Chovis Bhagwan Ki Pujaye Evam Anya Pujaye

The Jain text "Chovis Bhagwan Ki Pujaye Evam Anya Pujaye" (The Worship of Twenty-Four Tirthankaras and Other Worships), with an unknown author and publisher, and cataloged at the provided Jainqq.org link, is a comprehensive compilation of devotional hymns and rituals dedicated to the twenty-four Tirthankaras of Jainism, as well as other significant deities and concepts within the Jain faith. The table of contents reveals a structured approach to these devotional practices, with each Tirthankara, starting from Rishabhadeva (Adinath) to Mahavir, being honored with specific pujas (worship hymns).

The text appears to be organized into sections, each dedicated to one or more Tirthankaras, and further includes pujas attributed to various renowned devotional poets and figures within the Jain tradition, such as Shri Vrindavan, Vrindavan Das, Shri Ramchandra Ji, Kaviraj Manranglal, and Brahmachari Ravindra Jain, among others. The presence of multiple pujas for the same Tirthankara, often by different authors, suggests a rich and diverse tradition of devotional literature.

The included pages (1 through 8) provide a glimpse into the devotional content. Specifically, pages 8 through 16 showcase the pujas for the first few Tirthankaras:

• Page 8-11: Features the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan. It includes invocations for Adinath Bhagwan, his establishment and presence, followed by an Ashtak (eight-verse hymn) offering various substances like water, sandalwood, rice, flowers, food (Naivedya), lamps (Deep), incense (Dhoop), and fruits, with the recitation of mantras for each. It also includes hymns dedicated to the Panch Kalyanaks (five auspicious events in a Tirthankara's life) and a Jaymala (victory garland) song of praise.

• Page 12-16: Presents the Shri Ajitnath Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das. Similar to the Adinath puja, it begins with invocations and continues with an Ashtak offering the same substances, each accompanied by specific mantras. It also includes Panch Kalyanaka-Ardhya-vali (offering related to the five auspicious events) and a Jaymala.

• Page 17-22: Contains the Shri Sambhavnath Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, following the same devotional pattern with invocations, Ashtak, Panch Kalyanaka-Ardhya-vali, and Jaymala.

• Page 23-28: Features the Shri Abhinandan Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, again with the consistent structure of invocations, Ashtak offerings, Panch Kalyanaka-Arghyavali, and Jaymala.

• Page 29-33: Presents the Shri Sumatinath Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, maintaining the established devotional format.

• Page 34-38: Offers the Shri Padamprabh Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, continuing the comprehensive structure.

• Page 39-43: Includes the Shri Suparshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, adhering to the established devotional sequence.

• Page 44-49: Features the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 50-54: Contains the Shri Pushpadant Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 55-59: Presents the Shri Shitalnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, continuing the consistent structure.

• Page 60-65: Offers the Shri Shreyanshanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 66-70: Includes the Shri Vasupujya Jin-Puja by Vrindavan, adhering to the established devotional pattern.

• Page 71-75: Features the Shri Vimalnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 76-80: Contains the Shri Anantnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 81-85: Presents the Shri Dharmnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 86-90: Includes the Shri Shantinath Jin-Puja by Kavir Vrandavan Das, adhering to the established devotional pattern.

• Page 91-95: Features the Shri Kunthunath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 96-100: Includes the Shri Arhanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 101-106: Presents the Shri Mallinath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 107-112: Features the Shri Munisuvratnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 113-117: Includes the Shri Naminath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 118-122: Presents the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 123-127: Features the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 128-133: Includes the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 134-138: Presents the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, reiterating the devotional structure with specific invocations, Ashtak offerings, Panch Kalyanaka hymns, and a Jaymala.

• Page 139-143: Features the Shri Ajitnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, continuing the consistent devotional pattern.

• Page 144-148: Includes the Shri Sambhavnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, adhering to the established devotional sequence.

• Page 149-153: Presents the Shri Abhinandan Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 154-158: Contains the Shri Sumatinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 159-163: Features the Shri Padamprabh Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 164-168: Includes the Shri Suparshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 169-174: Presents the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 175-179: Features the Shri Pushpadant Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 181-186: Includes the Shri Vimalnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 187-192: Presents the Shri Anantnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 193-197: Features the Shri Dharmanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 198-202: Includes the Shri Shantinath Jin-Puja by Kavir Vrandavan Das, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 203-208: Presents the Shri Kunthunath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 209-213: Features the Shri Arhanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 214-219: Includes the Shri Mallinath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 220-224: Presents the Shri Munisuvratnath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 225-229: Features the Shri Naminath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 230-235: Includes the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 236-241: Presents the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Vrindavan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 242-246: Features the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja by Vrindavan Das, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 247-251: Includes the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, reiterating the devotional structure with specific invocations, Ashtak offerings, Panch Kalyanaka hymns, and a Jaymala.

