ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಮಂದಿರ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ
कल्याण मन्दिर स्तोत्र
Also known as: kalyan mandir stotra · kalyana mandira stotram · kalyan mandir stotram · parshvanatha stotra · siddhasena kalyana mandira
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✦ Meaning
Kalyana Mandira Stotra is a celebrated Jain hymn in praise of Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, composed by Acharya Siddhasena Divakara (also remembered as Kumudachandra). Its forty-four verses, like a companion to the Bhaktamara Stotra, glorify the Lord's incomparable virtues and his triumph over the malice of Kamatha. The hymn is revered for its devotional depth and for the protective, auspicious power attributed to its recitation.
Origin & Story
Kalyana Mandira Stotra (Jain devotional literature) · Acharya Siddhasena Divakara (Kumudachandra) · c. 5th–7th century CE
The Kalyana Mandira Stotra was composed by Acharya Siddhasena Divakara in adoration of Parshvanatha. Tradition recounts that Siddhasena, to demonstrate the supremacy of the Jina, recited this hymn before a Shiva-linga; as the verses unfolded, the shrine is said to have opened to reveal an image of Parshvanatha, attesting to the stotra's power. Composed as a devotional counterpart to the Bhaktamara, it is cherished in both Shvetambara and Digambara traditions.
✦ As told in scripture
Tradition holds that Acharya Siddhasena Divakara recited the Kalyana Mandira Stotra before a Shiva-linga, and that by the power of his devotion the shrine split open to reveal a self-manifested image of Parshvanatha, proclaiming the glory of the Tirthankara.
Complete Text with Meaning
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कल्याण-मन्दिर-मुदार-मवद्य-भेदि भीताभय-प्रद-मनिन्दित-मङ्घ्रि-पद्मम्। संसार-सागर-निमज्जद-शेष-जन्तु- पोतायमान-मभिनम्य जिनेश्वरस्य॥
Kalyāṇa-mandira-mudāra-mavadya-bhedi bhītābhaya-prada-maninditamaṅghri-padmam। Saṁsāra-sāgara-nimajjada-śeṣa-jantu- potāyamānamabhinamya jineśvarasya॥
Meaning:ಜಿನೇಶ್ವರನ ಚರಣ-ಕಮಲಗಳು ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಮಂದಿರ, ಉದಾರ, ಸಮಸ್ತ ಪಾಪಗಳನ್ನು ಭೇದಿಸುವವು, ಭಯಗ್ರಸ್ತರಿಗೆ ಅಭಯ ನೀಡುವವು, ನಿರ್ದೋಷ, ಸಂಸಾರ ಸಾಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಳುಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸಮಸ್ತ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳಿಗೆ ದೋಣಿಯಂತಿರುವವು — ಆ ಚರಣಗಳಿಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕರಿಸಿ:
यस्य स्वयं सुर-गुरुर्गरिमाम्बु-राशेः स्तोत्रं सुविस्तृत-मतिर्न विभुर्विधातुम्। तीर्थेश्वरस्य कमठ-स्मय-धूम-केतो- स्तस्याहमेष किल संस्तवनं करिष्ये॥
Yasya svayaṁ sura-gururgarimāmbu-rāśeḥ stotraṁ suvistṛta-matirna vibhurvidhātum। Tīrtheśvarasya kamaṭha-smaya-dhūma-keto- stasyāhameṣa kila saṁstavanaṁ kariṣye॥
Meaning:ಮಹಿಮೆಗೆ ಸಾಗರನಾದ, ವಿಸ್ತೃತ ಬುದ್ಧಿಯುಳ್ಳ ದೇವಗುರು ಬೃಹಸ್ಪತಿಯೂ ಯಾರ ಸ್ತುತಿಯನ್ನು ರಚಿಸಲಾಗದೋ, ಕಮಠನ ಅಹಂಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಧೂಮಕೇತುವಿನಂತಿರುವ — ಆ ತೀರ್ಥೇಶ್ವರನ ಸ್ತುತಿಯನ್ನು ನಾನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.
सामान्यतोऽपि तव वर्णयितुं स्वरूप- मस्मादृशः कथमधीश! भवन्त्यधीशाः। धृष्टोऽपि कौशिक-शिशुर्यदि वा दिवान्धो रूपं प्ररूपयति किं किल धर्म-रश्मेः॥
Sāmānyato'pi tava varṇayituṁ svarūpa- masmādṛśaḥ kathamadhīśa! bhavantyadhīśāḥ। Dhṛṣṭo'pi kauśika-śiśuryadi vā divāndho rūpaṁ prarūpayati kiṁ kila dharma-raśmeḥ॥
Meaning:ಓ ಅಧೀಶಾ! ದೊಡ್ಡ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಅಧೀಶರೇ ಅಶಕ್ತರಾದಾಗ, ನನ್ನಂಥವರು ನಿನ್ನ ಸ್ವರೂಪವನ್ನು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿಯೂ ಹೇಗೆ ವರ್ಣಿಸಬಲ್ಲರು? ಹಗಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕುರುಡಾದ ಧೃಷ್ಟ ಗೂಬೆ ಮರಿ ಸೂರ್ಯನ ರೂಪವನ್ನು ವರ್ಣಿಸಬಲ್ಲುದೇ?
मोहक्षयादनुभवन्नपि नाथ! मर्त्यो नूनं गुणान् गणयितुं न तव क्षमेत। कल्पान्त-वान्त-पयसः प्रकटोऽपि यस्मा- न्मीयेत केन जलधेर्ननु रत्न-राशिः॥
Mohakṣayādanubhavannapi nātha! martyo nūnaṁ guṇān gaṇayituṁ na tava kṣameta। Kalpānta-vānta-payasaḥ prakaṭo'pi yasmā- nmīyeta kena jaladhernanu ratna-rāśiḥ॥
Meaning:ಓ ನಾಥಾ! ಮೋಹ ಕ್ಷಯದಿಂದ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೂ ಮನುಷ್ಯ ನಿಶ್ಚಯವಾಗಿ ನಿನ್ನ ಗುಣಗಳನ್ನು ಎಣಿಸಲಾಗನು. ಪ್ರಳಯಕಾಲದ ಜಲದಿಂದ ಹೊರಬಂದರೂ ಸಮುದ್ರದ ರತ್ನರಾಶಿಯನ್ನು ಯಾರು ಎಣಿಸಬಲ್ಲರು?
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं पार्श्वनाथाय नमः॥
Oṁ hrīṁ śrīṁ pārśvanāthāya namaḥ॥
Meaning:ಓಂ ಹ್ರೀಂ ಶ್ರೀಂ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವನಾಥನಿಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ.
Word-by-Word Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಮಂದಿರ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ
Invokes the grace and protection of Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara
Recitation is believed to bring auspiciousness (kalyana) and dispel sin
Grants fearlessness and steadiness to a troubled or frightened mind
Cultivates humility and profound devotion before the Jina
Traditionally said to remove obstacles, calamities and afflictions
A poetic meditation that deepens contemplation of an enlightened soul's virtues
How to Chant ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಮಂದಿರ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ
Recite with a pure, settled mind and heartfelt devotion, ideally before an image of Parshvanatha. The complete stotra contains 44 verses in the flowing Vasantatilaka metre; devotees may recite the full text or begin with the opening verses given here. Articulate each word clearly and unhurriedly, closing with the seed-mantra salutation to Parshvanatha. Observing cleanliness, non-violence and inner calm strengthens the recitation.