________________ 03. खमासमणसूत्र- Ichchhami Khamasamano Sutra 03. Introduction: This sutra is recited while offering obeisance to any Tirthankar's image or to monks and nuns. This sutra is recited three times in front of a Tirthankar's image at the temple, or two times in front of an ascetic at an Upashray (temporary living place for monks). The sutra is recited in a specific posture wherein five body parts, namely two hands, two knees and the forehead, touch the floor together. Hence it is also known as Panchang Pranipat Sutra. Different sects recite different sutras when one bows to the Tirthankar image or an Ascetic. 03. CHHAUTHE इच्छामि खमा-समणो! वंदिउं, जावणिज्जाए निसीहिआए, H OUT AGITA.... 03. Khamasamana Sutra: Ichchhami khama-samano ! Vandium, javanijjae nisihiae, matthaena vandami. .............. 03. Sutra Meaning: With all my strength and by renouncing all wrongful acts, I bow to the Tirthankar's image or Ascetics) with my head.
