which pooja in jainism out of 8 asthaprakari is more miraculous
In Jainism there isn’t a canonical ranking of eight “Aṣṭha-prakārī” pujas that are described as more or less miraculous. Jain worship (puja) is traditionally anact of reverence toward Tirthankaras and revered beings, aimed at purification of heart, devotion (bhakti), and spiritual upliftment, not at seeking miracles.
Key points to keep in mind:
- The main aim of puja is shraddha (faith) and samyak darshan/pravachan in harmony with right conduct, not to obtain supernatural powers.
- Jain texts emphasize detachment from material outcomes; magical or miraculous powers are not celebrated as a goal of practice.
- If a local or regional tradition uses the term “Aṣṭha-prakārī” for eight forms of worship, its interpretation and emphasis may vary between Digambar and Śvetāmbara communities, and such usage is not universally standard across Jainism.
If you have a specific regional tradition or text in mind that mentions these eight forms, I can help interpret it within the Jain framework (and note any differences between Digambar and Śvetāmbara understandings) in a precise, text-based way.