Logaasa in English
Logassa (also Logassa Sutra/Stotra) is a Jain prayer common in Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions. It is a hymn of obeisance to the 24 Tirthankaras and other revered beings, recited during meditation and worship.
English meaning (arth)
- Bow to the Arihants (enlightened conquerors) in the universe.
- Pay homage to the Tirthankaras, the Siddhas (liberated souls), the Acaryas (teachers), Upadhyayas (preceptors), and all monks.
- It expresses humility, devotion, and reverence for those who have shown the path to liberation.
Original lines (Prakrit) and sense
- The prayer begins by honoring the most auspicious Dharma in the universe and then venerates the Arihants, Siddhas, Acaryas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus; it also recalls the purity of the path and seeks blessings for spiritual progress.
Note on tradition
- The Logassa Stotra is revered in Jain practice across both major sects (Śvetāmbara and Digambara) as part of the Panch Namaskar tradition.