Acarya Samantabhadra’s Svayambhustotra: Adoration of The Twenty-four TirthankaraAcarya Samantabhadra’s Svayambhustotra (2nd century CE) is a fine composition in Sanskrit dedicated to the adoration of the Twenty-four Tîrthankara, the Most Worshipful Supreme Beings. Acarya Samantabhadra was one of the most impelling proponents of the Jaina doctrine of anekantavada, a philosophical system which maintains that reality has multifarious aspects and that a complete apprehension of it must necessarily take into account all these aspects. Non-appreciation of this jewel of Jainism has caused the other philosophical systems fall into the trap of one-sided, incomplete, and unsustainable dogmas that fail to explain the Truth. Through its 143 verses Svayambhustotra not only enriches reader’s devotion, knowledge, and conduct but also frees his mind from blind faith and superstitions. Rid of ignorance and established firmly in right faith, the reader’s mind experiences ineffable tranquility and equanimity. As proclaimed by Acarya 108 Vidyanand Muni, Svayambhustotra is an essential reading for all – ascetics and laymen. |
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The book is finest adoration of the Twenty-four Tirthankara by His Holiness Acarya Samantabhadra. Vijay K. Jain has also provided in the book two appendices which elaborate the concept of empirical time as mentioned in the Jain literature, and the brief life history of the Twenty-four Tirthankara. Well produced book; worth reading for every Jain follower.
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Ācārya Samantabhadra’s Svayambhūstotra आचार्य समन्तभद्र विरचित ... Vijay K. Jain Limited preview - 2015 |