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Exposition of Pratikramana Stotras
O most glorious Lord Pärshvanätha, I, full of devotion for you, adore you with all my heart. Hence, O Lord Pärshvanatha, kindly grant me the right faith in all my worldly existences. 5
Explanation: Uvasaggahara Sutra is one of the most revered Sutras in Jain tradition. Achärya Bhadrabahu composed this Sutra around 2200 years ago. He was the last head of monastic congregation who had knowledge of all 14 Ägamas (shruta kevali, chauda purvadhara) of the current time cycle. It is said that an epidemic of plague caused by an evil forest god (vyantardeva) befell on Jain community; to eradicate the epidemic Ächärya Bhadrabahu composed this Sutra. It is said that continuous recitation of this Sutra by the people eradicated the epidemic of plague.
A Visadhara-sfulling Mantra composed of 18 letters is associated with the name of Lord Pärshvanätha, which is considered effective against all types of pains and afflictions. That Mantra is: “Namiuna Päsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fullinga.”
All the five supreme beings are included in this recital. The first two letters of each verse mean each auspicious being. Uvva means Upadhyaya, Visha means monks, chittha means Ächärya, tuha means Arihanta and ia means Siddha.
19. Jaya Viyaräya Sutra
Prärthana Sutra
Object: Recitation of thirteen prayers in front of Jina.
Sutra and Meaning: જય વીરાય જગગુરુ, હોઉ મમ તુહ પભાવઓ ભયવ! ભવનિબૅઓ, મગ્ગા મુસારિઆ ઈઠફલ સિદ્ધિ. ૧
