Jinandji Bhav Jal Par Utar

This Jain text, "Jinandji Bhav Jal Par Utar" (Meaning: Crossing the Ocean of Existence with the Jinendra), edited by Muni Padmaratnasagar and published by Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra Koba, is a comprehensive devotional guide. It aims to help followers navigate the cycle of birth and death by offering various methods of worship, prayer, and contemplation focused on the Tirthankaras.

The book is structured to provide a complete ritualistic experience for Jain devotees, encompassing:

• Temple Entry and Worship Procedures: Detailed instructions on how to enter a Jain temple, greet the divine idols, perform circumambulations, and engage in various forms of worship. This includes specific steps for purification, Abhishek (ritualistic bathing), applying tilak (forehead mark), offering flowers, incense, lamps, and chanting.
• Prabhu Darshan (Divine Vision): Verses and couplets (Duhas and Stuties) to be recited during the vision of the Tirthankara idols, expressing devotion, seeking blessings, and reflecting on the divine presence.
• Ashtaprakari Puja (Eight Types of Worship): A detailed explanation and verses for performing the eightfold worship, which typically includes offerings of water, milk, sandalwood, flowers, incense, lamps, fruits, and offerings (Naivedya).
• Chaitya Vandana (Salutations to the Temple/Deity): A vast collection of verses for saluting each of the 24 Tirthankaras, as well as for specific occasions like festivals and daily prayers. This section forms a significant portion of the book, highlighting the reverence for each Tirthankara.
• Stavana (Devotional Songs/Hymns): Numerous songs and hymns dedicated to various Tirthankaras, often expressing their unique qualities, life events, and the devotees' aspirations for liberation.
• Stuti (Praise and Glorification): Various forms of praise and prayers dedicated to the Tirthankaras, often in a more lyrical and expressive style.
• Aaradhana (Devotional Practices): This section likely includes a variety of spiritual practices and prayers to foster devotion and spiritual growth.

The book is presented as a guide for spiritual purification and the attainment of Samyak Darshan (Right Faith) and its strengthening. It emphasizes that true devotion must be guided by wisdom (vivek) to be effective in freeing the soul from the bonds of karma.

The text also acknowledges the contributions of various individuals and institutions involved in its publication, including Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri, Muni Padmaratnasagar (as the editor), and the staff of Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra. It is intended for private and personal use, serving as a valuable resource for Jain devotional practices and a deeper connection with the Tirthankaras.