Manatunga | |
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Born | 7th century CE |
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Acharya Manatunga (c. seventh century CE) was the author of the Jain prayer Bhaktamara Stotra.[1] His name only appears in the last stanza of the said prayer. He is also credited with composing another hymn titled Bhayahara Stotra, an adoration of Adinatha.[2]
According to a legend, Manatunga composed the Bhaktamara Stotra when he was locked up in prison for failing to appear before the royal court of King Bhoja. As he composed each stanza of the Bhaktimara Stotra, the 48 locks of his chain were broken one by one.[2]
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