Panchandiya stotra

The Panchindiya Stotra (also spelled Panchandiya or Panchindiya Sutra) is a revered Jain prayer, especially respected in the Shwetambar Jain tradition. It is a stotra (hymn) that seeks forgiveness and purification of one's soul by reflecting on the five types of vows (vratas) and principles central to Jain ethics:

1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)
2. Satya (Truthfulness)
3. Achaurya or Asteya (Non-stealing)
4. Brahmacharya (Celibacy or Chastity)
5. Aparigraha (Non-possession/Non-attachment)

The stotra is recited for spiritual purification, repentance, and to reaffirm one's commitment to these fundamental Jain vows. It is often chanted during pratikraman (a ritual of repentance and reflection).

Text of Panchindiya Stotra (in Prakrit/Sanskrit)

Here is the traditional text:

णाणस्स दंसणस्स चरित्तस्स तवस्स वा।
विज्जाणस्स पऊगाणं, पंचइंदीए सुद्धए॥

पञ्चइंदीए सुद्धए, पञ्चइंदीए सुद्धए।
णमिऊण सव्वे वंदामि, पंचइंदीए सुद्धए॥

Meaning

- The stotra pays homage to the purity of the five senses (indriyas), mind, and the five great vows (mahavratas).
- It is a prayer for purification from the faults committed through the five senses and mind.

Usage

- Regular recitation helps in self-discipline and spiritual progress.
- It is commonly included in daily prayers and during important Jain rituals, especially for monks, nuns, and laity engaged in pratikraman.

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