Answer

Acharya Kundakunda is one of the most revered Digambar Jain Acharyas. However, the specific story of Acharya Kundakunda reciting “Namutthunam” is not something I can state as a clearly established and universally accepted account within Jain tradition.

“Namutthunam” is a highly revered Jain prayer of praise to the Arihant Bhagwan, especially well known in the Śvetāmbara tradition. Acharya Kundakunda, on the other hand, is especially associated with Digambar Jain scriptures such as:

• Samayasāra
• Pravachanasāra
• Niyamasāra
• Pañchāstikāya

Explanation

There are many devotional stories connected with great Acharyas, but unless a story is clearly preserved in accepted Jain tradition, it should not be presented as fact.

Acharya Kundakunda’s teachings strongly emphasize:

• the pure nature of the soul,
• right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct,
• detachment from worldly passions,
• realization of the self as separate from body and karma.

Spiritual Understanding

Whether one recites Namutthunam, Namokar Mantra, or studies Acharya Kundakunda’s texts, the inner purpose is the same in Jain Dharma:

• to bow to the enlightened ones,
• to reduce ego, anger, pride, deceit, and greed,
• to awaken devotion toward the liberated path,
• to move closer to self-realization.

Takeaway

Sorry, I can only provide information that is clearly established within Jain tradition. I cannot confirm a specific traditional story of Acharya Kundakunda reciting Namutthunam as an authentic Jain account.