Duha for upadhyay ji
Certainly! In Jainism, a duha (also spelled "doha") is a couplet or short verse, often composed in praise or remembrance of revered figures. An Upadhyay ji is one of the five supreme beings (Panch Parmesthi) in Jainism, specifically referring to the teacher who imparts knowledge of scriptures to monks and nuns.
Here is a traditional duha (doha) in praise of Upadhyay ji:
उपाध्याय भगवंत को, वंदन करूं प्रणाम। ज्ञानदीप ज्यों उज्जवलें, मिटावें अज्ञान।।
Transliteration: Upadhyay Bhagwant ko, vandan karoon pranam. Gyan deep jyon ujwale, mitave agyan.
Translation: I bow and offer my salutations to Upadhyay Bhagwan, Who, like a lamp of knowledge, dispels the darkness of ignorance.
This duha expresses respect and gratitude towards Upadhyay ji for enlightening seekers with true knowledge and guiding them on the spiritual path.