Jain Prabodh Pustak 01

The Jain Prabodh Pustak 01 is a comprehensive Jain text compiled by Shravak Bhimsinh Manek of Mumbai and published by Shravak Bhimsinh Manek. It was printed in 1889. This book is a compilation of various Jain scriptures, hymns, prayers, rituals, and teachings, intended for the spiritual edification of Jain lay followers (Shravaks).

The book contains a vast collection of devotional literature, including:

• Chaitra Vandana (Chaitra Vandana): This section includes various prayers and salutations to Jain Tirthankaras, such as "Nirankar Panch Mangalrup," "Khama Saman," and "Jaya Jaya Mahaprabhu."
• Prarthana and Mangalik Deep (Prarthana and Mangalik Deep): This section consists of various Aarti (worship with lamps) and auspicious songs, including those dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Adinath.
• Shri Simhachakraji Stavana (Shri Simhachakraji Stavana): This part includes hymns dedicated to the Simhachakraji, a significant symbol in Jainism, emphasizing the glory of Navapad (nine supreme entities).
• Jootak Prajati (Jootak Prajati): This section features a collection of various devotional verses and rhymes.
• Shri Shatrunjay Stavana (Shri Shatrunjay Stavana): This section is dedicated to hymns and verses about the holy mountain Shatrunjay, a major pilgrimage site for Jains.
• Shri Samet Shikharadi Tirtho Stavana (Shri Samet Shikharadi Tirtho Stavana): This includes hymns about other significant Jain pilgrimage sites like Samet Shikhar.
• Tuk Tantana Stavana (Tuk Tantana Stavana): This contains various short and meaningful devotional verses.
• Mahota Stavana, Rasa, and Chodaliyan (Mahota Stavana, Rasa, and Chodaliyan): This section includes longer hymns, narrative poems (Rasa), and devotional songs.
• Atma Shiksha Javana Doha (Atma Shiksha Javana Doha): These are couplets offering spiritual and moral guidance.
• Chhand (Chhand): This part includes verses composed in various poetic meters.
• Sanghane (Sanghane): This section contains hymns and verses related to Jain congregations and practices.

The book is meticulously indexed, providing page numbers for each of the numerous devotional pieces. The author, Bhimsinh Manek, expresses his intention to make these valuable Jain texts accessible to the wider Jain community, enhancing their spiritual understanding and practice. He notes that the book includes previously published material from his "Ratnasar" publication, along with new additions. The text also highlights the inclusion of colorful illustrations depicting characters from Jain cosmology, suchNarakas (hellish beings), which were presented in four pages using black ink in earlier versions but are now depicted in five colors across sixteen pages in this edition, though initially only in five hundred copies.

The author emphasizes that the book is published without any profit motive, aiming solely to recover the printing costs, making it affordable at just three rupees. He hopes that readers will appreciate the devotional content and encourage others to purchase the book. The text concludes with an apology for any errors that may have occurred due to oversight or printing errors, requesting readers to kindly correct them.

In essence, Jain Prabodh Pustak 01 is a devotional encyclopedia for Jain lay followers, offering a wide array of spiritual literature to aid in their religious journey and understanding of Jain principles.