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What is the navlarwali pad for patshwanath moksh kalyanak
The Navlarwali Pad is a traditional Jain devotional composition sung in praise of the Tirthankaras, especially on their auspicious Kalyanaks (major life events). For Parshwanath Bhagwan (the 23rd Tirthankara), the Moksh Kalyanak (liberation) is an important occasion celebrated by Jains, particularly in the month of Shravan at Shikharji, the place of his moksha.
The Navlarwali Pad for Parshwanath Moksh Kalyanak typically recounts nine (nav) significant events (lar or ladi) or glories associated with Parshwanath Bhagwan, culminating in his attainment of moksha (liberation). These pads are sung by Jain devotees, especially women, as a part of ritual worship or during Kalyanak celebrations.
Here is a traditional version of the Navlarwali Pad for Parshwanath Moksh Kalyanak in Hindi/Gujarati (often sung in Jain temples):
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श्री पार्श्वनाथ प्रभु नव लाड़वाली पद (मोक्ष कल्याणक)
- श्री पार्श्वनाथ प्रभु मोक्ष कल्याणक आवे,
श्री सम्मेदशिखर रज पावण छावे।
- श्री धर्मराज राजा वंदन करावे,
श्री चक्रेश्वरी माता फूल बरसावे।
- श्री यक्षराज प्रभु की जय जयकारे,
श्री साध्वी संघ प्रभु ध्यान धरावे।
- श्री साधु संघ प्रभु गुणगान गावें,
श्री शंख नाद प्रभु मोक्ष सुनावे।
- श्री दिव्यध्वनि प्रभु गगन में बाजे,
श्री अष्टद्रव्य प्रभु अर्घ चढ़ावे।
- श्री पद्मावती माता मंगल गावें,
श्री भक्तजन प्रभु भक्ति जगावे।
- श्री नंद्यावर्त सिंहासन सुहावे,
श्री चौबीसी प्रभु स्वागत करावे।
- श्री भव्या जीव प्रभु दर्शन पावे,
श्री स्वर्गलोक प्रभु जयजयकार सुनावे।
- श्री पार्श्वनाथ प्रभु मोक्ष महोत्सव मनावे,
श्री भक्तजन प्रभु चरण में शीश नवावे।
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Translation (summary): This pad narrates the glories of Parshwanath Bhagwan during his Moksh Kalyanak at Sammed Shikhar. It mentions the worship by celestial beings, the joy of devotees, the divine sounds, and the ultimate liberation of the Lord. Devotees sing this with devotion, seeking blessings and liberation.
Usage:
- Recited/sung during Parshwanath Moksh Kalyanak celebrations, especially in Jain temples or at Sammed Shikharji.
- Often accompanied by rituals such as aarti, abhishek, and pujan.
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