Illustrated Namokara Mahamantra

Author(s): Shreechand Surana, Surendra Bothra
Publisher: Diwakar Prakashan
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@ig ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHA MANTRA

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<< Your soul is an unending source of infinite energy. & Development of inner power (soul-energy) is the foundation of supreme self-confidence. - His soul is strong, whose mind is alert * The fears, obstacles and problems encountered by a strong soul are automatically eliminated All the achievements of the world fall in his lap....... Do not wander around to know the secret of success, happiness, peace and progress n life. Try to grasp properly ihe form of the Mahamantra Namokara. Start regular chanting and meditation of this mantra with deep faith and devotion. s Then, * What you experience would be like a miracle. * Every page of this book will be helpful and useful for you. -Upadhyaya Keval Muni OP 155 PRICE : RUPEES ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE ONLY PERE Only

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* ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA [Forms of five venerables, Importance of Namokara, Methods of meditational practices, Benefits of Namokara and (in appendices) various experiments with Mantras) Guidance Upadhyaya Shri Kewal Muni Editoru Shrichand Surana 'Saras' English Translation Surendra Bothara Publisher Diwakar Prakashan, Agra Jain Education Intemational

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* Illustrated Namokara Mahamantra Second Edition (English) : Vir Samvat-2518, Vikram Samvat-2049, 1992 A. D. Third Edition (English) : Vir Samvat-2524, Vikram Samvat-2054, 1998 A.D. Publisher : Sanjay Surana DIWAKAR PRAKASHAN A-7, Awagarh House, Opp. Anina Cinema, M.G. Road, Agra-282 002 (INDIA) Phone : (0562) 351165, 51789 (c) All rights reserved Editor : Srichand Surana 'Saras' Printed at : DIWAKAR PRAKASHAN A-7, Awagarh House, Opp. Anjna Cinema, M.G. Road, Agra-282 002 (INDIA) All rights of re-publication and reprint reserved in favour of Sanjay Surana, Agra. It is prohibited to publish or print any part or illustration from the book without a written permission from the publisher. Available at: JAIN DIWAKAR SEWA SANGH, Chikbalapur (Karnataka) JAIN DIWAKAR SAHITYAPEETH, 144, Imli Bazar, Mahavir Bhavan, Indore (M. P.) MAHAVIR SEVA TRUST, B-29-30, Yojana Apts., S. V. Road, Malad (West), Mumbai-400 064 Phone: 8892121 Price : Rupees One hundred twenty five only (Rs. 125/-) (In India) US $15 (Abroad) (Postage Charges Extra) Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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FOREWORD The inner force (the power of the soul) is the most vital force the human beings have. Meditation, repetition, chanting, eulogising, devotion, veneration, etc., are all instruments for awakening that infinite force. With the help of the God, the Guru, a mantra or other such sources we may develop and sharpen our inner powers. All miracles have their source in the developed and intense inner powers. Namokara Mahamantra is an extraordinary mantra. It is aimed at visualisation, remembrance, pondering, meditation and realisation of the fully developed and the developing pure forms of the soul and not at some personified deity. That is why this mantra is eternal and perpetual. The common mantras give mundane benefits only, but the extraordinary mantras give mundane as well as spiritual benefits. As such the Namokara Mantra is believed to be the all-fulfilling unique spiritual mantra. Reading what is available in the Jain literature about the inconceivable powers of this Mahamantra the mind is flooded with faith and belief. Every pore becomes full of elation and there arises a strong desire to depend on this Mahamantra absolutely. So much has been written about the greatness, form, practices, experiments and other such topics that it is impossible to read in one life time. But still the demand for new books from the devotees continues. It is probably for the first time that such a beautiful and live-illustrated publication of the Namokara Mahamantra has been done. Thus it is unique and unparalleled. Illustrations have their own utility and meaningfulness. Illustrations make it easy to understand quickly and naturally a subject that is difficult to grasp even with the help of volumes of books, serious discourses or long discussions. The process of stabilising mind with the help of visualisation of a thing has been termed as pindasthadhyana (on physical objects), padasthadhyana (on syllables or sounds), and rupasthadhyana (on the divine form) in the Yogakastra. Plenty of detailed and probing study, pondering and analysis of many related works has been put in while conceptualising and layingout the illustrations of this book. There are numerous problems in giving form to the formless. I have tried my best that the overall form, methods of meditation, process of chanting, chromatology and the multifaceted uses and benefits of the Namaskara mantra are presented with the help of imaginative and attractive illustrations so that millions of Jains, having faith in the Namokara mantra, may understand this deep subject. Thousands of Jain youth may easily understand the concepts of Arihanta, Siddha, Acarya, Upadhyaya and Sadhu and may take interest in the meditation and chanting of the supreme venerables. They will also be able to utilise the miraculous effects of the Namokara Mahamantra in solving the economic, family, social and psychological problems that mostly arise out of mental feebleness. For example see the 'The Self Protection Shield' (Illustration) The security, of life and wealth is the most important subject in modern life. Everyone is worried about his security. The self-protection shield constituted with Namokara is an astonishing and miraculous solution of this problem. This shield increases our inner power and self confidence and any attack, blow or accident is automatically avoided. We hear of many incidents of removal of ailments, poverty, fears, and torments of many a people with the help of Namokara repetitions. Experiences of wish-fulfillment have also been heard of. As such, without any doubt it can be accepted that the Namokara mantra is helpful in tackling the problems, difficulties, worries, and hurdles of life; in fact it is the most effective help for the soul. 10

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But if the Namokara meditation is done only for mundane benefits its divine spiritual benefits may be lost. As such it should always be aimed at great spiritual goals; the ordinary worldly goals will be achieved automatically. With the view to make the coverage wide and complete, the illustrations about the Namokara Mantra also include those about colour meditation, syllable meditation, method of chanting, selfprotection shield etc. These will prove to be of great help for the meditators and chanters. We have tried to use the medium of story-illustration to highlight the use and benefits of the Namokara, not just to entertain. At the end there are five appendices where those topics have been elaborated which are given in brief in the illustrated section due to space limitations. The inclusion of 2 real life incidents of the miracle of Namokara and the Mantras for pacification of the Planets in the appendices has enhanced the grip and the usefulness of the book. In the end we have given the famous Sarvatobhadra anupurvi (the numerical combinations of chanting). We had published the Illustrated Bhaktamara Stotra about a year back. That too was a new experiment in its style of presentation. It was succesful beyond any expectations. Encouraged by this we determined to present to our readers this more useful work with an alround improvement in production techniques. The credit for inspiring, guiding and encouraging the publication of this work mainly goes to the senior saint of the Sramana Sangha, Upadhyaya Sri Kewal Muniji. While Bhaktamara was in the process of publication he had wished that another such useful publication should also be taken up. Revered Upadhyayasri is a great thinker. He is well versed in radical visualisation and conceptualisation. He is an endowed person and he recognises and appreciates ability. He has created volumes of works, in new and popular style, aimed at strengthening Jain values in the new generation. It is a very important contribution to Jain literature. Thanks to the concept and inspiration of Upadhyayasri that I have been able to give shape to this publication. The feeling of encouragement imparted by my devoted wife S. Lila Surana has also been helpful in timely completion of this project. The contribution and co-operation of the artist Sri Purusottam Singh and the printer Sri Brij Mohan Sivahare is also worth mentioning. My thanks to Sri Surendra Bothara for this English translation and his effort to bring it as close to the original as possible. I feel duty bound to thank the authors and publishers of all the books from where I have drawn valuable assistance in planning this ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA. Shrichand Surana 'Saras' Diwakar Prakashan, Lila Niketan, AGRA IV Jain Education Intemational

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UTAT 3R EGILUT Namo sidANaM, urij SRRILU Namo vajjhAyANa, Namoloe savva saahnnN| eso paMca NamokAro, savva pAva-ppaNAsaNo maMgalANaM ca savvesiM. paDhamaM havai maMgalaM 09 O O THE NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA Jains throughout the world chant this great incantation (mantra) with full faith and belief. Through this mantra one invokes pure soul, not any individual. It has five lines, meaning : I bow before the Arihantas. (Paying homage I convey my veneration to the conquerors of Karmas.) I bow before the Siddhas. (Paying homage I convey my veneration to the perfected and liberated souls.) I bow before the Acaryas. (Paying homage I convey my venerations to the leaders of Jain order.) I bow before Upadhyayas. (Paying homage I convey my venerations to the teachers of the seriptures.) I bow before all the Sadhus in the world. (Paying homage I convey my venerations to all the mendicants/monks in the world.) Sincerely done, this five-fold veneration to pure souls wipes away all sins. It is the most auspicious. There are 35 letters in the five mantra-lines and 33 in the auxiliary lines. This 68 letter maha-mantra is an all-fulfilling, beneficent and eternally perfect mantra. Illustration : In the illustration it is shown that this mantra is supreme in all the three worlds-the Nadir (symbolised by water), the Earth (symbolised by land) and the Zenith (symbolised by sky). It is revered by the sun, the moon, gods, demi-gods, demons, human beings and all the other beings in the universe. The sounds inherent in the Namokara Mantra have inconceivable power. Every single letter here is a mantra in itself. When one meditates over it with pure and stable mind he becomes safe from torments, fear and evil; it protects like a shield. It subdues the astrological mis-influences of the planets and saves from the torments caused by evil spirits and ferocious creatures. It enhances well-being, happiness and wealth. He who practices its meditation attains heaven and liberation. N.B. Both the pronunciations of the first letter-'Namo' (UT) and "Namo (EHT) are correct. PIV

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yika cArikha Does Cla ananta zakti mohanIya vItarAga bhAva zukla dhyAna zubda cAritra guNa sthAna ArohaNa jJAnAvaraNa antarAya darzanAvaraNa NAMO ARIHANTANAN 1. (A) The Conception of Arihanta : The word Arihanta (Ari+hanta) means the destroyer (hanta) of enemy (Ari). The concept of Arihanta is defined as: Atthaviham pi ya kammam aribhuyam hoi sayala jivanam. Tam kammam arihanta arihanta tena vuccanti. aTTavihaM pi ya kammaM aribhUyaM hoi sayala jIvANaM / taM kammamarihaMtA arihaMtA teNa buccaMti // Eight types of karmas (micro particles that adhere to the soul having energy to bound it) are the enemies of the soul in mundane body. The destroyers of these eight enemies in the form of karma are called arihantas. The most potent enemies of the soul are inner vices like infatuation, etc. These vices have been divided into eight groups and are called eight karmas. These eight karmas are the only foes of the soul. No one in this world has any enemy other than these karmas. The four strongest and vitiating karmas (the ghati-obscuring the inherent qualities of soul-karmas) are : 1. Mohaniya (illusory) : This includes attachment, greed, aversion and passions. Illusion is the worst enemy of the soul. It is the king of karmas. 2. Antaraya (Power hindering): This karma obstructs the development and spread of the powers of the soul. 3. Jnanavarana (Knowledge obstructing) : The soul has infinite power of knowledge. But the jnanavarana Karma impedes this power like a veil over the eyes. 4. Darsanavarana (perception obstructing): This obstructs the indistinguishable perception of common things. Illustration : The Jain system of purification of soul has formulated fourteen levels of these are termed as gunasthana. In order to destroy these four karma-enemies the mendicant ascends over the seventh (soul purification step-TURTT) gunasthana where all the evil karmas are absent, pure meditation (the twelfth gunasthana) and feeling of detachment (the thirteenth gunasthana of freedom from attachment and aversion). He, then, defeats the four karma-enemies with the help of the bright and powerful rays of his pure penance and meditation. Becoming the conqueror of self, he attains the position

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of Arihanta. After this, there manifests in the soul the divine light of the infinite quadrant of (1) pure character (K sayika caritra), (2) Infinite potency (Ananta virya), (3) Omniscience (Kewal Jnana) and (4) Pure perception (Kewal darsana). This line Namo Arihantanam is visualized in white colour. 1. (B) The direct view of the Lord Arihanta : Read observing the Illustration : Possessing the infinite quadrant, the Arihantas are unique individuals having many divine superlatives with limitless grandeur. When they sit in the Samavasarana (the religious assembly of a Tirthamkara) they are adorned with eight felicitations namely: 1. The Asoka tree, 2. The triple canopy, 3. The divine throne, 4. The pair of divine whisks, 5. The divine shower of flowers, 6. The divine orb, bright as the sun, 7. The divine drums, and 8. The divine speech, clearly audible upto one kosa or approximately 9.09 miles and comprehensible to all living beings. In his assembly sit angels, demons, human beings and the creatures who are natural enemies like lion and goat, snake and mongoose, peacock and snake, forgetting their enmity and comprehending his discourse in their respective languages. Drought, flood, storm, epidemic and other such natural calamities as well as war and other man-made problems do not occur around the place where the Lord Arihanta dwells. The meditation of the divine form of the Lord Arihanta, adorned with these twelve attributes, evokes benign feelings. Even an enemy is affused with the feelings of love, respect and friendship. Fear and other such feelings are removed. Peace and strength grow. Feeling of detachment surfaces. First, look at the illustration attentively, then close the eyes and try to visualise the form of the Lord Arihanta. With every breath utter the line Namo Arihantanam and practice to absorb that form in your mind. Continue to repeat 'Namo Arihantanam' with every inhalation and exhalation. This would help the growth of the feeling of submission toward the Lord Arihanta. Proximity with the Lord will be experienced. A sensation of union with the Arihant will be felt. vata

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aSTa karma dahana AyuSya vedanIya gotra Indel PIPE Race fatest aguru-laghu aSTa Atma-guNa arUpitva Doble ARE a.cA. yate Personal Use Only 4 FROWY NAMO SIDDHANAM 2. The Conception of Siddha: Siddha is that soul which has achieved complete fulfilment of all its desires; also remembering it and thinking and meditating about this supreme soul fulfils all desires. The Arihanta, who has already destroyed the four ghati (vitiating) Karmas, when destroys the remaining four aghati (non-vitiating or resultant) Karmas namely (1) Vedaniya (emotion evoking), (2) Nama (form determining), (3) Gotra (status determining) and (4) ayusya, (age determining), becomes a Siddha. Illustration: Concentrate on the illustration and observe: The soul attains the Siddha state that is free of all karmas by burning and reducing to ash all the eight karmas, shown as pieces of wood, in the fire of penance, meditation, etc. As a lotus flower blooms when sunlight falls on it, eight natural attributes of the soul spontaneously appear with the destruction of eight karmas. The eight natural attributes or the inherent powers are shown as petals of a blooming lotus. These are: 1. Infinite knowledge, 2. Limitless perception, 3. Un-ending happiness, 4. Flawless conduct, 5. Supreme power, 6. Formlessness (a form without name, dimension and shape), 7. Masslessness (equanimity), and 8. Indestructible constitution. After liberation the Siddha soul exists at the crescent shaped Siddha loka (abode) situated at the edge of the universe. In this Siddha loka (abode) innumerable souls exist in aural form. As a flame fuses into another, innumerable souls in there eternal aural form fuse and occupy the same space but still maintain their individual existence. While concentrating on the Siddha if one meditates about its complete healthy, blissful, all-endowing and eternally happy form, the same attributes start appearing within one's own soul. The visualization of this line Namo Siddhanam is done in red colour. www.jainellbrary.com

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saMgha ke meDhIbhUta dharmanaukA ke nAvika Flesley NAMO AYARIYANAN 3. The Conception of Acarya : Arihanta and Siddha are the gods of gods, ( a) i.e., God. The acaryas are said to be the leader of dharma (religion). (Read with reference to the illustration) The duty of the acarya is to preach the religion of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct to the four-fold religio-social organisation comprising of sadhu (monk), sadhvi (nun), sravaka (layman ) and sravika (lay-woman). He is also supposed to ensure that he and his organisation follows the prescribed norms of good conduct, restraints, rules, and discipline. Illustration : Like the peg in the barn around which the ox moves, the acarya is the axis around which the religious organisation moves. The acarya is the captain and navigator of the ship of religious organisation. The religious life of an acarya is supposed to have the following thirty six qualities : (1 - 5) Discipline of the five physical senses, (6 - 14) observation of celibacy with nine guptis (restraints), (15 - 18) routing of the four passions like anger, etc., (19 - 23) complete observation of the five great vows like ahimsa, etc. (24 - 28) pursuance of the five conducts like jnanacara, (knowledge), etc. (29 - 33) observation of the five rules of vigilance like irya samiti (vigilance of movement), (34 - 36) observation of three guptis (restraints) like manogupti or restraint of thought, etc. Besides these, an acarya has many more qualities like adaptability, impressive oration, hold over the Jain organisation, etc. As we meditate over 'Namo ayariyanam' we get determination for good conduct and inner strength for following lofty ideals. Concentrating over this line gives rise to pious feelings, purifies attitudes, and disciplines intense passions. The colour attributed to this line is golden yellow.

