You are asking about the meaning of Jain Snatra Puja (often written “Snatra Pooja / Sinatra Puja” by mistake).

1. What is Snatra Puja?

Snatra Puja is a very important Jain ritual that re-enacts the Kalyāṇak (auspicious event) of Bhagwan Mahavir’s Janma-Abhiṣek (birth-bath) on Mount Meru by Indra and the devas.

In simple words:

> Snatra Puja = devotional worship remembering > the divine bath (abhishek) given to Tirthankar Bhagwan at birth.

Though it is based on Mahavir Bhagwan’s birth, it is actually done for all Tirthankars, as all of them receive this type of Janma-Abhiṣek.

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2. Main spiritual meanings (in very simple language)

1. Purity of soul

- The baby Tirthankar is bathed with pure, fragrant waters. - This reminds us: “I am also a pure soul (śuddha ātmā), separate from karma and body.” - Just as the body of Tirthankar is cleaned, I should clean my inner self from anger, pride, deceit, greed.

1. Removing karmas

- The abhishek water symbolizes washing away pāpa karma (sins). - While doing Snatra Puja, we pray: “May my bad thoughts, words, and actions be washed away; may I move toward liberation.”

1. Respect for Tirthankar and Dharma

- Indra and devas bow to the newborn Tirthankar. - This shows that even the highest heavenly beings respect the omniscient one (Kevali Bhagwan). - We learn to respect true Guru, true Dharma, and true Dev.

1. Equality and compassion

- In puja, all devotees stand/sit together and do the same steps. - Spiritually, all souls are equal in their pure nature, only karmas are different. - Snatra Puja reminds us to practice ahimsa, daya (compassion), and maitri (friendliness) towards all living beings.

1. Inner celebration, not outer show

- It is like celebrating a divine birthday, but the real celebration is inside: - Reducing vices - Increasing forgiveness - Becoming more truthful and peaceful

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3. What usually happens in Snatra Puja?

Details vary by Śvetāmbara / Digambara traditions and by upāśray/mandir, but in general:

• Pañca-parameṣṭhi namaskār (bowing to Arihant, Siddha, Āchārya, Upādhyāya, Sādhu).
• Recitation of stavans and sutras related to Tirthankars and Janma Kalyāṇak.
• Abhishek of the Jina idol (mūrti) with water, milk, etc. (as per local tradition).
• Aarti / Mangal at the end.

The outer actions differ, but the inner bhāv (feeling) should be:

> “I bow to the perfectly pure soul; > I also wish to walk on that path and become pure.”

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4. Digambar / Shwetambar note

• Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara accept the event of Janma-Abhiṣek on Mount Meru by Indra, as described in Jain scriptures.
• The text, music, and style of Snatra Puja may differ:

- Śvetāmbara often do it as a full musical puja in temples/upāśrays. - Some Digambara traditions may perform similar Janma Kalyāṇak abhishek with different mantras and procedure.

• But the core meaning is same:

- Remembrance of Tirthankar’s pure, karmaless state and our goal to reach such purity.

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5. In one line

Snatra Puja means: “Worship of Tirthankar Bhagwan through re-enacting His birth-bath on Mount Meru, with the inner feeling of cleansing our own soul from karmas and moving toward liberation.”