Uvasaggaharam Stotra
Hymn to Parshvanatha
This Jain hymn of five verses, one of the Navsmaran, calls on Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, to remove obstacles and grant liberation.
Verses
I venerate Lord Parshva, the remover of all obstacles, the supreme Arhat, the crest-jewel of all beings. Having bowed to him, the radiant one, may all my sinful karmas be destroyed.
Verse 1
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart full of praise, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 2
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart of faith, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 3
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on the heard doctrine, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 4
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart full of merit, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 5
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart full of courage, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 6
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on righteousness, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 7
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on right conduct, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 8
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on austerity, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 9
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on restraint, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 10
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on meditation, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 11
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a pure heart, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 12
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart freed from attachment, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 13
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart devoted to the heroic one, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 14
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart devoted to the conqueror, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 15
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on knowledge, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 16
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on right vision, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 17
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on right conduct, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 18
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a heart set on austerity, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 19
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with the heroic one enshrined in his heart, he attained perfection, joyous and well, together with the perfected ones, attaining liberation.
Verse 20
Having bowed to Lord Parshva, the remover of obstacles, with a faithful heart, O Lord, destroy all my sinful karmas.
Verse 21
Om Hrīm, salutation to Parshvanatha. Om Hrīm, salutation to the remover of obstacles. Om Hrīm, salutation to Lord Bhadrabahu.
Verse 22
Thus concludes the Uvasaggahara Stotra.
Verse 23
Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)
Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)
Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)
Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering
- Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home
Background
This is one of the Navsmaran, the nine sacred hymns recited by the Shvetambara Murtipujaka tradition, and consists of five (5) verses composed in Prakrit. It is traditionally attributed to the Jain monk Bhadrabahu, though the exact authorship is not certain and remains a matter of tradition. The stotra is often chanted during daily prayers, meditation, or when facing personal obstacles, as it is believed to invoke Parshvanatha's power to dissolve negative karma and lead one toward enlightenment.
About this Text
Composed by: Acharya Bhadrabahu
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Title and Meaning
The Uvasaggahara Stotra is a Jain hymn dedicated to Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara (enlightened teacher). 'Uvasaggahara' means 'remover of obstacles' or 'remover of calamities', and the stotra praises him as the one who removes all difficulties for his devotees.
Language and Origin
The stotra is composed in Prakrit, an ancient Indian language widely used in Jain scriptures, especially Ardhamagadhi. It is traditionally attributed to the Jain monk Bhadrabahu, who lived around the 4th century BCE and was a key figure in the Jain community after Mahavira's nirvana.
Repetitive Structure
The hymn follows a unique pattern — each verse begins with 'Uvasaggaharam Pasam' (bowing to Parshva, the obstacle-remover), then lists a different quality (e.g., with heart, with faith, with virtue, with meditation) that the devotee uses to bow. This repetition emphasizes the many facets of devotion needed for liberation.
Spiritual Goal
The refrain 'siddhim gao suhattho siddhehim saha mokkhalabhena' translates to 'attained liberation, well-disposed, together with the liberated ones, obtaining emancipation'. This shows that the stotra is not just praise but a meditation on achieving moksha (final liberation) through Parshvanath's grace.
Concluding Prayer and Mantra
The final verses include a direct prayer asking Parshvanath to destroy all sinful actions, followed by a mantra invoking 'Om Hrim' to Parshvanath and Bhadrabahu. This blend of devotion and mantra makes the stotra widely recited for protection and spiritual progress.
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