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aMgabhUta apAMgazruta NAMO UVAJJHAYANAN 4. The Conception of Upadhyaya : The Sanskrta form of the Prakrta word uvajjhaya is upadhyaya. Up-means near. Adhyaya-means to study. Those from whom one can get the knowledge of the scriptures are upadhyayas. They are like torches of knowledge. Illustration : Upadhyaya is like a burning lamp that lights other lamps with the touch of its flame of knowledge. As donating eye to a blind is a magnanimous deed, giving knowledge to an ignorant is a great virtue. This pious work is done by upadhyayas. The eleven volumes of Anga Sruta (preachings of Tirthamkara Mahavira and scribed by ganadharas, and twelve Upanga Sruta (subordinate scriptures to the angasruta but scribed by acaryas other than ganadharas) (on the table to the right of the Upadhyaya) are jointly called the Ganipuaka. These canons form the foundation of the knowledge in the Jain religion. To do deep study of these, to guide others openly in proper study and to answer queries and clear doubts of disciples is the work of the upadhyaya. The twenty five qualities of upadhyaya are: (1 - 11) - the eleven Angas, (12 - 23)-the twelve Upangas, (24)-Carana sattari (seventy general rules of monks) and (25)-Karana sattari (seventy special rules observed by monks). To meditate over the Namo Uvajjhayanas line as the flame of knowledge is helpful in attaining knowledge and education. This line is visualized with a blue glow. The blue colour imparts peace and tranquillity and helps in concentration. 6P Only

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aparigraha brahmaca acaurya satya ahiMsA paMcAindriya saMyama NAMO LOE SAVVA SAHUNAN 5. The conception of Sadhu : The Sadhu is the symbol of austere spiritual practice. The Sadhu is a live combination of penance and tolerance. The Sadhu is a flowing stream of compassion, good-will, equanimity and purity. The twenty seven qualities of a Sadhu, mentioned in the canons, are as follows 7 (1 - 5) Observer of five great vows, (6 - 10) Controller and discipliner of the five senses, (11 - 14) Victor of the four passions, (15) Truth of feeling-truth continues to resonate in his feelings and thoughts, (16) Truth of conduct-his behaviour and conduct are truthful, (17) Truth of speech-there is uniformity in his speech and action, (18) Tranquillity of mind-he is a tranquil and contented in mind, (19) Tranquillity of speech-he is disciplined and ethical in speech, (20) Tranquillity of body-he is disciplined in physical activity, (21) he is forgiving, (22) he has feelings of detachment, (23 - 25) he is deeply engrossed in practices leading to purity of faith, knowledge, and conduct, (26) he is equanimously tolerant to pain and sorrow, and (27) he is free of the fear of death. Illustration : A Sadhu carries the five mountains of great vows (19 HESA) (non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and detachment) on his strong shoulders. He disciplines the five senses depicted by eyes, ears, nose, tongue and limbs (body). He is equanimous towards both, who bow and respect him, as well as who, driven by anger, hurt his body and feelings. A Sadhu is not afraid of a snake or a lion and as such the ideal example of the definition-Samayae Samano hoi (he who is equanimous is a sramana). The meditation over the line 'Namo loe savva Sahunam is done in sparkling black colour and it enhances the feelings of patience, forgiveness, pity, tolerance, discipline and compassion. Note-For explanation see Appendix E eyes and detambs (bodyay and

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amRta kalaza arihaMtANaM cintAmaNi ratna sudarzana cakra zruta dohana (: THE GREATNESS OF NAMOKARA The Jain acaryas have said : Jina sasanassa saro caudas puvvanam jo samuddharo, Jassa mane navakaro samsaro tassa kim kunai? -Namaskar stotra, 25 jiNasAsaNassa sAro, caudasa puvANaM jo smuddhaaro| jassa maNe NavakAro, saMsAro tassa kiM kuNai ? This namokara mantra is the essence of Jain dharma. It is the butter churned out of the fourteen purvas (the ocean of the knowledge revealed by the Tirthamkara). He, who absorbs this remains untouched by the mundane world. The bearer of the fruit of heaven and liberation, the great namokara mantra is far superior to the other wish-fulfilling divine things like-(cintamani ratna (wish-fulfilling gem), kalpavrksa (divine tree), kamadhenu (divine cow), kamakumbha (divine pitcher), amsta kalasa (ambrosia pot), etc. Illustration : Look at the illustration and observe the following: 1. The butter or the essence extracted by churning the fourteen purvas is the five line mantra beginning with namo arihantanam. 2. According to mythology, when the gods and demons jointly churned the ocean the best of the thing they got was the pitcher of ambrosia. Similarly, by churning all knowledge, science, scriptures and mantras the ambrosia-pot we got is known as the panca paramesthi namaskara mantra 3. Through its divine power the wish-fulfilling-gem bestows the desired things like house, gems, cloth, etc. But this mahamantra bestows everything even without asking, just by chanting. 4. As the sudarsana cakra (the disc weapon) of the Vasudeva annihilates all enemies, so the namokara mantra destroys all impediments, fear, suffering, disease, poverty, etc.

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kalpavRkSa kAma kumbha kAmadhenu 5. As the kama-kumbha (the divine pitcher) delivers eatables on demand, 6. As the divine tree delivers desired fruits. 7. As the divine cow gives abundant milk products. Similar, but more effective is the namokara mantra. If one meditates over it with pure conscience he gets spiritual capacity and power besides the mundane pleasures and wealth. It is capable of bestowing all pleasures in this life as well as the immortal fruit of liberation in the next life. These lines from the 'Namaskarafala stotra couplet, 9 are worth mentioning : Kim es maharayanam ? kim va cintamaniva navakaro ? Kim kappaddum sarisa ? nahu nahu tanam pi ahiyayaro. kiM esa mahArayaNaM ? kiM vA cintAmaNiba navakAro? kiM kappadduma sarisA ? nahu nahu tANaM pi ahiyayaro ? Is it the wish-fulfilling gem ? Or is it like the wish-fulfilling tree ? No, No, it is even more divinely effectual. If the namokara mantra is recited before a new-born it gets grandeur and wealth. If the namokara mantra is recited before someone on the death-bed he transmigrates to a better next life. According to the 'Navakarasara-stavana gatha-3, It is the sudarsana cakra (the disc weapon) that destroys evil enemies. Acarya Siddhasena has defined it as (aihikamusmika saukhya kamadhuk) the divine cow that bestows happiness in this world and the world beyond.

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na maskAra ma sva THE PANCA NAMASKARA CAKRA Describing the sixteen segment namaskara cakra (disc) it has been mentioned in the 'Panca paramesthi ramaskara stotra': Solas-paramakkharabiya-bindu-gabbho jaguttamo joi. (36) Hteti- erdia-faset uits 12EUR This panca namaskara cakra, having the sixteen divine letters-arihanta-siddha-ayariya-uvajjhaya-sahuand potent nucleus and dot at its core, is the best. This panca namaskara cakra glitters like the sun. Sri Hemacandracarya, Subhacandracarya and others have termed it as sodasaksari vidya (the sixteen letter charishma). Illustration : The practitioner should concentrate on each letter in each segment one by one and visualize this great disc (maha-cakra) as rotating with glittering five potent initial letters of the five lines-a-si-a-u-sa. With pure conscience one should chant this sixteen letter mantra every morning and evening. This statement of the Acarya Sri has been clearly illustrated above : Nasei cor-savaya-visahara-jala-jalana-bandhana sayaim, Cintijjanto rakkhasa-rana-raya bhayaim bhavena. (37) nAsei cora-sAvaya-visahara-jala-jalaNa-baMdhaNa sayAI / ciMtijaMto rakkhasa-raNa-rAya bhayAI bhAveNa // 37 // Sincere meditation over the Namaskara-cakra removes all fears such as torment of thief, violent being, venomous serpent, deluge, conflagration, oppression by enemies, afflictions of demons, unfavourable stars, ghosts, etc. The coveted assets like wealth, knowledge, divine talent, and plentitude accrue automatically with the meditation. Gods, demons, kings, etc. all bow before this maha-cakra. Eyam kavayamabheyam khai ya sattham parabhavana rakkha. (35) eyaM kavayamabheyaM khAI ya satyaM parAbhavaNa rakkhA // 35 // This Namaskara cakra protects like an impenetrable armour. As illustrated above, it is like an unassailable fort with a large moat, where no outside power can enter. It is the ultimate and sure remedy for sorrow and misery.

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darzana kendra Namo siddhANaM vizuddhi kendra - Namo AyariyANaM Ananda kendra NUZ Namo uvajjhAyANaM zakti kendra Namo loe savva sAhUNaM zarIrastha caitanya kendroM para raMgoM ke anusAra NamokAra maMtra kA dhyAna CONCENTRATION OVER THE CENTRES OF CONSCIOUSNESS : THE AWAKENING OF THE POWER OF SOUL Our body is like a giant power-house. It has many sensory centres akin to switches. These are called cetana centres (centres of conscious energy). Although there are hundreds of large and small switches (centres), but only thirteen have been specified as cetana centres. Five of these centres are vital. The letters and colours associated with the namokara mantra have close connection with the cetana centres of the body. Observe the centres shown in the illustration. For example, the centre of knowledge is at the forehead. This centre is the fountain-head of all knowledge flowing in the body. By concentrating/chanting the namo arihantanam line, focusing it at the knowledge centre with white background, the intellectual capacity is stimulated. The mind becomes active, energy starts flowing. Through long and deep practice one can attain divine perception as well. Sitting in the posture shown in the illustration (Lotus pose) if one concentrates on these lines at the allotted centre in the specified background colour the concentration becomes deeper and also the life force in the body becomes activated. Due to the continuous flow of pure thoughts many a pleasant changes occur in the natural functions of the body and the mind. Acarya Subhacandra said that-the utterance of namokara mantra generates an electric charge that jolts awake the centres of conscious energy and causes astonishing changes in feelings and temperament. Awakening of the centre of knowledge improves intellect and rationality and removes aberrations. Awakening of the centre of perception gives rise to refreshing feelings and inner happiness. Awakening of the centre of purity enhances aura, prowess, influence and determination. * Awakening of the centre of bliss generates peace, concentration and happiness. Awakening of the centre of power enhances tolerance and stamina. While concentrating over these centres draw the flow of conscious energy from the centre of power and direct it slowly upwards to the centre of knowledge. And then send it back slowly to the source. Observe the wave of conscious vital energy current in the illustration carefully.

