What are the slokas of Parshvanath
In Jainism, Parshvanath is the 23rd Tirthankara, and many devotees recite specific slokas (verses) or stotras in his honor for spiritual upliftment and protection. While the tradition of slokas varies by sect and region, the most popular and widely recited stotra dedicated to Parshvanath is the "Parshvanath Stotra" or "Parshvanath Panchanamaskara Stotra." Here is a well-known version:
Shri Parshvanath Panchanamaskar Stotra:
- नमः श्री पार्श्वनाथाय
नमो धर्मविहारिणे। नमो जिनेन्द्रशिरसि विलसत्तुङ्गशेखरिणे॥
Namah Shri Parshvanathaya Namo Dharmaviharine। Namo Jinedrashirasi Vilasattunga Shekharine॥
- नमो जिनेन्द्रचन्द्रांशु
ललामलसद्भ्रुवे। नमो जिनेन्द्रसंपूर्ण मनोज्ञायतलोचने॥
Namo Jinedrachandramsu Lalamlasaadbhruve। Namo Jinedra Sampurna Manojnyayata Lochane॥
- नमो जिनेन्द्रकान्तार्द्र
स्मितालोकमनोहरे। नमो जिनेन्द्रमन्दार सुगन्धि सुमनोहरे॥
Namo Jinedra Kantardra Smitalokamano Hare। Namo Jinedra Mandara Sugandhi Sumano Hare॥
- नमो जिनेन्द्रपादाब्ज
निर्मलार्घ्यनिषेविते। नमो जिनेन्द्रवन्दार्चित सर्वार्थसिद्धये॥
Namo Jinedra Padaabja Nirmalarghya Nishevite। Namo Jinedra Vandarchita Sarvartha Siddhaye॥
These slokas glorify Lord Parshvanath, his virtues, and his divine attributes.
Note: There are many other stotras and slokas dedicated to Parshvanath in Jain literature, such as "Parshvanath Bhujangam," "Parshvanath Ashtakam," and so on.
If you wish for a specific stotra or sloka, please specify the name, or let me know if you want the meaning/translation of the above verses.
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