse 5 Sabbyahāin chabbaddhantaṁ, sabbo loe sukha’vāhama

• I seek to purify all my perceptions and thoughts. May all beings experience happiness and well-being.

Verse 6 Logassa tithayārāṇaṁ, vandāmi savva siddhiyā

• I bow to all the Tirthankaras (the enlightened beings) across the directions, and I seek the merit and blessings of all the Siddhas (liberated souls).

Verse 7 (Closing thought and dedication) I bow with humility to all the revered beings—Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus—praying for right faith, right conduct, and liberation.

Original text (practice note)

• If you would like the exact Prakrit lines from the Logassa Sutra as it appears in a traditional manuscript, I can provide the precise verse-by-verse text as found in Jain scriptures. The core meaning above follows the standard paraphrase widely used in Jain devotion.

Important notes about meanings across traditions

• The Logassa Sutra is generally accepted across major Jain traditions, but there may be minor textual variants in wording between Śvetāmbara and Digambara recensions. The spiritual essence—bowing to and seeking blessings from the 24 Tirthankaras and other enlightened beings—remains the same.

References for where this meaning is discussed in Jain Knowledge resources

• Logassa (overview, significance, and basic meaning)
• Logassa sutra meaning (detailed interpretation of purpose and key ideas)
• Logassa word by word meaning (line-by-line walkthrough)
• Logassa sutra lyrics (text and transliteration)

You can read more here and here and here and here .

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