In Jain Dharma, there is no fixed “Vedic-style” vivah mantra prescribed in the Agams orcanonical texts like in some other dharmas. Marriage (vivah) is a grihastha sanskar – a social/religious rite – and different Jain families, cities, and sects follow slightly different customs.

Still, some very suitable Jain mantras and shlokas are commonly used in Jain weddings for mangal (auspicious) shubharambh, ashirvad, and sankalp:

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1. Navkar (Namokar) Mantra – best and most universal

This is the main mantra Jains use for every shubh karya, including vivah.

Mantra (Prakrit): णमो अरिहंताणं। णमो सिद्धाणं। णमो आयरियाणं। णमो उवज्झायाणं। णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं॥

Simple arth (meaning): I bow to:

• Arihant – perfect beings who have destroyed inner enemies (kashayas)
• Siddha – liberated souls
• Acharya – heads of the Jain order
• Upadhyaya – spiritual teachers
• All Sadhus – all true monks practicing the path

By bowing to these five, all sins become lighter and the path to purity opens. In marriage, it is recited:

• At the start of the ceremony
• Before main vows / kanyadaan / varmala
• For ashirvad (blessings) for the couple

This mantra is accepted in both Digambar and Shvetambar traditions, same basic text and same spiritual meaning.

You can read a simple explanation here: Navkar Mantra meaning and use in daily life

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2. Jain Mangalacharan (generic auspicious beginning)

Many Jain families start with short mangal shlokas before or after Navkar. Common examples (wording may vary slightly by sect/region):

Example 1 – Panch Parmeshthi vandana (Hindi/Sanskrit style): अरीहन्त सिद्धाचार्य उपाध्याय सर्व साधु । पंच परameshthi को नमस्कार करूँ बारम्बार ॥

Arth: I bow again and again to the five supreme beings – Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, and all Sadhus. By remembering them, we begin this marriage ceremony in a pure and spiritual way.

Example 2 – Simple Mangal shloka: मंगलं भगवान वीरो, मंगलं गौतमो गणि। मंगलं कुंदकुंदाद्यो, जैन धर्मोऽस्तु मंगलम्॥

(Often recited more in Shvetambar tradition; Digambar may use similar sense with different names, e.g. “मंगलं भगवान जिनेन्द्रो…”)

Arth (simple):

• Auspicious is Bhagwan Mahavir,
• Auspicious is Ganadhar Gautam,
• Auspicious are Acharya Kundkund and other acharyas,
• May Jain Dharma itself be auspicious.

By reciting such shlokas, we invoke spiritual auspiciousness rather than just worldly luck.

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3. Short Jinendra Namaskar for the couple

Many times, a short namaskar to Bhagwan is done while the couple stands or sits together:

Example: णमो जिनाणं। णमो अरिहंताणं। णमो सिद्धाणं।

Arth:

• I bow to the Jinas (Tirthankaras).
• I bow to Arihants.
• I bow to Siddhas.

This reminds the couple that their final goal is moksha, and married life is for supporting each other on this path.

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4. Shlokas invoking values needed in marriage

Jain marriage focuses on:

• Ahimsa (non-violence in behaviour with each other and all beings)
• Satya (truth)
• Brahmacharya in marriage = fidelity, restraint
• Aparigraha (simple, non-showy life)

So, some families use simple shlokas of virtues, for example:

Ahimsa shloka (commonly known): अहिंसा परमो धर्मः ।

Arth: Non-violence is the supreme religion. It reminds the couple to never hurt each other in thought, word, or deed.

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5. Mantras sometimes used during specific wedding steps

These are not “official Agam mantras for vivah”, but customary Jain usages with Jain meaning:

1. At the start / before varmala

- Repeated chanting of Navkar Mantra - Sometimes slow “Namo Arihantanam…” while the couple exchanges garlands.

1. During vows (pratigya / sankalp)

The priest/elder may say in simple language (Hindi/Gujarati): - “आप दोनों अहिंसा, सत्य, अचौर्य, ब्रह्मचर्य और अपरिग्रह के अनुव्रतों का पालन करेंगे।” This is based on Jain anuvrata (small vows of householders).

1. Ashirvad shlokas

Elders may recite, for example: - “सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये, शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके…” (a general mangal line sometimes used socially), and then immediately connect it to Jain values, e.g. blessing the couple to be: - “अहिंसक, सत्यनिष्ठ, संयमी, साधु-भक्त, और धर्मपरायण।”

Exact wording varies; Jain Dharma does not demand one fixed Sanskrit mantra for this.

You can see a simple explanation of Jain vivah and its purpose here: Jain view of marriage and customs

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6. Difference in Digambar & Shvetambar practice (in simple terms)

• Scriptures:

No Agam gives a set “vivah mantra-paddhati” like Grihya-sutras of other traditions.

• Shvetambar:

- Often more organized mandap, priest (purohit) system. - Use Navkar, Mangal shlokas, sometimes local-language shlokas.

• Digambar:

- Emphasize very simple, non-ritualistic ceremony. - Focus on Navkar Mantra, simple vows, blessings; sometimes take “saat vachan” (7 vows) defined in Jain ethical terms, not Vedic cosmology.

In both:

• Sadhus/Sadhvis do not perform marriages.
• Ceremony is done by grihastha pandit/elder, keeping in mind ahimsa and aparigraha (avoid show-off, waste, violence).

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7. Practical suggestion for your marriage or ceremony

If you are planning a Jain-style vivah or want mantras to use:

1. Definitely include:

- Navkar Mantra (chanted together by all before main rituals)

1. Add 1–2 short mangal shlokas like:

- “मंगलं भगवान वीरो…” - or a simple Panch Parmeshti vandana.

1. During vows, make the couple repeat in simple language:

- To remain faithful, follow ahimsa, satya, aparigraha, and support each other in Jain Dharma.

1. End with Navkar Mantra and blessings.

If you tell me:

• Language you prefer (Hindi, Gujarati, simple Sanskrit), and
• Whether you follow Digambar or Shvetambar tradition,

I can write out a ready-to-use short “Jain vivah path” (sequence of mantras + vows + brief meanings) that can be read directly in the ceremony.