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Atma-rakSA indra kavaca MD agoDO IADI 1(hRdaya para hAtha phirAte hue 7 bAra boleM-) OM Namo arihaMtANaM hAM hRdayaM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA 2(mastaka para hAtha phirAte hue 7 bAra boleM-) OM Namo siddhANaM hI zirorakSa huM phaT svAhA (coTI para hAtha rakhate hue 7 bAra bole-) OM Namo AyariyANaM hUM zikhAM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svaahaa| 4(apane cAroM ora vajra kavaca kI dhAraNA karate hue 7 bAra boleM-) OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM heM ehi ehi bhagavati bajrakavacaM vajiNi vajiNi rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA (eka hAtha meM vajra eka hAtha meM zUladhAraNa kara zatru ko staMbhita karane kI dhAraNA rakhate hue 7 bAra boleM) OM Namo loe sabbasAhaNaM haH kSipraM kSipraM sAdhaya sAdhaya vajrahaste zUlini duSTAn rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA

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THE INDRA-SHIELD FOR SELF-PROTECTION 0 Waving hand over the heart repeat seven times : 'Om namo arihantanam hram hrdayam raksa raksa hur fat svaha' OM Namo arihaMtANaM hAM hRdayaM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA / Waving hand over the head repeat seven times : Om namo siddhanam hrum Siroraks hum fal vaha OM Namo siddhANaM hI zirorakSa huM phaT svAhA / Keeping the hand over the crown of the head repeat seven times : 'Om namo ayariyanam hrui sikham raksa raksa hur fat svaha' OM Namo AyariyANaM hUM zikhAM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA / Visualize a strong shield around the body and repeat seven times : 'Om namo uvajjha yanam hrem chi chi bhagavati vajrakavacam vajrini vajrini raksa raksu lum fat svaha OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM heM ehi ehi bhagavati vajrakavacaM vajiNi vajiNi rakSa rakSa huM phaT svaahaa| Visualizing a trident in one hand and a vajra (a mythical weapon of Indra) in the other, think of making the enemy immobile and repeat seven times : 'Oi namo loe savva sahunam hrah ksipram ksipram sadhaya sadhaya, vajrahaste sulini dustan raksa raksa hum fat svaha'. OM Namo loe sabasAhaNaM haH kSipraM kSipraM sAdhaya sAdhaya bajrahaste zUlini duSTAn rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA // 12 Jain Education Intemational

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Visualize an unbreakable rampart around the body and think that you are safe within this fort. Chant : Eso panca namokkaro vajra sila prakarah' eso paMca NamokAro bajazilA prAkAraH Around this rempart. visualize a moat filled with ambrosia. Chant: Savva pavappanasano amrimayi parikha' sabba pAvappaNAsaNo amRtamayI prikhaa| Visualize a barricade of fire around yourself. Chant : *Mangalanam ca savvesim maha vajragni prakarah maMgalANaM ca sabvesiM mahA vajrAgni prAkAraH Visualize a vajra (hard as diamond) rock over your head and think that you are secure from all directions. Chant : Padhamam havau mangalam upari vajrasila' paDhama havar3a maMgalaM upari bajrazilA / * Self-protection is the most important theme in life. According to the mantra texts one has to create a shield for selfprotection before starting practice of a mantra. This is in order to avoid any fear or disturbance during the practice. Generally speaking, if one creates the self-protection-shield of namokara mantra before going out of the residence every morning, he is safe from fear, trouble and accident. Any oppression or influence of evil spirits is also made ineffective. With a strong belief, that with the prescribed method you will become completely secured, you should chant the mantra and focus on different parts of the body as detailed above. This should be accompanied by a vivid visualisation. This process creates a protective shield of aura around the practitioner. See appendix for further information. 13 Jain Education Intemational

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Atma-rakSA indra kavaca. (kramazaH) Q eso paMca NamokAro vajra zilA prAkAraH (cAroM tarapha vajramaya parakoTe kI dhAraNA kareM ki isa durga meM maiM surakSita hU~) 7 saba pAva ppaNAsaNo amRtamayI prikhaa| (parakoTe ke bAhara amRta se bharI khAI kI dhAraNA kareM) maMgalANaMca sabvesiM mahA vajAgni prAkAra : (apane cAroM tarpha agnimaya parakoTe kI kalpanA kareM) paDhamaM havai maMgalaM upari vajrazilA (mastaka para vajra zilA dhAraNa kiye svayaM ko cAroM tarapha se surakSita samajheM) jIvana meM Atma-rakSA sabase mahatvapUrNa prazna hai| maMtra zAstra ke anusAra koI bhI maMtra sAdhanA karane se pUrva AtmarakSA-kavaca dhAraNa kiyA jAtA hai| tAki sAdhanA meM kisI prakAra kA bhaya tathA vighna na aave| sAmAnyataH pratidina prAtaH kAla ghara se bAhara nikalane ke pUrva NamokAra maMtra pATha kA AtmarakSA kavaca dhAraNa kara lene se bAharI bhaya, upadrava, durghaTanA Adi se rakSA hotI hai, duSTa zaktiyoM kA prabhAva tathA prahAra nahIM cala sktaa| __ maMtra bolate samaya citra meM dikhAI vidhi ke anusAra zarIra ke aMgoM para nyAsa karanA cAhie aura usI prakAra kI bhAva-saMkalpanA ke sAtha svayaM ko surakSita hone kA dRr3ha vizvAsa kreN| vizeSa pariziSTa meM dekheN|

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arihatA AT THE MEDITATION ON COLOUR : ACCORDING TO CHROMATOLOGY (1) Observe the white circle first-Meditate over the line 'namo arihantanam with a background white as a full moon. Meditating over the white colour imparts peace. It removes flaws. Deficiency of white colour in the body causes many ailments. Compensating this deficiency through meditation one becomes healthy. White rays enhance purity and capacity to concentrate. Tranquillity is achieved by meditation over 'namo arihantanam' with a white background for ten minutes. (2) Second circle : The second circle is red like rising sun. Meditate over the line 'namo siddhanam' with the background of the red colour of the sun rising from the East. Red colour helps in controlling the pituitary gland and its secretion. It increases agility, alertness, enthusiasm and happiness. It also improves the inner vision. (3) Third circle : The third circle is golden yellow. Vigour, splendour and influence increase by meditating over the line 'namo ayariyanam' with a background of golden yellow colour. Yellow colour improves the capacity of knowledge and removes physical weakness. (4) Fourth circle : The fourth circle is blue. Meditating over the line 'namo uvajjhayanam' with a background of blue colour increases peace and tranquillity of body and mind. Blue colour is helpful in concentration. (5) Fifth circle : The fifth circle is black. Meditate over the line 'namo loe savva sahunam' by concentrating on the black colour. Black colour blocks attack of evil influences and ailments from outside. It improves resistance and tolerance of the body. Method of meditation : Focus your vision on these circles for a few seconds. Then, repeat silently the line written over these circles. Stare at the coloured circles as long as easily possible and then slowly close the eye-lids. The glow of the specific colour will be retained in your vision; the letters of the namokara mantra associated with that colour will also appear. This practice increases stability of mind and happiness. Purity, intelligence and power increase. Such visualisation of colours assists in concentrating over the centres of conscious energy in the body. Acarya Manatunga Suri says: Sasi dhavala arihanta, ratta siddha ya surino kanaya, maragayabha uvajjhaya, sama sahu suham dintu. sasi dhavalA arihaMtA, sttA siddhA ya sUriNo knnyaa| maragayabhA uvajjhAyA, sAmA sAhU suhaM ditu // May the arihanta-white as the Moon, the siddha-red, the acarya-golden, the upadhyaya-blue as sapphire, and the sadhu-black, enhance my happiness always. A 39 For Paf O nly

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THREE SUPPORTS OF NAMOKARA MEDITATION jAmo aurahatA Namo siddhANa jhAyANa Namo AyA AyariyA NamA va OMOMkAra meM palokAra Namo sindANaM eso paMca padama NamokkAro havaI maMgala (NamoarihaMtANa AyariyANaM Namo Of many mediums helpful in concentration in the namokara meditation, three are considered most important. The methods of these three practices have been illustrated here. 1. The namokara meditation in the Omkara-Omkara is the source of accousite energy. It is the ultimate mantra. When uttered with deep breath the Om resonates in all the centres of conscious energy and triggers all the inherent potential energy. According to the Vedic tradition Om is the seed of the trio of great powers-Brahma, Visnu, and Mahesa. Jain acaryas have defined Om as the representation of the Panca Paramesthi (the five ultimate venerables). The illustration shows that superimposing one line each on the five constituent parts of the letter om, and meditating as per the prescribed colour scheme makes the configuration of om appear in the inner vision in those colours only 2. The Navapada (nine line) meditation in the eight petal lotus-Install the namokara maha-mantra on the eight petal lotus as illustrated. Now meditate over the namo arihantana line at the white centre of the lotus. After this, take up the four following lines of the petals of associated colours in the cardinal directions-north, south, east and west. In the end, meditate over the four auxiliary lines (eso panca namokkaro, etc.) on the remaining four petals in the diagonal directions. 3. The meditation on the constituent letters-With a stable and peaceful mind visualize : 1. It is the last quarter of the night. On the endless blue sky, with the pen of breath write in large silver letters-na mo a ri han ta nain. 2. The dawn has broken and the horizon is red. Write na mo si ddha nam in deep red colour. 3. It is noon time and the sun is on the zenith, and shines brilliant. On the sky write in yellow letters-na mo aya ni ya nam. 4. The sun has set. The blue sky is turning grey. Write in deep blue letters-na mo uva jha ya nam. 5. It is midnight and all around there is deep darkness. Write in black letters-namo loe sava sa hu nam With the visualization stare for few seconds on these colours and letters. Visualize the scenes described above. Keeping the illustrations in view slowly close the eye-lids and continue to visualize the scene through inner eyes. lalecht ca savvesiM LaurisRE THIO Vallam bin port aSTadala kamala meM navapada dhyAna Na mo arihaMtA NaM namo AyariyAgaM Namo vajanAcA Namoko avasAna akSaramAlA dhyAna 15

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AC - 5 ocaba icona Avarta zaravAvarta THREE METHODS OF REPEATING THE NAMOKARA MANTRA To think in silence and with concentration about a line, a letter or the form of the sacred is called meditation. To repeat in memory the lines of a mantra can be chanted in the following manner with the help of rosary beads, etc. 1. The lotus japa-Look at the eight-petal lotus. Start the japa by focusing on the first dot of the eastern petal. Repeat the full namokara mantra on the dot and then shift to the second one and repeat. There are twelve dots in one petal. Going through the process once, on every petal makes 96 repetitions. After this, repeat once on every red dot in the central circle. There are twelve dots here also. Altogether 108 repetitions make one mala (rosary). After practicing on the illustration visualize this lotus on an imaginary screen. With closed eyes complete one mala (108 japa) by repeating on each dot. This is a good method of japa without external aid. 2. Finger Japa-Of many methods of finger japa two popular ones are the circular and the conch methods. According to the illustration start at the phalanx numbered 1 and by repeating once at every phalanx proceed to number 12. Dotting this shape nine times completes 108 repetitions making it one mala (12 x 9 = 108 Japa). 3. Rosary Japa-Observe the illustration carefully. Sit in the lotus pose or any other convenient pose and chant shifting the rosary beads between the thumb and the middle finger of the right hand, keeping the hand near the heart. Keep the eyes and mind fixed on the bead. After reaching the last bead turn the string and start again, the parting bead or the mount bead should not be crossed. #opalal 16 any

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sNgr Namo arihaMtANaM Namo siddhANaM, Union Namo uvajjhAyANaM, Namo loesavvasAhUNaM. rAhu 911 keta NAMOKARA MANTRA CHANTING FOR PACIFYING THE NINE PLANETS (ASTROLOGICAL ) According to the mantra texts the prescribed procedure for pacifying a planet is to meditate and chant the mantra with visualization of the colour associated with that planet. The best way to remove the illeffects of all the nine planets is to chant the five lines of the namokara mantra. Try to understand the relationship between the colours associated with the nine planets and the namokara mantra as detailed in the illustration : 1. The colour of the Moon and Venus is white. To pacify these visualize white colour and repeat 1000 times the mantra-Om hrim namo arihantanam. 2. The colour of the Sun and Mars is red. To pacify these visualize red colour and repeat 1000 times the mantra-Om hri namo siddhanam. 3. The colour of Jupiter is yellow. To pacify this visualize yellow colour and repeat 1000 times the mantra-Om hrim namo ayariyana". 4. The colour of Mercury is yellow. To pacify this visualize yellow colour and repeat 1000 times the mantra-Om hrim namo uvajjhayanam. 5. The colour of Saturn, Rahu (Dragon's head) and Ketu (Dragon's tail) (Rahu and Ketu are symbolic representations of discordant positions of the Sun and the Moon in association with the Earth) is black. To pacify these visualize black colour and repeat 1000 times the mantra-Om hrin namo loe savva sahunam. More details about the mantras and chanting for the planets is given in appendix.

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NINE LINE NAMOKARA : THE KEY TO SUCCESS Long long ago, king Prajapala ruled over Avanti (Ujayini). He had two beautiful and cultured daughters. The name of the elder one was Surasundari and that of the younger one was Mainasundari. Mainasundari was a very refined, educated and independent thinking girl. Pleased with her talent and intelligence, King Prajapala told once, "Dear Daughter, I am very pleased with you, seek any favour, I will grant." With folded hands Mainasundari replied. "Father ! boons, happiness and sorrow are not alms that may be obtained by begging. As a result of his own deeds or by luck, one automatically gets these. Moreover, I am a ksatriya (martial race) girl, where would I learn begging?" King Prajapala was short tempered and conceited. Mainasundari's expression of self esteem hurt his ego. He decided that Maina is very proud of her luck; she should be taught that it is king Prajapala who bestows happiness and sorrow, not fate. One day King Prajapala went out of town. He saw a group of lepers coming. A young leper was riding a horse and many others followed him on foot. They were coming in his direction hailing their leader, "Victory to Umber Rana." The king asked them, "Who are you? Whence are you coming ? Who is this young man ?". For Pri o rly

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A LBUMIN A leper, who was an accomplished speaker, came forward. Saluting the King he said, "Sire ! Wandering through many villages, this group of seven hundred lepers has reached your town today. Umber Rana, the person on horseback, is the leader of this group. Being lepers, we are not allowed to settle anywhere. Driven from many villages we have arrived here today." When king Prajapala further enquired about Umber Rana it was revealed that he was still unmarried. He thought, "Mainasundari is very proud of her luck. If she is married to leper Umber Rana she will realize that who bestows happiness and sorrow, the karma or the king...." The ministers, priests and the queen, all opposed this plan but the king was very adament. He married his beautiful and intelligent daughter to Umber Rana. Maina did not weap, nor did she become angry. She accepted this as her fate. She took leave of her parents happily and went to a tent outside the town with her leper husband, Umber Rana. Seeing such a beautiful and well-mannered daughter-in-law, Kamalaprabha, the mother of Umber Rana, thanked her stars. It was as if she got a divine boat of happiness and hope, to cross the ocean of Sorrow and misery. At night Umber Rana's mother asked the couple to sit near her and said, "Princess, Dear daughterin-law ! don't you worry. We are also ksatriyas (of martial race); your husband is prince Sripala of Campanagari. He is not a leper by birth. An adversary king defeated us. Sripala's father, king Simharatha was killed. Sripala's uncle also conspired against us and to save our life we eloped into the jungle. There we met this group of lepers. Sripala caught this disease due to years of exposure during our long stay with them. Now that you have come, good luck has dawned. Everything will be alright now." F 9 CHAT

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navapada ArAdhanA Namo sidANaM Namo Namo tavassa lle A Namo arihaMtANa Namo lossava sAhUrNa ale Thala Inliche Re elo AR Thala Mainasundari took charge of all the seven hundred lepers besides attending to her husband and mother-in-law. An end had come to the misery of the lepers, as if they were blessed with the presence of a goddess among them. One day a great monk, Acarya Municandrasuri arrived at the garden outside the town. When Mainasundari knew of this, she also went with her husband to pay respect to the monk. When the Acarya saw such a beautiful and elegant girl married to a leper he enquired. Mainasundari narrated the whole story. Observing the patience, determination and self-confidence of Mainasundari the Acarya said : "Child ! practice the nine step discipline of the Namokara mantra and all your ailments, sorrows and miseries will be removed. Indeed, this mantra is effective beyond any imagination. Its practice will bring you best of luck." Following the instructions of the Acarya, Sripala and Mainasundari commenced the practice of the nine steps of the Namokara mahamantra on the bright seventh day of the month of Caitra. This practice is accompanied by the Ayambila Tapa (a Jain penance where food prepared with one type of grain and that too without any salt, sugar or flavour is taken once a day) with deep devotion and unwavering faith. The method of practice is as follows: Drawing in heart or on a white sheet of cloth or visualizing the shape of an eight petal lotus install the nine lines and concentrate on them. - See the installation in the illustration. For P 620 Only

