जैनधर्मः
स्तवनानि
तीर्थङ्करस्तुतिपराणि जैनभक्तिगीतानि
व्युत्पत्तिः आध्यात्मिकार्थश्च
स्तवनम्Prakrit, Sanskrit, and Old Gujarati
Jain Devotional Hymn of the Tirthankaras — A devotional Jain hymn celebrating the transcendent, passionless qualities of the 24 Tirthankaras (Arihantas). Chanted not to ask for worldly favors, but to inspire the soul to attain absolute non-violence (Ahimsa), self-conquest, and liberation.
छन्दः शास्त्रीयसंरचना च
Traditional Prakrit and Gujarati devotional meters (Dhāla, Chhanda)
Glorifies the Tirthankara's renunciation, triumph over the four inner enemies (anger, pride, deceit, greed), and the eternal truth of the Agamas, culminating in prayer for spiritual purification.
वैश्विकसाहित्यतुलना
Stoic Praise of the Ideal Sage & Monastic CanticlesPraise of the Victorious Ascetic
Comparable to ancient Stoic hymns praising the completely detached, self-mastered Sage, celebrating the triumph of pure virtue over all earthly passions and attachments.
साधना प्रयोगश्च:Sung in Jain Derasars (temples) and households during morning Pratikramana, Paryushana Mahaparva, and Navkar Aradhana to cleanse the soul of karmic dust.