Jinamanjari 1998 09 No 18

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

Page 64

Detailed Particularities of Panca Nammokkāra Mantra
Terms
Letters
5
35
30
34
Consonants
Vowels
Prosodical syllables (mātrās) Vowels and consonants Vowels, consonants and letters Letters in vocable knowledge Derivation from letters: Karma theory 3+ 5 = 8; Yogas3 x 5 5-32 (jiva and ajiva).
Basic realities
Derivation from no. of vowels: Realities 3 + 4 = 7; Vows 3 x 4 = 12 Derivation from consonants: Threejewels 3+0=3 (triratna or ratnatraya) Derivation from addition of all the numbers above: Karmic subspecies 35+34 +30 + 58+ 15 (vogas) + 11 (special terms) = 148
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64
34+ 30+ 35 = 99
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The effectivity of incantation is judged by the order and number of short or long letters associated with specific attributes. Repetitive recitals produce sound vibrations causing increase in internal energy; awakening of various psychic centres in the body and various manifestations through thought, touch, sight and sound. It takes about three respirations per recital. The rosary employed in recitations has 108 beads which represent purification of passions, or the reverring attributes of the five paragons. In the meditating condition the recitation is relates to five psychic centres, five colours, five elements and five vitalities. This mantra is not only binding but fundamental in Jain religion. It is prescribed as a daily hymnal recitation mental or vocal for both the physical and pschical effectiveness and toward spiritual progress and well being.
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