$JES 103 Jain Alphabet Book Level 1 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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N is for Namokär Mantra
The Namokär Mantra is the Most Important Prayer
in Jainism
N IS FOR NAVAKÄR MANTRA
The sacred Jain prayer is the Namokär, Namaskär or Navakär Mantra in which homage is paid to the five worshipful personalities: Arihantas, Siddhas, Ächäryas, Upädhyäys, and all Sädhus and Sädhvis. Namo Arihantänam
I bow to the Arihantas (Tirthankars) who have reached enlightenment by overcoming their inner weaknesses, who have attained infinite knowledge, vision, bliss, and power and have shown the path which brings an end to the cycle of life, death and suffering.
Namo Siddhänam
I bow to the Siddhas or liberated souls who have attained the state of perfection and immortality by liberating themselves from all karmas. Namo Äyariyänam
I bow to the Ächäryas, who are the head of Jain congregations, and who preach the principles of religion and show the path of liberation, which is the unity of Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. Namo Uvajjhäyänam
I bow to the Upädhyäys who are the ascetic teachers. They explain Jain scriptures and show us the importance of the spiritual life over the material life.
Namo Loe Savva Sähunam
I bow to all the ascetics who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct and inspire us to live a simple life.
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