Introduction

Today we will dive into the devotion and power of Lord Mahavir Prabhu Aarti, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. His teachings are based on the guidance of non-violence, truth and non-religion, inspiring us to achieve inner peace and self-knowledge.

Mahavir Prabhu Aarti

ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु,
स्वामी जय महावीर प्रभु ।
कुण्डलपुर अवतारी,
चांदनपुर अवतारी,
त्रिशलानंद विभु ॥

सिध्धारथ घर जन्मे,
वैभव था भारी ।
बाल ब्रह्मचारी व्रत,
पाल्यो तप धारी ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

आतम ज्ञान विरागी,
सम दृष्टि धारी ।
माया मोह विनाशक,
ज्ञान ज्योति जारी ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

जग में पाठ अहिंसा,
आप ही विस्तारयो ।
हिंसा पाप मिटा कर,
सुधर्म परिचारियो ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

अमर चंद को सपना,
तुमने परभू दीना ।
मंदिर तीन शेखर का,
निर्मित है कीना ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

जयपुर नृप भी तेरे,
अतिशय के सेवी ।
एक ग्राम तिन्ह दीनो,
सेवा हित यह भी ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

जल में भिन्न कमल जो,
घर में बाल यति ।
राज पाठ सब त्यागे,
ममता मोह हती ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

भूमंडल चांदनपुर,
मंदिर मध्य लसे ।
शांत जिनिश्वर मूरत,
दर्शन पाप लसे ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

जो कोई तेरे दर पर,
इच्छा कर आवे ।
धन सुत्त सब कुछ पावे,
संकट मिट जावे ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

निशदिन प्रभु मंदिर में,
जगमग ज्योत जरे ।
हम सेवक चरणों में,
आनंद मूँद भरे ॥
॥ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु…॥

ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु,
स्वामी जय महावीर प्रभु ।
कुण्डलपुर अवतारी,
चांदनपुर अवतारी,
त्रिशलानंद विभु ॥

Meaning of Mahavir Prabhu Aarti:

• First Step:  Praising Lord Mahavira, he is addressed as the victorious and best lord.
• Second Stage:  In this stage, the birth of Lord Mahavira and his royal life are described.
• Third Stage:  Lord Mahavira is glorified as a renunciant who attained self-knowledge and had an equal attitude towards all beings.
• Fourth Stage:  In this stage, Lord Mahavira is revered as the pioneer of non-violence, who spread its teachings throughout the world.

Importance of Mahavir Aarti:

• Spiritual Development:  While reciting Mahavir Aarti, we remember the qualities of Lord Mahavir. This focuses our attention on qualities like non-violence, truthfulness and compassion and inspires us to adopt them in our lives.
• Peace of mind:  Through the sweet words and expressions of this Aarti, we can free our mind from worldly worries and experience a deep peace.
• Divine Protection:  Regular chanting of Mahavir Aarti is believed to provide divine protection to the person, and reduces the impact of negative energies.

Mahavir puja method

necessary ingredients:

• Statue or picture of Lord Mahavir
• fresh flowers
• incense or incense sticks
• lamp (oil or ghee)
• sandalwood paste
• pure water
• Prasad (fruits, nuts, sweets etc.)

Method of worship:

1. Bathing and purification:  Wear clean clothes and take bath before worship. Clean the place of worship.
2. Installation of Lord Mahavir:  Install the statue or picture of Lord Mahavir on a post. Decorate it with flowers.
3. Lighting the lamp:  Light the lamp in front of Lord Mahavir.
4. offer incense or incense sticks
5. Offer sandalwood:  Apply sandalwood paste on the idol of Lord Mahavir.
6. Flower Offering:  Offer fresh flowers to Lord Mahavir.
7. Aarti:  Sing the aarti of “Om Jai Mahavir Prabhu”.
8. Offer Prasad:  Offer fruits, dry fruits or sweets to God.
9. Meditation and Prayer:  Dedicate some time to meditation. Pray for the blessings of Lord Mahavir.

Things to note:

• Perform the puja with reverence and devotion. Try to keep your mind focused and enjoy the whole process passionately.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Who was Lord Mahavir?

• Lord Mahavir was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He is also known as Vardhaman Mahavir.

2. When is Mahavir Jayanti celebrated?

• Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.

3. What are the main principles of Jainism?

• Jainism has five main principles:
  • Ahimsa (non-violence towards all living beings)
  • truth (telling the truth)
  • Asteya (not stealing)
  • Brahmacharya (chastity through mind, speech and body)
  • Aparigraha (renouncement of non-essential possessions and attachments)

Conclusion

The teachings and life of Lord Mahavir inspire us to follow the path of simplicity, non-violence and self-realization. By continuously reciting Mahavir Aarti and worshiping him, our heart gets filled with devotion and paves the way for peace and spiritual progress in life.