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A Glimpse into Namothunam may become a protectorand fulfillthe purpose
The Namothunam is an eternal obeisance of benefitting humanity. That he may become to the Tirthanakaras. All those who attain like a lamp which will illuminate this world. liberation attain the state of a Siddha. Among That he may become a bestower of the Siddhas, some choose to establish the ford fearlessness and a pillar of support to of religion. Such Siddhas are the the helpless. That he may bestow the Tirthankaras, also known as the gift of knowledge and inner vision upon ford-makers. It is to these Tirthankara-Siddhas humanity. That he may establish religion that the namothunam is addressed. The which awakens the inner mind. That he may complete personality of the Tirthanakara- become an inspiring leader. That he may Siddhas must awaken in the being who is in become the one who bestows life and the womb - this is the auspicious thought consciousness. That he may become a with which this mantra is incorporated in this charioteer of religion who will free the sadhana. The mother must pray with this souls from the cycle of transmigration, who thought in her mind that the being in her will end sinful actions, and the passions of womb may become the invincible Arihanta anger, pride, deception and greed. That he - one who can conquer his enemies with may become the king of religious order. devotion. He must be surrounded by That he may become like an island which prosperity. She prays that he may become a is unaffected by storms. That he become 'Sayam Sambuddhanam' - an epitome of self
a protector of all beings forever. That he awareness which leads to awakening. That
may become a movement which cannot be he may become supreme and powerful like
stopped. That he may endeavour to find the a lion among men. That he may begin his best rather than what is easily available. That journey with the temperance of Gandhahasti, his knowledge be complete and one that the great elephant.
cannot be divided. That his devotion remain She further prays for her child's unaffected by any negativities and may he extraordinariness. That he may become become the remover of all inner veils. like the lotus which retains its pristine
That he may become a winner and teach purity amidst the slush of negative energy
others to become winners. That he may and negative actions of this world! That he
free himself of all bondages and free
