His Name, Jina

Summary

This short devotional poem by Leona Smith Kremser venerates the Jina—the conqueror who has overcome all passions. In lyrical verse the poet imagines the Jina in blissful repose beyond worldly suffering, suffused with the fragrance of incense and garlands offered by devotees. She alludes to his ordeal of walking on a path of thorns, a metaphor for the hardships endured on the path to enlightenment, yet notes that no other being was harmed by his austerities because his way is rooted in *ahiṃsā*, non‑violence. The poet imagines celestial flowers showering praise upon the Enlightened One and envisions the three worlds at peace through his example. She invites readers to emulate the Jina by treading the harmless path where every living creature blesses one’s passage. This journey leads beyond rebirth to the top of the universe, where the soul dwells in pure *ahiṃsā* and experiences unending bliss. The refrain “His name, Jina” reinforces devotion and reminds readers that true victory lies in conquering inner enemies rather than external foes.