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And then1. On the first day, chant 12 rosaries (12 x 108 repetitions) of Om hrim srim namo arihantanan. Do ayambila with rice. 2. On the second day, chant 8 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo siddhanam. Do ayambila with wheat. 3. On the third day, chant 36 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo ayariyanan. Do ayambila with gram. 4. On the fourth day, chant 25 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srum namo uvajj hayanam. Do ayambila with munga (kidney bean). 5. On the fifth day, chant 27 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo loe sawa sahunam. Do ayambila with udada (horse bean). 6. On the sixth day, chant 51 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo nanassa. Do ayambila with rice. 7. On the seventh day, chant 67 rosaries of the mantra-Oi hrim srim namo damsanassa. Do ayambila with rice. 8. On the eighth day, chant 70 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo carittassa. Do ayambila with rice. 9. On the ninth day, chant 50 rosaries of the mantra-Om hrim srim namo tavassa. Do ayambila with rice. With pious feelings and purity of mind, speech and body Sripala and Mainasundari completed the devotional practice of the Navapada in prescribed order. Astonishing changes appeared in Sripala. His leprosy was cured. His physical appearance became attractive. His body oozed strength and prowess. All the lepers were also cured by sprinkling water that was made potent with the namokara mantra. Sripala's luck turned extremely good. Wherever he went he got great wealth and power without asking. Every problem continued to be resolved. Finally Sripala became a great emperor having an army of millions. The namokara mantra found a permanent place in their heart. As a result of practicing namokara mantra they got happiness and appreciation at every point in their life. (Srpala-Caritra) AL 21

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kuel 1143 THE DELIVERANCE OF THE PAIR OF SERPENTS This is about three thousand years old episode. The king of Varanasi (Benaras) was Asvasena. His queen was Vamadevi and their son was prince Parsvakumara. Once, riding a horse young Parsvakumara went out of town. At a place he saw a large crowd. The prince approached there and found that an ascetic was busy in the five-fire penance. On four corners of a square logs of wood were burning, he was sitting within the square and the noon sun was scorching him from the top (the fifth fire). Hundreds of people were standing around him watching. The thought that the prince has come for his darsana (to visit to pay respect) boosted the ego of the Kamatha ascetic. The people around also started singing his praise. At that moment the prince pointed at the logs and told his servants. "Look there, a live pair of snakes is burning in that big log in the fire. Take it out and save the snakes." As the servants approached the fire to take out the log the ascetic warned them, "Stop there! I am doing the five-fire penance. If you try to disturb, I shall burn you to ashes." Soberly the prince said, "O worthy ascetic! What sort of penance is this? Live snakes are burning in this fire and you are not even allowing to save them. To burn a being is not penance. Pity and compassion should be essential part of every penance." The Kamatha ascetic turned red with anger and stared at prince Parsva with burning eyes. But the fearless and compassionate prince ordered his servants, "This is not the time to argue. Save the snakes at once. Bring them out of the flames." For Priv 22onal Use Only

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The servants dragged the log out of the fire and split it carefully, A pair of long black snakes dropped out of the log. Almost half of their bodies were scorched by the fire, the poor creatures were writhing with agony on the sand Seeing the half scorched and writhing snakes the ascetic was wonder-struck. The people around started praising the astounding divine knowledge, courage and compassion of the prince-thanks to you ! O compassionate prince ! Without you this pair of snakes would have turned to ashes in this fire. The prince got down from the horse and came near the pair of serpents. He uttered in reassuring voice, "O king of serpents ! this is the last moment of your life. Bear the pain calmly. I am reciting the namokara mantra. Listen peacefully and your life-to-come will improve." And then the sweet sound of Namo Arihantanam, Namo Siddhanam .........filled the surroundings. The pair of snakes heard the sweet voice of the prince. They felt as if the soothing Sandal-ointment had been applied on their blistered bodies. Peace flooded their souls. With the sound of namo arihantanam...... entering their ears, they passed away with purity of thoughts at the last moment. Hearing the Panca Paramesthi mantra during the last moments of their life, their souls reincarnated as ruling gods of the Nagakumara clan (a class of gods associated with serpents). They were born as Dharanendra and his consort, Padmavati. When they recognised their benefactor, prince Parsva, they greeted him humbly from their own abode. The sound of Namo Arihantanam........ namo siddhanam......resonated every cell of their body.

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Takst Wis Join Educatio For Private Personal Use Only 24 After some time prince Parsva became a monk and went into jungle for meditational practices. Due to his public insult the Kamatha ascetic was full of anger. His evil thoughts during the last moments of his life caused him to take rebirth as the demon Meghamali. When he saw Lord Parsvanatha meditating in the jungle he recalled his enmity of previous life. Burning with the fire of vengeance he created a number of terrible disturbances to the meditating Lord. In order to drown Lord Parsva he caused heavy rains. Floods inundated the area where Parsvanatha was standing in meditation. With tearing force the water level rose to Parsvanatha's chest. This terrible predicament rocked the seat of the god Dharanendra. He rushed to the rescue of the meditating Lord. He created a lotus throne under the feet of the Lord. As the water level rose the lotus throne also rose. He also created a five-headed-serpent-canopy over the Lord. Dharanendra himself, with his consort, Padmavati, stood in attendance. Dharanendra challenged the demon Meghamali, who ran away with fear. The disturbance disappeared. Dharanendra and Padmavati, the devoted subjects of their benefectorLord Parsva, remove the miseries and fulfil desires of the devotees of Lord Parsvanatha even today. -Parsvanatha Caritra www.jainalbrary.org

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THE MIRACLE OF NAMOKARA : DEFEAT OF EVIL POWER There was a beautiful garden outside the city of Rajagrha. It was named Gunasilaka. Arjuna Mali was the guard of this garden. One morning while Arjuna was picking flowers with his wife Bandhumati, six gangsters came there. Seeing Arjund's young and beautiful wife they were consumed by passion. All six ruffians joined to tie up Arjuna and raped his wife in his presence. Arjuna boiled with anger. But as he was tied up he could not even throw a pebble. Right in front was the temple of his family deity Mudgara-Pani Yaksa. In the state of excitement Arjuna addressed the Yaksa, "O family deity! till to day I have served you and prayed you with great devotion. I believed you to be a god, but today it has been revealed that you are not a god, you are a mere stone-statue. In your temple, before my own eyes, these rascals are violating my wife and you are reduced to a mute witness. Had you had even a trace of power you would not have allowed this torture." Uttering these words Arjuna was consumed by a storm of anger and remorse. The next moment an intense current flowed through his body. He shook his body with all his strength and the bonds were broken. Arjuna lifted the large mace that was in the hands of the idol of the Yaksa. He shouted a challenge to the ruffians and within a moment killed his wife and all the six gangsters. The intensity of his anger was such that he turned into a psychopathic killer and roamed around with the mace in his hand. He would kill whoever came in his way. Full of rage, Arjuna started killing six men and a woman everyday. Terrible waves of terror engulfed the town of Rajagrha. The town gates were closed in apprehension. One day Lord Mahavira arrived in the Gunasilaka garden outside the town of Rajagrha. No one came out of the town to see Lord Mahavira due to the terror of Arjuna.

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Sudarsana, the son of a merchant, had a surge of devotional feelings. He resolved that he will go to the garden alone to behold Lord Mahavira. He will win over violence with Ahimsa (non-violence) and destroy fear with courage. See Illustration-1 : With the strength of unflinching determination and unwavering faith Sudarsana greets his parents and seeks their permission. Knowing of his intention to go out of town his parents became apprehensive. But could not move Sudarsana from his resolve. The doors were closed as soon as Sudarsana went out. Sudarsana had but taken a few steps when the maniac Arjuna rushed at him like an angry mad elephant. Holding the mace in hand Arjuna appeared to be Satan himself. Sudarsana held his ground. He venerated Lord Mahavira silently and taking the vow of Sagari Santhara (a temporary resolve to abandon the mundane body) transcended into the meditation of Namokara Mantra. See Illustration-2. Focusing his thoughts he created the protective Shield of Namokara Mantra around his body. The five divine orbs of the five lines glittered like a steel armour around him. Arjuna with mace in his raised hand froze, as if someone had shackled his limbs. The divine power of the orbs around Sudarsana had subdued him. He could not even shift. His eyes were blinded. Within seconds the evil spirit possesing him eloped. Listless, Arjuna collapsed. The mace fell away. Seeing fallen and unconscious Arjuna Sudarsana concluded his meditation. Chanting namokara mantra he stepped forward and helped Arjuna get up. Sudarsana's touch brought Arjuna back to normalcy. He fell down on Sudarsana's feet and said, "O devoted one ! pardon this sinful murderer. In my mad anger I have committed hundreds of murders. There is no hope, now, of my deliverance." Sudarsana comforted Arjuna tenderly and reassured him. He brought him to Lord Mahavira and from a sinner made him a devotee. With the help of the namokara mantra, Sudarsana saved himself and reformed a cruel sinner. For P:26 Us Only

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THE ALL PROTECTING NAMOKARA MANTRA King Bimbisara Srenika of Magadha was building a new palace with great enthusiasm. But all the work done during the day would collapse during the night. This worried king Srenika. He tried various solutions but in vain. Some traditional idiosyncratic pundit said, "This appears to be some satanic spell. As such a man having 32 auspicious symbols should be sacrificed to appease the haunting spirit. A search for a person with auspicious symbols was launched. The king declared--"Any person, having 32 auspicious signs and ready to offer himself for sacrifice will be rewarded with gold equivalent to his body-weight." A poor Brahmin woman had four sons. One of her sons was Amara kumara. He was about twelve years old and was endowed with 32 auspicious signs. His mother thought that if they got gold equivalent to Amara's weight rest of the members of the family will be able to get the means of their livelihood. The greed for gold made to sell her son to the king's men. Amara kumara brought before the king and gold coins of equivalent weight were given to the Brahmin lady. Amara kumara humbly pleaded before the king, ministers, priests and all, "Please do not kill me. I am very afraid of dying. Let me go." But no one felt pity for him. The king was pursuing his self interest, how could he let the boy go? For 237 Cry

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ent Student According to the instructions of the priests, Amara kumara was washed, adorned with flowers and brought to the sacrificial pyre under guard. He was sanctified by chanting mantras and prepared to be put in the sacred fire. The flames of the Yajna pyre gave kreeps to Amara Kumara. He repeatedly begged before the priests, "Please do not kill me, kindly do not kill me." But everyone remained unmoved. None tried to save him. Amara kumara looked around with utter hopelessness evident on his face. There was no saviour. Seeing the grinning face of death in the flames Amara kumara recalled the namokara mantra he had learned in his childhood. The guru had told him, "This king of mantras protects everyone. It pacifies the torments of deluge, fire, venom, etc." Now, that was the only refuge open to Amara kumara. He started chanting namokara mantra devotedly. He silently submitted, "O great mantra! you alone can save me today. In this world I have no saviour but you. I seek your protection." The chanting of the mantra made Amara kumara free of fear. His face gleamed with happiness. Just then, the priests lifted and tossed him into the leaping flames. He simply continued to chant namo arihantanam, namo siddhanam........ For Pr28ersonal Use Only

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Miracle, what an astonishing miracle ! The leaping flames turned into a pond full of water. A beautiful throne appeared on the surface. Amara kumara was seated on the throne, attired in attractive cloths and ornaments. Even now he was deeply engrossed in the meditation of the namokara mantra. King Srenika, his ministers and priests all gapped in wonder. They thought that the boy had divine power. Apprehensive of some impending danger their hearts pounded and limbs trembled. They greeted Amara kumara humbly with folded hands : "O prince of gods ! pardon our misdeeds. Protect us. We have committed a mistake." Amara kumara was moved with compassion. He lifted his hand in a gesture of assurance and uttered, "Namo Arihantanam, namo siddhanan, namo ayariyanah, namo uvajjhayanam, namo loe savva sahuna" May this mahamantra bless you with wisdom and protect all. After this incident king Srenika became a devout Jain. The faith in the namokara mantra grew stronger in all.

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POISONOUS SNAKE BECOMES A GARLAND OF FLOWERS This is an incident hundreds of years old. A merchant named Dhanagupta had a daughter named Srimati or Somalata. In beauty she was like the moon and in virtues like Laksmi (goddess of wealth) and Saraswati (the goddess of wisdom). Her mother had imbibed religious values in her since her childhood. When she started speaking, the first thing she learned to utter was the namokara mantra. When commencing any work, Srimati would pause for a moment and meditate over her favourite deities uttering....namo arihantanam, namo siddhanam.... This would fill her with a renewed enthusiasm and energy. She succeeded in all, she did. She loved the namokara mantra more than her life, it was the anchor of her life. Buddhapriya, a young man from the same town, fell in love with the intelligent, beautiful, cultured and responsible Srimati. He started making efforts to get her hand in marriage. The primary condition put by the merchant Dhanagupta was that the groom should be religious and virtuous. Buddhapriya put up a convincing show of pretended religiousity and Dhanagupta fell for it. Consequently Buddhapriya married and brought Srimati home. The moment Srimati stepped in her husband's house she got a jolt. She observed that her husband and his parents were against Jain religion. They were also against her religious activities and namokara mantra. They stared hatefully whenever she meditated or chanted namokara and samayika. But Srimati was not disturbed, she had full faith in her strong devotion. Pe 30 Only

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Next morning the first thing she did was chanting namokara mantra and then she did samayika (a specific Jain meditation). Her parents-in-law did not like it at all. Even Buddhapriya repeatedly admonished her not to chant namokara mantra or indulge in any other rituals. But Srimati, having complete and unconstrained faith in her religious belief, did not stop her practices of namokara mantra. This irritated her scheming mother-in-law and she planned to eliminate Srimati. She also made her son join the conspiracy. Buddhapriya went to a snake charmer and brought a black cobra in a pitcher. He put the pitcher on a table and addressed srimati, "Darling, look here, I have brought a garland of beautiful flowers for you. It is in that pitcher, take it out and adorn yourself." Srimati was in habit of chanting namokara mantra thrice before doing any work.......... ....She paused, chanted namokara mantra, and with a smile put her hand in the pitcher. She took out a beautiful and fragrant garland of fresh flowers. "Oh ! how beautiful !", she asked her husband, "My dear, you should wear such a beautiful garland first." She approached her husband with the garland in her hands. Her husband saw the hissing black snake instead of the garland and froze with panic. He stepped back fearfully, "No! No! not me. You must wear it." Hidden behind the door, the in-laws were also witnessing the proceedings, "O god ! black magic or what? The garland in the hands of srimati, turns into a black cobra when it is brought near our son," they thought. Fee

