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May all the evils like the diseases, famine, want and evil deeds like theft be no more;
May the wheel of righteousness ever be present for the good of all "
C. The cardinal prayer of the Jainas to be recited every day expresses the catholic outlook. The spirit of anekanta and the fervent recognition of the greatness present in all who are great, irrespective of the distinctions of caste, creed and race, pulsates in every letter of the prayer:
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Om namo arihantāṇaṁ Om namo siddhāņaṁ Om namo Airiyāņaṁ
Om namo uvajjhayāņaṁ
Om namo Loe savva sähūņaṁ
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This is the cardinal pañcanamaskara (five fold prayer). Obeisance to those who have conquered the enemies in the form of passions and have preached the truth to mankind.
Obeisance to those who attained perfection (Siddhi).
Obeisance to those who are the teachers of righteousness to mankind (Acaryas).
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Obeisance to all the preceptors
to all the saint and the sages of the world (Sadhus).
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This is the Jaina Weltanschauung expressing the spirit of Sarvodaya (benediction for all living creatures).
(Upadhyaya). And obeisance
Tirthankara Mahavira in all humility said:
Khamemi savve jive savve jivä khamantu me I
Mitti me savva bhuesu veram majjham na kenai II
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"I crave forgiveness from all the creatures of the world; and may all living beings forgive me. I crave love and friendship with all creatures of the world and no enmity with any".
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