Navkar Mahamantra is the quintessence of all Jain prayers and is recited on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti (the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir) as a part of Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Navkar Mahamantra is the quintessence of all Jain prayers and is recited on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti (the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir) as a part of Navkar Mahamantra Divas

The people of Jain religion believe that Navkar Mantra is eternal and there is no creator or composer of it

The people of Jain religion believe that Navkar Mantra is eternal and there is no creator or composer of it

According to religious sources on Jainism, the practice of writing Navkar Mantra at the beginning of any scriptures could have started around 1st century AD

According to religious sources on Jainism, the practice of writing Navkar Mantra at the beginning of any scriptures could have started around 1st century AD

The Navakar Mantra is as follows- Namo Arihantanam, Namo Siddhanam, Namo Aayariyanam, Namo Uvazzayanam, Namo Loye Savva Saahunam, Eso Pancha Namukkaro, Saava Paavappanasano Mangalanam cha Saavesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam

The Navakar Mantra is as follows- Namo Arihantanam, Namo Siddhanam, Namo Aayariyanam, Namo Uvazzayanam, Namo Loye Savva Saahunam, Eso Pancha Namukkaro, Saava Paavappanasano Mangalanam cha Saavesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam

The first line Namo Arihantanam means “I bow to the Lord who have annihilated all the inner enemies of anger, pride, attachment and greed.”The second line Namo Siddhanam refers to “I bow to all the Lords who have attained final liberation.”

The first line Namo Arihantanam means “I bow to the Lord who have annihilated all the inner enemies of anger, pride, attachment and greed.”The second line Namo Siddhanam refers to “I bow to all the Lords who have attained final liberation.”

Namo Aayariyanam means “I bow to all the Self-realized Masters who unfold the path of liberation.” Namo Uvazzayanam refers to “I bow to the Self-realized Teachers of the path of liberation.”

Namo Aayariyanam means “I bow to all the Self-realized Masters who unfold the path of liberation.” Namo Uvazzayanam refers to “I bow to the Self-realized Teachers of the path of liberation.”

The fifth line Namo Loye Savva Saahunam means “I bow to all who have attained the Self and are progressing on this path in the universe.”

The fifth line Namo Loye Savva Saahunam means “I bow to all who have attained the Self and are progressing on this path in the universe.”

The rest of the lines denote as follows - Eso Pancha Namukkaro (These five salutations), Saava Paavappanasano (Destroy all sins), Mangalanam cha Saavesim (Of all that is auspicious mantras), Padhamam Havai Mangalam(This is the highest)

The rest of the lines denote as follows - Eso Pancha Namukkaro (These five salutations), Saava Paavappanasano (Destroy all sins), Mangalanam cha Saavesim (Of all that is auspicious mantras), Padhamam Havai Mangalam(This is the highest)

The Navkar Mantra is believed to be so powerful that it is said that its chanter will reap high benefits for a number of days after reciting it only once

The Navkar Mantra is believed to be so powerful that it is said that its chanter will reap high benefits for a number of days after reciting it only once

This foundational mantra in Jainism is believed to offer numerous benefits, including spiritual growth, cleansing of the body, mind, and soul, and protection from harm and negativity

This foundational mantra in Jainism is believed to offer numerous benefits, including spiritual growth, cleansing of the body, mind, and soul, and protection from harm and negativity

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