Padmavathi devi mantras
Here are some commonly used Padmavathi (Padmavati) Devi mantras in Jain tradition, with simple meanings:
- Main Padmavati Devi mantra (very common)
- In Sanskrit:
- Transliteration:
Arth (meaning in Jain way):
- Om – sacred sound, salutation in the spirit of Namokar Mantra.
- Hrim / Shrim / Klim / Aim – beej (seed) mantras invoking Padmavati Devi’s shakti for purity, auspiciousness, attraction towards dharma, and right knowledge.
- Siddhyai – for attainment of spiritual accomplishments and removal of inner obstacles (kashayas).
- Namah – I bow with respect.
Use: Chanted for protection, removal of obstacles, and spiritual progress, always with Jain values (ahimsa, truth, self‑control).
- Short/simpler Padmavati mantra
- ॐ पद्मवत्यै नमः।
- Om Padmavatyai Namah।
Meaning: “I bow to Padmavati Devi.” Use: Very simple for daily smaran (remembrance) with shuddha bhav.
- Beej-mantra style (used in some Digambar & Shvetambar lineages)
- Om Hrim Shrim Klim Aim Sauh Padmavatyai Namah।
Meaning in brief:
- Om – respectful salutation.
- Hrim – purity and compassion, burning inner impurities.
- Shrim – auspiciousness and spiritual “wealth” (good guna).
- Klim – attraction towards dharma, vairagya, and restraint.
- Aim – right knowledge and clarity.
- Sauh – protection of dharma and fearlessness in following it.
- Padmavatyai Namah – bowing to Padmavati, shasan devi of Parshvanath, for removal of inner obstacles and firmness in samyak darshan–jnan–charitra.
- Very small daily mantra (often taught for easy practice)
- ॐ पद्मावतीये नमः।
- Om Padmavatīye Namah।
Tradition notes (Digambar / Shwetambar):
- Both traditions accept Padmavati as the Yakshini (shasan devi) of Bhagwan Parshvanath.
- Exact mantras and longer stotras (Padmavati Stotra, Ashtak, Chalisa, etc.) can differ slightly by sect and guru‑parampara, but purpose is same: protection, removal of obstacles, and help in walking on the path of dharma – not for greed or harmful wishes.
How to recite (simple Jain way):
- Start with Navkar Mantra.
- Sit clean, with peaceful mind and non‑violent bhav.
- Chant slowly and clearly (9, 21, 27, or 108 times) with focus on:
- samyak shraddha (right faith) - ahimsa, satya, aparigraha
- Do not use mantra for himsa, revenge, or extreme material desires.
- For special/bigger sadhanas, always take guidance from a knowledgeable Jain sadhu, sadhvi, or scholar.
For more details and variations of Padmavati Devi mantras, you can see: