What prayers and mantra should i recite in shwetamber jain temple
In a Shwetambar Jain temple, devotees commonly recite several prayers and mantras as part of their worship and spiritual practice. Here are some of the most important ones:
1. Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra)
This is the most fundamental and revered prayer in Jainism, recited by all sects including Shwetambars:Navkar Mantra: ``` णमो अरिहंताणं। णमो सिद्धाणं। णमो आयरियाणं। णमो उवज्झायाणं। णमो लोए सव्व साहूणं। Eso Panch Namokaro, Savva Pava Panasano, Mangalanam Cha Savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam. ``` (Translation: I bow to the Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus. This five-fold bow removes all sins and is the foremost among all auspicious things.)
2. Khamasamano (Forgiveness Prayer)
Often recited while seeking forgiveness:Khamasamano: ``` खमासमणो मिच्छामि दुक्कडम्। ``` (Meaning: I seek forgiveness for any harm caused.)
3. Prakshal or Snatra Puja Stotras
During temple rituals, devotees may recite stotras like the following:- Icchakara Stotra
- Bhaktamar Stotra (composed by Acharya Manatung)
- Uvasaggaharam Stotra (composed by Acharya Bhadrabahu)
- Shri Adinath Stavan
- Shri Parshvanath Stavan
4. Daily Prayers
Many Shwetambar Jains recite these during morning and evening rituals:- Atmasiddhi Shastra (by Shrimad Rajchandra)
- Mangalacharan (Auspicious Beginning)
5. Chaitya Vandana
A formal prayer performed in the temple, including various recitations and physical prostrations (Khamasana and Kayotsarga). The Chaitya Vandana includes:- Namaskar Mahamantra
- Logassa Sutra
- Khamasaman
- Chattari Mangalam
- Tassa Uttari
6. Other Common Sutras and Prayers
- Chattari Mangalam
- Logassa Ujjoyagare
- Tassa Uttari Karane
- Ajit Shanti Path
- Mangal Path
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Note: You can ask the temple priest (Pujari/Maharaj Saheb) or refer to Jain prayer books for the precise sequence and text, as it may vary slightly in different temples or traditions within Shwetambar Jainism.
Always begin your prayer with the Navkar Mantra, as it is considered the most auspicious and universal Jain prayer.