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The verse of Namothunam says that we must worship one who has conquered his enemies. But Jainism is a worshipper of non-violence. It is not concerned with any enemy. Here the term enemy does not refer to an army or an external attack, or a warrior. In a battle, when one soldier is attacked, ten more step forth. But one who wins over the inner enemies, puts an end to attachment and aversion. He becomes a Mahavira and is known as the Arihanta. He is the one who is worshipped in Namothunam.
others of their bondages. That he may end basis of the sadhana is that whatever is seen his own sorrows and end the sorrows of by the pregnant mother's inner mind will be others as well.
received by her child's inner mind. We That he may start a journey which will have to keep in mind that everyone's mind make him omniscient. That he may become
has flaws and blemishes, including the the epitome of auspiciousness. That he may
mother's. No one is without flaws. Even be invulnerable and faultless. That he may
the mind of the being in the womb become eternal and full of boundless en
contains blemishes which are carried over ergy. That he may move on the right path
from his previous lives. Therefore, if this and conquer all his fears. That he may affirm
treasure of extraordinariness reaches the those who conquer their own fears.
being just as it begins its new life in the womb, then the foundation of his life will
become very strong. Invoking Extraordinariness (Namothunam Sadhana)
In the first trimester of pregnancy,
the mother begins her sadhana with this In Arham Pregnancy, the Namothunam
powerful mantra, 'Ichcha karenam sandisaha Sadhana plays the most important role. This
bhagavan. The meaning of these words is, “O sadhana is simple, natural and easy and
Lord! With your consent, I now proceed can be done anytime and anywhere. The s*
