Jain Funeral Procedures

Author(s): Tansukh J Salgia
Publisher: Tansukh J Salgia

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JAIN MANTRA/PRAYER NAMO KAR MAHA MANTRA
(Most Sacred Jain Prayer)
(OM)* NAMO ARIHANTAANAM I bow to the Jinas (Arhants) the Perfected, yet Embodied Souls, possessed of Infinite Consciousness, Energy and Happiness; (OM) NAMO SIDDHAANAM I bow to the Perfect, Pure (Free of Karmic Attachments), Liberated Souls (Siddhas), those who have attained Moksha,; (OM) NAMO AAYARIYAANAM I bow to the Ascetic Leaders (Aacharyas) of the Jaina Order; (OM) NAMO UVAJJHAAYAANAM I bow to the Ascetic Preceptors/Teachers (Upadhyayas); NAMO LOE SAVVA-SAAHUUNAM I bow to all the Jaina Ascetics (Monks/Nuns) in the world devoted to Purification of Soul/Self. ESO PANCHA NAMOKAARO SAVVAPAAVA PANAASANO MANGALAANAM CHA SAVVESIM PADHAMAM HAVAI MANGALAM These five salutations evaporate and eradicate negative influences. This is the most sacred and auspicious prayer of all Jaina prayers. * Some versions recite 'Om' at the beginning of the first four lines. Note: 'A' is pronounced as 'u' as in 'but'.
'AA' is a long 'aw' sound as in 'saw'
SHIVAMASTU JAGATAH (UNIVERSAL WELL-BEING MANTRA)
SHIVAMASTU SARVA JAGATAH PARAHITA NIRATA BHAVAN TU BHUTA GANA. DOSHA PRAYANTU NAASHUM. SARVATRA SUKHI BHAVAN TU LOKHA. May the whole universe be blessed May all beings be interested in one another's well being May all weakness, sickness and faults diminish and vanish. And may everyone everywhere be peaceful and blissful. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. Peace, peace, peace.
NAMOKAAR MAHA MANTRA (ARAHANTAA* SHORT VERSION) NAMO ARAHANTAANAM*
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