Saptasmaran Stava

This document is the title page and preliminary matter for a Jain text titled Saptasmaran Stava (सप्तस्मरणस्तवः), authored by Samaysundar Gani (समयसुन्दर गणि). The text is adorned with a commentary (व्याख्या) also by Samaysundar Gani.

Here's a breakdown of the key information presented:

Book Title: Saptasmaran Stava (सप्तस्मरणस्तवः) - This translates to "Hymn of Seven Recollections" or "Seven Remembrance Stanzas."

Author of the Original Stava: Shri Purvāchārya (श्रीपूर्वाचार्य) - This indicates that the original verses are attributed to ancient Jain scholars or teachers.

Author of the Commentary: Upādhyāya Shri Samaysundar Gani (उपाध्याय श्रीसमयसुन्दर गणि) - This highlights Samaysundar Gani as the commentator.

Lineage and Mentors:

• Samaysundar Gani was the disciple of Upādhyāya Shri Sakalchandra Gani (उपाध्याय श्रीसकलचन्द्रगणि), who in turn was the disciple of Bhattaraka Shri Jinachandra Suri (भट्टारक श्रीमज्जिनचन्द्रसूरि).
• Shri Jinachandra Suri is described as the Acharya of the Shri Kharkhataragachha (श्रीमत्खरतरगच्छाधीश्वर) and the one who enlightened Emperor Akbar (श्रीअकब्बरशाहिप्रतिबोधक).
• He is also referred to as Jangam Yugapradhan (जङ्गमयुगप्रधान), meaning the foremost leader of the current era.

Sponsorship and Publication:

• The publication of this edition was made possible through the efforts and financial assistance of the Shravaka (lay follower) Shri Pratapchandra Sampatlal Golechha (श्रीमतप्रतापचन्द्र-संपतलालगोलेछा) and Yati Motichandra (यतिमोतीचन्द्र), who are associated with the Fund Management.
• The publication was inspired by the teachings of Upādhyāya Shri Sukhsagar (उपाध्यायश्रीसुखसागर), a disciple of Bhattaraka Shri Jinakrupachandra Suri (भट्टारक श्रीमज्जिनकृपाचन्द्रसूरीश्वरा).
• The publisher is Shri Jinduttsuri Gyangyanbhandar (श्रीजिनदत्तसूरिज्ञानभण्डार), Surat.

Publication Details:

• Vikram Samvat: 1999 (विक्रमसंवत् १९९९)
• Gregorian Year: 1942 (ईस्वी सन् १९४२)
• Copies Printed: 250 (प्रतयः २५०)
• Price: 250 (प्रतयः २५० भेट) - This likely refers to the price in some currency.
• Printing Location: Shri Sharadamudranalaya (श्रीशारदामुद्रणालये) in Ahmedabad, printed by Pandit Hiralal (पण्डितहीरालालेन), son of Devachandra.

Content Outline (अनुक्रमः): The table of contents on page #3 lists the seven remembrance hymns included in the Stava:

1. Ajitashanti Stava (अजितशान्ति स्तवः)
2. 'Ullāsikram' (Laghu Ajitashanti) Stava (उल्लासिकक्रम' (लघुभजितशान्ति) स्तवः)
3. 'Namiūna' Stava (नमिऊण' स्तवः)
4. 'Tan̄jayau' (Guru Paratantrya) Stava (तंज़यउ' (गुरुपारतन्त्र्य) स्तव)
5. 'Mayarahia' Stava (मयरहिय' स्तवः)
6. 'Sighmavaharau' Stava (सिग्धमवहरउ' स्तवः)
7. 'Uvasaggahara' Stava (उवसग्गहर' स्तवः)

Errata (शुद्धिपत्रम्): Page #5 and #6 contain an errata list, detailing corrections for printing errors found in the text.

Overall Purpose: The Saptasmaran Stava, particularly with the commentary by Samaysundar Gani, is a significant Jain devotional work. It focuses on the remembrance and praise of specific Tirthankaras and key figures within Jainism, offering spiritual guidance and benefits to the readers and practitioners. The detailed lineage and sponsorship information highlight the importance and effort invested in preserving and disseminating this scripture within the Jain tradition. The inclusion of the seven specific stanzas indicates a structured devotional practice.