Shri Mahaveerashtak Stotra (English Translation)
1. In whose supreme consciousness (omniscience), all conscious and unconscious entities of the universe reflect simultaneously and infinitely, just like in a mirror, along with their creation, destruction, and permanence. He who is the witness to the universe and illuminates the path of liberation like the sun; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
2. Whose unblinking lotus-like eyes, entirely free from the redness of anger, clearly reveal to the onlookers his absolute inner tranquility and absence of wrath. Whose remarkably pure and completely peaceful idol is clearly visible; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
3. Whose radiant lotus-feet are illuminated by the glowing gems from the crowns of bowing Indras, and just the remembrance of those feet acts as soothing water to extinguish the blazing fire of worldly miseries for living beings; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
4. By the mere joyful intention of worshiping whom, a simple frog was instantly reborn as a heavenly deity, endowed with numerous virtues and a treasury of happiness. What surprise is it then, that true devotees attain the infinite bliss of liberation? May that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
5. Who possesses the radiant glow of pure gold, yet is now bodyless (liberated) and a pure mass of knowledge. Who, despite being the son of the great King Siddhartha, is uniquely singular in essence. Who, despite being glorious, is now free from birth, detached from worldly desires, and has attained the supreme wondrous state (Moksha); may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
6. Whose divine speech (Divya Dhwani) flows like the river Ganges, made immaculate by the waves of various standpoints (Anekantavada), and bathes the people of the world with its vast waters of supreme knowledge. Even today, this river of speech is constantly served by the swans in the form of wise beings; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
7. Who, even in his youth, conquered the invincible, fierce, and three-world-conquering mighty warrior of passion (Kamadeva) entirely through his own spiritual power. The Jina who now reigns supreme over the kingdom of eternal bliss and absolute tranquility; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
8. Who acts as a spontaneous physician to cure the terrifying disease of great delusion (Mithyatva). Who is a selfless brother to all, widely renowned for his glory, and the bestower of absolute auspiciousness. Who is the ultimate refuge for ascetics and beings terrified by worldly existence, and is the bearer of supreme virtues; may that Lord Mahavira always remain in the path of my vision.
Doha: Whosoever reads or listens with true devotion to this "Mahaveerashtak Stotra," composed by the poet Bhagendu, attains the supreme destination of liberation (Moksha). || Thus concludes the Mahaveerashtak Stotra ||