Nutan Stavan Sangrah

This document is the "Nutan Stavan Sangrah" (New Collection of Devotional Songs), authored by Muniraj Shri Hemendsagarji. It is a compilation of devotional hymns (stavan) dedicated to various Tirthankaras and revered Jain figures.

Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:

• Author: Muniraj Shri Hemendsagarji. The text also mentions the patronage and blessings of Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri and Guruvar Shri Ajitsagar Surishwarji, indicating a lineage of spiritual guidance.
• Publisher: Shri Buddhisagar Suri Gyanmandir, Vijapur (North Gujarat).
• Content: The book is a collection of numerous devotional songs (stavan) written in Gujarati. These stavan are primarily dedicated to different Tirthankaras, including:
  • Shri Rishabhdev (Adinath)
  • Shri Shantinath
  • Shri Nemianth
  • Shri Parshvanath
  • Shri Mahavir Swami
  • And many other Tirthankaras like Chandraprabhu, Padmaprabhu, Sumatinath, etc.
  • It also includes stavan dedicated to Siddha Chakra, various spiritual concepts (like Sayyam, Charitra), and revered Gurus (like Hemchandracharya, Vijay Heersuriji, Yashovijayji).
• Style and Theme:
  • The stavan are written in a devotional and reverential tone, expressing deep faith, love, and surrender to the Tirthankaras and spiritual masters.
  • The language is Gujarati, with a focus on poetic expression, often using metaphors and similes.
  • The themes revolve around seeking divine grace, liberation (moksha), spiritual guidance, and praising the virtues of the Tirthankaras and Gurus.
  • The text emphasizes the importance of Bhakti (devotion) as a primary means to spiritual progress and liberation.
• Structure: The book contains a detailed index (Anukramanika) listing all the stavan, making it easy to navigate. The poems are organized by the deity or figure they are dedicated to.
• Purpose: The publisher's note highlights the importance of spiritual pursuit, with a particular emphasis on devotion through these songs. The aim is to provide a resource that helps individuals deepen their devotion and find a path to moksha. The collection is intended for private and personal use.
• Additional Information:
  • The publication details mention the year of publication (Samvat 17, i.e., 1997 VS / 1941 CE) and the print run (1500 copies) with a price.
  • A preface (Prastavna) by Anandray Chhaganlal Bhatt (Prantij) offers literary and aesthetic analysis of the poems, praising their structure, lyrical quality, and devotional content.
  • The author, Muniraj Hemendsagarji, also provides his own statement ("Maru Vaktavya"), expressing his gratitude to his Guru and explaining his inspiration for writing these stavan. He acknowledges the influence of his Gujarati studies and his Guru, Acharya Shri Ajitsagar Surishwarji.

In essence, "Nutan Stavan Sangrah" is a significant work in Jain devotional literature, offering a rich collection of hymns that aim to inspire faith and spiritual growth among the Jain community.