Jinendra Poojan

This document is a Jain religious text titled "Jinendra Poojan" compiled by Subhash Jain and published by Lala Raghubir Singh Jain Dharmarth Trust in New Delhi. It was dedicated to the readers on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the installation of the 17-meter (57 feet) standing statue of Lord Bahubali at Shravanabelagola.

The book serves as a guide for daily Jain worship and prayer. It emphasizes the importance of Vitaragabhav (passionless state) as the sole cause of Moksha (liberation) and states that achieving this state is possible through the worship of Vitarag (those who have attained passionlessness). The text distinguishes between Dravya Pooja (worship with material offerings) and Bhav Pooja (worship with internal devotion), noting that while ascetics primarily practice Bhav Pooja, householders benefit from both.

Key themes and content highlighted in the introductory sections and the table of contents include:

• The Significance of Worship: The book stresses that worship leads to the purification of one's inner state, reduces sin, accumulates merit, and ultimately leads to the bliss of liberation. It highlights the example of a frog whose devotion led to its welfare.
• Nature of Jain Worship: It clarifies that Jain worship is not of idols but of the divine (Arhant) through the idols. This practice is seen as a way for the devotee to remember their own virtues and emulate the principles of "Namah Samyasaraya" (Salutations to the Essence of Samya).
• Structure of the Book: The "Anukramanika" (Table of Contents) reveals a comprehensive collection of prayers, hymns, and worship rituals dedicated to various Tirthankaras (Jinas) and other significant figures and concepts in Jainism.

The table of contents lists a wide array of devotional material, including:

• Mangalashtakam: Auspicious verses for general well-being.
• Mahavir Ashtak Stotram: An eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Mahavir.
• Bhaktamar Stotram: A famous hymn by Acharya Manatunga, praising the qualities of the Jinas.
• Shri Parshvanath Stotram: A hymn dedicated to Lord Parshvanath.
• Vishapahar Stotram: A hymn for the removal of ailments and afflictions, often associated with protection from poisons.
• Shri Gommatesh Samstava: A praise of Lord Gommateshwara (Bahubali).
• Shri Daulatramji Krit Stuti: A hymn composed by Daulatramji.
• Darshan Path: Verses recited during the viewing of the divine image.
• Abhishekh Path: Rituals involving bathing the divine image.
• Vinay Path: Verses expressing reverence and humility.
• Stuti (Bhudhardasji): A hymn by Bhudhardasji.
• Nitya Niyam Pooja: Daily routine worship.
• Swasti Mangalam: Auspicious verses for peace.
• Dev-Shastra-Guru Pooja: Worship of the Divine, Scripture, and the Guru.
• Stavan: General devotional songs.
• Bees Tirthankar Pooja: Worship of twenty Tirthankaras.
• Dev-Shastra-Guru-Vidyaman Bees Tirthankar and Siddha Pooja: Worship of the Divine, Scripture, Guru, twenty living Tirthankaras, and Siddhas.
• Kritrima-Kritrim-Jain Chaitya Pooja: Worship of artificial and non-artificial Jain temples.
• Siddha Pooja Samuchchaya: A collection of prayers for Siddhas.
• Chaubisi Pooja: Worship of all twenty-four Tirthankaras.
• Individual Tirthankara Poojas: Dedicated worship for Lords Adinath, Chandaprabha, Shantinath, Parshvanath, Vardhaman, and Gommateshwara.
• Saraswati Pooja: Worship of the Goddess of Knowledge.
• Shodash Karan Pooja: Worship related to the sixteen causal virtues leading to Tirthankarship.
• Panchameru Pooja: Worship of the five sacred mountains in Jain cosmology.
• Nandishwar Dwip Pooja: Worship of the Nandishwar Islands.
• Dashlakshan Dharma Pooja: Worship of the ten virtues of Jainism.
• Ang Pooja: Worship of different limbs or aspects.
• Swayambhu Stotra: Self-manifested hymns.
• Nirvana Kshetra Arghya: Offerings to liberation sites.
• Shanti Path (Bhasha and Sanskrit): Peace chants.
• Ishta Prarthana: Desired prayers.
• Panch Parmeshthi ki Aarti: Aarti (devotional song with camphor) for the five supreme beings.
• Bhagchand Krit Bhajan: Devotional songs by Bhagchand.

The book seems to be a valuable resource for Jains wishing to engage in regular devotional practices, offering a wide range of prayers and rituals to foster spiritual growth and connection with the divine principles of Jainism. The preface emphasizes the importance of sincere devotion and correct practice for achieving spiritual welfare.