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JAIN PRAYERS
(Siddha). Without the teachings of Arihantas, we would not have known Siddhas or Liberation. For this reason, we pray to Arihantas first and Siddhas second.
Namo Siddhanam I bow to all Siddhas (liberated souls) who have attained the state of perfection and immortality. They are pure soul and pure consciousness. They possess no karma and hence no physical body. After nirvana (death), all Arihantas become Siddhas. Namo Äyariyanam I bow to all the Ächäryas, who are the heads of various Jain congregations. They explain the path of liberation, which is the unity of Samyag Darshan (Right Conviction), Samyag Jnän (Right Knowledge), and Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct). They explain the importance of spiritual life over material life, and preach for everyone to live a compassionate and simple life. Namo Uvajjhayanam I bow to the Upadhyäys, who are the learned scholars of the Jain scriptures and their proper interpretations. They teach the principles of Jain religion and how to apply such principles in our daily life.
Namo Loe Savva Sähunam I bow to all the Sädhus and Sadhvis (ascetics) of the universe who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct; Ahimsa, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession and thus inspire us to live a simple life. Eso Pancha Namukkaro To these five types of great souls, I offer my prayers. Savva Päva Panäsano May such prayer help diminish all my negative vibrations and sins. Mangalänam cha Savvesim Padhamam Havai Mangalam Offering this prayer is the foremost amongst all the auspicious benedictions.
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