Prachin Stavanavali

This document is the colophon and index of "Prachin Stavanavali" (Ancient Hymn Collection), compiled by Rasikvijay under the auspices of Labdhisuri Jain Granthmala. The book was first published in VS 2003 (1947 CE) with an initial print run of 1000 copies.

Key Information:

• Title: Prachin Stavanavali (પ્રાચીન સ્તવનાવલી)
• Author/Compiler: Muni Rasikvijayji Maharaj (મુનિરાજ શ્રી રસિકવિજયજી મહારાજ), a disciple of Shri Shrimad VijayLabdhisurishwarji Maharaj.
• Publisher: Shri Labdhisurishwar Jain Granthmala (શ્રી લબ્ધિસૂરીશ્વર જૈન ગ્રંથમાળા).
• Price: Rs. 1-8-0.
• First Edition: VS 2003 (1947 CE), 1000 copies.
• Content: The book is a collection of ancient hymns (stavan) dedicated to various Tirthankaras and Jain deities.
• Origin of Collection: The hymns were extracted from the large work "Sangeet Sudhasindhu" (સંગીત સુધાસિંધુ) by the elderly Muni Shri Harshvijay Maharaj (મુનિ શ્રી હર્ષવિજયજી મહારાજ).

Index and Content Overview:

The extensive index (pages 4-10) details the collection's contents, which are organized by Tirthankara and then by specific hymns. The hymns cover a wide range of devotional themes related to:

• Tirthankaras: Shri Adijin (Rishabhdev), Shri Ajitnath, Shri Sambhavnath, Shri Abhinandan, Shri Sumatinath, Shri Padmaprabh, Shri Suparshvanath, Shri Chandraprabh, Shri Suvidhinath, Shri Shitalnath, Shri Shreyansnath, Shri Vasupujya, Shri Vimalnath, Shri Anantnath, Shri Dharmanath, Shri Shantnath, Shri Kunthunath, Shri Aranath, Shri Mallinath, Shri Munisuvrat, Shri Naminath, Shri Neminath, Shri Parshvanath, Shri Mahavirswami, and Shri Simandhar Swami.
• Tirthas (Sacred Places): Shri Shatrunjay (also referred to as Giriraj, Sethrunja Gadh, Siddhachal, etc.), Shri Siddhagiri, Shri Girnar, Shri Astapad, Shri Kesariya Ji, and others related to Diwali, Paryushan, and various festivals.
• Deities: Hymns also mention Chakreshwari Devi and other auspicious beings.
• General Themes: There are hymns related to the Panch Parameshthi, the Siddha Chakra, and general devotional prayers.

Notable Hymns Mentioned in the Index:

• Hymns dedicated to Rishabhdev are numerous, reflecting his prominence as the first Tirthankara.
• Specific hymns like "Jeevan Chinta," "Aaj Safal," "Shankheshwar Parshvanath," "Shri Shatrunjay," "Shri Ajeetnath," "Shri Sambhavnath," "Shri Shitalnath," "Shri Shantnath," "Shri Nemnath," "Shri Parshvanath," "Shri Mahavir Swami," and "Shri Siddhachal" are listed.
• The index also includes titles indicating specific themes or moods, such as "Kalaajse Je Chitt Chure" (Page 22), "Vinati Kaise Karein Sai Mora" (Page 58), and "Dukh Deh Hal Daridra Agh Danda" (Page 19).

The book is presented as a valuable devotional resource for the Jain community, emphasizing the importance of piety and devotion over material aspects ("prasadi dosh ki upeksha kari bhakti" - Page 3). The publisher expresses gratitude to donors and apologizes for a slight increase in price due to rising costs.

The latter part of the document (from page 17 onwards) contains the actual hymns, often with melodic notations (e.g., "Raag-Kalyan", "Raag-Bhimpalas"). Each hymn is dedicated to a specific Tirthankara or theme and includes devotional verses.