How much gatha does Uvasaggaharam Sutra have
In Jain tradition, the commonly accepted Uvasaggaharam Sutra has 5 gāthā (verses) in its regular prayer form, especially in the Śvetāmbara Navsmaran path.
However, for completeness:
- Main/practical recitation today: 4–5 gāthā are usually printed and chanted.
- Some extended versions: A few books/traditions use 7 gāthā or add extra lines around it.
- Very old references/legends: say the original composition had many more verses, which were reduced over time.
So if someone asks in normal practice, the answer is: Uvasaggaharam Sutra = 5 gāthā (standard form used in daily pāṭh).