Parshvanath Chalisa

Bowing my head at the lotus feet, I offer salutations three times a day. I remember Lord Parshvanath, the compassionate one.

Beloved son of King Ashvasena and Queen Vama, the bestower of happiness. He was the king of Varanasi, an incarnation to save the world.

Victory to Lord Parshvanath, the giver of happiness, the remover of the world's afflictions.

The holy city of Varanasi, where the world's beloved Lord was born.

It was the eleventh day of the dark fortnight of Pausha. All the celestial gods were filled with joy.

The soul of Kamatha, a former enemy, had taken a terrifying stone-like form.

When the Lord was found in deep meditation, Kamatha poured torrents of rain.

Lightning flashed and clouds thundered. Taking a fearsome form, even the gods were alarmed.

The Lord was not at all disturbed. He remained absorbed in meditation, the embodiment of all bliss.

Dharanendra and Padmavati rushed there. They placed a canopy of serpent hoods over the Lord's head.

Kamatha, defeated, came to the Lord's feet. Seeking forgiveness, he destroyed his sins.

The Lord attained omniscience, the giver of bliss. In the divine assembly hall, He became the bestower of knowledge.

From Mount Sammeta, He attained liberation. He showed the path to the abode of liberation.

Whoever sings this Parshvanath Chalisa is freed from all troubles.

Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near those who chant the name of Parshvanath.

The poison of serpents is neutralized; such is the glory of Parshvanath's name.

The childless are blessed with offspring; the poor attain wealth and happiness.

All diseases, sorrows, and ailments are destroyed. One gains a golden body and great fame in the world.

He is the fulfiller of all desires, the ordainer of the destinies of the three worlds.

One who recites this for forty days attains the desired fruit.

Victory to Parshvanath, the giver of bliss. Victory to the father and mother of the three worlds.

Grant refuge at Your feet to Your servant. Carry me across the ocean of worldly existence.

Salutations again and again to Lord Parshva. Remove our troubles. With folded hands I pray, take us across the ocean of birth and death.

Victory, victory to compassionate Parshvanath. Remove our afflictions and grant us welfare.

The wise attain the four goals of life through the nectar-like words of Parshvanath.

He taught non-violence, truth, and non-stealing. He imparted the lesson of renunciation and righteousness.

Shower Your grace upon the entire congregation. Proclaim the victory of the Jain faith.

Victory, victory, victory to Lord Parshva, worshipped by gods, humans, and sages.

O Lord, friend of the humble, remover of sorrows, protect me, O inner knower.

Whoever meditates on this Chalisa daily surely attains liberation.

Proclaim victory to Lord Parshvanath. Open all the knots of your mind.

Victory, victory to Parshva, the conqueror of passions. He fulfills all desires.

One who reads this Parshvanath Chalisa with devotion in the heart, all inauspiciousness is removed, and they attain boundless happiness.

O Lord of Mount Sammeta, compassionate Parshvanath, protect the honor of those who seek Your refuge, and bless them, O Lord.