Here is a simple English meaning (arth) of the commonly recited Uvasaggaharam Stotra dedicated to Bhagwan Parshvanath.

Note:

• Wording and number of verses can differ slightly by tradition (Śvetāmbara / Digambar and by books), but the core meaning is the same: prayer to Parshvanath Bhagwan to remove obstacles (upsarg), sufferings and fears.
• I’ll give short, easy meanings of each main verse, not a word‑by‑word grammar detail.

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General Meaning of “Uvasaggaharam”

“Uvasagga-haram” means:

• Uvasagga = upsarg, obstacles, troubles, attacks, sufferings
• Haram = remover, destroyer

So, this is the “stotra that removes obstacles and suffering”, by remembering Parshvanath Bhagwan with devotion.

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Verse‑wise Simple English Meaning

1st Verse

“Uvasaggaharam Pāsam, Pāsam Vandāmi Kamma-ghaṇ-mukkam; Visahar-vis-ninnāsam, Maṅgal Kallāṇ Āvāsam.”

Meaning (simple): I bow to Bhagwan Parshvanath, who is surrounded by the protective deity (Parshwa dev), who is completely free from all karmas, who destroys the poison-like inner defilements, and who is the very abode of auspiciousness and welfare.

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2nd Verse

(This verse praises Parshvanath as the refuge of all ascetics and devout souls.)

Meaning (simple): I bow to Parshvanath, who is the support and shelter of all monks and devotees, who is worshipped by gods and humans, and who is the supreme Lord among all spiritual beings.

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3rd Verse

(Describes his power in the fearful ocean of worldly life.)

Meaning (simple): In this dangerous ocean of worldly existence, where beings are burning in the fire of passions and karma, Parshvanath Bhagwan is like a cool, safe place; by remembering him, the devotee is protected and saved.

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4th Verse

(This verse stresses that remembering Parshvanath removes poisons, diseases, etc.)

Meaning (simple): Whoever remembers Parshvanath with full faith is freed from poisons, illnesses, terrible fears and dangers. His grace and your pure devotion together destroy many kinds of troubles.

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5th Verse

(About protection from enemies, ghosts, bad planets, etc.)

Meaning (simple): Devotees who remember Parshvanath Bhagwan are protected from enemies, evil beings, bad planets, black magic, and all hostile influences. All such harmful things become powerless before his purity.

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6th Verse

(Explains continuous remembrance and steadiness.)

Meaning (simple): The one who keeps the name and form of Parshvanath steadily in his heart and on his lips, walks fearlessly in this world. His path becomes smooth, protected and blessed.

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7th Verse

(In some traditions, this verse about vast numbers of ascetics, gods, etc. is present; in some, it is omitted. Meaning below is the general essence.)

Meaning (simple): Countless monks, nuns, householders and heavenly beings have taken refuge in Parshvanath Bhagwan, and by doing so they have crossed over great sufferings and attained peace and spiritual uplift.

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8th Verse – Prayer for Removal of Upsarg

Meaning (simple): O Parshvanath Bhagwan, just as you have removed the great upsarg (obstacle) of Kamath and many devotees in the past, in the same way, please remove my present upsarg, suffering and difficulties; may I be free from all distress by your remembrance.

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9th Verse – Phala-śruti (Result of Recitation)

(This verse exists in some recensions and is omitted in others. It speaks of the benefit of reciting the stotra.)

Meaning (simple): Whoever recites this Uvasaggaharam Stotra a certain number of times (like 8, 21, 108 etc.) with a pure heart and true faith, obtains auspicious fruits, merit (puṇya) and the special grace of Parshvanath Bhagwan in all three worlds.

Some traditions do not recite this verse, considering it a later addition; some do. The main devotional meaning of the stotra remains the same.

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Śvetāmbara and Digambar View

• Both traditions accept Uvasaggaharam as a powerful stotra of Parshvanath Bhagwan for removal of upsarg and protection.
• The basic sense of each verse is the same:

- Praise of Parshvanath’s purity and power - Request for removal of obstacles, poisons, diseases, fears - Assurance that faithful remembrance brings protection and uplift

• There may be small differences in:

- exact wording / number of verses - whether the “fruit-of-recitation” verse is included. But no difference in core Jain principles or devotion.

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For Full Text and Translation

You can see the full stotra with line‑by‑line translation and background story here:

A short explanation of its meaning and importance is also available here:

This is the simple English meaning: By reciting Uvasaggaharam with faith, we bow to Parshvanath Bhagwan, remember his pure, karmaless state, and request him to remove our upsarg (physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles) and help us move towards peace, fearlessness, and right faith.