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Celebrating Jain Society of Houston Pratishtha Mahotsav 1995
Namaskar Maha Mantra
The Universal Prayer Namo Arhantanam - Obeisance to the Arihantas - perfect souls - Godmen
I bow to those who have reached omniscience in the flesh and teach the road to everlasting life in the liberated state
Namo Siddahanam - Obeisance to the Siddhas - liberated bodiless souls
I bow down to those who have attained perfect knowledge and have liberated their souls of all Karma Namo Airiyanam - Obeisance to the masters - heads of congregations
I bow down to those who have experienced self-realization of their souls through self-control and self-sacrifice Namo Uvajjhyanam - Obeisance to the teachers - ascetic teachers
I bow down to those who understand the true nature of soul and teach the importance of the spiritual over the material Namo Loe Savva Sahunam - Obeisance to all ascetic aspirants in the universe
I bow down to those who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct and inspire us to live a virtuous live Eso Pancha NamokaroThis five folds obeisance mantra
To these five types of great souls I offer my praise Savva PavappanasnoDestroys all demerit
Such praise will help diminish my sins Mangalanamca SavvesimAnd is the first and foremost of all
Giving this praise is most auspicious Pudhaman Havai Mangalam - Auspicious recitations So auspicious as to bring happiness and bliss
"It is easy to lose interest in the temple if you have never made an investment in it"
(Author Unknown)
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