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The is one of the most famous Jain prayers. Composed by Acharya Mantunga in the 5th or 6th century CE, the name "Bhaktamar" translates to "a cluster of verses by a devotee that are as steadfast as the ocean." It consists of 44 couplets (shlokas) written in Sanskrit. Each verse praises a specific attribute of Lord Rishabhanatha and is believed to possess miraculous powers.
The is one of the most famous Jain prayers. Composed by Acharya Mantunga in the 5th or 6th century CE, the name "Bhaktamar" translates to "a cluster of verses by a devotee that are as steadfast as the ocean." It consists of 44 couplets (shlokas) written in Sanskrit. Each verse praises a specific attribute of Lord Rishabhanatha and is believed to possess miraculous powers.