Book Title: Nav Smarana
Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Vinod Kapashi

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________________ Let all sons (and daughters), friends, brothers and sisters), spouse, all friends, members of your clan and relatives be happy and give happiness to others Let all the diseases, obstacles, pains, miseries, famine and instabilities of all the monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen be removed /destroyed. (10) Let there be contentment, fulfilment, increase in energy, wealth and welfare. Let there be celebrations and joy. Let all sins and vices be destroyed. Let all enemies turn their backs and depart. (11) I bow down to Shäntinätha who possesses the true wealth of knowledge, who is the true giver of peace in the three worlds, and even the crown of Indra worships His feet when Indra bows down to pay obeisance. (12) Let Lord Shäntinätha, the abode of peace! Please grant me peace too. There always be peace in the house where Shäntinätha is worshipped. (13) The recitation of the name of the blissful Lord Shäntinätha removes all obstacles, all curses, bad omens, and superstitions. He is, therefore reigning supreme. (14) This 'Stotra of Peace' should be recited after mentioning the names of the assembly of Jains (Like what group or organisation it is), the country (the name of the country), king ( his name), all dignitaries at all the religious places (mention a few names), all people living in those religious places, and leaders of the town. (15) Let there be peace to all in the community, to the whole world, to the country, to the kings, to all the dignitaries, to all worshippers, to all the leaders and all people living in the townships. And finally let there be peace in the whole universe (Brahmaloka). Aum Swähä... Aum Swähä; Aum Shri Parshvanäthäy Swähä. (16) This hymn should be recited at the time of the installation of images in temples, during pilgrimages, and after rituals like the Snätra-poojä. Take a Shänti-kalash (a jar used to perform this ritual) and kumkum, chandan, kapoor, dhoop, incense, flowers these are ingredients of a Pooja ) and one should go and stand in the altar (mandap) after having a bath, putting proper garment and appropriate jewellery, and after wearing a garland of flowers. He must recite the hymn and sprinkle the water from a holy jar on everyone's head. (17) (Comment: Whilst performing a poojä, noble people dance, throw flowers, take off and give away their jewellery, sing the praises of Tirthankaras and recite the mantras.) Let the whole universe be blessed, Let all beings be engaged in one another's well being. Let all weaknesses, sickness and faults be diminished and vanish. Let everyone, everywhere, be blissful and at peace. (18) I am Mäyädevi, the mother of the Tirthankara Neminätha, residing in your town and wishing you a happy and auspicious life. May all difficulties disappear on worshipping the Jineshvara. (19)

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