Shanti strotra with meaning
Here is a simple and commonly recited Jain Shanti prayer:
Khāmemi Savva Jīvāṇaṁ
Sanskrit/Prakrit text:खामेमि सव्व जीवाणं, सव्वे जीव खमंतु मे। मित्ती मे सव्व भूएसु, वेरं मझ्झं न केणई॥
Meaning
- I forgive all living beings.
- May all living beings forgive me.
- May I have friendship toward all beings.
- May I have enmity with none.
Spiritual meaning
This prayer reflects the Jain ideals of:- Kshama — forgiveness
- Maitri — friendship and goodwill
- Ahimsa — non-violence
- Samata — equanimity
It helps calm the mind, remove anger, and develop compassion toward every जीव.
If you want, I can also give you a longer Jain Shanti Stotra in Sanskrit/Prakrit with meaning.