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Give me meaning of full halardu all parahraph
I will give the simple, devotional meaning (arth) of Mahavir Swami Halardu, stanza by stanza. This halardu is a Gujarati lullaby sung from Mata Trishalā’s loving viewpoint for baby Mahavir Bhagwan. It is a bhakti-stavan, not a canonical sutra; both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions sing it with the same devotional intent.
Refrain (repeats each stanza): “Haalo haalo… mharā nandane re” = “Sing gently… O my beloved child.”
1) Mata Trishalā rocks the cradle and sings sweetly, adorning the child with gold, silver, and jeweled ornaments; tiny anklets jingle as she lovingly soothes him.
2) Since the time of Bhagwan Pārshvanāth, it was known a half-era later the 24th Tirthankar would appear; Keśhi Swami’s words foretold this truthful, nectar-like prophecy—now fulfilled in you.
3) The fourteen auspicious dreams prove the birth of a Chakravarti or a Jinarāj; as taught by Keśhi Gaṇadhara, they reveal you are the 24th Jina-to-be.
4) “In my womb has come the sovereign of the three worlds, the redeemer who ferries souls across saṁsāra; by this merit I feel as blessed as Indrānī today.”
5) She recalls the traditional cradle ceremony: seating the child with royal symbols—throne, fan, parasol—recognizing the radiance and auspicious marks he bears.
6) The 1,008 auspicious bodily signs confirm he is the Lord who will guide the world. The lion emblem seen on his right thigh matches Trishalā’s earlier dream.
7) Addressing relatives: “Beloved son, you are brother to Nandivardhan; your aunts rejoice—playing, smiling, and doting on your cheeks with affection.”
8) Maternal uncles and aunts delight in the tender child—tossing him playfully, kissing his cheeks, and cherishing him as their precious nephew.
9) Uncles and aunts bring fine caps and garments with jeweled borders of pearls, dressing the beautiful infant in blue, yellow, and red outfits.
10) They bring sweets—laddus and rich offerings; seeing his face, the aunts give heartfelt blessings for a life filled with happiness.
11) Royal sisters and noblewomen also arrive with gifts and auspicious ink to mark the occasion, rejoicing more and more on beholding the child.
12) For play, they bring tinkling anklets, toys—parrots, elephants—and images of swans, peacocks, and other birds to amuse the divine infant.
13) Fifty-six celestial maidens bathe him with pure waters; flowers shower over a vast area; everywhere people bless the child with long life and glory.
14) On Mount Meru the king of gods (Indra) performs the abhiṣek (celestial bath); gazing upon the child again and again, the devas earn merit. Trishalā vows all moons and planets for his well-being.
15) “We will send you to school in royal style—on an elephant with a canopy; we will send fruits and delicacies so your learning is comfortable.”
16) “When you grow, we shall perform your marriage befitting a prince—welcoming the bride and groom with dignity and auspicious celebration.”
17) “Both our families are blessed by your birth. Our courtyard overflows with the milk of joy; trees of heaven seem to bear fruits of happiness.”
18) The lullaby concludes: Mata Trishalā’s halardu brings sovereignty-like blessings to those who sing it with devotion. Poet Dīp Vijay (Kavirāj) praises the glory of Shri Vīr (Mahavir).
Note:
- This is a devotional composition celebrating the virtuous birth and future of Mahavir Bhagwan, preserving the traditional Jain narrative of Trishalā Mata’s dreams, Indra’s abhiṣek, and the marks of a future Tirthankar.
- There is no doctrinal difference in meaning between Śvetāmbara and Digambara here; it is devotional bhakti, respectfully sung in both traditions.
