Stotradisangrah

This document is a collection of Jain devotional and philosophical texts compiled in Hindi, titled "Stotradisangrah" (स्तोत्रादिसंग्रहः), edited by Muni Shri Ajitsagarji Maharaj. The publisher is Ladmal Jain of Shri Shivsagar Digamber Jain Granthamala.

The book appears to be a comprehensive compilation of various hymns (stotras), devotional songs, and philosophical treatises relevant to Jainism. Based on the provided table of contents and initial pages, the collection includes:

I. Opening and General Devotional Texts:

• Mangalacharan (मङ्गलाचरणम्): A traditional invocation for auspicious beginnings, starting with the Pancha Namaskara Mantra (णमो अरिहंताणं, णमो सिद्धाणं, etc.). This section includes detailed explanations of the qualities of the five supreme beings (Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, Sadhus).
• Saraswati Stuti (सरस्वतीस्तुतिः): Hymns dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and wisdom.
• Saraswati Stotram (सरस्वती स्तोत्रम्): Another set of hymns for Saraswati.
• Bho Sharada Stotram (भोशारदा स्तोत्रम्): Hymns dedicated to Sharada (another name for Saraswati).
• Ashtottarashata Nam (अष्टोत्तरशतनाम): A hymn listing 108 names, likely of a deity.
• Bhagvat Sahasranam (भगवत्सहस्रनाम): A hymn listing 1000 names, again likely of a deity.
• Jin Sahasranam (जिनसहस्रनाम): A hymn listing 1000 names of Jinas (Tirthankaras).
• Brihat Prabhat Stotra (बृहत्सुप्रभातस्तोत्रम्): A long hymn for the morning, likely praising the Tirthankaras.
• Laghu Prabhat Stotra (लघुसुप्रभातस्तोत्रम्): A shorter morning hymn.
• Prabhat Astakam (सुप्रभाताटकम्): An eight-verse hymn for the morning.

II. Texts on Tirthankaras and Jain Principles:

• Darshan Path (दर्शनपाठः): Texts related to the 'Darshan' or vision of the Tirthankaras, emphasizing its auspiciousness and importance for spiritual progress. This section appears multiple times, suggesting different authors or collections within the compilation.
• Panch Parmeshthi Stavan (पञ्चपरमेष्ठिस्तवनम्): Devotional songs praising the five supreme beings (Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, Sadhus).
• Arhat Stuti (अर्हत्स्तुतिः): Hymns praising the Arihantas (Tirthankaras).
• Shri Adinath Stotra (श्रीमादिनाथ स्तोत्रम्): A hymn dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankara.
• Shri Rishabh Astaka (श्रीऋषभाष्टकस्तोत्रम्): An eight-verse hymn dedicated to Rishabh (Adinath).
• Purushottam Astaka (पुरुदेवाष्टकम्): An eight-verse hymn likely referring to a supreme being.
• Shanti Stavan (शान्तिस्तवनम्): A hymn for peace, likely dedicated to Shantinath, the 16th Tirthankara.
• Chaturvimsati Stotra (चतुविंशतिस्तवनम्): A hymn praising the 24 Tirthankaras. The content provides verses dedicated to each Tirthankara sequentially.
• Shanti Nath Stotra (शान्तिनाथस्तोत्रम्): A hymn dedicated to Shantinath.
• Shri Parshwanath Stotra (श्री पार्श्वनाथस्तोत्रम्): Hymns dedicated to Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara. This section contains multiple entries for Parshvanath, possibly by different authors.
• Shri Chintamani Parshwanath (चिन्तामणि पार्श्वनाथ): A hymn dedicated to Parshvanath, referred to as the "Chintamani Parshvanath" (wish-fulfilling Parshvanath).
• Shri Gautam Stotra (श्रीगौतमस्तोत्रम्): A hymn dedicated to Gautam Swami, the chief disciple of Lord Mahavir.
• Shri Mahavir Stotra (श्रीमहावीरस्तोत्रम्): Hymns dedicated to Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara.
• Vir Stavan (वीरस्तवनम्): Another hymn praising Mahavir.
• Bahubalya Ashtaka (बाहुबल्यष्टकम्): An eight-verse hymn dedicated to Bahubali (Gommateshwara).
• Shri Bahubali Stotra (श्रीबाहुबलिस्तोत्रम्): Another hymn dedicated to Bahubali.
• Veetrag Stotra (वीतरागस्तोत्रम्): Hymns praising the "Veetragas" (those free from passion and attachment), a key characteristic of liberated souls and Tirthankaras. This section also contains multiple entries.
• Atma Bhavna (आत्मभावना): Texts on contemplation of the soul.
• Upayog Astaka (उपयोगाष्टकम्): An eight-verse text related to 'Upayoga' (awareness/application of consciousness).
• Adhyatma Astaka (अध्यात्माष्टकम्): An eight-verse text on spirituality or the inner self.
• Adhyashtaka Stotra (अद्याष्टकस्तोत्रम्): Another eight-verse spiritual hymn.
• Nav Devata Stotra (नवदेवतास्तोत्रम्): A hymn praising nine categories of divine beings.
• Chaitya Vandana (चैत्यवन्दना): Ritualistic verses for worshipping temples or sacred icons.
• Dev Vandana Prayog Vidhi (देववन्दना प्रयोगविधिः): A guide or method for worshipping deities.
• Chaitya Bhakti (चैत्यभक्तिः): Devotional verses specifically for temples.
• Panch Guru Bhakti (पश्वगुरु भक्ति): Devotional verses praising the five supreme beings (Panch Paramesthi). This appears multiple times.

