Mantra to chant for Lord parshwanath
Here are the most authentic and widely accepted chants for Bhagwan Parshvanath:
1) Uvasaggaharam Stotra (devotional hymn dedicated to Parshvanath)
- First stanza (transliteration):
- Simple meaning (arth): I bow to Lord Parshvanath, who is free from all karmic bondage, destroys the poison of all afflictions, and is the abode of auspiciousness and welfare.
- This stotra is traditionally recited for removal of obstacles, fear, disease, and distress.
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2) Simple Parshvanath Namaskar (nama-mantra)
- “Namo Śrī Pārśvanāthāya” or “Namo Pārśvanāth Jinendrāya.”
- Meaning: O Lord Parshvanath, I bow to you (the Conqueror who has destroyed all karmas).
3) Navkar (Namokar) Mantra (supreme Jain mantra, recited for all Tirthankaras including Parshvanath)
- “Namo Arihantāṇam, Namo Siddhāṇam, Namo Āyariyāṇam, Namo Uvajjhāyāṇam, Namo Loe Savva Sāhūṇam.”
- Meaning: I bow to Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus; this purifies the soul and supports every specific devotion, including to Bhagwan Parshvanath.
How to chant (simple guidance)
- Purity of intention, non-violence in conduct, and steady attention are essential.
- Common counts: 8, 21, 108, or 1008 times as per capacity and vow (anushthan).
- Morning or evening is ideal, but sincere chanting at any time is beneficial.
- For full text of all stanzas of Uvasaggaharam and practice details, see:
Notes on traditions
- Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions revere Uvasaggaharam Stotra to Bhagwan Parshvanath. Minor textual/pronunciation variations exist, but the essence and purpose are the same: surrender to Parshvanath and removal of obstacles, with emphasis on right faith and conduct.