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Importance of the Bhaktamar Stotra

Every gatha of the Bhaktamar Stotra is held to be deeply powerful, and is recited to overcome physical, mental and worldly troubles in a devotee's life. Composed by Acharya Shri Manatungasuri, the stotra is a hymn of praise to the first Tirthankar, Bhagwan Adinath (Rishabhdev). The special importance of its main gathas is given below.

• Gatha 1 For an auspicious start to new work, to remove obstacles and troubles in life, and for peace of mind and concentration.
• Gatha 2 Recited for prosperity, plenty and growth in business.
• Gatha 3 Especially for eye ailments, and for success in any undertaking.
• Gatha 6 Held to be the best gatha for students and sadhaks, for intelligence, knowledge and memory.
• Gatha 7 Recited for freedom from every kind of trouble, unrest and mental stress.
• Gatha 9 For protection from negative energy, the evil eye and the effects of tantra-mantra.
• Gatha 10 For influence in speech, truthfulness of word and the gift of eloquence.
• Gatha 14 Recited for freedom from the fear of enemies, and for vata-related ailments.
• Gatha 17 Held to be wonderful for relief from serious illness and bodily pain.
• Gatha 19 Recited for life's basic needs and for comfort and ease.
• Gatha 26 Of special importance to ease the pain of childbirth, for migraine, and to draw wealth.
• Gatha 27 For victory over open or hidden enemies and opponents.
• Gatha 30 Recited to end poverty and open the doors to success and prosperity.
• Gatha 32 Recited, like gatha 2, for prosperity, plenty and growth in business (gatha 36 in the 48-gatha order).
• Gatha 37 Held to be powerful against the poison of insects and snakebite (gatha 41 in the 48-gatha order).
• Gatha 42 For mental stress, needless fear, freedom from bondage and legal hurdles (gatha 46 in the 48-gatha order).
• Gatha 44 The closing gatha, recited for the fulfilment of all wishes, for Lakshmi, and at last for moksha (gatha 48 in the 48-gatha order).

Gathas are numbered as on this page (44 gathas, Shwetambar). These are traditional beliefs about the gathas; in illness, please also follow a doctor's advice.