https://www.tattvagyan.com Tattvagyan is a comprehensive online website giving an indepth knowledge on Spirituality, Philosophy, Jain Culture, Jainism, etc. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:58:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-5/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-5/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:41:16 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=2671
In this stanza, the second type of sthavara jiva i.e. Apkaya jiva are defined and explained. APKAYA : Apkaya jiva are living beings that have water (in any form) as their own bodies, also known as water bodies. The possible forms of water bodies are stated below: 1. Water of well, reservoirs, ponds, lakes, river, […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-5/feed/ 0 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-1/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-1/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:11:51 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=779
Bhaktāmara-praṇata-mauli-maṇi-prabhāṇā- Mudyōtakaṁ dalita-pāpa-tamō-vitānam | Samyak praṇamya jinapādayugaṁ yugādā - Vālambanaṁ bhavajalē patatāṁ janānām || 1 || Meaninig: When the Devas bow down in reverence at the feet of the victorious one Bhagwan Aadinath, the gems in the crowns of their heads radiate brightness which pales in comparison to the dazzle of his lotus feet. The […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-1/feed/ 4 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-2/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-2/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:45:42 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=2422
The classification of living beings commences with the two major state of souls: A. MUKTA (Liberated souls) B. SANSARI (Non-liberated souls/Transient souls) A. MUKTA : Refers to all living beings that are free from all karmic bandages, in other words souls that have attained liberation and are free from the cycle of birth and death. […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-2/feed/ 0 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-3-4/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-3-4/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:02:18 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=2427
Gatha 3 Gatha 4 PRUTHVIKAYA : Pruthvikaya jiva are living beings having earth, soil, minerals, etc as their own bodies, also known as earthly bodies. The different kinds of earthly bodies are stated below: Quartz, pearl, gem, cinnabar, orpiment, realgar, mansheel, mercury, metals like gold, silver and platinum, chalk, red clay, aranetto, coral, mica, alum, […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-3-4/feed/ 3 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-8/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-8/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:48:04 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=2684
In this stanza, the fifth and final type of sthavara jiva i.e. vanaspatikaya jiva are defined and explained. VANASPATIKAYA : Vanaspatikaya jiva are living beings that have vegetable or flora as their own bodies, also known as vegetal bodies. Now vanaspatikaya are classified into two groups as stated in the Jain scriptures: i. Sadharana vanaspatikaya […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/jiv-vichar/gatha-8/feed/ 2 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-6/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-6/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:33:31 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=927
Alpaśrutam śrutavatām parihāsadhāma Tvadbhaktirēva mukharīkurutē balānmām | Yatkōkilah kila madhau madhuram virauti Taccāru – cūta – kalikā – nikaraikahētuh ||6|| Meaning : Oh Lord! I know the limitations of my knowledge. I know i have risked being laughed at by the wise for my attempt to create hymns in your praise. But my heart overflowing […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-6/feed/ 18 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-2/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-2/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:59:38 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=830
Yaḥ sanstutaḥ sakala-vāṅmaya-tattvabōdhā- Dudbhūta-bud’dhi paṭubhiḥ suralōka-nāthaiḥ | Stōtrairjagat tritaya-citta-harairudārai- Stōṣyē kilāhamapi taṁ prathamaṁ jinēndram ||2|| Meaning: The king of all gods “Indra”, having acquired prudence through the true understanding of all the scriptures and mastering the secrets of the scriptures, have eulogized and worshipped Bhagwan Adinath with his generous and captivating “Stotras”(verses) which charms the […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-2/feed/ 3 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-4/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-4/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:51:27 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=858
Vaktuṁ guṇān guṇasamudra! Śaśāṅkakāntān Kastē kṣamaḥ suraguru – pratimōpi bud’dhayā ? Kalpāntakāla – pavanōd’dhata – nakracakraṁ Kō vā tarītumalamambunidhiṁ bhujābhyām ? ||4|| Meaning : Oh! The ocean of virtues (all things good), Oh the limitless ocean of passionless attributes! Even the Guru of Gods is not capable of assessing your pious virtues which are bright […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-4/feed/ 1 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-3/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-3/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:57:42 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=852
Bud’dhyā vināpi vibudhārcita – pādapīṭha! Stōtuṁ samudyata – mati – rvigatatrapōham | Bālaṁ vihāya jala – sansthitamindubimba Man’yaḥ ka icchati janaḥ sahasā grahītum ||3|| Meaning : “Your tabouret has been worshiped by all heavenly gods. Oh sublime Lord! I have no wisdom to even begin composing a verse of prayer to you. Please pardon my […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/shloka-3/feed/ 0 https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/divine-composition/ https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/divine-composition/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:43 +0000 Tattva Gyan http://tattvagyan.com/?p=717
Bhaktamar Stotra is a divine and miraculously effective Panegyric. The devoted author, Acharya Mantunga Suriji experiences close proximity with the divine goal. The flow and force of this incessant stream of devotion is for the first Tirthankara Adinath. Each and every word of Bhaktamar Stotra reveals his enlightening devotion and infinite faith in the Lord. […]]]> https://www.tattvagyan.com/jain-stotra/bhaktamar-stotra/divine-composition/feed/ 6