Bharat Devotion
94 Sacred Works

Jain Hymns Directory (A–Z)

Comprehensive directory of sacred shlokas, stotras, chalisas, aartis, prayers, and sacred kathas in Jainism — browse by liturgical category, alphabetical index, or newest additions.

Organized by liturgical genre

Mahamantras (Supreme Invocations of Reverence)

5 works

The foundational prayer of Jainism bowing not to individuals, but to the pristine virtues of all liberated souls (Pancha Parameshti), cultivating humility and peace.

Stavans & Stotras (Hymns to the Tirthankaras)

9 works

Exquisite devotional poetry praising the twenty-four Tirthankaras who conquered inner passions and attained omniscience, guiding seekers across the worldly ocean.

Sutras (Aphorisms of Truth & Forgiveness)

1 works

Sacred Prakrit and Sanskrit verses recited during daily introspection, repentance (Pratikramana), and offering universal forgiveness to all living beings.

Aartis & Chalisas (Devotional Offerings of Light)

7 works

Joyous songs of light and praise offered before the idols of Lord Mahavira, Parshvanatha, and other Tirthankaras at the close of temple worship.

Jain Kathas (Tirthankaras & Virtuous Shravakas)

44 works

Inspiring biographies of the 24 Tirthankaras and sacred parables of virtuous devotees, illustrating self-restraint, universal compassion, and the victory over inner passions.

Katha

Abhinandananatha, the Golden Tirthankara of Ayodhya

Katha

Acharya Bhadrabahu and the Compilation of Jain Scripture

Katha

Ahimsa: The Heart of Jain Doctrine

Katha

Ajitanatha, the Invincible Tirthankara

Katha

Anantanatha, the Infinite Lord

Katha

Aranatha, Third of the Warrior-Kings

Katha

Bahubali and Bharata: A Tale of Renunciation

Katha

Chandanbala: Mahavira's First Female Disciple

Katha

Chandraprabha, the Moonlit Tirthankara

Katha

Dharmanatha, Lord of Righteousness

Katha

Digambara and Svetambara: The Two Jain Traditions

Katha

Jain Cosmology: The Three Worlds of Lok Purush

Katha

Kunthunatha, the Emperor Who Renounced the World

Katha

Mallinatha and the Golden Statue

Katha

Munisuvrata, in Whose Age Rama Lived

Katha

Naminatha, the Lily Untouched by Mud

Katha

Neminatha and the Renunciation at Girnar

Katha

Neminatha: The Twenty-Second Tirthankara

Katha

Padmaprabha, the Lord of the Lotus

Katha

Parshvanatha: The 23rd Tirthankara's Compassion

Katha

Paryushan Parva: The Jain Festival of Forgiveness

Katha

Pratikramana: The Jain Practice of Introspection and Repentance

Katha

Pushpadanta, the Tirthankara of Two Names

Katha

Rishabhanatha, the First Tirthankara

Katha

Sallekhana: The Jain Vow of a Peaceful Death

Katha

Samayika: The Jain Practice of Equanimity

Katha

Sambhavanatha and the Return of Plenty

Katha

Shantinatha, the Lord of Peace

Katha

Shatrunjaya Hill: Jainism's Sacred Mountain

Katha

Shitalanatha and the Cooling Touch

Katha

Shreyansanatha, Lord of the Highest Good

Katha

Sthulibhadra: Self-Restraint and Scripture's Guardian

Katha

Sumatinatha and the Wisdom in the Womb

Katha

Suparshvanatha and the Falling Leaves

Katha

The Blind Men and the Elephant: A Jain Parable of Anekantavada

Katha

The Five Mahavratas: Jain Monastic Vows

Katha

The Life of Mahavira: Prince to Omniscient Teacher

Katha

The Life of Rishabhanatha, First Tirthankara

Katha

The Navkar Mantra: Jainism's Central Prayer

Katha

The Three Jewels of Jainism: Ratnatraya

Katha

The Twenty-Four Tirthankaras: Jainism's Ford-Makers

Katha

Varshitap: Jainism's Year-Long Fasting Practice

Katha

Vasupujya, the Prince Who Never Was King

Katha

Vimalanatha, the Stainless Lord

Sacred Jain Tirthas (Peaks of Liberation)

10 works

Revered Siddha Kshetras and pilgrimage peaks—Shatrunjaya, Sammed Shikharji, Girnar, and Pavapuri—where countless Tirthankaras attained final liberation.

Jain Ethics & Observances (Ahimsa, Vratas & Paryushan)

6 works

Practical expressions of Jain ethical life: the supreme practice of Ahimsa, the sacred Paryushana festival, and seeking universal forgiveness (Micchami Dukkadam).

Jain Metaphysics & Epistemology (Anekantavada & Karma)

6 works

The profound philosophical frameworks of Jain thought: the multi-faceted nature of truth (Anekantavada), qualified assertion (Syadvada), and the mechanics of soul liberation.

Jain Puja Vidhi & Ritual Protocols (Snatra & Temple Worship)

3 works

Step-by-step liturgical procedures for Jain temple worship, including the ceremonial Snatra Puja, Ashta Prakari Puja (eightfold offerings), and daily Aarti protocol.

Puja Texts

2 works

Browse authentic Hindu Puja Vidhis — step-by-step liturgical texts and ritual worship guides for Ganesh Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Satyanarayan Katha and more — with mantras and meaning in 28 languages. Free printable PDF.

Bhajans

1 works

Browse 100+ authentic Bhajans — devotional songs of love and longing sung to Krishna, Rama, Shiva, and all deities — with original Devanagari script, sing-along IAST transliteration, and meaning in 28 languages. Free PDF.