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In Search of the Ultimate
28. THE ESSENCE OF BRAHAD SHANTI
(MOTI SHANTI) (Brahad Shanti is a hymn of peace and well-being. It is recited at many auspicious ceremonies. Even after someone's death people will recite this hymn for the eternal peace of a departed soul).
O Noble ones! All living beings of this universe, Listen to this which is appropriate for this day: Arihanta and other supreme beings bring eternal peace in your life. O Noble ones! This land of Bharat, Eravat, and Mahavideha was blessed by the birth of Arihant Bhagwan. Saudharma knew this by his supreme knowledge. His throne was shaken. He rang the (Sughosha) bell and all Gods and Goddesses took the child (Mahavir) to Mount Meru for a divine bathing ceremony.
All praised the child-God. I, too, similarly sing a song of praise today. True path is the one on which the great people walk, so I also tread the same path while doing this ritual and reciting this hymn. Everytime I do this ritual or go on a pilgrimage I listen to this hymn of peace
Aum.. today is the day of merit. Let all nice things happen to us. Arihantas are divine, all knowers, all-seers, lords of three worlds, worshipped by three worlds and they brighten up three worlds too.
Let Rushabh, Ajit, Sambhav, Abhinandan, Sumati, Padmaprabhu, Suparsva, Chandraprabh, Suvidhi, Shital, Shreyans, Vasupujya, Vimal, Anant, Dharma, Shanti, Kunthu, Ara, Malli, Munisuvrata, Nami, Nemi, Parsva and Vardhamana ( These are the names of 24 Tirthankaras ) grant the peace.
Victory to Jinendras whose names are worth remembering in the auspicious mantras like Aum, Hrim, Shrim; and during all activities connected with one's own welfare and wealth.
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