III. Texts on Philosophy, Conduct, and Renunciation:

• Samashrimati (समाश्रिमतिः): Possibly related to seeking refuge or devotion.
• Dhyanopadesh Kosh (ध्यानोपदेशकोषः): A treasury of instructions on meditation.
• Dhyan Sar (ध्यानसारः): The essence of meditation.
• Adhyatma Rahasya (अध्यास्म रहस्यम्): The secret of spirituality.
• Bhakti (भक्तिः): Texts on devotion. This appears multiple times.
• Hardik Bhavna (हार्दिकभावना): Heartfelt emotions or contemplations.
• Siddh Bhakti (सिद्धभक्तिः): Devotion to the Siddhas (liberated souls). This appears multiple times.
• Darshan Bhakti (दर्शनभक्तिः): Devotion to the 'Darshan' of Tirthankaras. This appears multiple times.
• Gyan Bhakti (ज्ञानभक्ति:): Devotion to knowledge. This appears multiple times.
• Charitra Bhakti (चारित्रभक्तिः): Devotion to righteous conduct. This appears multiple times.
• Yogi Bhakti (योगिभक्तिः): Devotion to yogis. This appears multiple times.
• Param Param Bhakti (परमे भक्ति:): Devotion to the supreme.
• Shanti Bhakti (शान्तिभक्तिः): Devotion for peace.
• Vardhaman Nirvan Bhakti (वर्द्धमान निर्वाणभक्तिः): Devotion related to the liberation of Mahavir.
• Mahavir Stavan (महावीरस्तवनम्): Another hymn for Mahavir.

IV. Texts on Specific Practices and Asceticism:

• Samstararohana Nakshatra Phal (संस्तरारोहणनक्षत्रफलम्): The results or significance of constellations at the time of commencing Samstara (voluntary acceptance of death, a spiritual practice).
• Diksha Nakshatra Phal (दीक्षानक्षत्रफलम्): The significance of constellations at the time of initiation into monasticism.
• Guru Stotra (गुरुस्तोत्रम्): Hymns praising spiritual teachers.
• Mangalashtaka (मङ्गलाष्टकम्): An eight-verse auspicious hymn.
• Swaroop Sambodhan (स्वरूपसम्बोधनम्): Self-realization or instruction on one's true nature.
• Ishtopadesh (इष्टोपदेशः): Instruction on the desired or the supreme.
• Samadhi Shataka (समाधिशतकम्): A hundred verses on equanimity or deep meditation.
• Sajjan Chitta Vallabh (सज्जनचित्तवल्लभम्): A text that is dear to the hearts of the virtuous.
• Prashnottar Ratnamalika (प्रश्नोत्तररत्न मालिका): A garland of questions and answers, likely containing philosophical or doctrinal points.
• Apara Prashnottar Ratnamalika (अपरा प्रश्नोत्तररत्न मालिका): Another set of questions and answers.
• Jnana Ankusha Stotra (ज्ञानार कुशस्तोत्रम्): A hymn described as the "goad of knowledge."
• Vairagya Mani Mala (वैराग्यमणिमाला): A garland of jewels on renunciation.
• Dwadash Anushesha (द्वादश अनुशेषा): Twelve types of contemplation or reflection. This appears multiple times, suggesting a detailed exposition.
• Dwadash Anupreksha (द्वादश अनुप्रेक्षा): Twelve types of contemplation or reflection. This also appears multiple times.
• Dwavishati Parishaha (द्वाविंशति परीषहाः): Hymns related to the 24 hardships or trials faced by ascetics. This appears multiple times.
• Dharmankusumodyana (धमंकुसुमोद्यानम्): A "garden of dharmic flowers."
• Grihavasa Ninda (गृहवासनिन्दा): Condemnation of householder life.
• Mahavir Stavan (महावीरस्तवनम्): Another hymn for Mahavir.
• Samya Prakaran (साम्यप्रकरणम): A treatise on equanimity.
• Salliekha Prakaran (सल्लेखनाप्रकरणम्): A treatise on Sallekhana (spiritual fasting unto death).

The document also includes a "Shuddhi Patra" (शुद्धि पत्र), which is an errata or correction sheet, indicating that errors were identified and corrected in the printed text.

Overall, "Stotradisangrah" is a voluminous compilation offering a wide range of devotional, philosophical, and practical guidance from the Jain tradition, compiled by a respected Muni. The variety of texts suggests its purpose is to serve as a comprehensive resource for Jain spiritual practice and study.