Illustrated Namokara Mahamantra

Author(s): Shreechand Surana, Surendra Bothra
Publisher: Diwakar Prakashan

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दर्शन केन्द्र
णमो सिद्धाणं
विशुद्धि केन्द्र
- णमो आयरियाणं
आनन्द केन्द्र
NUZ
णमो उवज्झायाणं
शक्ति केन्द्र
णमो लोए सव्व साहूणं
शरीरस्थ चैतन्य केन्द्रों पर रंगों के अनुसार णमोकार मंत्र का ध्यान
CONCENTRATION OVER THE CENTRES OF CONSCIOUSNESS : THE
AWAKENING OF THE POWER OF SOUL Our body is like a giant power-house. It has many sensory centres akin to switches. These are called cetanā centres (centres of conscious energy). Although there are hundreds of large and small switches (centres), but only thirteen have been specified as cetanā centres. Five of these centres are vital. The letters and colours associated with the namokāra mantra have close connection with the cetanā centres of the body.
Observe the centres shown in the illustration. For example, the centre of knowledge is at the forehead. This centre is the fountain-head of all knowledge flowing in the body. By concentrating/chanting the namo arihantānam line, focusing it at the knowledge centre with white background, the intellectual capacity is stimulated. The mind becomes active, energy starts flowing. Through long and deep practice one can attain divine perception as well.
Sitting in the posture shown in the illustration (Lotus pose) if one concentrates on these lines at the allotted centre in the specified background colour the concentration becomes deeper and also the life force in the body becomes activated. Due to the continuous flow of pure thoughts many a pleasant changes occur in the natural functions of the body and the mind.
Ācārya Subhacandra said that-the utterance of namokāra mantra generates an electric charge that jolts awake the centres of conscious energy and causes astonishing changes in feelings and temperament.
Awakening of the centre of knowledge improves intellect and rationality and removes aberrations. Awakening of the centre of perception gives rise to refreshing feelings and inner happiness. Awakening of the centre of purity enhances aura, prowess, influence and determination. • Awakening of the centre of bliss generates peace, concentration and happiness. Awakening of the centre of power enhances tolerance and stamina.
While concentrating over these centres draw the flow of conscious energy from the centre of power and direct it slowly upwards to the centre of knowledge. And then send it back slowly to the source. Observe the wave of conscious vital energy current in the illustration carefully.