Bhaktāmara Stotra
The Bhaktāmara Stotra (Sanskrit: भक्तामरस्तोत्र, romanized: bhaktāmara-stotra, lit. 'Hymn of an immortal devotee') is a Jain religious hymn (stotra) written in Sanskrit. It was authored by Manatunga (7th century CE). The Digambaras believe it has 48 verses while Śvetāmbaras believe it consists of 44 verses.
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Illustration of Rishabhanatha in a manuscript of Bhaktāmara Stotra | |
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| Religion | Jainism |
| Author | Acharya Manatunga |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | 7th century CE |
| Verses | 48 (originally 52) Verses as per the Digambara Sect and 44 Verses (Originally as per ancient scriptures) as per the Shwetambara Sect |
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The hymn praises Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism in this time cycle.
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