![]() Tirthankaras are also called Jinä (conqueror of inner passions) from which the term Jain, follower of a Jinä, is derived. The first Tirthankar (Arihanta) of this time period was Lord Rushabhdev, and the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankar was Lord Mahävira, who was lived from 599B.C. These Tirthankaras reinstate the Jain Sangh (four-fold Jain Order) consisting of Sädhus (monks), Sädhvis (nuns), Shrävaks (male householders), and Shrävikäs (female householders). There are twenty-four Tirthankaras during every half time cycle. Arihantas who have attained Tirthankar Näm Karma become Tirthankaras while the rest of them become Ordinary Arihants. Arihantas are divided into two categories: Tirthankar and Ordinary. Once a soul has shed all of its four defiling (ghati) karmas namely Jnanavarniya (Knowledge obscuring) Karma, Darshanavarniya (Perception obscuring) karma, Mohniya (Deluding) Karma and Antaraya (Obstructive) Karma, it becomes an Arihanta and attains perfect knowledge (Kevaljnana), perfect perception (Kevaldarshana), and infinite power (Ananta Virya) and it becomes a passionless (vitragi). A soul can only reach the state of Arihanta by overcoming all its inner enemies. ![]() In this case the term enemies refers to passions such as anger, greed, ego, and deceit which are internal enemies, because they defile the true nature of the soul. Consequently, Arihanta means destroyer of enemies. The term Arihanta is made up of Ari, meaning enemies, and hant, meaning destroyer. The ultimate aim is to attain omniscience, becoming an Arihanta, which leads us to liberation, the becoming a Siddha. While progressing on a spiritual path, some may be designated as Upädhyäyas or Acharya. The first stage of renunciation is to become a monk (sadhu) or nun (sadhvi). It points out that if we want to be truly liberated, we have to give up worldly life (samsär). The Navkär Mantra contains the essence of Jainism. In this mantra we bow down to these supreme spiritual personalities, and therefore, it is also called Namaskär or Namokär Mantra. At the time of recitation, we remember their virtues and try to emulate them. For this reason, the Navkar Mantra does not mention the names of any Tirthankaras, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upädhyäyas, Sädhus, or Sädhvis. The mantra enables us to worship the virtues of all the supreme spiritual people instead of just worshipping one particular person. ![]() While reciting the Navkar Mantra, the aspirant bows with respect to Arihantas, Siddhas, Ächäryäs, Upädhyäyas, Sädhus, and Sädhvis. The Navkar Mantra is the most fundamental mantra in Jainism and can be recited at any time of the day. What is the role of Passions in our life? What are different karmas? Why do pay homage to Arihantas first? Padhamam Havaimanglam » Is the most auspicious one Manglanamcha Savvesim » And amongst all auspicious things Namo Loy Savvasahunam » I bow to all the sadhus of the worldĮso Pancha Namokaro » This five-fold salution Namo Uvajjhayanam » I bow to the Upadhyayas Namo Arihantanam » I bow to the Arihantas Navkar Mahamantra contains 9 Pads, 8 Sampadas and 68 letters. ( Purva : A group of fourteen Jain canonical texts. Navkar Mahamantra is the top most mantra of Jainism because it has meaning ( saranch ) of 14 Purva 's. Reciting of Navkar Mahamantra is equal to 1 Crore Stotra's. ![]() Navkar Mahamantra's other name is Pancha Mangal Maha Sruthskandh and. This mantra is attributed with powerful healing and curative properties. Salutations offered by this mantra are supposed to provide the reciter with great spiritual and material success, removes evil and negative feelings of the mind and give divine peace. Navkar Mahamantra is one of the earliest mantras known to man.
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