What is Ratnakar pachchisi
Ratnakar Pachchisi is a Jain devotional stotra (hymn) of 25 verses—“pachchisi” literally means a composition of twenty‑five. It praises the Arihants, Siddhas, and the Ratnatraya (Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct), and expresses humility, devotion, and a wish for spiritual uplift.
Key points:
- Nature: Bhakti stotra of 25 verses (not an Agam/canonical sutra).
- Use: Commonly sung in Jain temples and homes, especially in the Shvetambar community, as part of daily bhakti or during festivals.
- Theme: Glorification of the Tirthankaras and the path of liberation; seeking forgiveness and inner purity.
- Traditions: Recited mainly in Shvetambar tradition; Digambar Jains have parallel devotional hymns with similar themes, though this specific stotra is less common there.
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