When is the best time and day to chant The Path of Virtue and Peace?

It is traditionally most auspicious to recite during Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya), especially on Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham). Traditional offerings include Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering.

What are the benefits of regularly chanting The Path of Virtue and Peace?

According to sacred tradition, regular recitation brings: Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home.

Bhajans Mahavira

The Path of Virtue and Peace

Pandit Jugal Kishore Mukhtar's 1916 Jain prayer in Hindi, asking for friendship to all, compassion, equanimity and steadfast virtue.

Verses

Jisne Raag Dvesh Kaamaadik Jeete Sab Jag Jaan Liya. Sab Jeevon Ko Mokshamaarg Ka Nisprih Ho Updesh Diya. Buddh, Veer, Jin, Hari, Har, Brahma, Ya Usko Svaadheen Kaho. Bhakti-Bhav Se Prerit Ho Yeh Chitt Usi Mein Leen Raho.

He who has conquered attachment, aversion, desire, and the like, and has known the entire world; who, free from longing, has imparted the path of liberation to all beings. Call him Buddha, Vira, Jina, Hari, Hara, Brahma, or the Self-dependent. Moved by devotion, let this mind remain absorbed in Him alone.

Verse 1

Vishyon Ki Aasha Nahin Jinke Saamya-Bhav Dhan Rakhte Hain. Nij-Parke Hit-Saadhan Mein Jo Nish-Din Tatpar Rahte Hain. Svaarth-Tyaag Ki Kathin Tapsya Bina Khed Jo Karte Hain. Aise Gyani Saadhu Jagat Ke Dukh Samooh Ko Harte Hain.

Those who have no hope for sense objects, who regard equanimity as their wealth, who remain ever diligent in the welfare of self and others, who perform the difficult austerity of self-sacrifice without any regret—such wise ascetics remove the multitude of sorrows of the world.

Verse 2

Rahe Sada Satsang Unheen Ka Dhyan Unheen Ka Nitya Rahe. Unheen Jaisi Charya Mein Yeh Chitt Sada Anurakt Rahe. Nahin Sataoon Kisi Jeev Ko Jhooth Kabhi Nahin Kaha Karoon. Pardhan-Vanita Par Na Lubhaoon, Santoshaamrit Piya Karoon.

May I always remain in their holy company, may my meditation be constantly on them, may this mind always be devoted to conduct like theirs. May I never torment any living being, may I never speak a lie, may I not be attracted to others' wealth or women, and may I drink the nectar of contentment.

Verse 3

Ahankaar Ka Bhav Na Rakhoon Nahin Kisi Par Krodh Karoon. Dekh Doosron Ki Badhti Ko Kabhi Na Eershya-Bhav Dharoon. Rahe Bhavna Aisi Meri, Saral-Satya-Vyavhaar Karoon. Bane Jahaan Tak Is Jeevan Mein Auron Ka Upkaar Karoon.

May I not harbor the feeling of ego, may I not be angry with anyone. Seeing others' prosperity, may I never feel envy. May my feeling be such that I act with simplicity and truthfulness, and as far as possible in this life, may I do good to others.

Verse 4

Maitreebhav Jagat Mein Mera Sab Jeevon Par Nitya Rahe. Deen-Dukhi Jeevon Par Mere Ur Se Karuna-Srot Bahe. Durjan-Kroor-Kumaarg-Raton Par Kshobh Nahin Mujhko Aave. Saamyabhav Rakhoon Main Un Par, Aisi Parinati Ho Jaave.

May my friendship in the world always be upon all beings. May a stream of compassion flow from my heart for the poor and suffering. May I not be agitated by the wicked, cruel, and those engaged in evil paths; may I maintain equanimity toward them—may such be my disposition.

Verse 5

Guni Janon Ko Dekh Hriday Mein Mere Prem Umad Aave. Bane Jahaan Tak Unki Seva Karke Yeh Man Sukh Paave. Hooon Nahin Kritaghn Kabhi Main Droh Na Mere Ur Aave. Gun-Grahan Ka Bhav Rahe Nit Drishti Na Doshon Par Jaave.

Seeing virtuous people, may love well up in my heart. As far as possible, may this mind find happiness by serving them. May I never be ungrateful, may no malice arise in my heart. May I always have the attitude of learning their virtues, and may my vision never fall upon their faults.

Verse 6

Koi Bura Kaho Ya Achha Lakshmi Aave Ya Jaave. Laakhon Varshon Tak Jeeoon Ya Mrityu Aaj Hi Aa Jaave. Athva Koi Kaisa Bhi Bhay Ya Laalach Dene Aave. To Bhi Nyaay-Maarg Se Mera Kabhi Na Pag Digne Paave.

Whether someone speaks ill or well, whether wealth comes or goes, whether I live for hundreds of thousands of years or death comes today, or whether anyone brings any kind of fear or temptation, still may my foot never waver from the path of righteousness.