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to AgArayANaM dANaNako pAmA ArahatA damAlArasava Srimati insisted on putting the garland in her husband's neck and the poor husband sweated profusely due to fear of the serpent. At last the in-laws entered and said to Srimati, "Daughter-in-law, you should wear this garland." Srimati chanted namokara mantra and put the venomous and hissing snake around her neck, believing it to be a garland. Everyone present became astonished. Indeed, she is a great woman. Her inlaws and husband uttered with folded hands "Srimati, we beg your pardon. We had put a black snake in this pitcher to kill you. But, luckily for you, it turned into a garland of flowers. You are great; indeed, you are divine; you are Laksmi (the goddess of wealth)." Srimati folded her hands and said to all present, "Mother, this is the miracle of the namokara mahamantra. I chant the namokara mantra three times just before commencing any work." The mother-in-law said, "Daughter-in-law ! teach us also this mantra." Srimati said, "Of course, speak with me........... namo Arihantanam, namo siddhanam, namo ayariyanan........... Since that day Buddhapriya turned into a truly religious person. Everyone made namokara mahamantra the anchor of their life. Far P ost Only

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= APPENDIX-13 VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF THE NAMOKARA MANTRA Namokara mantra is believed to be a great mantra. This is the root and origin of all mantras. The commentary of the book Pravacanasaroddhara mentions : 'Sarva mantraratnanamutpattyakarasya kalpita padartha karnaika-kalpadrumasya, visa-visadhara-sakini-dakini-yakinyadinigraha niravagraha svabhavasya............' This mahamantra is like an ocean from where all the mantras originate. As many valuable things came out of the ocean, so out of this mahamantra have come numerous useful and potent mantras. This is a wish-fulfilling tree. Its practice fulfils all wishes. With the help of this mantra one can subdue poison, snake, sorceress, witch, conjuress, ghost, exorcist and all. All the learned teachers of mantrology are unanimous in conveying that namokara mahamantra has, fused within it, such basic sounds (bija mantra) that form the foundation of the whole mantra system. With the help of this mantra, or its combinations with other mantras pacifying, potentive and supportive goals can be achieved. The basic mantra unit in the namokara is formed by the five lines-"namo arihantanam, namo siddhanam..... At the beginning of this mantra there is no bija-mantra (seed sounds) like Om, Hrin, Srim, etc. This is because namokara itself is the origin of all bija-mantras. As it is a perfect mantra it does not require any support from any other mantra. The Mantrologist Acaryas say: Panava hariyariha i a mantaha bijadi sappahavani, Sawesim tesim mulo ikko vara navakura vuru munto. paNava hariyArihA ia maMtaha bIjAdi sappahAvANi / sabesiM tesiM mUlo ikko vara navakAra vara maMto // The origin of pranava (Om), hrim, arham and other potent seed-sounds is this namokara mantra. Om, hrim, srim and other seed-sounds are fused within it. Acarya Sri Hemacandra says: Mantrah pranavapurvoyam falamuihikumicchubhin, Dhyeyah pranavahinastu ninapada kanksibhih. -Yogasastra-8/72 maMtraH praNavapUrvoyaM phalamaihikamicchubhiH / dhyeyaH praNavahInastu nirvANapada-kAMkSibhiH // Those who strive for liberation should meditate on the namokara mahamantra without 'Om'. And those who desire for mundane achievements should meditate with 'Om' ; e. g., 'Om namo .arihantanam. As per the rules of Kalikala Sarvajna acarya Sri Hemacandrasuri's grammarNamo arihantanam line is correct as also Namo arihantanam'. According to mantrology *Namo' sound is more effective. The sound Namo' is believed to have within it the eight siddhis (superhuman powers) like Anima. Namokara mantra is the root of all mantras. It endows everything. As such it can be used, in its mantra configuration, for achieving success in every field of life. What is today accomplished with the aid of machines and medicines was done with the help of mantras by the ancient mantrologists. For utilizing namokara as a mantra first it has to be perfected through regular practice. The process of practice should be learned from the experienced seers. ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 3 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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The acaryas have said that as compared to other mantras namokara can be perfected much faster. This is because it is self perfected mantra. However, according to mantrology its power should first of all be acquired by chanting 125 thousand times as per the prescribed method. About the number of chantings ancient acaryas have said, Antheva atthasayam qitha sahassa, attha lakkha attha kodio, Jo punai bhatti-jutto so p avai sasayam thanam. aTheva aTThasayaM aTThasahassa, aTTha lakkha aTTha koddio| __jo guNai bhatti-jutto so pAvai sAsayaM ThANaM // Whoever chants this mantra with devotion eighty million, eight hundred thousand, eight thousand, eight hundred, eight times attains moksa, the place of eternal bliss. Regularly chanting one hundred and twenty five thousand times removes poverty and all miseries. Chanting a hundred thousand times destroys all torments and helps attaining desired goals. METHOD OF PRACTICING MANTRA The practice of this mantra can be started on any auspicious day. The place, seat, rosary etc., should be arranged before-hand. Chanting should be done everyday at a fixed time and place, so that one hundred and twenty five thousand repetitions are completed in nine days. During these nine days ekasana (taking one meal in one sitting in twenty four hours) or ayambila (ekasana, but with one grain-type and without flavours or condiments) should be observed. One should also observe celibacy and purity of thought, speech and body during this period. Getting rid of anger, greed and other such vices one should complete the chanting of one hundred twenty five thousand repetitions. If one wants to practice only one line, like namo arihantanam, then the number of repetitions can be nine hundred thousand. The more the chanting the faster is the accomplishment. If one wants to perfect the mantra for some specific purpose then the chanting of mantra should be 'Om hrim namo arihantanam' or 'Om namo'arihantanam.'. In Ganadhara-valaya, Namskara mahamantra kalpa and other such ancient scriptures hundreds of mantras, mantra combinations and methods of accomplishing namokara mantra practices have been mentioned. Some acaryas mentioned also detailed experiments personally conducted by them. We have included here some specially miraculous experiments of namskara mantra selected from various anthologies. The practitioner should select carefully according to his strength, devotion and purpose. Learn the proper methods from accomplished teachers. 1. The mantra for purification of soul : Un hun mo sirihantanam, om hyrin mo siddhanam, om hrim namo ayariyanam, om hrim nondo uvajjhiyanan, om hrim namo) loe savva sahunam. . OM hrIM Namo arihaMtANaM, OM hIM Namo siddhANaM, OM hIM Namo AyariyANaM, OM hrIM Namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM hrIM Namo loe sbbsaahuunnN| Before commencing any specific practice, this mantra should be repeated one thousand times. This enhances the speed of accomplishment. 2. The mantra for purity : Om namo omn e kyamkuri vala sahasra prajvalite matpapam jahi jahi daha daha ksam isim Asus Asuunast ksiradhavale amrta sambhave buicinuya bandhaya, hum fat svuna. ___OM Namo OM hrIM sarvapApa kSayaMkarI, jvAlA sahasra prajvalite matpApaM jahi jahi daha daha kSAM kSIM dUM kSauM kSaH kSIradhavale amRta saMbhave baMdhaya baMdhaya hUM phaT svaahaa| Chanting this mantra 21 times move open palm over the body, heart and head. This purifies the heart and the body. ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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- P-1 3. The mantra for self-protection : Self-protection is the matter of prime concem in human life. It is very necessary to protect oneself from calamity, terror, enemy, sudden demise, accident, ghosts and evil spirits. As such, for selfprotection every practitioner should chant 27 times the following mantra as first thing every morning and evening. With these mantras one should visualize the five coloured shields of the five paramesthi (the paramount revered ones). For example while chanting 'namo arihantanam' think "A crystaline white hard unpierceable shield exists around me and no 'outside power can harm or disturb me." Focusing the mantra move open palm over different parts of the body. Continue repeating the mantra. For this, carefully observe the illustration of the Self-protection Indra Shield and accordingly create the shield around yourself. 4. Self-protection Vajrapanjara Stotra : Om paramesthinamaskaram saram navapadatmakam, Atmaraksakaram vajra-panjarabham smaramyaham...1. OM parameSThinamaskAraM sAraM navapadAtmakam / parameSThinamaskAra, sAra nvpdaatmkm| / AtmarakSAkaraM vajra-paJjarAbhaM smarAmyaham // 1 // AtmarakSAkaraM vajra-paJcarAbhaM smarAmyaham // 1 // Om namo arahantanam truskan sirasi v P -2 AvarakSA kavaca kI prathama Oi namo savvasiddhanam, mukhe mukhapatam varam 2 sthiti prArthanA OM namo arahaMtANaM, ziraskaM zirasi sthitam / P-3|| P-1 OM namo sabasiddhANaM, mukhe mukhapaTaM varam // 2 // Om namo ayariyanam angaraksaati sayini, P-4 Om namo uvajjhayanam, ayudham hastayordridham.....3 OM namo AyariyANaM aMgarakSA'ti shaayinii| OM namo uvajjhAyANaM, AyudhaM hastayordRDham // 3 // Om namo loe savvasahunam, mocake padayoh subha P-6 Eso panca namukkaro, sila vajramayi ile............4 OM namo loe sabbasAhUNaM, mocake pAdayoH shubhe| eso paMca namukkAro, zilA vajramayI tale // 4 // Savva pava-ppanasano, vapro armavo hihi P-8 1st POSTURE Mangalanan cusarvaviminatiningi ti.....P-9 sabapAva-ppaNAsaNo, vapro bajramayo bahiH / maMgalANaM ca savesiM, khAdirAGgArakhAtikA // 5 // Syahantam ca padam jmeyam, padhamam havai mangalam P-10 Vapropari vajranayam, pidhanan deharakne ...... / svAhAntaM ca pada jJeya, paDhamaM havai maMgalaM / vapropari bajramayaM, pidhAnaM deharakSaNe // 6 // Mahaprabhava rakseyam, haudrina Paramesthipadodbhuta, kathita purvasuribun..7 mahaprabhAvA rakSeyaM, kSudropadrava-nAzinI / parameSThipadodbhUtA, kathitA pUrvasUribhiH // 7 // Yascaivam kuruile raksam, paramesthi-pudah ni Tasya na syad bhavam vyudhiradhiscapi ka 8 yazcaivaM kurute rakSA, parameSThi-padaiH sadA / tasya na syAd bhayaM vyAdhirAdhizcApi kadAcana // 8 // P-5 zanA ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDCES 15 Jain Education Intemational

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OM namo arihaMtANaM svAhA [ OM namo arihaMtANaM ziraskaM zirasi sthitam ] zirorakSA kI dUsarI sthiti P-2 2nd POSTURE maMtra - OM namo uvajjhAyANaM svAhA OM namo uvajjhAyANaM, AyudhaM hastayo DhaM pAMcamI sthiti ] P-5 5th POSTURE maMtra - OM savvapAvappaNAsaNI svAhA [savvapAvappaNAsaNo, vapro vajramayo bahiH] AThamI sthiti P-8 pAMcamI hastarakSA 8th POSTURE OM namo siddhANaM svAhA OM namo savyasiddhANaM mukhe mukhaparTa varam / mukha- rakSA tIsarI sthiti P-3 3rd POSTURE maMtra OM namo loe savvasAhUNaM svAhA OM namo loe sabyasAhUNaM, mocake pAdayoH zubhe chaTTI sthiti P-6 chaThThI pAdarakSA 6th POSTURE maMtra OM maMgalANaM ca savvesiM svAhA [maMgalANaM ca savvesiM, khAdirAGgAra khAtikA] navamI sthiti P-9 navamIM aMgAra-khAI kalpanA 9th POSTURE OM namo AyariyANaM svAhA OM namo AyariyANaM, aNgrkssaatishaayinii| aMga-rakSA kavaca cothI sthiti P-4 4th POSTURE maMtra - eso paMca namukkAro svAhA [ eso paMcanamukkAro - zilAvajramayI tale] sAtamI sthiti P-7 sAtamI AsanarakSA 7th POSTURE maMtra OM paDhamaM havai maMgalaM svAhA P-10 dasavIM vaprAcchAdanakalpanA 10th POSTURE

