Jain Shastras description

Jainism is a South Asian religion that teaches non-violence towards all living beings. Jain philosophy is the oldest philosophy of India that distinguishes body(matter) from the soul (consciousness) completely.It rests on the principle of Nonviolence (ahimsa) and Non-possessiveness (non-attachment to possessions).

About Bhaktamara Stotra:

Bhaktamara Stotra is a famous Jain Sanskrit prayer. It was composed by Acharya Manatunga (seventh century CE).The name Bhaktamara comes from a combination of two sanskrit names, "Bhakta" (Devotee) and "Amar" (Immortal).



The prayer praises Rishabhanatha (Adinath), the first Tirthankara of Jainism. There are forty-eight verses in total. The last verse gives the name of the author Manatunga.

LIST OF 24 TIRTHANKARS
1) Rishabha (Adinath)
2) Ajitnath
3) Sambhavanath
4) Abhinandannath
5) Sumatinath
6) Padmabrabha
7) Suparshvanath
8) Chandraprabha
9) Pushpadanta(Suvidhinatha)
10) Shiatnath