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i started listening to dev vandan every morning, what other morning prayers or rituals i cn practice?
That is a very good practice. In Jain Dharma, after Dev Vandana, you can keep your morning sadhana simple, pure, and focused on bhakti, self-discipline, and awareness.
Some good morning prayers and rituals are:
- Navkar Mantra
- Chanting the Navkar Mantra in the morning is one of the best practices. - It brings humility, peace, and remembrance of the Panch Parmeshthi.
- Pratikraman bhavna
- Spend a few minutes reflecting: - What mistakes happened yesterday? - Did I hurt any living being in thought, word, or deed? - How can I improve today? - Even a short morning repentance and resolution is very valuable.
- Stavan / Stuti
- You may sing or recite stutis of the Tirthankars. - Commonly recited devotional prayers include: - Navkar Mantra - Arihant stavan - Bhaktamar Stotra if you know it - Other simple Jain stutis from your tradition
- Guruvandan or Guru smaran
- Remember the virtues of the Sadhu, Sadhvi, Acharya, and Upadhyaya. - This strengthens right conduct and respect for the path.
- Samayik bhavna
- Sit quietly for a few minutes in meditation. - Observe the mind, reduce attachment, and stay in inner calm. - If possible, practice formal Samayik according to your tradition.
- Jin darshan or Jin puja
- If you have a Jin temple or a home derasar, you may do darshan with devotion. - In some traditions, simple jal puja, chandan puja, or other prescribed pujas are done in the morning.
- Dharma bhavna / daily resolution
- Take a vow for the day: - to speak truthfully, - to avoid anger, - to reduce harm, - to control greed, - to eat and act with mindfulness.
- Swadhyay
- Read a small amount of Jain scripture or a short text daily. - Even a few minutes of study is powerful.
A very simple Jain morning routine can be:
- Wake up with pure thoughts
- Wash and sit quietly
- Chant Navkar Mantra
- Do Dev Vandana
- Offer a few minutes of prayer or stavan
- Reflect on conduct for the day
- End with a vow for ahimsa, satya, and aparigraha
If you want to keep it very practical, the most important three are: Navkar Mantra, Dev Vandana, and a short self-reflection.
In Jain Dharma, the spirit matters more than quantity. Even a few minutes done with sincerity and reverence become meaningful.