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Meaning : 1. I remember with Om the nine line meaningful Paramesthi namaskara that protects like a Vajra panjara (a cage as hard as diamond). . 2. Om namo arahantanan-This line is the helmet on my head (utter it keeping your open palm over your head). Om namo siddhanam-this line is a strong face plate (touch your face with the palm). 3. Om namo ayariyanam-This line is the extremely strong breast plate and the back plate of the armour (move your open palm over the torso). Om namo uvajhayanan-This line is like potent weapons in my hands (lift hands as if you are holding weapons). 4. Om namo loe savva sahunam-This line is the lower section of the armour, protecting both the legs (touch both the heels with your palms). Eso panca namukkaro-this line is a seat hard as diamond (touch your seat and imagine it to be hard as diamond). 5. Savva pavappanasano-This line is the strong rampart around me (move both the hands around, imagining a rampart). Margalanam ca savvesim-This line is the moat around me, full of burning coal. No one can cross it and enter. 6. Pad hamar havai mangalam, svaha-This line is the hard canopy over me. 7. This method of self-protection, derived from these lines of veneration, has been prescribed by ancient acaryas. It is very effective and it pacifies even minor torments. 8. The practitioner who protects himself in the above said manner remembering the five lines of veneration is never afflicted by fear, shock, attack and mental worries. This Vajra Panjara Stotra is chanted immediately before starting some ritual or meditation. Also it is used to create an armour for self-protection when one faces some hurdles, fear or enemy. This is also said-Maharaksa Sarvopadrava Santi Mantra. The Self-protection Indra Shield. (Kavaca) The description of the self-protection Indra shield is also available in ancient works on mantrology, just like that of the Vajra panjara Stotra. In works like 'Mantradhiraja Cintamani Sri Navakara Mahamantra Kalpa' the mantras of the Indra Kavaca are mentioned as follows: 1. Om namo arihantanam hram hrdayam raksa raksa hum fat svaha. 1. OM Namo arihaMtANaM hAM hRdayaM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA / 2. Om namo siddhanam hrim siro raksa raksa hum fa svaha. 2. OM Namo siddhANaM hI ziro rakSa rakSa huM phaT svaahaa| 3. Om namo ayariyanam hrun sikham raksa raksa hum fat svaha. 3. OM Namo AyariyANaM hUM zikhAM rakSa rakSa huM phaT svaahaa| 4. Om namo uvajjhayanam hraim ehi ehi bhagavati vajra kavacam vajrini vajrini raksa raksa hum fat svaha. 4. OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM haiM ehi ehi bhagavati vajra kavacaM vajiNi vajiNi rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA / 5. Om namo loe savva sahunam hrah ksipram ksipram sadhaya vajrahaste sulini dustan raksa raksa hum fat svaha. 5. OM Namo loe sabba sAhUNaM haH kSipraM kSipraM sAdhaya bajrahaste zUlini duSTAn rakSa rakSa huM phaT svAhA / Eso panca namokkaro-vajra sila prakarah Savva pavappanasano-amstamayi parikha Mangalanam ca savvesim-mahavajragni prakarah Padhamam havai mangalam-Upari Vajra sila ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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The concept and idea of this self-protection Indra Kavaca has already been detailed and illustrated, study there. For perfecting this self-protection armour the method described by an experienced practitioner is as follows: First of all sit down at a clean place in a pose of meditation. Keeping your palm on the heart chant the first mantra. Imagine that a transparent rampart of crystal is forming around your body. It is very broad and strong, no one can pierce it and enter. On this rampart write all the mantra letters of the first line with an imaginary pen. Continue to visualize this crystal rampart while chanting the mantra 7 or 21 times. Chant the second mantra keeping your right palm over your head. At the same time visualize a huge red rampart around you. Write the letters of the second mantra over it and meditate as before. With the chanting of the third mantra keep your hand on the crown of your head and visualize a golden yellow rampart. Write the mantra letters meditating as before. With the chanting of the fourth mantra visualize wearing an armour hard as diamond and a rampart deep blue in colour. Write the mantra letters in the same colour. Try to read them while meditating. With the chanting of the fifth mantra visualize an armour in one hand and a trident in the other. Create a strong unbreakable rampart of black colour around you. Write the mantra letters also in black colour, and read them again and again while meditating. While chanting 'eso panca namokkaro' visualize a rampart made of rocks of diamond. While chanting 'savva pavappanasano' visualize a moat full of water mixed ambrosia. While chanting mangalanam ca savvesim' visualize a rampart of flaming fire of burning coal. While chanting 'padhamam havai mangalam visualize putting a cover of diamond hard rock over the rampart and making yourself absolutely safe. Thus make five ramparts with five mantra lines and then a moat and another rampart. After this no evil power would be able to penetrate this fortification. Creating this Indra Kavaca (armour) everyday before moving out of your house or abode and before retiring to bed, is the best method of self-protection. If you suddenly face some problem, immediately try to start meditation in solitude and create this protective armour as fast as possible. For this it is necessary to memorise the mantra, as otherwise you will keep looking for the book when the problem arises. 5. The mantra for obtaining wealth. Based on their experience the ancient acaryas have recommended a practice-Get up one hour before sunrise and after proper cleaning of the body dress in yellow, take a yellow rosary and sit down on a yellow seat. Facing the East repeat 108 times this mantra : Om namo arihantanan, om namo siddhanam om namo ayariyanam. os namo uvajjhayanah, om namo loe savva sahunam. OM Namo arihaMtANaM, OM Namo siddhANaM, OM Namo AyariyANaM, OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM Namo loe saba sAhUNaM / Do this again facing the North, the West, the Sourth and then again the East. By doing this set of chanting five rosaries (5 x 108) in all the four directions every morning for six months you will get enormous wealth and happiness. If this is done with ekasana (one meal a day) for six months the results are astonishing. Kusala Labha Vacaka has revealed this in his 'Navakara Mahima Chanda' : Puraba disi care a di prapance, samarya sampatti sara, Sadguru ne sanmukha vidhi samaratam safala janama samsara. pUraba dizi cAre Adi prapaMce, samaryA saMpatti sAra / sadguru ne sanmukha vidhi samaratAM saphala janama saMsAra // 8 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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- 6. The mantra for obtaining wealth. Om namo arihantanam, on namo siddhanam, Om namo ayariyanam, om namo uvajjhayanam, om namo loe savva sahunam. Om hram hrim hrum hrom hrah svaha. OM Namo arihaMtANaM, OM Namo siddhANaM, OM Namo AyariyANaM, OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM Namo loe saba sAhUNaM / OM hAM T: FIET Method : To achieve perfection in this mantra start practice with yellow beads on the day of the Pusya Naksatra (an auspicious day according to the Indian Astrology), wearing yellow dress and sitting on a yellow seat. Continue the practice everyday at the same time, place and seat till one hundred and twenty five thousand repetitions are done. The chantings should be done specially at dawn, noon, dusk and midnight. During the period of practice one should observe celibacy, eat once in a day and sleep on the floor. Once the prescribed number of repetitions is complete the mantra is perfected. With the utterance of svaha at the end of every repetition put incense powder on a burning coal put in a pot in front. Once the mantra is perfected continue chanting 108 times everyday. This certainly begets wealth. Drinking water cured with this mantra is also wish-fulfilling. 7. Wish-fulfilling mantra Om hri srim klim a si a u sa calu calu hulu hulu kulu kulu mulu mulu icchiyam me kuru svaha. OMhIM zrIM klIM asi A u sA calu calu hunu hulu kulu kulu mulu mulu icchiyaM me kuru svAhA / This is called tribhuvana swamini vidya (the practice that makes one owner of the three worlds). While chanting the mantra keep a burning candle, buming incense and 24,000 jasmine white flowers with you, chanting the mantra once on each flower is the process of perfecting this mantra. Once this vidya is perfected continue repeating 108 times everyday. This fulfils all wishes. 8. The mantra for success in studies and competition. Om hrim a si a u sa namo arham vadini satya vadini, vag vadini vada vada mama vaktre vyakta vacaya satyam bruhi satyam bruhi, satyani vada askhalita pracaram tam devam manuja sura sahasi om arham a si a u sa namah svaha. OM hIM asi A u sA namo 'haM vAdini satya vAdini, bAga vAdini bada bada mama vaktre vyakta vAcayA satyaM brUhi satyaM brUhi, satyaM vada askhalita pracAraM taM devaM manujA sura sahasI OM ahaM asi A u sA namaH svAhA / Chanting this mantra a hundred thousand times activates this mantra. This helps winning debates, competitions, discourses, etc. Before going for examination or competition if you repeat this mantra 108 times you are sure to succeed. 9. The mantras for bringing into subjection Om namo arihantanam are arini mohini amukam (name of person concerned) mohaya mohaya svaha. Reavi aftfor alle i wya (..........) TER HIGH FIEL If you want to make some officer, politician or other such person favourable chant this matra 108 times on a flower or a grain of rice. While repeating this take the name of the person concerned at the blank space (name). After this either keep the activated grain or flower safely with you or present it to the person concerned. This will make the person favourable and your work will be accomplished. 10. Om hrim namo arihantanam, or hrim namo siddhanam, om hrim namo ayariyanam, om hrim namo uvajjhayanam, om hrin namo loe savva sahunam amukam. (name) mama vasyar kuru kuru svaha. OMhI Namo arihaMtANaM, OM hIM Namo siddhANaM, OM hrIM Namo AyariyANaM, OM hIM Namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM hI Namo loe sabba higui y (.........) 44 ani 96 96 FIKTI ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES NOSSO Jain Education Intemational

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First of all this mantra should be perfected by repeating one hundred twenty five thousand or twenty one thousand or eleven thousand times. Whenever you go for some work to a ruler, minister or any other officer you should make your headgear or a flower potent by chanting this mantra 21 times before putting it on. Add the name of the person you are visiting at the proper place in the mantra. The spell of this mantra certainly charms the person and makes him favourable. This also works if potented vermillion circle is painted on the forehead. 11. The mantra for removing fear of enemy, ghosts, evil spirits, etc. Om hrim a si a u sa sarvadustan stambhaya stambhaya, mohaya mohaya, andhaya andhaya, mukavat karaya karaya kuru kuru o dustan thah thah. OM hIM asi A u sA sarvaduSTAn staMbhaya staMbhaya, mohaya mohaya, aMdhaya aMdhaya, mUkavat kAraya kAraya kuru kuru OM duSTAn 3: 3:1 When attacked by some enemy close your fist and chant this mantra 108 times. When you open the fist after this, and raise your hand towards the enemy he will get demoralised and elope. When anyone haunted by evil spirits close your fist, chant the mantra 108 times and opening the fist move the hand up and down wishing away the evil spirit. This will pacify the haunting spirit if done every morning and evening. 12. The mantra for treating ailments. Om namo amosahipattanam, om namo khelosahipattanam, Om namo jalosahipattanam, om namo savvosahipattanam svaha. OM Namo AmosahipattANaM, OM Namo khelosahipattANaM OM Namo jalosahipattANaM OM Namo sambosahipattANaM svAhA / Chanting this mantra 108 times every day cures the ailment. 13. Mantra for release from the prison. Om namo arihantanan, o namo siddhanam, o namo dyariyanam. Oi namo uvajjhayanam, om namo loe savva sahunam, jhulu jhulu kulu kulu culu culu mul punto svaha. OM Namo arihaMtANaM, OM Namo siddhANaM, OM Namo AyariyANaM, OM Namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM Namo loe savva sAhUNaM, jhulu mulu kulu kulu culu culu mulu mulu svAhA / A person sentenced to imprisonment should chant this mantra regularly everyday. While chanting one should burn candle and incense. One gets released when one hundred and twenty five thousand repetitions are complete or even before that. 14. The nine-line mantra for obtaining happiness and goodluck. Om hrim srim namo arihantanam om hrim srir namo siddhanam, om hrin srim namo ayariyanam, om hrim srim namo uvajjhayanam, om hrim srim namo loe savva sahunam, om hrin sri namo nanassa, om hrim sri namo damsanassa, on hrim srim namo carittassa, om hrim srim namo tavassa.. OM hrIM zrIM namo arihaMtANaM, OM hrIM zrIM namo siddhANaM, OM hrIM zrIM namo AyariyANaM, OM hrIM zrIM namo uvajjhAyANaM, OM hrIM zrIM namo loe saba sAhUNaM, OM hrIM zrIM namo nANassa, OM hrIM zrIM namo daMsaNassa, OM hrIM zrIM namo caritassa, OM hrIM zrIM namo tbss| Method : Just before sleeping chant this mantra twenty one times, facing the North. This begets all pleasures and happiness. 15. The mantra for removing torments and obtaining the desired. Om hrim srim klim blum namiuna asura-sura-garula-bhuyaga-parivandie. Gayakilese arihe siddhayarie uvajjhaya savvasahunam namah svaha. OM hrIM zrIM klIM blUM namiuNa asura-sura-garula-bhuyaga-parivaMdie / gayakilese arihe siddhAyarie uvajjhAya sabbasAhUNaM namaH Falell 10 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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Method: Start the chanting on any fifth, tenth or the 15th of the bright half of the lunar month ensuring that the planetary position is of Ravipusya ravi-mula or gurupusya (names of specific planetary positions according to Indian astrology). Within a period of 27 days complete 12,500 repetitions and perfect the mantra. In the beginning do atthama tapa (a three day fast), otherwise do ayambila (one time one grain) or ekasana (one meal) in between. Conclude the practice with fast on the last day. After perfection whenever there is any problem chant 21 rosaries (108 x 21); the problem will be solved, peace will prevail and desired will be obtained. 16. The mantra for enhancing affection. Om aim hrim namo loe savvasaahuham. OM aiM hrIM namo loe sabbasAhUNaM / Method: Take a fresh and long piece of cloth and sit down to chant facing the East. Repeat this mantra once and tie a knot in the cloth. Complete 108 repetitions tying 108 knots. This pacifies all quarrels and disputes in the family and enhances affection. 17. The mantra for achieving victory. Om ege jie jiya panca, panca jie jiya dasa, Dasaha u jinittanam savva sattu jinamaham. OM ege jie jiyA paMca, paMca jie jiyA dasa / dasahA u jiNittANaM savva sat jiNAmahaM / This stanza from the Uttaradhyayana Sutra is the Vijaya Kavaca (the Victory Armour) given by Namirajarsi. Chant this verse 21 times before going to face an enemy, court or debate and think-'savva sattujinamaham'-I am victorious against all enemies. After this when you move out of the house take the first step with the leg on the side of the nostril that is active, you will win. (During normal breathing, most of the time only one nostril is active.) 18. The mantra for obtaining general happiness and good luck. Om hram hrim hrum hraum hrah a si a u sa namah. OM hAM hIM hU~ hauM haH asi A u sA namaH / This is called trayodasaksari vidya (the thirteen letter charishma). Chanting this mantra 108 times everyday begets peace, good health and wealth. 19. Special mantra Om a si a u sa namah. OM a si A u sA namaH / This eight letter mantra is all perfecting. Chanting this every morning and evening removes all hurdles. 20. Om hrim srim klim blum arham namah. OM hrIM zrIM klIM blUM arha namaH / This nine letter mantra gives alround peace. 21. Om hrim srim klim namah svaha. OM hrIM zrIM klIM namaH svAhA / Chanting this mantra 108 times every morning, noon and evening fulfils all wishes. You should have complete faith in the mantras. There should not even be a trace of doubt in the strength of the mantra. The mantra can be perfected soon with the help of strong determination. Truly speaking, a mantra is the combination of the power of the mind (determination), sound and divinity. As such, every letter of the namokara mantra will prove to be miraculous if chanted with pure mind, strong determination, correct pronunciation and unwavering devotion for the deity. ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES 11

