Snatra Puja in English Detroit

SR No.: 290014
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Center Detroit
Publisher: USA Jain Center Detroit MI
Total Pages: 21
Language: English
Classification: Article, Ritual_text, & Puja
File Size: 61 KB

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With his devine (clairvoyent) vision, he realizes that the Jineshwar is born and was very very happy.
Sughosh aade ghant nade; Ghosana surame kare,
He requested another Dev, Sughosh. to ring the bells of the universe. He has an announcment to make.
Savvi devi deva janma mahotsave; Aavajo Surgirivare........2
To all the Indras, devis and the devas, it is my great pleasure and previlage to invite you all for the celebration of the birth of the Jinrshwar. Please join in the celebration right away.
RING THE BELLS
Em sambhaligi: Sur var kodi aavi malya; Janma mahotsavji; karava Meru upar chale;
Listening to the invitation, every one in all the universes felt happy and honored. All the Indras, their families and their entourage in millions came to the top of Meru Parvat(mountain) where the celebration will take place.
Sohampatiji; Bahu parivare aaviya; Maay Jinneji; vaandi Prabhune vadhaviya......3
The Indra-Sohampatiji- goes with his entourage to the mother and with utmost reverence and respect bows to the mother and the Lord.
OFFER CHOKHA (Rice)
Vadhavi bole; he ratna kukshi; Dharini; tuj suttano,
The Sohampatiji sprinkles the rice, bows down to the mother who gave birth to the jewel of the universe and congratulates her.
Hu shakra soham naame karashu; Janma mahotsav ati ghano,
My name is Shakra Sohampati, and I am here to take the Jineshwar for the most auspicious birth celebration.
Em kahi Jin pratibimb sthapi; Panch rupe Prabhu grahi,
While saying that he puts a spell of deep sleep on the mother and creates a replica of the baby and lays him next to the mother. He assumes five different swarups-forms- to protect the baby from all directions and gently carries the baby.
Dev Devi naache harsh saathe; Surgiri aavya vahi........4
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