Answer

“Uvasaggaharam Stotra” is a revered Jain stotra dedicated to Bhagwan Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar. It is traditionally recited for removal of obstacles, difficulties, fear, and inner disturbances.

The word “Uvasaggaharam” means:

• Uvasagga = obstacles, troubles, afflictions
• Haram = remover

So, Uvasaggaharam means “the remover of obstacles.”

About the Gathas

Uvasaggaharam Stotra is traditionally composed of five gathas in Prakrit.

It praises Bhagwan Parshvanath and invokes the protective spiritual influence associated with him, especially through the reverence of Dharanendra and Padmavati, who are connected with Bhagwan Parshvanath’s life story in Jain tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the true purpose of reciting such a stotra is not merely worldly protection, but:

• to develop devotion toward Arihant Bhagwan,
• to calm the mind,
• to strengthen faith,
• to reduce fear and negativity,
• to move toward right conduct and inner purity.

Takeaway

Uvasaggaharam Stotra is a powerful devotional composition in Jain tradition, especially connected with Bhagwan Parshvanath. It is recited with faith, humility, and the intention of spiritual upliftment.

If you want, I can also provide the full Uvasaggaharam Stotra gathas in Prakrit with meaning.