is jinar bhakti a stutis?
Yes. Jinar bhakti (devotion to the Jinas, the Tirthankaras) is often expressed in the form of stutis (hymns or eulogies). In Jainism, stutis are one traditional way to show reverence and longing for the Jinas, praising their qualities, path, and the liberation they teach.
- Jina bhakti is the underlying devotion.
- Stutis are one recommended vehicle to express that devotion, through praise, prayers, and remembrance of the Jinas’ virtues.
- There are different stuti traditions in Digambar and Śvetambar communities, but both honor the Jinas through hymns. A common, widely recited example in many traditions is Namokar Mantra (Navkar), which venerates the Jinas and their qualities.
- If you’d like, I can share a simple stuti text and its Jain-affirmed meaning (arth) from authentic Jain sources.