The Logassa Sutra is not just a prayer—it is a blueprint for spiritual alignment and focused living. Its purpose is twofold:
- To teach us how to define and reach our spiritual goal, and
- To offer praise to those who have already attained that goal—the 24 Tirthankaras.
After realizing the soul through the Uttarikaran Sutra (the upliftment of the soul), we now ask:
What is the soul’s ultimate aim? What is its goal? What is the purpose of this life?
These vital questions are addressed within the Logassa Sutra.
🌟 Honoring the Enlightened Ones
Before speaking of the goal, the Sutra first reveres the 24 enlightened beings—the Tirthankaras—who have walked the path and shown us the way. We glorify their attributes and meditate on what they achieved, so we may align our own lives accordingly.
Why should we set a goal in life?
Because human life is short and unpredictable. If we wish to secure our next human birth, walk toward liberation (Moksha), and avoid downfall, then we must set a spiritual target.
Setting a goal is equivalent to organizing your time and focus—to decide how much time will be given to worldly distractions and how much to the soul. Without a goal, we are like debris drifting aimlessly in an ocean of thoughts.
The Logassa Sutra is the perfect formula to reset our inner compass. It motivates, uplifts, and structures our efforts.
🔖 Three Parts of the Logassa Sutra
The Logassa Sutra is divided into three main parts:
- Name Remembrance (Naam Smaran)
- Prayer
- Goal Awareness
It contains seven verses (Gathas):
- The first four are for remembering the names of the 24 Tirthankaras.
- The fifth describes their pure spiritual form.
- The sixth is a prayer requesting health, awareness, and equanimity.
- The seventh describes the ultimate soul qualities and asks for spiritual guidance.
🙏 Part 1: Name Remembrance
The names of the Tirthankaras hold unimaginable power. In Jain scriptures like the Uvasaggaharam Sutra and Bhaktamar Stotra, it is said:
“Just taking the name of the enlightened removes negative karma.”
“Their names themselves become powerful mantras.”
The first verse of the Logassa Sutra remembers:
- Lokujjogare – those who spread the light of knowledge in the world
- Dhammatitthayare – founders of Dharma
- Jine Arihante – conquerors of internal enemies like anger, pride, deceit, and greed
The next three verses recite the names of all 24 Tirthankaras in sets of eight:
- Rishabhdev, Ajitnath, Sambhavnath, Abhinandan, Sumatinath… up to Vardhaman Mahavir
🛕 Part 2: Prayer for Spiritual Strength
The fifth gatha praises the formless nature of the Siddhas:
“Free from impurities, birth, decay, and death.”
“May the 24 Tirthankaras shower their grace upon us.”
The sixth gatha is a powerful, focused prayer. Every follower of Jainism should reflect on these three requests:
- Arogyaṁ – Health, to support spiritual practice
- Bodhilabh – Enlightened awareness, so the mind remains focused on truth
- Samāhi-varam Uttamam – Deep equanimity, so we may accept the world without agitation
✨ Part 3: Ultimate Soul Attributes & Vision
The seventh and final verse reveals the soul’s ultimate qualities:
- “Purer than the moon”
- “Brighter than the sun”
- “Deeper than the ocean”
It concludes with a sincere request:
“May the enlightened Siddhas guide me toward liberation.”
This verse expresses how, just as the moon brings cooling light and the sun life-giving energy, the enlightened soul embodies infinite purity, illumination, and depth.
🧘♂️ The True Power of Logassa
The Logassa Sutra is a powerhouse of the soul—filled with mantras, yantras, prayers, goals, focus, clarity, and the highest vision.
That is why it is widely used during Kayotsarg (meditative letting go), penance, and introspection.
It is not just a chant—it is a complete system for spiritual transformation.
🔚 Conclusion: Let the Light of the Logassa Sutra Guide You
In a world full of chaos, the Logassa Sutra helps us:
- Realign our purpose
- Awaken our inner strength
- Set a spiritual goal
- And move closer to liberation
Let us not waste this rare human life. Let’s remember, pray, and progress—every day—with the powerful guidance of the Logassa Sutra.