ROZ EK SHER

On Mahavir Jayanti
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SHRI MAHAVIRAYA NAMAH

MAHAVIRASHTAKA STOTRA
A simple English translation


He, whose consciousness mirrors infinite substances (living and non-living) in all their modifications (origination, destruction and permanence) at one time; who lights up the Moksha Marg like the Sun; and is omniscient; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision. He, whose eyes are without the redness that arises out of anger; whose gaze is steady and unblinking, signifying complete absence of  anger; and whose posture is absolutely calm and tranquil reflecting the highest purity; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

He whose feet glow with the lustre of crown jewels of Indras paying obeisance and are capable of giving respite to worldly beings from the fire of rebirth or whose very remembrance works like water to douse the fires of rebirth, may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

Even a frog, which intended to worship Mahavir Svami with great devotion and joy, attained birth in heaven in a moment! Hence it is not surprising if the true devotees of Mahavir Svami attain Moksha; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

Blessed with a body like burnished gold yet unattached to it; strange yet unique; born to King Siddhartha yet beyond transmigration and worldly attachments; endowed with unparalleled powers and knowledge; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

Whose doctrine may be compared to a vast, deep and pure Ganga of jñana, with the many nayas as her waves, the cool waters of which enables worldly people to diffuse their miseries. Even today, savants take a dip in that knowledge like swans on a river; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

He who, even as a youth, in order to attain the eternal, beatific and immensely peaceful kingdom of Moksha; conquered through the power of his soul cupid, the god of love who holds inhabitants of the three worlds under his sway; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

He, who can cure forever the terror of moha; who is free from all desires; who is the truest friend; whose greatness is known to all; who is auspicious; who is a shelter to monks who fear samsara and transmigration; who is endowed with the finest virtues; may Mahavir Svami appear in my vision.

All who read this Mahavirashtaka Stotra, written out of devotion by Bhagendu, will attain the ultimate goal of Moksha

SHRI MAHAVIRAYA NAMAH