Introduction To Jainism

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre

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SIXMISASA. INTRODUCTION TO JAINISMUSAASAASA
NAVKAR MANTRA
"Namo Arihantanam II Namo Siddhanam II Namo Ayariyanam !! Namo Uvajjhayanam II
Namo Loe Savva Sahunam II Il Eso Pancha Namukkaro, Savva Pavappanasano, Mangalanam cha savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam II
(These five Namaskaras (salutation) are capable of eliminating all the sins and are first & foremost among all the auspicious things.
Jain Religion is an ancient Indian Philosophy. It is being universally accepted that a mantra has a power, NAVKAR MANTRA, is a preliminary MAHAMANTRA of Jain faith. It is universal mantra. Here salutation is meant to be made to the virtues of the enlightened ones and not to the person or any Individual, But all those who possess
919 SISISI INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM DISKASX of mind. If chanted soulfully and whole heartedly, it has the power to destroy all the kashayas i.e...
("Kashayas" i. e. ... Anger, pride, deceipt and greed - evil vices that work as the enemy in blocking the Quality of knowledge") Pure and absolute knowledge leads to elimination of all karmic particles resulting in salvation of the soul It makes the realm of mind, calm & quiet conquers all physical & mental agony. At Lonawala, there is one Ashram. This Holy cottage is established by Swami Vigyanananda. The author of this book has paid visit to his Ashram. It is equipped with modern devices & machineries, which indicate the power of the Mantra, which can be visualized in its "Original" form on a curtain similar to T.V. Screen. While testing effective measurement of several Mantras through electronic devices it was known that the NAVAKARMANTRA is best of all. In this Ashram There are no ascetics monks or spiritual followers of Jain Tradition nor any one who has adopted Jainism.
By mere chanting Navkar Mantra there is implied salute and memories of infinite Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaaya & all monks of entire universe. The ponderance of "auspicious & pure" would speed up the flow of life towards purified one.
In Jain Agamic real stories there are instances of the effective holy power of Navakar Mantra and they are not merely miracles traditional heresay or mythological stories There are scientific & psychological facts and truths in them. Constant Auspicious pondering and positive line of thinking resolves evil and inauspicious and that is well accepted by modern Psychology.
By adding knowledge (Jnan) Perception (Darshan), Character (Charitra) & Austerity (Tapa) to Five, it become nine (9) positions. The Spiritual Exercise of these Nine positions of auspicious Navkar Mantra is capable of eliminating Sins and leads to the welfare & spiritual growth of living beings.
them.
In the first place, the salutation is made to Arihant who have attained omniscience (Kewal Jnana) i. e. absolute, total & perfect knowledge by eliminating internal kashayas (anger, pride, deceit & greed etc. of all types) and, shedding of all " Ghati karmic particles, thereby showing path of spiritual upliftment to the mankind, as also to other rational living beings.
In the second place salutation is made to Lord Siddhas who have eliminated all (Ghati and Aghati) karmic particles and attained salvation (Moksha).
In the third place, salutations is made to Lord Acharyas who have put into practice, five great vows in best manner and inspired others.
In the fourth place salutation is made to Upadhyayas who have thorough knowledge of scriptures (Agams). They are also engaged in teaching their disciples. They carry out both the functions.
In the fifth place, salutation is made to all the holy souls (Monks) of the entire universe, who are commited to Ascetic form of life by accepting five great vows of monkhood. & allied restrained lite
The purpose of this mantra is to offer holy respect and devotion to "Panch Parmeshti" (Five Supreme Lords). As categorized above.
This mantra is not just a group of words, but has much more potencial than one can think. The mere rememberance of this mantra gives immense peace
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