Book Title: Lord Mahavira and His Teachings Author(s): Vallabhsuri Smarak Nidhi Publisher: Vallabhsuri Smarak Nidhi View full book textPage 5
________________ NAMASKARA MAHAMANTRA NAMO ARIHANTANAM Prostrations (Namaskaras) to the Arthats (the worthy Omniscient and real Guides of the whole universe) NAMO SIDDHANAM Prostrations (Namaskaras) to those supreme souls who are liberated from the bondage of this perishable physical body. NAMO AYARIYANAM Prostrations (Namaskaras) to the Acharyas who are experts in the tenets expounded by the Arthats. NAMO UVVAJIHHAYANAM Prostrations (Namaskaras) to the Upadhyayas who enlighten the masses about the hidden secrets (esoteric aspects) of the sacred scriptures. NAMO LOYE SAVV SAHUNAM Prostrations (Namaskaras) to the Sadhus, who have dedicated their lives to the fulfilment of the noble mission in accordance with the original instructions of the Arthats. ESO PANCHA NAMUKKARO SAVVA PAVAPPANASANO Prostrations (Namaskaras) to the above five is the destroyer of all sins. MANGALANANCHA SAVVESIM PADDHAMAM HAVAI MANGALAM And is the first 'Mangal' amongst all the 'Mangals' iii Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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