Namokar Mantra is the fundamental prayer on which resides the crux of Jainism. It is an absolutely elementary mantra, yet conveys profound power. Unlike other mantras that seek something in return for material attainment, Namokar Mantra does a basic thing which we all ought to do: offer salutations to those who are spiritually greater and purer than us, not because we want something; but to simply do so, because they are awesome than us, as of now.
Salutations to the Siddhas, the Liberated ones.
Salutations to the Acharyas, the Preceptors.
Salutations to the Upadhyays, the Teachers.
Salutations to all the Sages of the world.
This five-fold salutation (mantra) completely destroys all the sins.
And, of all auspicious mantras, (it) is indeed the foremost auspicious one.
Namo Siddhaanam
Namo Aayariyaanam
Namo Uvajjhaayanam
Namo Loye Savva Saahunam
Eso Panch Namukkaaro, Savva Paavapanaasano
Mangalaanam Cha Savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam
सिद्धों को नमन।
आचार्यों को नमन।
उपाध्यायों को नमन।
लोक के सर्व साधुओं को नमन।
ये पाँच नमन के उच्चार, सभी पापो का पूरा नाश करते हैं।
और, सभी मंगलों में, यह बिलकुल प्रथम मंगल हैं।
Bhala Ho (Stay blessed)
© by Manas Madrecha
Original Jain Namokar Mantra in Prakrit Language
णमो अरिहंताणं
णमो सिद्धाणं
णमो आयरियाणं
णमो उवज्झायाणं
णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं
एसो पंच णमुक्कारो, सव्व पावपणासणो।
मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पढमं हवइ मगलं॥
English Translation of Jain Namokar Mantra
Salutations to the Arihants, the Conquerors.Salutations to the Siddhas, the Liberated ones.
Salutations to the Acharyas, the Preceptors.
Salutations to the Upadhyays, the Teachers.
Salutations to all the Sages of the world.
This five-fold salutation (mantra) completely destroys all the sins.
And, of all auspicious mantras, (it) is indeed the foremost auspicious one.
English Transliteration of Jain Namokar Mantra
Namo ArihantaanamNamo Siddhaanam
Namo Aayariyaanam
Namo Uvajjhaayanam
Namo Loye Savva Saahunam
Eso Panch Namukkaaro, Savva Paavapanaasano
Mangalaanam Cha Savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam
Hindi Translation of Jain Namokar Mantra
अरिहंतों को नमन।सिद्धों को नमन।
आचार्यों को नमन।
उपाध्यायों को नमन।
लोक के सर्व साधुओं को नमन।
ये पाँच नमन के उच्चार, सभी पापो का पूरा नाश करते हैं।
और, सभी मंगलों में, यह बिलकुल प्रथम मंगल हैं।
How To Recite Mantra Efficiently?
Usually, a layman has the complaint of not being able to concentrate while reciting mantra. And, how will he able to focus, unless he has the complete knowledge of reciting the mantra! By concentrating the consciousness on the colors and places associated with this great mantra (maha-mantra), the attentiveness won't be disrupted.| Mantra | Color | Center |
|---|---|---|
| Namo Arihantaanam | White | Gyaan (Knowledge) |
| Namo Siddhaanam | Red | Darshan (Philosophy) |
| Namo Aayariyaanam | Yellow | Purification |
| Namo Uvajjhaayanam | Green | Happiness |
| Namo Loye Savva Saahunam | Blue | Power |
Breathing Techniques For Reciting Mantra
Also, one can ensure better concentration by reciting the mantra through proper breathing technique. Along with the colors associated with recitation of Namokar mantra, three techniques have been suggested as to when to inhale or exhale:- First Technique
- Second Technique In one breath itself, all the lines of the mantra can be recited.
- Third Technique In first breath, we can recite first line of the mantra; in second breath, we can recite the second line, and so on and so forth.
| Mantra | Breathing Style |
|---|---|
| Namo Arihantaanam | While Inhaling |
| Namo Siddhaanam | While Exhaling |
| Namo Aayariyaanam | Again, While Inhaling |
| Namo Uvajjhaayanam | While Exhaling |
| Namo Loye | Again, While Inhaling |
| Savva Saahunam | While Exhaling |
Benefits of Namokar Mantra
Namokar Mantra is an exclusive mantra of the Jain philosophy. Owing to this auspicious mantra, millions have been benefited. With benevolent thoughts, this mantra makes the complex ways of the world simplified and propitious. This mantra, with it, has the sadhana of infinite sages. With its regular recitation, peace arises in the mind of the seeker and the concealed energy of one's being, gets manifested.Bhala Ho (Stay blessed)
© by Manas Madrecha
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