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.
Mahamantras (Supreme Invocations of Reverence)
5 worksThe 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 worksExquisite devotional poetry praising the twenty-four Tirthankaras who conquered inner passions and attained omniscience, guiding seekers across the worldly ocean.
Bhaktamara Stotra: A Jain Hymn of Devotion
Bhayahara Stotra (Fear-Dispelling Hymn to Lord Parshwanatha)
Mata Padmavati Ashtottara Shata Namavali
Salutation to Vardhamana (Mahavira)
Salutations to Ajita and Shanti: A Jain Hymn of Praise
The Chauvīsī Stotra: Salutation to the Twenty-Four Jinas
The Kalyanamandira Stotra: Hymn to the Jina
The Kalyāṇamandirastotra (Hymn of the Temple of Auspiciousness)
Uvasaggaharam Stotra: Hymn to Parshvanatha
Sutras (Aphorisms of Truth & Forgiveness)
1 worksSacred 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 worksJoyous songs of light and praise offered before the idols of Lord Mahavira, Parshvanatha, and other Tirthankaras at the close of temple worship.
Aarti of Lord Parshvanatha
Jai Jinvar Deva: A Hymn in Praise of Lord Shantinath
Jai Neminath Swami: Aarti of the 22nd Tirthankara
Mahavir Chalisa (Vira Chalisa)
Parshvanath Chalisa: A Hymn of Praise to Lord Parshvanatha
Shri Mahavir Aarti (Aarti to Lord Mahavira)
Siddhachal Shikhare Divo Re: Aadeshwar Albelo
Jain Kathas (Tirthankaras & Virtuous Shravakas)
44 worksInspiring biographies of the 24 Tirthankaras and sacred parables of virtuous devotees, illustrating self-restraint, universal compassion, and the victory over inner passions.
Abhinandananatha, the Golden Tirthankara of Ayodhya
Acharya Bhadrabahu and the Compilation of Jain Scripture
Ahimsa: The Heart of Jain Doctrine
Ajitanatha, the Invincible Tirthankara
Anantanatha, the Infinite Lord
Aranatha, Third of the Warrior-Kings
Bahubali and Bharata: A Tale of Renunciation
Chandanbala: Mahavira's First Female Disciple
Chandraprabha, the Moonlit Tirthankara
Dharmanatha, Lord of Righteousness
Digambara and Svetambara: The Two Jain Traditions
Jain Cosmology: The Three Worlds of Lok Purush
Kunthunatha, the Emperor Who Renounced the World
Mallinatha and the Golden Statue
Munisuvrata, in Whose Age Rama Lived
Naminatha, the Lily Untouched by Mud
Neminatha and the Renunciation at Girnar
Neminatha: The Twenty-Second Tirthankara
Padmaprabha, the Lord of the Lotus
Parshvanatha: The 23rd Tirthankara's Compassion
Paryushan Parva: The Jain Festival of Forgiveness
Pratikramana: The Jain Practice of Introspection and Repentance
Pushpadanta, the Tirthankara of Two Names
Rishabhanatha, the First Tirthankara
Sallekhana: The Jain Vow of a Peaceful Death
Samayika: The Jain Practice of Equanimity
Sambhavanatha and the Return of Plenty
Shantinatha, the Lord of Peace
Shatrunjaya Hill: Jainism's Sacred Mountain
Shitalanatha and the Cooling Touch
Shreyansanatha, Lord of the Highest Good
Sthulibhadra: Self-Restraint and Scripture's Guardian
Sumatinatha and the Wisdom in the Womb
Suparshvanatha and the Falling Leaves
The Blind Men and the Elephant: A Jain Parable of Anekantavada
The Five Mahavratas: Jain Monastic Vows
The Life of Mahavira: Prince to Omniscient Teacher
The Life of Rishabhanatha, First Tirthankara
The Navkar Mantra: Jainism's Central Prayer
The Three Jewels of Jainism: Ratnatraya
The Twenty-Four Tirthankaras: Jainism's Ford-Makers
Varshitap: Jainism's Year-Long Fasting Practice
Vasupujya, the Prince Who Never Was King
Vimalanatha, the Stainless Lord
Sacred Jain Tirthas (Peaks of Liberation)
10 worksRevered Siddha Kshetras and pilgrimage peaks—Shatrunjaya, Sammed Shikharji, Girnar, and Pavapuri—where countless Tirthankaras attained final liberation.
Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu: Marble Jain Sanctuaries
Hastinapur Jain Tirth: Birthplace of Three Tirthankaras
Kundalpur and Bade Baba: Seat of Bhagwan Rishabhanatha
Moodabidri and Karkala: Jain Heritage of Tulu Nadu
Pavapuri and Rajgir: Jal Mandir of Mahavira's Nirvana
Ranakpur Jain Temple: The Marvel of 1,444 Marble Pillars
Shikharji: The Supreme Mountain of Twenty Tirthankaras
Shravanabelagola: Abode of Bahubali Gommateshwara
Sonagiri: The Golden Hill of 103 Jain Temples
The Five Sacred Tirthas of Jainism
Jain Ethics & Observances (Ahimsa, Vratas & Paryushan)
6 worksPractical expressions of Jain ethical life: the supreme practice of Ahimsa, the sacred Paryushana festival, and seeking universal forgiveness (Micchami Dukkadam).
Ahimsa Paramo Dharma: The Path of Universal Compassion
Anekantavada: Practicing Many-Sided Truth in Daily Life
Aparigraha: The Jain Path of Non-Possession
Navkar Mantra: The Universal Jain Bow to Virtue
Paryushan: The Festival of Self-Purification
Paryushana and the Day of Forgiveness
Jain Metaphysics & Epistemology (Anekantavada & Karma)
6 worksThe profound philosophical frameworks of Jain thought: the multi-faceted nature of truth (Anekantavada), qualified assertion (Syadvada), and the mechanics of soul liberation.
Ahimsa: The Supreme Path of Non-Violence in Jainism
Anekantavada: The Sacred Harmony of Many-Sided Truth
Aparigraha: The Jain Vow of Non-Possession
Jiva and Ajiva: The Two Realities
Kevala Jnana: The State of Omniscience
Syadvada: The Jain Doctrine of Sevenfold Predication
Jain Puja Vidhi & Ritual Protocols (Snatra & Temple Worship)
3 worksStep-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 worksBrowse 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 worksBrowse 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.