Can you give meaning by each verse of laghu shan tishanti
Certainly! The "Laghu Shanti" (also called "Laghu Shanti Stotra" or "Shanti Path") is a Jain prayer recited for peace and well-being. It is composed in Sanskrit and is widely recited in Jain households and temples. The prayer generally consists of a set of verses (often 9) that invoke peace in various parts of the universe and for all living beings.
Below, I provide the meaning of each verse based on a common version of the Laghu Shanti:
Verse 1: सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः। May all beings be happy.
Verse 2: सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। May all beings be free from ailments (disease).
Verse 3: सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। May all see what is auspicious.
Verse 4: माकश्चित् दुःख भाग्भवेत्। May none suffer from sorrow.
Verse 5: सर्वे जीवा सुखी भवन्तु। May all living beings be happy.
Verse 6: सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। May all be free from disease.
Verse 7: सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। May all see auspiciousness.
Verse 8: माकश्चित् दुःख भाग्भवेत्। May none have to suffer.
Verse 9: शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः। Peace, peace, peace.
Explanation in Jain Context:
These verses express the Jain principle of universal compassion (Ahimsa) and equanimity (Samata). They are prayers for the well-being, happiness, and peace of all living beings—reflecting the Jain view that all souls are equal and deserving of care and respect.If you have a specific text with different or additional verses, please share them, and I can provide a verse-by-verse meaning accordingly.