Translate laghu shanti sutra in English with meanings
Here is the Laghu Shanti Stavan Stuti (Laghu Shanti Stavan) with the original verses and a simple, authentic English rendering.
Original text (as in Jain tradition): शान्तिं शान्ति-निशान्तं, शान्तं शान्ता-शिवं नमस्कृत्य. स्तोतुः शान्ति-निमित्तं, मन्त्र-पदैः शान्तये स्तौमि........ 1
ओमिति निश्चित-वचसे, नमो नमो भगवतेर्हते पूजाम्. शान्ति-जिनाय जयवते, यशस्विने स्वामिने दमिनाम्....... 2
सकलातिशेषक-महा-संपत्ति-समन्विताय शस्याय. त्रैलोक्य-पूजिताय च, नमो नमः शान्ति-देवाय..... 3
Meaning (arth) in simple, Jain-orthodox terms:
- Verse 1: I bow to Shantinath, the Lord of Peace, who truly embodies calm and serenity. I praise and salute the one who removes disturbance. With the help of mantras and sacred words, I seek peace.
- Verse 2: With a firm, reliable utterance, I repeatedly bow to Bhagavān Hatede (the blessed one), the worshipful and conquering lord who protects the mind from impurities; I salute the victorious, renowned Master.
- Verse 3: May Shanti be praised by all, the bearer of great wealth of auspicious qualities, beloved by all three worlds and worshipped by all beings. Salutations again and again to the Lord of Peace.
Notes:
- This Laghu Shanti Stavan honors Shantinath, describing him with simple, reverent adjectives and invoking peace through mantra and prayer.
- The essential aim is universal peace, purification of mind, and protection from disturbances.
Tradition and variations:
- The Laghu Shanti Stavan is common in both Digambar and Śvētāmbara Jain practices, and the core meaning remains the same: a short hymn venerating Shantinath and seeking peace for all beings.
- Textual renderings can vary slightly in wording, but the overall sense is preserved across Jain communities.