Shanti path Swetamber sect
In the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition, the Śānti Path is a peaceful devotional prayer offered to invoke peace, non-violence, harmony, and spiritual calm.
Meaning
- Śānti means peace.
- Path means recitation or prayer.
- It is recited to bring inner calm and auspiciousness in the assembly or during religious rituals.
Common purpose
- To शांतify the mind and atmosphere
- To pray for world peace
- To remove conflict, fear, and disturbance
- To remember the virtues of the Tīrthaṅkaras and Jain principles
In Śvetāmbara practice
Śānti Path is often recited in temples, religious gatherings, and pūjā ceremonies. It is respected as a prayer of peace and auspiciousness. Different lineages may use slightly different wording, but the भाव is the same: peace for all living beings.Jain spirit
The true spirit of Śānti Path is:- Ahimsā: non-violence
- Kshamā: forgiveness
- Samatā: equanimity
- Maitrī: friendship toward all beings
If you want, I can also give the Śānti Path text in Sanskrit/Gujarati with simple meaning.