Other than navkar Mantra, which is protection mantra from outside environment
Answer
In Jain Dharma, Navkar Mantra is considered the highest and most powerful protective mantra.If you are asking for another prayer for protection from obstacles, fear, or harmful external influences, the most commonly recited one is:
- Uvasaggaharam Stotra — traditionally chanted for relief from difficulties and protection from troubles.
Explanation
- Navkar Mantra is supreme because it venerates the five supreme souls and brings inner protection through purity, humility, and spiritual strength.
- Uvasaggaharam Stotra is widely used by Jains when seeking protection from:
It is especially associated with Lord Parshvanath and is traditionally regarded as a prayer that removes upasargas, meaning obstacles and afflictions.
Spiritual Understanding
In Jainism, true protection is not only from the outer environment, but also from:- anger
- fear
- attachment
- ignorance
- karmic bondage
So the deepest protection comes from:
- Navkar Mantra
- Samayik
- Austerity
- Right conduct
- Equanimity
A prayer like Uvasaggaharam Stotra is helpful, but Jain teaching always places inner purification above outer remedy.