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Samvatsari Pratikramana
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In this Sutra, obeisance is offered to the Five Supreme Entities. This Sutra was composed by Achārya Shree Siddhasen Diwākar Suri, who is credited with composition of many other valuable Sanskrit works of Jainism. This Sutra in its real essence is a mini Navakär Mantra. It is usually recited prior to reciting any Stuti, Stavan or before performing many important rituals. It is only to be recited by men.
Snatasya Ni Thoy-1
Devotional song to describe the birth and ceremonial anointing of Lord Mahavir
Snatasyaa pratimasya
m eru shikhare, the shachyaa vibhoho shaishave; Rupalokan vismayarhat ras bhrantya
bhramchchakshusha; Unmrushtam nayan prabha dhavalitam
kshirodakashankaya; Vaktram yasya punah punah sa jayati shri
Vardhamano jinah. (1)
This stuti describes the Janmabhishek of Mahavir Prabhu . Mahavir Prabhu was given his first bath on Meru mountain. Everyone was surprised by His unique beauty and the Indrayani with restless eyes kept wiping His glowing face, suspecting that it was glowing because it was still wet, May such Vardhamanswami attain victory. (1)
After completion of devotional hymn during kausagga,
relieve with 'Namo Arihantanam'
