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    What is Chhatri manglam

    7 months ago 136

    “Chhatri Manglam” most likely refers to “Chattāri Mangalam”, a very important Jain Mangalik sutra.

    1. Original sutra (Prakrit)

    The main lines are:

    > Chattāri maṅgalaṁ > Arihantā maṅgalaṁ > Siddhā maṅgalaṁ > Sāhū maṅgalaṁ > Kevalippaṇṇatto dhammo maṅgalaṁ

    (Slight spelling variations exist, like Kevali pannatto dhammo.)

    2. Simple meaning

    Word by word in simple form:

    • Chattāri maṅgalaṁ – These four are auspicious.
    • Arihantā maṅgalaṁ – Arihant Bhagwans are auspicious.
    • Siddhā maṅgalaṁ – Siddha Bhagwans (liberated souls) are auspicious.
    • Sāhū maṅgalaṁ – Sādhus–Sādhvīs (true Jain monks and nuns) are auspicious.
    • Kevalippaṇṇatto dhammo maṅgalaṁ – The dharma preached by Kevali Bhagwan (omniscient Tirthankar) is auspicious.

    In short: We bow to and remember these four great auspicious things:

    1. Arihant
    2. Siddha
    3. Sadhu–Sadhvi
    4. Kevali‑preached Dharma

    Remembering them is believed to bring shubh bhav (pure, peaceful thoughts) and helps us move towards the path of liberation.

    3. About traditions

    • This sutra is accepted in both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.
    • Pronunciation and script may differ slightly, but meaning and purpose are the same:
    paying respect to the Tirthankars, Siddhas, saints, and true Jain dharma.
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