what is maha aram
“Maha Aram” as you wrote it is not a standard Jain term. Most likely you are asking about:
“Maha Arham” / “Om Hrim Arham” / “Arham”
In Jain Dharma:
- “Arham” is a very important beej mantra (seed mantra).
- It comes from “Arihant” – the Tirthankar or Jina who has destroyed inner enemies (anger, ego, deceit, greed).
- “Arham” reminds us of:
Meaning in simple words:
- “Arham” – I remember / bow to the enlightened one (Arihant) and the pure state of my own soul.
- “Maha Arham” – “Great Arham”: said to give even more respect and greatness to this mantra and to the Arihant.
It is often combined as:
- “Om Hrim Arham” – a powerful Jain mantra used for:
If you meant something else by “maha aram” (like a specific stotra or ritual name), then it is probably a spelling or hearing mistake and is actually “Maha Arham” / “Arham” in Jain usage.