Answer

In Jain tradition, “Manglik” usually refers to the auspicious prayer beginning with:

Chattāri Maṅgalaṃ

Here is the commonly accepted English transliteration:

Chattāri Maṅgalaṃ
Arihantā Maṅgalaṃ
Siddhā Maṅgalaṃ
Sāhū Maṅgalaṃ
Kevalī Paṇṇatto Dhammo Maṅgalaṃ

Chattāri Loguttamā
Arihantā Loguttamā
Siddhā Loguttamā
Sāhū Loguttamā
Kevalī Paṇṇatto Dhammo Loguttamo

Chattāri Saraṇaṃ Pavajjāmi
Arihante Saraṇaṃ Pavajjāmi
Siddhe Saraṇaṃ Pavajjāmi
Sāhū Saraṇaṃ Pavajjāmi
Kevalī Paṇṇattaṃ Dhammaṃ Saraṇaṃ Pavajjāmi

Simple Meaning

• Arihants are auspicious.
• Siddhas are auspicious.
• Sādhus are auspicious.
• The Dharma taught by the Kevalis is auspicious.

These four are supreme in the universe, and I take refuge in them.

Spiritual Understanding

This Manglik reminds us to take shelter in the purest spiritual ideals of Jain Dharma:

• Arihants — perfected living spiritual victors
• Siddhas — liberated souls
• Sādhus — true Jain ascetics
• Kevali-taught Dharma — the path of liberation

Takeaway

The Jain Manglik is a prayer of auspiciousness, reverence, and spiritual refuge in the highest ideals of Jain Dharma.