send me the vidhi and recitals of snantra puja
Certainly! The Snatra Puja (also called Snatra Vidhi) is a significant Jain ritual that reenacts the divine bathing (abhishek) of the newborn Tirthankara, as performed by Indra and the Devas on Mount Meru. A Snatra Puja is considered auspicious and is performed before major Jain rituals or during special occasions.
Below is a general structure of the Snatra Puja Vidhi along with commonly recited prayers and mantras. Please note, variations may exist across Jain sects (Shwetambar and Digambar), but the essence remains similar.
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Snatra Puja Vidhi
1. Preparation
- Clean the area and set up the puja altar.
- Place an idol or picture of a Tirthankara (traditionally Lord Mahavira or Lord Rishabhdev) on a clean pedestal or “snatra patra” (a special vessel or plate).
- Arrange puja samagri: water, milk, sandalwood, flowers, rice, fruits, etc.
2. Achaman (Purification)
- Sprinkle water on yourself, the samagri, and the area, reciting the “Om Hreem Shree” mantra or “Om Arham”.
3. Prakshal (Bathing Ritual)
- Take a small amount of water and offer it to the idol, chanting:
``` Om Shri Arihantaya Namah Om Shri Siddhaya Namah Om Shri Acharyaya Namah Om Shri Upadhyaya Namah Om Shri Sarva Sadhuve Namah ```
- Bathe the idol with water, milk, and again with water, while reciting the following verses (Snatra Stavan):
4. Snatra Stavan (Recitals)
The most common Snatra Puja Stavan:
``` Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva-sahunam
Eso Pancha Namokaro Savva-pavappanasano Mangalanancha Savvesim Padhamam Havai Mangalam
Jaya Vihar Jina Chand, Janam Utsav Mangal, Ashta Prakari Puja, Kari Bhakti Se Shital.
Indra Sura Nara Muni, Kari Jai Jai Kaar, Devendra Ne Maha Abhishek, Karyo Chitt Haar.
Snatra Puja Samayo, Mangal Mangalam, Param Pavitra Karyo, Bhavya Bhagyakam.
Jinvar Janam Vela, Kalp Vrikshan Raaj, Aho Bhagy Hamare, Vandan Karu Saaj.
Mangal Vadan Kare, Deva Indra Utsav, Prabhu Janm Abhishek, Kari Bhakti Bhav.
Chandan Jal Ne Doodh, Suman Pushpa Naal, Abhishek Kari Prabhu, Paayo Param Laal.
Snatra Vidhi Pavitra, Bhakti Bhav Samay, Arihant Charan Kamal, Vandan Karu Dayamay. ```
5. Arghya (Offering)
- Offer rice, flowers, and fruits.
- Recite:
``` Om Hreem Shree Snatra Pujanam Samarpayami ```
6. Aarti and Mangal Deevo
- Perform aarti with a lamp while singing “Aarti of Jina Prabhu” or “Mangal Deevo”.
7. Kshamapana (Seeking Forgiveness)
- Recite the Kshamapana Sutra:
``` Micchami Dukkadam Khama-Samana ```
8. Prarthana (Prayer for Well-Being)
- End with prayers for world peace and well-being, such as:
``` Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayah ```
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Note:
- The Snatra Puja can be performed with a full group singing stavans (hymns) or individually with the main mantras.
- In temples, the Snatra Puja is often performed with a specific musical sequence and the “Snatra Stavan” booklet, which contains more detailed verses and stories of the Tirthankara’s birth.
For detailed lyrics and vidhi:
You can refer to the “Snatra Puja” booklets available in Jain temples or Jain community websites. Many Jain organizations provide PDF booklets or videos for guidance.---
If you need a specific sect’s version (Shwetambar or Digambar), or the full-length text of the Snatra Puja, please specify, and I can provide a more detailed script.