Loggas (more correctly “Logassa” or Logassa Sutra) is a very important Jain prayer.

1. What is Logassa?

• Logassa is a stotra / sutra in Prakrit.
• It is mainly used in Śvetāmbara tradition (especially in Āvaśyaka / Pratikraman).
• It is also called Chaturviṁśati‑stavan, because it bows to all 24 Tirthankars of this time cycle.

The word “Logassa” comes from the opening phrase “Logassa ujjoyagare…”, meaning:

• “In this universe, I bow to the Arihants who are the makers of the dharma‑ford.”

You can see the full text here: Logassa Sutra Another version:

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2. Simple explanation (arth) in short

Very simply, in Logassa we say:

1. I bow to all 24 Tirthankars

- They have destroyed all karmas. - They have become Arihant and then Siddha. - They are full of infinite knowledge, faith, happiness, and power.

1. I take their names with respect

- From Ṛishabhdev (first Tirthankar) up to Mahavir Swami (24th). - While taking their names, we remember their great virtuous qualities and vows.

1. I pray for inner purity and moksha

- “May all my sins, wrong thoughts, and passions become weak and end.” - “May I get right faith (samyaktva), right knowledge and right conduct.” - “May I get good health, peace, and strong samayik / samādhi.”

1. I also bow to Siddhas

- They are purer than the moon, brighter than the sun, deeper than the ocean. - I pray, “May I also one day attain this perfect state.”

This is the traditional Jain meaning, based fully on Jain teachings only.

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3. Spiritual significance

1. Stavan of Tirthankars

- By repeating their names and qualities, we keep ideal role‑models in front of our mind. - It reminds us what we should become: free from anger, pride, deceit, greed.

1. Karma‑nirjarā (shedding of karmas)

- Reciting Logassa with true devotion, humility and awareness helps - reduce paap (bad karmas), - increase punya (merit), - and supports samyak darshan (right faith).

1. Part of daily sādhanā

- Used in samayik, pratikraman, chaitya‑vandan, etc. - Repetition creates focus, peace, and detachment from worldly worries.

1. Feeling of universal reverence

- In some traditions Logassa is recited facing four directions, to show - “Arihants and Siddhas are present in all directions of the universe; I bow to all of them, everywhere.”

1. Link to Panch Parmesthi

- Through Logassa we mainly bow to Arihant and Siddha. - In many practices it is combined with respect to Acharya, Upadhyaya, Sadhus, completing reverence to all five Parmesthis.

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4. Digambar – Śvetāmbara note

• Śvetāmbara:

- This exact Prakrit Logassa Sutra is part of daily Āvaśyakas (e.g. Pratikraman). - The text as you see in common books / pratikraman‑pāth is Śvetāmbara style.

• Digambar:

- They commonly recite a similar Chaturviṁśati‑stava in Sanskrit, not the same Logassa wording. - Essence is same: bowing to the 24 Tirthankars, praying for moksha and inner purity.

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5. Why is Logassa so loved?

• Easy to remember, very sweet and devotional.
• Includes all 24 Tirthankars in one prayer.
• Considered very auspicious – many people chant it

- in the morning, - before exams / important work, - when in fear or difficulty, - to calm the mind.

In short: Logassa = humble bow to all 24 Tirthankars and Siddhas, with a pure wish to follow their path and attain liberation.