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Etymology & Sacred Meaning
Stavan (स्तवन / Hymn of Eulogy and Reverence)Prakrit, 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.
Poetic & Liturgical Form
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.
Global Literary Bridge
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.
Living Practice:Sung in Jain Derasars (temples) and households during morning Pratikramana, Paryushana Mahaparva, and Navkar Aradhana to cleanse the soul of karmic dust.