mangal diva arti

In Jainism, "Mangal Diva Arti" refers to a devotional song (aarti) sung in praise of the Tirthankaras before or after performing rituals, especially involving the "diva" (lamp). Lighting a lamp symbolizes the removal of ignorance and the arrival of knowledge.

A commonly sung Jain Mangal Arti is as follows:

Mangal Arti (Jain Arti of the Lamp)

जय जय आरती, आदि जिणेन्द्र प्रभू,
जय जय आरती, त्रिभुवन तारण प्रभू।
धूप दीप नैवेध्य अर्पित,
आरती उतारी प्रभू।
जय जय आरती, आदि जिणेन्द्र प्रभू॥

Translation (Essence):

Victory to the Aarti of Adi Jinendra (the first Tirthankara, Rishabhdev)!
Victory to the Aarti of the savior of the three worlds!
We offer incense, lamp, and sweets,
And perform the Aarti of the Lord.
Victory to the Aarti of Adi Jinendra!

Significance in Jainism:
- The lamp (diva) symbolizes knowledge and the illumination of the soul.
- Arti is performed as an act of devotion, expressing reverence and gratitude to the Tirthankaras.
- Mangal (auspicious) refers to the blessing and positivity invoked during the ritual.

How to Perform:
- Light a diva (lamp) in front of the image of a Tirthankara.
- Sing the Mangal Arti with devotion, often accompanied by ringing bells and waving the lamp in a circular motion before the idol.
- Offerings like rice, flowers, incense, and sweets may also be placed before the deity.

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