Answer

In Jain Dharma, before sleeping, one may recite a peaceful prayer seeking forgiveness, purity of thoughts, and remembrance of the Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhus.

A commonly recited prayer before sleep is the Navkar Mantra:

णमो अरिहंताणं
णमो सिद्धाणं
णमो आयरियाणं
णमो उवज्झायाणं
णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Meaning

• I bow to the Arihants.
• I bow to the Siddhas.
• I bow to the Acharyas.
• I bow to the Upadhyays.
• I bow to all Sadhus and Sadhvis in the world.

Simple Bedtime Prayer

Before sleeping, you can also pray in simple words:

“I ask forgiveness from all living beings. May all living beings forgive me. I have friendship toward all, and enmity toward none. May my mind, speech, and body become peaceful and pure.”

Spiritual Understanding

Sleeping with the remembrance of Navkar Mantra and forgiveness helps calm the mind, reduce anger and attachment, and end the day with humility and peace.

Takeaway

Before sleeping, recite the Navkar Mantra with devotion and ask forgiveness from all living beings. This is a beautiful Jain way to end the day peacefully.