Jain Digest 2000 07 Vol 16 No 03

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Om Rhim Namo Loe Savva Sahoonam while, at the same time visualizing a particular color, a person is able to stimulate and awaken the faculties of different centers of the body or chakras which are associated with particular sound vibrations.
Chant the line Om Rhim Namo Arahantanam while concentrating the mind on the center of knowledge situated at the top of the head and visualizing the white color of the full moon. This activates a grayish substance in the frontal portion of the brain which strengthens all the tissues connected with knowledge. Deficiency of white color in the body causes many ailments. By compensating for this deficiency through Namo Arihantanam, one increases resistance to disease and becomes healthy. White rays enhance, tranquillity and concentration.
Meditate over the line Om Rhim Siddhanam while visualizing the red color of the rising sun and with the mind focused on the center of intuition situated between the eye brows. The red color helps in regulating the pituitary gland and its secretion. It opens a third eye through awakening the inner vision and activates the entire structure of the body.
Occupy your conscious mind on the line, Om Rhim Namo Ayariyanam while focusing on the center of purity situated in the middle of the throat and while visualizing the golden yellow color of the sunflower. This center belongs to the moon. The position of the moon influences the mind because the mind and the moon are closely connected. Our body contains the complete solar system; the sun, moon,and planets. The color yellow gives momentum to our disposition towards good conduct and stimulates the thyroid gland. Physiologists believe that the thyroid gland. Physiologists believe that the thyroid gland, located in the throat, controls the emotions and instincts, and it is well known that a scarcity of thyroid secretions hinders the growth and development of the body. The color yellow also pacifies the feelings, improves the capacity for knowledge, and purifies the mind. Focus your vision on the line Om Rhim Namo Uvajjhayanam and on the center of bliss situated in the middle of the chest, twelve fingers above the navel while visualizing the green color of the leaves on the tress. This will develop super consciousness, subdue passions (anger, ego, etc.) and will awaken the consciousness of bliss. Real happiness comes through from the inner world.
Chant the line Om Rhim Namo Loe Savva Sahoonam with the mind focused on the center of bio-electricity situated at the navel while visualizing a black or dark blue color. The color black blocks the attack of vitiating influences from the outside and, for this reason, judges and attorneys used to weak black robes. It constitutes a shield which obstructs external influences from entering the body.
Visualization of Symbols: In the beginning it is impossible for most people to visualize the symbols such as Arhat, Siddha, etc.,
but beginners should attempt to visualize them.. Gradually, as the intensity of concentration increases, the symbols will begin to take shape. These five centres of the body associated with the five colors are very influential on the human body. The Mahamantra consists of five lines and thirty five letters. Om, Hrimand Arham are the short form or abbreviations of Mahamanytra and the seat of the five benedictions, salutations, or supreme beings.
Obstruent of the Ill Effects of Planets: To pacify the ill effects of the planets, chant the following Mahamantra while visualizing the associated color:
The Moon and Venus - Om Hrim Namo Arahantanam The Sun and Mars - Om Hrim Namo Siddanam Jupiter - Om Hrim Namo Ayariyanam Mercury - Om Hrim Namo Uvajjhayanam Saturn, Rahu (Dragon's head), Ketu (Dragon's Tail) - Om Hrim Namo Loe Sahoonam
A Marvelous Success: The Mahamantra works in a powerful way if the practitioner identifies himself with the mantra, but no benefits will be obtained from chanting the mantra without properly understanding its implications. The mere mechanical recitation of the mantra will be totally ineffective. The proper utterance of the mantra together with the concentration of the mind calls upon the spiritual force of the soul. The vibrations of this mantra produce electrical currents which provide wonderful results and achieve miraculous successes in every field of life.
King Srenika of Magadha built a new palace, but as soon as the palace was completed, it crumbled to the ground. The astrologer said that it would require the sacrifice of a man having thirty two auspicious signs in order to satisfy the demon (the haunting spirit). It was declared in the city that anyone having the thirty two auspicious symbols who was willing to give himself up to sacrifice would be rewarded with gold equivalent to his body weight. Tempted by the gold, the Lady Bhadra offered to give he son Amarkumar for sacrifice. Queen Chelana pleased with the king to dissuade him from carrying out the sacrifice, but to no avail. The Queen told Amarkumar about the effectiveness of reciting the Mahamantra while he was being brought to the sacrificial pyre (fire) and he was deeply engrossed in chanting the Mahamantra. A miracle occurred. The pyre subsided and a throne appeared in the blaze with Amarkumar seated unharmed on the throne.
Conclusion: The Mahamantra was recognized as a great mantra in ancient times as it is today. It is said of the Mahamantra that it has incredible force and destroys all sins. It is foremost in all that is auspicious with regard to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual matters. It is of great assistance in attaining desired goals.
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