The article focuses on Śaiva Hymns of theologian Jagaddhara Bhaṭṭa and explores various ways in which stotras can function as prayers. It mentions Bhaṭṭa's poetry and other Sanskrit hymns challenge persistent presumptions in the study of Hindu prayer. It also mentions the poem "Stutikusumāñjali" by Bhaṭṭa aimed at rehabilitating the category of prayer in the study of Hinduism.