Mahavira Mahamantra Bhakti: The Path of Enlightenment
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Jainism Path Spiritual Enlightenment Mahavira spiritual practice
Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
जय महावीर, जय जिनेंद्र, ज्ञान का दीप जलाओ। अहिंसा की पावन राह पर, जग को चलना सिखाओ।
Transliteration
Jai Mahavira, Jai Jinendra, gyan ka deep jalao. Ahimsa ki paavan raah par, jag ko chalna sikhao.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mahavira, Victory to the Jina, light the lamp of true knowledge. On the sacred path of non-violence, teach the world how to walk.
The Principle of Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
Original
जीव मात्र पर दया भाव हो, मन में न कोई द्वेष। अहिंसा परमो धर्म है, यही सत्य का संदेश।
Transliteration
Jeev maatra par daya bhav ho, mann mein na koi dwesh. Ahimsa paramo dharma hai, yahi satya ka sandesh.
Meaning / Translation
Let there be compassion for every living being, let there be no hatred in the mind. Non-violence is the supreme religion; this is the eternal message of truth.
The Path of Renunciation (Aparigraha)
Original
त्याग और तपस्या से ही, आत्मा को पाऊं। मोह और माया तज कर, मुक्ति पथ पर जाऊं।
Transliteration
Tyag aur tapasya se hi, aatma ko paaun. Moh aur maaya taj kar, mukti path par jaaun.
Meaning / Translation
Only through renunciation and penance may I realize my true soul. Casting aside attachment and illusion, may I walk the path toward liberation.
Final Prayer for Liberation (Moksha)
Original
वर्धमान के चरणों में, शीश नवाता हूँ। मोक्ष की इस पावन राह, सदा अपनाता हूँ।
Transliteration
Vardhaman ke charno mein, sheesh navata hoon. Moksha ki is paavan raah, sada apnata hoon.
Meaning / Translation
At the lotus feet of Vardhaman (Mahavira), I bow my head. Upon this holy path to ultimate liberation, I commit myself forever.