Bhaktamar An Eternal Journey towards Enlightenment | Arohi - Rageshree

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Among many literary works relating to Jain religion the “Bhaktamar stotra” stands out as the first Sanskrit composition written by Acharya Mantunga Maharaja in the 3rd century A.D. Its first commentary appeared thousand years later. According to a legend narrated in “Prabhavana Chintamani”, this poetical composition was completed in a cell. The legend says that once Acharya Mantungaji was camping in a garden in Ujjain. When king Bhoja of Malwa heard of this, he sent for him and requested him to deliver a sermon to his court. But the Acharya was reluctant to do so. Angered by refusal, the king put him into the prison of 48 cells and chained him with 48 locks. The Acharya remained calm, showing great equanimity and started composing “Bhaktamar Stotra." On the fourth day, he completed the 48 verses. Soon thereafter the chains started breaking off his body and 48 locks broke open one by the one to enable the Acharya to come out of the prison. The security guards were greatly surprised and they rushed to the king to inform him about his miracle. The king too felt repentant and respectfully invited him to the court where he delivered his sermon.





'Bhaktamar' - a combination of two Sanskrit words Bhakta (devotee) and Amar (immortal).


Bhaktamar is composed in Raag Charukeshi. This raga brings a feeling of Devotion in the listener.


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Credits -


Lyrics- Acharya Manatunga


Vocals- Arohi Anil Agarkar and Rageshree Anil Agarkar


Instruments-
Santoor- Valmik Dhande
Violin- Shirish Bhalerao
Sitar- Avnindra Shevlikar
Flute- Arvind Upadhyaya
Sarod- Aman Moroney
Classical Guitar- Aman Moroney
Sarangi- Salman Khan
Tabla- Tarun Lala
Pakhawaj- Vaishnav Chauhan
Piano/ Keyboard- Arohi Agarkar/ Aditya Bhandakkar
Bass - Stefan Mendonsa/Aditya Bhandakkar


Music Programming- Arohi Agarkar, Aditya Bhandakkar
Recording Engineer – Manish Naidu, Stefan Mendonsa & Aditya Bhandakkar
Recorded at - Dhwani Studios, Nagpur & Flying Carpet Productions, Mumbai
Mixed & Mastered By Ashish Manchanda and Aman Moroney, Flying Carpet Productions, Mumbai. 
Art Design- Softink Scanner, Nagpur
Music Composed, Arranged and Produced By Arohi Anil Agarkar

ⓒ and ℗ Arohi Anil Agarkar