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What does the first four lines of Moti Shanti mean?
The “Moti Shanti” is a Jain prayer chanted for peace and well-being. The first four lines are often as follows:
``` अरिहंत सरणं पवज्जामि। सिद्ध सरणं पवज्जामि। साहू सरणं पवज्जामि। केवली पन्नत्तं धम्मं सरणं पवज्जामि। ```
Meaning:
- अरिहंत सरणं पवज्जामि।
I take refuge in the Arihants (the perfected, enlightened beings).
- सिद्ध सरणं पवज्जामि।
I take refuge in the Siddhas (the liberated souls).
- साहू सरणं पवज्जामि।
I take refuge in the Sadhus (the monks, spiritual teachers).
- केवली पन्नत्तं धम्मं सरणं पवज्जामि।
I take refuge in the Dharma preached by the Kevalis (omniscient beings).
These lines express seeking refuge in the four supreme entities of Jainism: Arihants, Siddhas, Sadhus, and Dharma, aligning oneself on the path of liberation and peace.
