jain stavans in english
Certainly! Jain stavans are devotional hymns sung in praise of the Tirthankaras, Arihants, Siddhas, and other revered figures in Jainism. While most stavans are written in Gujarati, Hindi, or Sanskrit, here are a few popular Jain stavans with their English translations or versions:
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1. Mangalam Bhagwan Veero
_Mangalam Bhagwan Veero Mangalam Gautam Prabhu Mangalam Sthulibhadra Aadyah Jain Dharmostu Mangalam_
Translation: Auspicious is Lord Mahavir, Auspicious is Gautam Swami, Auspicious is Acharya Sthulibhadra and all Acharyas, Auspicious is the Jain religion.
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2. Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra)
_Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva Sahunam_
Translation: I bow to the Arihants (Perfected Souls), I bow to the Siddhas (Liberated Souls), I bow to the Acharyas (Head of the Order), I bow to the Upadhyayas (Teachers), I bow to all Sadhus (Monks) in the world.
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3. Meri Bhavana (My Aspiration)
_May the entire universe attain peace and bliss. May all beings be free from illness. May I see only goodness in others And may my thoughts, words, and actions Always be full of kindness and compassion._
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4. Michhami Dukkadam (Forgiveness Prayer)
_If I have offended you in thought, word, or action, Knowingly or unknowingly, I seek your forgiveness. Michhami Dukkadam._
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If you want the English translation of a specific Jain stavan, please provide its name or the first few lines, and I’ll be happy to assist!