Digambara Sacred Stotras & Prayers
Recite foundational Digambara devotional stotras, universal ethical hymns, and timeless contemplations
Bhaktamara Stotra (48 Sacred Hymns)
By Acharya Manatunga • 6th Century CE
The sovereign devotional masterpiece of Digambara Jainism eulogizing Bhagwan Adinatha. Composed by Acharya Manatunga in 48 rhythmic Vasantatilaka verses, traditionally breaking forty-eight iron shackles through the power of unshakeable devotion and Jinendra Dhyana.
Meri Bhavna (Universal Goodwill Hymn)
By Pandit Jugal Kishore Mukhtar • Early 20th Century (1916 CE)
The definitive daily contemplation of modern Digambara Jainism, encapsulating universal friendship (*Maitri*), compassion for suffering beings (*Karuna*), joy in virtuous souls (*Pramoda*), and equanimity towards the hostile (*Madhyastha*).
Barah Bhavna (Twelve Sacred Contemplations)
By Pandit Mangat Rai (Canonical Agamic Roots) • Traditional Agamic Contemplations
The twelve fundamental contemplations of Digambara spirituality designed to cultivate detachment (*Vairagya*): Anitya (impermanence), Asarana (helplessness), Samsara (transmigration), Ekatva (solitude), Anyatva (distinctness of soul from body), Asauca (impurity of body), Asrava, Samvara, Nirjara, Loka, Bodhidurlabha, and Dharma.
Namokar Mahamantra & 108 Sacred Virtues
By Traditional Shruta Agamic Canon • Eternal Anadi-Nidhana (Recorded 1st c. CE)
The supreme, non-sectarian mantra of Digambara Jainism eulogizing the Pancha Parameshthis (Arihants 12, Siddhas 8, Acharyas 36, Upadhyayas 25, and Sadhus 27 virtues = 108 aggregate Mulagunas).
Shri Parshvanath Chalisa (40 Verses)
By Traditional Digambara Devotee Tradition • Early Modern Period
The widely chanted forty-verse eulogy dedicated to Bhagwan Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara, revered as the supreme dispeller of distress (*Sankatmochana*) and embodiment of forgiveness during Kamath's upasarga.
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