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of Rsabhadeva too. Dosanirnasini is enshrined in it and it was said that Ambad got rid of his fears by the recitation of this sloka in the night.
• STORY 11 - SIGNIFICANCE OF SIVASALINI • This story is that of one Laksmana sresthin. He learnt besides scriptures, Bhaktamara too from his teacher. Goddess Cakresvari gave him a gem, which could stay put at the sky and illumine the earth like moon.
The modern students can take some hints from this for spot illumination by heavenly bodies even during the night times. With the help of the gem the sresthin conquerred a contemporary King. Further the story states that the sresthin used to take the gem back with the help of 19th verse i.e., this verse has the power of akarsana too. If one were to read the 7th, 11th, 36th, 37th and 38th letters, the phrase sivasalini will become readable which means the dispeller of fear of calamities.
• STORY 12 - SIGNIFICANCE OF RECITATION DURING NIGHT. Mahipati was the king of Nagpur. Sri Vijayasena Suri was propagating dharma at that time. The King used to get his doubts clarified with him. The sadhu used to recite Bhaktamara in the nights. When he was reciting the 20th verse Cakresvari appeared before him and blessed him with the vidya to answer all the querries.
• STORY 13 - SIGNIFICANCE OF WORSHIP OF SRI CANDRAPRABHU SVAMI • This story narrates the life history of Jivadeva Suri who knew parakaya pravesa. Besides scriptures he used to recite the 21st verse of Bhaktamara. He attained the power of taking whatever form he liked. He took the forms of Brahma, Visnu, Siva, Skanda etc., once and pleased the people. A reference to Candraprabhu Svami and his feats too find a reference in this verse.
• STORY 14 - SIGNIFICANCE OF SURIMANTRA SIDDHI This pertains to Khaputacarya. He is considered punya-smarana i.e., the repetition of his name will confer merit upon that person. The mantra revealed by this verse is called Surimantra. Sri Khaputacarya too practised Surimantra and accomplished (siddha) it. Even then he practiced Bhaktamara especially the 22nd sloka. The reference is very inspiring to the votaries of Bhaktamara. By practice of the siddhis he made the yaksa at the temple at Gudasastrapathan and the two big vessels used in big functions, follow him, as if they were alive.
• STORY 15 - SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WORLD OF GODS. This story too pertains to the accomplishment by Khaputacharya. By worshipping with 23rd verse he made Cakresvari appear before him and she gave him the boon to drive away the evil spirits.
Once Candika tried to pierce his throat with her nails, but by the grace of Cakresvari it boomeranged on her head and she sought forgiveness. The Jainacaryas by their behaviour and instructions have turned even the violent gods to non-violent one. Thus Khaputacarya established the victory of jainism, (Jainam jayati sasanam) by changing the heart of Candika.
• STORY 16 - SIGNIFICANCE OF CINTAMANI MANTRA This story deals with Jitasatru, King of Sauryapura. The queens in his harem were possesed by ghosts and goblins. They were rid of these ghosts by drinking the water consecrated by Sri Santisuri and washing their eyes. The drinking of consecrated water is familiar. But washing the eyes with that water has to be understood properly. The Acarya had to don the role of a yogin.
Many of the acaryas have felt these verses (20 to 25) contain the web of Surimantra and yet others of Cintamanimantra. The greatness of Cintamanimantra is described in The Namiuna Stotra, also known as The Bhayahara Stotra the other work of Sri Manatunga Suri. Cintamani also is an important mantra in Jainism. This mantra is dedicated to Lord Parsvanatha.
The Namiuna Stotra reveals this Cintamanimantra in the mantra-order. But it is only indicated
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