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APPENDIX-2 THE MIRACLES OF NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : ON THE YARDSTICK OF EXPERIENCE The extensive Jain literature is full of mythical and historical stories about the miracles of the namokara mahamantra. There are hundreds of such stories where the miracles of namokara have been detailed, both in the Swetambara as well as the Digambara literature. The mantra that created miracles in the ancient times can also do so even today; it happens too. It is common to hear that some one had some specific benefit due to the namokara mantra ; someone got cured of his ailments, someone came out of a tormenting predicament, someone got his lost wealth and some one was cured of the effects of poison. A businessman from south India got his five kilograms of gold confiscated in an income tax raid; the case went on for months. He started the chanting of the namokara mantra. After six months he won the case and got back his gold. Many such incidents take place even today, but because of lack of communication and publicity the common man does not get the correct information. We have given illustrations of five famous old stories of the effects of namokara mantra in this book; these certainly impress the readers. We narrate here a few true and famous incidents of modern times where the tangible effects of namokara mantra, based on experience, have been detailed. 1 All the plights of Abdula Rajjaka, a muslim from Jakhaura (Jhansi), were removed by the namokara mantra. A letter from him was published in Jain Darsana (vol. 5-6, year-3 p. 31). We are giving the excerpts of this letter: .......I follow the rule that before sleeping I keep on chanting the namokara mantra. One winter night a large snake shared the bed with me and I was not aware of it. I dreamt as if someone was warning me that there was a snake and telling me to get up. I got up two or three times and looked around with the help of a lantern. Seeing nothing I returned back to the bed and slept. Due to the effect of the mantra I did not come out of the bed on the side the serpent was lying, not even once. In the morning after I got up I started to roll up the mattress. It was then that I saw the large and thick snake lying in my bed. I pulled the bedsheat. The snake immediately raised its head but slithered down through the hanging bedsheat and went away. The second incident is just two three months old. When the people of my community came to know that I have accepted Jainism a meeting was organised and I was called to attend. From Jakhaura I went to Jhansi and attended the meeting. Everyone present expressed his views and raised many questions. I kept on replying them all. Many people went to the extent of conveying that it is better to kill such person rather than allow him to convert into other religion. Thus everyone told what he thought. In the end everyone went home and I too returned to my room. In the evening, just at the sunset I started my samayika (a Jain meditation). When I concided my samayika and opened my eyes I was stunned to see a large snake crawling near me. I also saw a pot placed near the door; this indicates that someone had brought the snake in the pot and left it at my door. The only intention could be to harm me. But that snake did not harm me in any way. Full of fear, I enquired from people around about who had done this; but in vain. Next day when I was doing samayika the snake bit a neighbour's son. The man cried and uttered, "Oh ! What I have done. I brought that snake for four annas to harm 12 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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someone and it has bitten my own son." It was then that I came to know of the culprit. The child was given treatment. Even I helped. But he did not respond and died. That man had only one son. After 15 days that man also died. See, what a pillar the samayika and the namokara is; the looming disaster of death was pacified and passed away without harming. (Courtesy: Mangala-mantra Namokara: An Analysis; Dr. Nemichandra Jain, Jyotisacarya) 2 In the modern scientific age when the medical science claims of its ultimate progress, there are still some diseases for which science fails to provide a treatment. Even doctors tell that the patient requires prayer not medicine anymore. They loose hope for the patient's life. Something like this happened to Sri Gulabcand Bhai. For six months Sri Gulabcand Bhai suffered from headache. Doctors were consulted and told, "I have terrible headache, please give me proper treatment." After extensive checkup doctors said, "We can not diagnose your disease." One after another, a number of doctors were consulted. But none of them could diagnose the disease and gave the same reply. The pain went on increasing. One day Gulabcand Bhai saw a clot of blood in the mucus when he coughed. When he informed of this to the family doctor, a lot of tests were conducted. The doctor said, "Gulabcand Bhai! it appears to be cancer." Hearing of cancer, Gulabcand Bhai became concerned. He met Dr. Kapur, who examined him thoroughly and said, "Just now, you take a course of penicillin. We shall start any other treatment after that only." With every passing day Gulabcand Bhai's condition deteriorated. There was inflamation and swelling in the throat. Quantity of food intake reduced. Even with the help of liquids no solid food could be swallowed. He was in a bad shape. The inflamation inside the throat increased and it became difficult even to take liquids. Next day Dr. Modi was consulted. After examination and tests he said, "Gulabcand Bhai, your cancer has reached its last stage. There is no scope of treatment. The condition has deteriorated so much that it is not possible even to take a slice for biopsy." After this, Dr. Modi took aside the family doctor of Gulabcand Bhai and advised him, "The patient won't last more than a day or two. Inject sedatives so that he dies peacefully." Dejected, Sri Gulabcand Bhai and his family doctor returned. They had lost all hope of life. The fact was that Sri Gulabcand Bhai had the cancer of throat and tongue. The tonsils, that assist swallowing of the food, were also inflamed. This cancerous inflamation of the tonsils had reduced the passage in the food pipe. That is why Sri Gulabcand Bhai could not even drink water. He asked his family doctor, "Doctor, please do something so that I may drink water. I am thirsty, the throat is absolutely dry." The family doctor assured, "Spend the night somehow. I shall feed you some water with the help of a tube tomorrow morning." Sri Gulabcand Bhai returned home. He was already so disheartened that he was not able to build any confidence even on the assurance of the family doctor. The thought that he will not last the night kept on tormenting him. The darkness of despair started filling his mind slowly. 1. Gulabcand Bhai had registered himself for cancer treatment in Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay on dated 13-12-45 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 13

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When the courage tires, worldly support crumbles and there is not a ray of hope, man turns towards religion. Only religion provides him an alround protection. Gulabcand Bhai also thought of religion. He thought-Why not chant the navakara mantra, that is the only hope now. It was half past seven in the evening. The doors of the house were closed. Seeing the last moments approaching he begged pardon from his family members and all the beings in the world. After this he wished that all the beings be happy, healthy and flourishing. Then Gulabcand Bhai drowned himself in the chanting and practice of navakara mantra. With the increasing concentration on navakara mantra the agony slowly reduced. No desire was left except that of a purer next life. Driven by such extreme melancholy, when a man submits to religion he forgets everything else due to the resultant acuteness of faith. This acuteness of faith hastens the success in practices. At eleven in the night Gulabcand Bhai vomited profusely and became unconscious due to extreme weakness. What happened was that the chanting of the navakara mantra with such deep concentration showed its results, the cancerous infection and the contaminated blood was thrown out and the patient was cured. Although he had fainted due to weakness, the family members took it to be the coma before death. He is not going to come out of this coma, they thought, and started wailing and crying. But after sometime Gulabcand Bhai regained consciousness. As he was got rid of the disease, he felt relieved and light. It felt as if the dark clouds of torture had dispersed. He asked for water and drank two-three tumblers full. The family members also felt relieved. A ray of hope flickered. The person who could not even gulp a mouthful of water had consumed two-three tumblers. It was a sure sign of an improved condition. His mother asked, "Son ! have some milk." Gulabcand Bhai said, "Bring it please, I shall try to drink." The mother brought some milk. Gulabcand Bhai drank one cup of milk. He had a sound sleep. When he got up in the morning he felt exhilarated. He took tea. After four five days he started taking liquid and semi-solid food. He started regaining energy and alertness. Gulabcand Bhai had a direct experience of the efficacy of the navakara mantra. He started silently chanting the navakara mantra all the time and wishing that all beings be happy and healthy. After about a week, when Gulabchand Bhai went with his family doctor to meet the specialist, he was astonished. He had given only a day or two of life to Gulabcand Bhai. He asked Gulabcand Bhai, "Under whose treatment you recovered." He replied, "I have simply called the God's name. I have not taken any medicine." How could the doctor believe that the God's name had cured Gulabcand Bhai? He asked a lot of questions, but how long could he continue asking and what new could Gulabcand Bhai relate?, he had only chanted the navakara mantra. In the end the doctor stopped enquiring. * After this he got many other worldly benefits due to the chanting of navakara mantra. He got house and shop of his liking without any premium. He could meet the desired person without any difficulty. Any economic problem would also be solved automatically. The chanting of navakara mantra made his life happy. (This incident happened in the year 1945 A. D.). His address is as follows: Sri Gulabcand Bhai Khimcand Master, Near Nemiswara Temple, Ambali Fali, Jamnagar (Saurashtra) (Based on the book 'Acintya Cintamani Navakara' by Muni Amarendra Vijaya ji) (Courtesy : Mahamantra Namokara by Upadhyaya Kewal Muni) 14 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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APPENDIX-3 NAVA GRAHA SANTI JAPA VIDHANA (The method for pacifying the nine planets) The names of the nine planets according to Indian system of astrology are : 1. Sun, 2. Moon, 3. Mars, 4. Mercury, 5. Jupiter, 6. Venus, 7. Saturn, 8. Rahu, and 9. Ketu (the last two being symbolic representation of discordant positions of the Sun and the Moon in association with the Earth). Out of these the Sun, Mars, Saturn and Rahu are potent and dynamic. When favourable these show benefits fast, and when unfavourable these cause painful bad effects, with the same intensity. The bad effects of the remaining five planets are not so distressing. However, an unfavourable planet certainly causes some or the other problem. As such many methods for countering the ill-effects of these planets have been suggested. For example : * Chanting of the planet pacifying mantra - Penances like ayambila Wearing suitable gems. Ritual worship of the planet Wearing dress of colour suitable to the planet Donating things of the colour of the planet. Out of these the most convenient and effective method is mantra chanting. In the ancient Jain works three methods for the use of pacifying mantras have been mentioned : 1. Chanting of the namokara mahamantra specified for the planet. 2. Chanting of the name of the Tirtharkara specified for the planet. 3. Chanting of the mantra specified for the planet. We are giving here all the three methods. Choose the day, the colour of the dress, seat and the rosary and chant specified number of repetitions everyday. Also do ayambila (one grain, one meal) or ekasana (one meal per day). Doing penance with chanting speeds up the result. PLANET PACIFYING MANTRAS The Sun : Namokara mantra-Om hrin namo siddhanam. 3 OTAT PAGI, (red colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Padmaprabha Tirthakara Japa-Om hrin sri namah padmaprabhave mama surya graha santim kuru kuru svaha. 5 a si 14: 19 A t Me 95 96 FUEL (7000 repetitions, red rosary). Planet Mantra-Namaskaram ca martandam mamopari krpam kuru, Om sram srim sro srah sa suryah mama tustatu. (27 repetitions) namaskAraM ca mArtaNDaM mamopari kRpAM kuru| OM mAM mI mro mraH sa sUryaH mama tuSTatu // The Moon : Namokara mantra-Om hrim namo arihantanam, a arihaMtANaM (white colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Candraprabha Tirtharkara Japa-Om hrim srim namascandraprabhave mama candra graha santim kuru kuru svaha 3o a fi 74931- a de mai 95 96 FIIETI (6000 repetitions, white rosary) Planet Mantra-Om sram srim sraum srah sasideva ! namostu te, Amrtam ca sadamiyam sa candrah mama tustaye. (27 repetitions) OM zrAM zrIM zrauM zraH zazideva ! namostu te| amRtAM ca sadAmIyaM sa caMdraH mama tuSTaye // ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 15 KEY Jain Education Intemational

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The Mars : Namokara mantra-Om hrim namo siddhanam $0 ora fogli (red colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Vasupujya Tirtharkara Japa-Om hrim srim namo vasupujya bhagavate mama mangala graha santim kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo vAsupUjya bhagavate mama maMgala graha zAntiM kuru kuru svAhA / (8000 repetitions, red rosary) Planet Mantra-Om kram kris kraum krah kujadeva ! dayam kuru, Bhumiputra ! bhayaccheda sarvaristaharo harah. (27 repetitions). $o ai : pouca ! mail maye ! Made Halliert 2:11 The Mercury : Namokara mantra-Om hrim namo uvajjhayanam, 30 uri Japaturi 1 (Yellow colour), one thousand repetitions per day) santinatha Tirthamkara japa-Om hrim srim namo santinathaya mama budha graha santim kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo zAntinAthAya mama budha graha zAntiM kuru kuru svaahaa| (10,000 repetitions, yellow rosary) Japas of Vimalanatha, Anantanatha, Dharmanatha, Kunthunatha and Sri Vardhamana Swami are also done. Planet mantra-Om bram brim braum brah budho jnah bahusampadah, Sasisuto na ristastvam rddhi vrddhiprado bhava. (27 repetitions) OM brAM brIM brauM braH budho jJaH bahusaMpadaH / zazisuto na riSTastvaM Rddhi vRddhiprado bhava // The Jupiter : Namokara mantra-Om hrim namo ayariyanam 30 m ufupi 1 (yellow colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Sumatinatha Tirthamkara Japa-Om hrim Srim namo Sumatinathaya bhagavate mama guru graha santim kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo sumatinAthAya bhagavate mama guru graha zAntiM kuru kuru svAhA / (12,000 repetitions, yellow rosary). Planet Mantra-Om irunn jim jraum jrah Jivadevo brhaspatih, Bhurbhuvo dhanadata ca mas svaminstu krpam kuru. (27 repetitions). OM jAM jI jauM jaH jIvadevo bRhsptiH| bhUrbhuvo dhanadAtA ca mAM svAmiMstu kRpAM kuru // The Venus : Namokara mantra-Om hrin namo arihantanam. 3 urut bani l (white colour), One thousand repetitions per day. Suvidhinatha Tirthamkara japa--Om hrim sri namah sri suvidhinathaya mama sukra graha santin kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namaH zrI suvidhinAthAya mama zukra graha zAntiM kuru kuru svaahaa| (11,000 repetitions, white rosary). Planet Mantra-Om hram hrim hraum hrah sa sukrah asuroguruh, Suklavarnam saukhyakartta varna duhkham tu curaya. (27 repetitions) OM hrAM hrIM hrauM haH sa zukraH asurguruH| zuklavarNa saukhyakartA varNa duHkhaM tu cUraya // Jeu 16 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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The Saturn : Namokara Mantra-Om hrim namo loe savva sahunam. OM hrIM Namo loe saba saahuunnN| (black colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Munisuvrata Tirthamkara japa-Om hrim srim namo sri munisuvrata swamine mama sani graha santim kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo zrI munisuvratasvAmine mama zani graha zAntiM kuru kuru svAhA / (32,000 repetitions, black rosary). Planet Mantra-Om dhmam dhmim dhmaum dhmah sanidevo ravisutah, Tustamanah mamanandam mama satruharo bhava. (27 repetitions) OM dhyAM mIM mau dhmaH zanidevo ravisutaH / tuSTamAnaH mamAnandaM mama zatruharo bhava ! The Rahu : Namokara Mantra-Om hrim namo loe savva sahunam, OM hrIM Namo loe saba sAhUNaM / (black colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Aristanemi Tirtharkara Japa-On hyvin srim namo Aristaneminathaya mama ruhu gritha sunan kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo ariSTaneminAthAya mama rAhu graha zAntiM kuru kuru svaahaa|| (21,000 repetitions, black rosary). Planet Mantra-Om ram rim raum rah asurih simhikasutah, Roga-soka-duhkhaharta sarvakoti-falapradah. (27 repetitions). OM rAM rI rauM raH AsuriH siMhikAsutaH / roga-zoka-duHkhahartA sarvakoTi-phalapradaH // The Ketu : Namokara Mantra-Om hrir namo loe savvasahunam, OM hIM Namo loe sabbasAhUNaM / (black colour), one thousand repetitions per day. Parsvanatha Tirthamkara japa-Om hrim frim namo bhagavate parsvanathaya mama ketu graha santim kuru kuru svaha. OM hrIM zrIM namo bhagavate pArzvanAthAya mama ketugraha zAntiM kuru kuru svAhA / (21,000 repetitions, black rosary). Planet Mantra-Om bhram bhrim bhraum bhrah ketuh kalyanakarakah, sa eva sukhadata ca duhkhasarranivarakan (27 repetitions): OM bhrAM bhI bhauM bhraH ketuH kalyANakArakaH / sa eva sukhadAtA ca duHkhasarvanivArakaH // Pron ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 17 Jain Education Intemational

