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## Second Study: The Twenty-Four Stotras [23
**5.** Those who have been praised, worshipped, and reverently adored by Indra and other gods, as well as by humans, and who are the most excellent in the entire universe, may those Tirthankara Bhagavans grant me health, that is, self-health or Siddhatva, that is, self-peace, the full benefit of the Triratna, that is, Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct, and the highest Samadhi. **6.** Those who are more pure than the moons, more radiant than the suns, and as profound as the great ocean like the Self-born, may those Siddha Bhagavans grant me Siddhi, that is, may I attain liberation through their support. **7.**
**Discussion:** In the first study, Samayika, which is the cessation of all harmful actions, was explained. Now, in this second study, the Twenty-Four Stotras, the cessation of all harmful actions is taught. Therefore, the purity of Right Conduct and the destruction of all karmas, which leads to enlightenment and liberation in this and future lives, is praised through the glorification of the Tirthankara Bhagavans.
The word "Lok" (universe) is used here, which, according to Jain terminology, refers to the five aggregates (Pancha-Astikaya). The scriptures also mention four types of Lok: substance, space, time, and state. Here, all of these should be understood. I praise the twenty-four Tirthankaras who illuminate this entire universe with the lamp of their teachings, who liberate beings from suffering and lead them to a good destiny, who establish the path of Dharma, and who conquer the enemies of karma, such as attachment, aversion, and delusion.
After making a general vow to praise the twenty-four Tirthankaras, they are praised specifically by name. I bow to Shri Rishabhadeva Swami, who knows the nature of the universe and the beyond, who has attained the highest state, who is the foundation of the noble ones, who waters the garden of Dharma with the water of his teachings, and who is adorned with the symbol of the bull.
I bow to Shri Ajitanatha, who conquered attachment and aversion, and whose name "Ajit" (unconquered) was given because his mother did not lose when playing dice while he was in her womb.
I bow to Shri Sambhavanatha, who is the embodiment of infinite bliss, and whose birth brought an end to famine and ushered in an era of abundance.
I bow to Shri Abhinandan Swami, who brings joy to the noble beings, and whose birth was celebrated by Indra with repeated praise and greetings.
Thus, there are twenty-four Tirthankaras, the best among the knowers of the ultimate truth, who are adorned with various qualities. May they be pleased with me.