Verse 7

Hokar Sukh Mein Magn Na Phoole Dukh Mein Kabhi Na Ghabraave. Parvat-Nadi-Shmashaan Bhayaanak Atvi Se Nahin Bhay Khaave. Rahe Adol-Akamp Nirantar Yeh Man Dridhtar Ban Jaave. Isht-Viyog-Anisht-Yog Mein Sahan-Sheelta Dikhlaave.

Being immersed in happiness, may I not become elated; in sorrow, may I never be dismayed. May I not fear mountains, rivers, cremation grounds, or terrible forests. May this mind become ever steady and unshaken, firm and strong. In separation from the beloved and in union with the undesirable, may it show forbearance.

Verse 8

Sukhi Rahein Sab Jeev Jagat Ke Koi Kabhi Na Ghabraave. Bair-Paap Abhimaan Chhod Jag Nitya Naye Mangal Gaavein. Ghar-Ghar Charcha Rahe Dharm Ki Dushkrit Dushkar Ho Jaave. Gyan-Charit Unnat Kar Apna Manuj-Janm-Phal Sab Paavein.

May all beings in the world remain happy, may no one ever be distressed. Giving up enmity, sin, and pride, may the world sing new auspicious songs. May the discussion of dharma remain in every home, may evil deeds become difficult to perform. By elevating their knowledge and conduct, may all attain the fruit of human birth.

Verse 9

Eeti Bheeti Vyaape Nahin Jag Mein Vrishti Samay Par Hua Kare. Dharmnishth Hokar Raaja Bhi Nyaay Praja Ka Kiya Kare. Rog Mari Durbhiksh Na Faile Praja Shaanti Se Jiya Kare. Param Ahinsa-Dharm Jagat Mein Fail Sarv Hit Kiya Kare.

May calamities and fears not pervade the world; may rain fall at the proper time. May kings, being righteous, dispense justice to their subjects. May disease, epidemics, and famine not spread; may the people live in peace. May the supreme religion of non-violence spread in the world and bring about the welfare of all.

Verse 10

Faile Prem Paraspar Jag Mein Moh Door Hi Raha Kare. Apriya Katuk Kathor Shabd Nahin Koi Mukh Se Kaha Kare. Bankar Sab 'Yugveer' Hriday Se, Deshonnati-Rat Raha Karein. Vastu-Svaroop-Vichaar Khushi Se, Sab Dukh Sankat Saha Karein.

May mutual love spread in the world, may delusion remain far away. May no one utter unpleasant, bitter, or harsh words from their mouth. Becoming all 'Yugaveer' (heroes of the age) with heart, may they remain devoted to the nation's progress. With joy, may they contemplate the true nature of things and endure all sorrows and difficulties.

Verse 11

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

Meri Bhavana ('My Aspiration') is a Hindi prayer from the Digambara Jain tradition, composed by Pandit Jugal Kishore Mukhtar 'Yugvir' (1877–1968) and first published in April 1916. It is recited in Jain prayer and meditation and is widely loved beyond the community. Its hopes for friendship toward all beings, joy in the virtuous, compassion for the suffering and equanimity toward the unruly echo the fourfold attitude of Tattvartha Sutra 7.11 (Digambara numbering), alongside the values of ahimsa and non-attachment.

About this Text

Composed by: Jugal Kishore Mukhtar 'Yugvir'

Did You Know?

Universal Sage

The opening verse deliberately lists Buddha, Vīra, Jina, Hari, Hara, and Brahmā — names spanning Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu traditions — to show that the ideal sage transcends any single sect; the devotee is urged to fix the mind on that universal ideal.

The Jain Connection

The verses' emphasis on non-violence (ahiṃsā), equanimity (sāmya-bhāva), and not coveting others' wealth or spouses strongly reflects Jain ethical teachings, and the term 'Jina' (victor) in verse 1 points directly to the Jain tradition's own name for its enlightened teachers.

A Personal Vow

Verses 3–6 form a personal code of conduct — never lying, never harming, never envying others' success, and always serving the virtuous — turning abstract philosophy into a practical daily discipline for the ordinary householder.

Steadfastness Under All Conditions

Verse 7 makes a dramatic promise: even if praised or blamed, rich or poor, living a lakh (100,000) years or dying today, facing fear or temptation, the devotee vows never to swerve from the path of righteousness.

The Ideal World

The final verses paint a utopian vision — timely rains, a just king, freedom from disease and famine, universal love, and a nation of 'Yugavīrs' (heroes of the age) working for national uplift — showing that personal devotion naturally extends to social and national well-being.

Author's Signature

The name 'Yugavīr' in the last verse is the pen-name of the poet and scholar Pandit Jugal Kishore Mukhtar (1877–1968), a Jain historian and reformer who wrote this prayer in 1916; it is not the industrialist Yugal Kishore Birla.

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