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## Praise of Tirthankaras and Siddhas with Respect to Their Fruits and Their Meaning
**Yoga Shastra, Third Light, Verse 123**
**123.** He who is pure by virtue of his vision, knowledge, and other qualities is called "Vimala" (pure). When the Lord entered the womb, his influence purified the mother's mind and body, hence the Lord was named "Vimala."
**14.** **Anantnath** - He who conquers infinite karmas or is victorious by virtue of infinite knowledge, vision, and other qualities is called "Anantjit." When the Lord was in the womb, the mother saw an infinite garland of jewels or an infinite, limitless Mahachakra (great wheel) in the sky, which makes one victorious in all three worlds. Therefore, the abbreviated name of Anantjit is Anant. Just as Bhima is called Bhima, similarly Anantjit is called Anant.
**15.** **Dharmanath** - He who sustains beings who are falling into hell is called "Dharma." When the Lord was in the womb, the mother became devoted to Dharma (righteousness) like charity, etc. Therefore, his name was Dharmanath.
**16.** **Shantinath** - He who is the embodiment of peace, who has the yoga of peace, and who is the giver of peace to others is called Shantinath. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence brought peace to the epidemics and other disturbances that had arisen in the country. Therefore, the son was named Shanti.
**17.** **Kunthunath** - The word "Kunthu" means "earth" and "one who resides in it." When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the mother to see a heap of jewels, a "Kunthu" of jewels. Therefore, his name was Kunthunath.
**18.** **Aranath** - He who is the best, the most sattvic, and born for the prosperity of the family is called "Ar." The elders named him "Ar." When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the mother to see a heap of jewels, an "Ar" (a heap of jewels), in a dream. Therefore, his name was "Ar."
**19.** **Mallinath** - He who conquers the Mallas (warriors) and others. According to the Nirukta (etymology), the meaning of "Malli" is given as "conqueror." When the Lord was in the womb, the mother had a dream of sleeping on a bed of fragrant garlands of flowers of the six seasons, which was completed by the gods. Therefore, his name was "Malli."
**20.** **Munisuvrat Swami** - He who knows or contemplates the three-time state of the world is called a "Muni." According to the grammar rule "Mne-ru-deti cha-asya va Unaadi 612," the word "Muni" is formed by adding the suffix "i" to the root "man" and changing the penultimate "a" to "u." He who has a beautiful vow is called "Suvrat." Thus, the word "Munisuvrat" is formed. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the mother to desire to follow the vow of a Muni. Therefore, his name was "Munisuvrat."
**21.** **Naminath** - He who subdues (conquers) the enemies and the opposing forces is called "Nami." According to the grammar rule "Nami-stu va Unaadi 613," the word "Nami" is formed by changing the penultimate "a" to "i" by an alternative. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the enemy king who had attacked the city to bow down. Therefore, his name was "Nami."
**22.** **Neminath** - He who rotates the Dharmachakra (wheel of righteousness) like the circular "nemi" (rim) of a wheel. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the mother to see a great "nemi" (circular wheel) of precious stones in a dream. Therefore, his name was "Rishtanemi." Just as the word "Apastam" is used for the west, similarly, the negative prefix "a" is used to negate the word "Rishtanemi," making it "Arishtanemi."
**23.** **Parshvanath** - He who sees all emotions is called "Parshva." This is the Nirukta meaning. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the mother to see a snake in the darkness. Knowing that this was the influence of the womb, the mother thought, "He who sees is Parshva." He is also called "Parshva" because he is the lord of the Yaksha who serves him. Just as Bhima is called Bhima, similarly, Parshvanath is also called Parshva.
**24.** **Vardhaman Swami** - He whose knowledge and other qualities increase from the time of his birth. When the Lord was in the womb, his influence caused the prosperity of his family, clan, wealth, and grain to increase. Therefore, the son was named "Vardhaman." Later, seeing his unparalleled prowess, the gods named him "Mahavira."
The twelve verses from "Sri Bhadrabahu Swami" (circa 1093-1104) that explain the meaning of the names are mentioned here. Their meaning is already explained above, so they are not repeated here.
Thus, by praising the twenty-four Tirthankara Lords by name, we now pray for the purification of our minds.
**5.** "May the twenty-four Jina Tirthankaras, who are free from the dirt of karma, old age, and death, be pleased with me, as I have praised them by name."
**Meaning:** May the Jina Tirthankara Lords, whom I have praised by name, who are free from the dirt of karma, old age, and death, be pleased with me.