• Page 252-257: Presents the Shri Ajitnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, continuing the consistent devotional pattern.

• Page 258-262: Features the Shri Sambhavnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 263-267: Includes the Shri Abhinandan Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 269-273: Contains the Shri Sumatinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 274-279: Presents the Shri Padamprabh Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 280-285: Features the Shri Suparshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 286-291: Includes the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 292-296: Presents the Shri Pushpadant Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 297-301: Features the Shri Shitalnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 302-307: Includes the Shri Shreyanshanath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 308-312: Presents the Shri Vasupujya Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 313-318: Features the Shri Vimalnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 319-323: Includes the Shri Anantnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 324-328: Presents the Shri Dharmnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 329-333: Features the Shri Shantinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 336-340: Includes the Shri Kunthunath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 341-346: Presents the Shri Arhanath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 347-352: Features the Shri Mallinath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 353-357: Includes the Shri Munisuvratnath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 358-362: Presents the Shri Naminath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 363-367: Features the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 368-372: Includes the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 373-377: Presents the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 378-383: Features the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Kavir Manranglal, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 384-389: Includes the Shri Ajitnath Jin-Puja by Kavir Manranglal, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 390-395: Presents the Shri Sambhavnath Jin-Puja by Kavir Manranglal, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 396-400: Features the Shri Abhinandan Jin-Puja by Shri Ramchandra Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 401-406: Includes the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja specifically associated with Kundalpur (Damoh), attributed to Shri Uttam Sagar Ji Maharaj, and also mentions "Bade Baba", indicating a special reverence for this particular manifestation or location. This puja, like others, follows the traditional structure.

• Page 407-411: Presents the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja attributed to Subrat Sagar, also referencing "Bade Baba."

• Page 412-417: Features the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja from Chandkhedi, attributed to Rupchand Jain, continuing the devotional format.

• Page 418-423: Includes the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja from Ranila, attributed to Tarachand Premi, adhering to the established devotional sequence.

• Page 425-429: Presents the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja from Sanganeer, attributed to Lalchand Ji Rakesh, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 434-442: Contains the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja attributed to Kalyan Kumar Shashi, from Ayodhya, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 442-447: Features the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Nandan Kavi, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 447-454: Includes the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja by Bra. Ravindra Jain, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 454-459: Presents the Shri Adinath Jin-Puja from Rewasa (Rajasthan), attributed to Shri Lalchand Jain Rakesh, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 460-464: Features the Shri Ajitnath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 465-469: Includes the Shri Sumatinath Jin-Puja from Rewasa, attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 477-482: Presents the Shri Padamprabh Jin-Puja from Bada, attributed to Chhote Lal, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 483-488: Features the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja from Tijara Ji, attributed to Shri Munshi, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 489-494: Includes the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja from Sonagir, attributed to Aryika Swasti Mati, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 495-500: Presents the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja from Mahalka, attributed to Aryika Mukti Bhushan, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 501-506: Features the Shri Chandaprabha Jin-Puja from Chandkhedi, with no author mentioned, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 507-511: Includes the Shri Shitalnath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 512-516: Presents the Shri Vasupujya Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 517-522: Features the Shri Anantnath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 523-527: Includes the Shri Shantinath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Bakhtavarsingh, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 528-533: Presents the Shri Shantinath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 534-538: Features the Shri Kunthunath Jin-Puja from Keshavrai Patan, attributed to Pandit Deepchand, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 538-542: Includes the Shri Munisuvratnath Jin-Puja from Paithan, attributed to Ratan Lal Pahade, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 543-547: Presents the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja from Nemagiri, attributed to Shri 108 Chinmay Sagarji, maintaining the established devotional sequence.

• Page 547-552: Features the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja from Girnarji, attributed to Aryika Swasti Mata Ji, demonstrating the consistent presentation of these hymns.

• Page 552-557: Includes the Shri Neminath Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji, following the established devotional pattern.

• Page 558-597: Covers a significant number of pujas for Shri Parshvanath, attributed to various individuals including Neelam Jain, Pandit Mohanlal, Bhattarak Vidyabhushan, and Shri Rajmal Ji, and also mentions specific locations like Bada Gaon, Kachner, Mahuva (Surat), and Nemagiri. This indicates a particular emphasis on the worship of Parshvanath. There are also mentions of specific poetic meters like Adhil Chhand.

• Page 597-602: Features the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja attributed to Acharya Devnandi Muni from Jatwara.

• Page 602-607: Includes the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja from Kalikund, noting its Adhil Chhand format.

• Page 607-613: Presents the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja again attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji.

