Yes, it is right to feel devotion, and it is not wrong if your mind gets distracted.

In Jain dharma, bhava matters very deeply. If your heart is sincere, then even if your mind wanders, your devotion is still meaningful.

What you should understand

• You do not need perfect Sanskrit or Hindi to have true devotion.
• Understanding every word is helpful, but it is not the only way to pray.
• If your mind drifts, do not feel guilty. Guilt only makes the mind heavier.
• Gently bring the mind back again and again. This is also part of practice.

What to do

1. Listen slowly — one verse or one line at a time.
2. Learn the simple meaning of the prayer in your own language.
3. Chant with attention to bhava, not only words.
4. Do short recitation if long recitation feels difficult.
5. Before prayer, say in your mind:

“I am offering devotion with sincerity. Let my attention return whenever it wanders.”

1. If the mind wanders, just bring it back without anger.

Important Jain understanding

In Jainism, right intention, humility, and sincere devotion are precious. A distracted mind is not a sin by itself. The real thing is:

• whether you honor the Tirthankar
• whether you keep trying
• whether you stay gentle with yourself

So, is it right?

Yes. It is right to pray even if you do not understand every word. It is right to have a sincere heart. It is right to keep practicing patiently.

Remember: “Bhava shuddh ho to prarthana safal hoti hai.” When the feeling is pure, prayer becomes meaningful.

If you want, I can also give you a very simple meaning of Bhaktamar Stotra in easy language.