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= APPENDIX-4 SOME IMPORTANT FACTS Due to the space limitations the illustrated description of the namokara mahamantra given there is very precise and brief. We give here some reference with explanations from the ancient source booksNamokara Mahamantra : Why the mahamantra? The following verse from 'Namokara Mantra-Mahatmya' provides the reply: Mantram samsarasarar trijagadanupamam sarva-paparimantrar Samsarocchedamantram visaya-visaharam karma-nirmulamantram Mantram siddhipradanam sivasukha-jananam kevalajnana-mantra Mantram Sri jainamantram japa japa japitam janma nirvana mantram. maMtra saMsArasAraM trijaganupamaM sarva-pApArimaMtraM saMsArocchedamaMtra viSaya-viSaharaM karma-nirmUlamaMtraM maMtra siddhipradAnaM zivasukha-jananaM kevalajJAna-maMtraM maMtra zrI jainamaMtra japa japa japitaM janma nirvANa maMtram // This mantra is the essence of the world, it is unique in the three worlds, it is destroyer of all the sins. It is the vanquisher of all miseries of this world, it is the eliminator of the poison of mundane indulgences, it is the eradicator of the root of karma. It is the provider of perfection in all mantras, it is the source of well being and bliss, it is the mantra that leads to omniscience. The continued chanting of this mantra liberates the soul from the cycles of life. Another verse from 'Namaskara Fala Stotra': Vahi-jala-jalana-takkara-hari-kari-sangama-visahara bhayaim, nasanti takkhanenam jina-navakarappabhavenam...... 1 bAhi-jala-jalaNa-takkara-hari-kari-saMgAma-visahara bhayAI / nAsaMti takkhaNeNaM jiNa-navakArappabhAveNaM / / -namaskAra phala stotra The namokara mantra immediately removes the fears of disease, water, fire, thief, lion, elephant, war, snake, etc. The Form of Arihanta : Devasura manuyanam ariha puya susattama jamha. Arina hanta rayam hanta, arihanta tena vuccanti. -Visesavasyaka Bhasya 3585 devAsura maNuyANaM arihA pUyA susattamA jmhaa| ariNA haMtA rayaM haMtA, arihaMtA teNa vuccaMti // -vizeSAvazyaka bhASya As he is venerable for gods, demons, humans he is called 'arhant' the universally venerable; and because he has destroyed karma, the enemy he is called 'Arihanta' the destroyer of enemies. The Eight Great Insignias (Asta Mahapratiharya): Asokavsksah sura puspa vrstih Divya dhvaniscamaramasanam ca, Bhamandalam dundubhiratapatram satpratiharyani jinesvaranam. azokavRkSaH surapuSpavRSTiH, divya dhvanizcAmaramAsanaM ca / bhAmaNDalaM dundubhirAtapatraM samAtihAryANi jinezvarANAm // 18 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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The eights great insignias of the Tirthamkara are : 1, The Asoka tree, 2. The divine shower of flowers, 3. The divine speech 4. The Divine Whisks, 5. The Divine throne. 6. The Divine Orb, 7. The divine drums, and 8. The triple canopy. The Eight Attributes of the Siddha : With the end of the eight types of karmas eight qualities appear in the Siddha Nanam ca darsanam ceva avvabaham taheva sammattan, Akkhayathi-i aruvi agurulahu viriyam havai. nANaM ca dasaNaM ceva abbAbAhaM taheva sammattaM / akkhayaThii arUvI aguru lahu vIriyaM hvi|| 1. With destruction of the knowledge-obstructing-karma (Jnanavaraniya) appears infinite knowledge. 2. With the destruction of perception-obstructing-karma (Darsanavaraniya) appears infinite perception 3. With destruction of emotion-evoking-karma (vedaniya) appears unhindered and infinite inner bliss. 4. With the destruction of illusory karma (Mohaniya) appears the stabilisation within the real self that becomes evident by the purifying cognition (ksayika samyaktva) and the purifying conduct (Ksayika caritra). 5. With the destruction of the age-determining-karma (Ayusya) appears the immortal indestructible and ageless form. 6. With the destruction of the form-determining-karma (Nama) appears the formlessness. 7. With the destruction of the status-determining-karma (Gotra) appears the dimensionlessness (it is due to this attribute that infinite perfect souls exist in the state of moksa at the same time). 8. With the destruction of the hindering karma (Antaraya) appears infinite inner power. Note : The illusory Karma (Mohaniya) has two forms. Darsana Mohaniya (faith distorting) and caritra Mohaniya (conduct distorting). When the illusory karma is completely destroyed there appear the attributes of purifying conduct and cognition. In a perfect soul the meaning of the attributes of conduct and cognition is the continued existence in the form of pure soul for infinite time. The Thirty Six Attributes of the Acarya : The thirty six attributes of the Acarya related to the code of conduct are as follows: Pancindiya samvarano taha navaviha bambhacera guttidharo, Cauviha kasayamukko, i a attharasa gunehim sanjutto. Panca mahavvaya jutto, pancavihayara-palana samattho. Panca samio tigutto iha chattisa gunehim guru majjha. -Avasyaka sutra paMcindiya saMvaraNo taha navaviha baMbhacera guttidhro| cauviha kasAyamukko, ia aTThArasa guNehiM sNjutto| paMca mahabbaya jutto, paMcavihAyAra-pAlaNa samattho / paMcasamio tigutto iha chattIsa guNehiM guru majjha / (5) Discipline over the five senses viz., ears, eyes, nose, taste and touch. (9) Observation of celibacy with nine restraints. (4) Winning over the four passions viz., anger, conceit, illusion, and greed. ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 19 Jain Education Intemational

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. (5) Observer of the five great vows viz. Ahimsa, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and non possession. (5) Capable of observing and propagating the observation of the five conducts viz., Knowledge, faith, conduct, penance and potency. (5) Observer of five rules of conscientiousness viz., that of movement, speech, take-put, exploration and disposition. (3) Observer of the three restraints viz. mind, speech and body. The acarya himself observes and guides others to observe these thirty six disciplines that are the basis of the code of conduct. Besides these there is another set of thirty six attributes like good lineage, etc. The Twenty Five Attributes of the Upadhyaya : There are two interpretations of the 25 attributes of the Upadhyaya. (A) Who has the knowledge of, and is capable of imparting to his students the knowledge of the (11) canonical texts (Angasruta) like Acaranga and the (12-23) twelve sub-canonical texts (Upanga-sruta) like Aupapatika. Who are also the observers of the (24) regular code of action and the (25) irregular code of action. The irregular code of action (Karana-sattari) includes the actions that are done when needed, The list of the seventy such actions is (4) discipline of alms (pindavisuddhi), (5) conscientiousness (samiti), (12) feelings or attitudes (bhavana), (12) monk disciplines (bhiksupratima), (5) discipline of senses (indriyanirodha), (25) inspection and introspection (pratilekhana), (3) restraints (gupti) and (4) inner resolves (Abhigraha). The regular code of action includes the actions that are to be performed everyday. These are also seventy. (5) great vows (mahavratas), (10) righteousness of monk (sramana dharma), (17) discipline (samyama), (10) services to the monk organisation (vaiyavrtya), (9) restraints of the vow of celibacy (brahmacarya-gupti), (3) the three gems-knowledge, faith and conduct (Jnana, darsana, caritra), (12) penances (tapa), and (4) removal of the passions (kasaya-nigraha) -based on Ogha Niryukti Bhasya (B) According to the second interpretation the 25 attributes are as follows: Barasanga viu buddha karana-carana juo, Pabhavana joga-niggaho, uvajjhaya gunam vande. bArasaMga viU buddhA krnn-crnnjuo| pabhAvaNA joga-niggaho, uvajjhAya guNaM vande / The upadhyayas are those who have these 25 attributes : experts of the 12 canons, propagators of religious order by eight methods, including the regular and irregular codes of action, removers of the attachments of mind, speech and body. The 27 Attributes of the Sadhu (monk): The 27 attributes of the sadhu have been detailed in the Samavayanga sutra as also in the following popular verse : Panca mahavvaya jutto, taha pancindiya samvarano, Cauvviha kasaya mukko, tao samadharania Tisacca sampanna, tio khanti samvegarao, Veyana maccu bhaya gayam, sahu guna sattavisa. -Avasyaka Sutra (Samavayanga 27) paMca mahabbaya jutto, taha paMciMdiya saMvaraNo / caubbiha kasAya mukko, tao samAdhAraNIyA // tisacca sampanna, tio khaMti sNvegro| veyaNa maccubhaya garya, sAhu guNa sattAvIsa // -39244 LE (H491IT 710) 20 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA: APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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There are 27 attributes of sadhu listed as follows: The practitioner of five great vows (5). The discipliner of the five senses (5). He is free of the four passions (4). He is tranquil at all the three levels of thought, speech and action (3). He is truthful at all the three levels of feeling, speech and conduct (3). He is forgiving (1). He is detached (1). He indulges in practices leading to purity of knowledge, faith and conduct (3). He is equanimous towards pain (1). and he is free of the fear of death (1). The 108 attributes of Five Levels : Baras guna arihanta, Siddha attheva suri chattisa, uvajjhaya panavisa, sahu sagavisa atthasayam. bArasa guNa arihaMtA, siddhA aTeva sUri chttiisaa| uvajjhAyA paNavIsA, sAhU sagavIsa aTTasayaM // There are 12 attributes of the Arihanta, 8 of the Siddha, 36 of the Acarya , 25 of the Upadhyaya and 27 of the Sadhu. The attributes of all the five venerables total to 108. The Basis of Meditation : Acarya sri Manatungasuri has detailed the location of the five centres on the body for the purpose of meditation Sisatha arihanta, siddha vayanammi, surina kanthe, Hiyayammi uvajjhaya, caranahiya sahuno vande. -Navakara Sara-9 sIsatthA arihaMtA, siddhA vayaNaMmi, sUriNA kaMThe / hiyayammi uvajjhAyA, caraNaThiyA sAhuNo bande // -navakArasAra 9 I venerate the Arihanta located at the head, the Siddha located at the face, the Acarya located at the throat, the Upadhyaya located at the heart and the Sadhu located at the feet. The Omkara in the Namokara : Arihanta asarira ayariya taha uvajjhaya munino, Pancakkhara nipfanno, omkaro panca paramithi. -Navakara sara of Mantungasuri. 7 arihaMtA asarIrA AyariyA taha uvajjhAya munninno| paMcakkhara niSphano, OMkAro paMca prmittttii| -mAnatuMgasUrikRta navakArasAra 7 Om is composed by combining 'a' from arihanta, 'a' from asarira (formless, siddha); 'a' from Acarya, 'u' from uvajjhaya and 'm' from muni (monk, sadhu). The Eight Petal Lotus : Astapatre sitambhoje karnikayam krtasthitim, Adyam saptaksaram mantram, pavitra cintayettatah ......34 Siddhadikam catuskam ca dikpatresu yathakramam, Cula pada catuskam ca, vidik patresu cintayet ......34 -The Yogasastra of Hemacandracarya ch-7 aSTapatre sitAmbhoje karNikAyAM kRtasthitim / AyaM saptAkSaraM maMtra, pavitraM ciMtayettataH // 34 // siddhAdikaM catuSkaM ca dipatreSu yathAkramam / cUlA pAda catuSkaM ca, vidik patreSu ciMtayet // 34 // -hemacandrAcArya yogazAstra, prakAza 7 Visualize an eight petal white lotus. At its central circle write the seven letter pious mantra-namo arihantanam. On its eastern petal write namo siddhanam, on southern namo ayariyanam, on western namo uvajjhayanam and on the northern namo loe savva sahunam. On the south-eastern petal write eso panca namokkaro, on the south-western petal write savvapavappanasano, on the north-western petal write mangalanam ca savvesim and on the north-eastern petal write padhamam havai mangalam. Writing thus focus on this and meditate. ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES 21 Jain Education Intemational

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= APPENDIX-5= SARVATOBHADRA ANUPURVI A GOOD MEANS OF NAMOKARA CHANTING Of the various processes of focusing the mind mathematics is an interesting one. The Jain acaryas have combined mathematics with religious subjects for the purpose of focusing the mind on spiritual meditation. Out of the four interpretative styles of the Jain canons (anuyoga) mathematics forms an independent section (ganitanuyoga). The anupurvi has been formulated as an aid to focus mind on the namokara mahamantra chanting and meditation. In the anupurvi the five lines of namokara mahamantra are repeated in a series of various orders so that attention is not diverted. Like the mathematical numbers the anupurvi is also framed in a vriety of ways. In the Anuyogadvara-sutra there is a mention of different classes and sub-classes of anupurvis. Here we are giving the sarvatobhadra anupurvi. The total of the five numbers in the squares from any direction is 15. Like the sarvatobhadra penance and configuration this anupurvi is also of special importance. The method of chanting is as follows: While progressing on the squares from left to right chant namo arihantanan at the numerical 1, namo siddhanam at 2, namo ayariyanam at 3, namo uvaijhayanam at 4, and namo loe savva sahunam at 5. About its benefits there is a famous couplet that means : AnupUrvI pratidina japiye, caMcala mana sthira ho jAve / chaha mAsI tapa kA phala hove, pApa-paMka saba dhula jAve // maMtrarAja navakAra hRdaya meM, zAMti sudhArasa barasAtA / laukika jIvana sukhamaya karake, ajara amara pada pahu~cAtA // Chant the anupurvi everyday and your mind will be stable. It benefits as the six month penance and cleanses the mud of sin. The king of mantras, navakara showers the essence of peace in mind. And filling the mundane life with happiness it leads to immortality. 22 ILLUSTRATED NAMOKARA MAHAMANTRA : APPENDICES Jain Education Intemational

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Namokara is the melody of the blissful soul. us It is the declaration of the awakened soul. * It is ihe resonating pulsation of the sublime soul. * Every letter, sound and word in it contains astonishing mantric power. ** lis sounds have soul awakening resonance. Its proper utterance activates the dormant spiritual energies of the soul * The energy (soul-energy) centres of the body are activated. ** The letter-meditation removes the ailments of the body. * Health improves * Energy and power starts flowing. * With the focussing of mind on Namokara concentration improves. * Inner powers become intense. & The Kundalini (serpent power) starts awakening. * The association of mind with the divine power leads to the experience of heavenly bliss. Happiness, elation, energy and joy, these are the fruits of Namokara. --Srichand Surana 'Saras' OUR ILLUSTRATED PUBLICATIONS: Illustrated Bhaktamar Stotra 325/-. Illustrated Uttaradhyayana Sutra 351/-.

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