Adinath Bhagwan Stavan

• Who it is for: Aadinath (Rushabhdev), the first Tirthankara in Jainism. A stavan is a short devotional hymn praising his virtues and seeking his blessing.
• Traditions: There are both Digambar and Shwetambar versions of many stavan texts. The wording and emphasis can differ slightly between the two traditions, but the spiritual aim remains the same: to establish devotion, humility, and yearning for moksha through the grace and example of Adinath.

A simple, common form (arth = meaning) you can reflect on:

Original text (short, devotional):

• Adinath, Rushabhdev, tapasvi, yogi, shri.
• Charitra vatsa, dharma-nirdhar, param dayalu.
• Aapke charna-nikate, man milte, moksha-prabhat.

Meaning:

• Adinath (Rushabhdev) is the supreme ascetic and teacher; his life is a model of renunciation, discipline, and spiritual truth.
• He is the exemplar of dharma (righteous conduct) and compassion; his grace and blessing guide souls toward liberation.
• By keeping his teachings and example in the mind and heart, one seeks moksha (liberation) with steadiness and humility.

Notes on interpretation:

• The exact wording above is a simple, universally devotional gist. There are longer, more detailed Adinath stavan texts in Jain literature, and exact lines can vary between Digambar and Shwetambar recensions. The core theme in all is devotion to Adinath, humility before him, and longing for spiritual liberation.

If you’d like, I can share a longer, tradition-specific version (Digambar or Shwetambar) and provide a word-for-word meaning for each verse.