• Page 614-622: Features the Shri Parshvanath Jin-Puja attributed to Aryika Gyanmati Mata Ji.

• Page 622-627: Includes the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja from Pavagiri, Un, attributed to Pandit Babulal Phaneesh.

• Page 627-633: Presents the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja from Chandan Gaon, attributed to Shri Pooranmal.

• Page 633-638: Features the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja from Ahimsa Sthal, New Delhi, attributed to Pu. Gyanmati Mataji.

• Page 639-645: Includes the Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji.

The latter part of the table of contents (pages 677 onwards) indicates the inclusion of other significant devotional texts beyond the pujas of the twenty-four Tirthankaras. These include:

• Samuchchay Chovisī Jinpujan: A combined puja for all twenty-four Tirthankaras.
• Dev Shastra Guru Samuchchay Pujan: Worship of the Divine, Scripture, and Preceptors.
• Dev-Shastra-Guru Pujan (Kavivar Dhyanataray): Another puja for the Dev-Shastra-Guru by a different author.
• Shri Dev-Shastra-Guru Puja (Shri Yugal Ji): Yet another puja dedicated to these essential spiritual entities.
• Solah Karan Puja (Kavivar Dhyanataray): Worship based on the sixteen cardinal virtues or principles.
• Panchameru-Puja (Kavivar Dhyanataray): Worship related to the five sacred mountains in Jain cosmology.
• Dashalakshan Dharma-Puja: Worship dedicated to the ten virtues or characteristics of the soul.
• Ratnatraya-Puja: Worship of the three jewels: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct.
• Samyakdarshan Puja: Worship specifically for Right Faith.
• Samyakgyan Puja: Worship specifically for Right Knowledge.
• Samyakcharitra Puja: Worship specifically for Right Conduct.
• Samuchchay Jaya Mala: A combined victory garland hymn.
• Nandishwar Dweep-Puja (Kavivar Dhyanataray Ji Krit): Worship related to the sacred Nandishwar Dweep.
• Navadevta Pujan: Worship of the nine deities.
• Vidyaman Bees Tirthankar Puja: Worship of the twenty existing Tirthankaras (likely referring to those whose pujas are not explicitly listed individually or perhaps a compilation).
• Siddh-Pujan (Shri Yugal Ji): Worship dedicated to the Siddhas (liberated souls).
• Shri Rishi Mandal Puja: Worship of the assembly of Munis or Rishis.
• Saraswati Puja (Kavir Dyanataray): Worship of the goddess of knowledge.
• Kshamaavani-Puja: Worship related to the festival of forgiveness.
• Saptarshi Puja: Worship of the Seven Sages.
• Panch Parameshti Pujan Kavi Rajmal Pavaiya Ji: Worship of the Five Supreme Beings.
• Bahubali Swami Poojan: Worship dedicated to Bahubali.
• Shashi: An entry that seems incomplete or might refer to a specific hymn.
• Shri Ahichhatra-Parshvanath - Jin-Puja (Composer - Kalyan Kumar Shashi): A specific puja for Parshvanath at Ahichhatra.
• Shri Vardhman Jin-Puja (Pawaagiri, Oon) (Composer - Pan. Babulal Phanish): A puja for Mahavir at Pawaagiri.
• Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja (Chandhan Village - Shri Mahavir Ji) (Composer - Shri Pooranmal): A puja for Mahavir at Chandan Village.
• Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja (Ahimsa-Sthal, New Delhi): A puja for Mahavir at Ahimsa Sthal.
• Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja (Composer - Po. Gyanmati Mataji): Another puja for Mahavir by Gyanmati Mataji.
• Shri Mahavir Jin-Puja (Composer - Shri Rajmal Ji): A puja for Mahavir attributed to Shri Rajmal Ji.

The text also includes what appear to be commentaries or supplementary devotional pieces:

• Page 774-781: Nirvana Kand (Bhasha) by Mangataray Ji, which is a commentary or explanation in vernacular language about Nirvana (liberation).
• Page 781-783: Baarah Bhavna (Shri Mangtaray Ji Krit), devotional hymns on the twelve reflections or contemplations.
• Page 783-788: Shri Nirvana Kshetra Bari Puja (Shri Nirvana Laddu Puja), indicating a specific ritual or offering related to pilgrimage sites of Nirvana.

Overall, "Chovis Bhagwan Ki Pujaye Evam Anya Pujaye" is a repository of Jain devotional literature, offering a structured and varied collection of hymns for worship, primarily focusing on the Tirthankaras and other revered entities, with a clear indication of authorship for most of the Tirthankara pujas, highlighting the contributions of several prominent Jain poets and spiritual figures. The detailed listing of pujas for individual Tirthankaras suggests a deep and widespread devotional practice within Jainism.