What is Chhatri manglam
“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:
- Arihant
- Siddha
- Sadhu–Sadhvi
- 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: