Darshan Path (Darshan Paath) is a revered Jain recitation that glorifies the power of seeing the Tirthankaras and the true Dharma. Here are some key verses in Sanskrit with a simple, authentic Jain explanation (arth). I’ll note if Digambar and Shwetambar traditions differ in understanding.

Verse 1 दर्शनं देवदेवस्य, दर्शनं पापनाशनम्। दर्शनं स्वर्गसोपानं, दर्शनं मोक्षसाधनम्॥

Original meaning (arth) in Jain thought:

• Seeing the Shree Jina (the Tirthankara) is the destroyer of sins and the purifier of the soul.
• Darshan here is a doorway to heaven and, ultimately, to liberation; it is a means to Moksha through right vision.

Verse 2 दर्शनेन जिनेन्द्राणां, साधूनां वन्दनेन च। न चिरं तिष्ठते पापं, छिद्रहस्ते यथोदकम्॥

Arth:

• By darshan of Jina and by bowing to the great ascetics, one purifies quickly.
• Plese note: “छिद्रहस्ते यथोदकम्” poetically compares stained or small sins to water poured away by a perforated hand—translating to “sins do not endure long when touched by reverent sight and respect.”

Verse 3 वीतराग – मुखं दृष्ट्वा, पद्मरागसमप्रभम्। जन्मजन्मकृतं पापं, दर्शनेन विनश्यति॥

Arth:

• Seeing a fearless (virata) face with a serene, lotus-like radiance destroys sins accumulated over many births.
• Darshan dissolves karmic burden, especially when paired with calm, virtuous conduct.

Verse 4 दर्शनं जिनसूर्यस्य, संसार-ध्वान्तनाशनम्। बोधनं चित्तपद्मस्य, समस्तार्थ-प्रकाशनम्॥

Arth:

• Darshan of the Sun (symbolically the Tirthankar) dispels the darkness of the world.
• It awakens the mind (चित्तपदम्) and reveals truth in all its meanings.

Verse 5 दर्शनं जिनचन्द्रस्य, सद्धर्मामृत-वर्षणम्। जन्म-दाहविनाशाय, वर्धनं सुखवारिधे:॥

Arth:

• Darshan of the Moon (symbol of the Jain Dharma) pours nectar-like Siddhantam (truths) on the mind.
• It calms the fire of birth-death (rebirth suffering) and increases happiness.

Verse 6 जीवादितत्त्व प्रतिपादकाय, सम्यक्त्व मुख्याष्टगुणाश्रयाय। प्रशान्तरूपाय दिगम्बराय, देवाधिदेवाय नमो जिनाय॥

Arth:

• This verse proclaims the essence of Jiva (soul), its natural state, and the eightfold virtuous path (ashta-anga) toward Samyak Darshan, which is the foundation for Moksha.
• It offers reverence to the Digambar tradition’s ideal of renunciation and to the Tirthankaras (dev-adhi-devaya, the Lord of gods), with Namaskar to the Tirthankara Jina.

Notes on tradition and meaning

• Digambar vs. Shwetambar: Core meanings of Darshan Paath verses are generally the same across both sects. Some ritual phrasing or focus may differ in temple practices or bhav (mood) during recitation, but the essential arth (spiritual meaning) remains aligned with the nine or eightfold path to Moksha and the purification through darshan, vandana (respect) to the saints, and the awakening of the mind.
• Spiritual aim: The verses emphasize that true darshan is not mere sight; it is a transformative encounter that loosens karmic bondage, clarifies knowledge, and strengthens the devotee’s resolve toward right conduct and renunciation.

Important caution

• If you want the exact, word-for-word citations from a specific Jain scripture or a school (Digambar/Shwetambar) for these verses, I can provide that in a subsequent message. The core purpose here is to convey the authentic Jain meaning in simple terms.

If you’d like, I can explain a couple more verses from this Darshan Path in the same style, or give a concise Hindi paraphrase for each verse to help deeper understanding.