Tell me Padmawati Matas jaap
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Answer
A commonly recited Padmavati Mata jaap is:
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं पद्मावत्यै नमः।
In English transliteration:
Om Hreem Shreem Padmavatyai Namah.
Meaning
This mantra is a respectful invocation to Shri Padmavati Mata, the revered Yakshini associated with Bhagwan Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar.
It means:
“I bow with devotion to Shri Padmavati Devi.”
How to do the jaap
- Sit in a clean and peaceful place.
- Keep a calm and devotional mind.
- Recite the mantra with faith and purity.
- You may do 9, 27, 54, or 108 repetitions as per your capacity.
- It is best to begin with remembrance of the Panch Parmeshthi or Navkar Mantra.
Spiritual Understanding
In Jain Dharma, any devotion to Padmavati Mata should be practiced with right faith, humility, and purity. The highest refuge remains the Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhu — the Panch Parmeshthi.
Takeaway
Chant the jaap with devotion, but keep the Jain goal clear: purification of the soul, reduction of karmas, and progress toward samyag darshan, samyag jnan, and samyag charitra.