![]() ![]() Prabodh Tika by Param Pujya Panyas BhadrankarVijayji Maharaj & Param Pujya Munishree Kalyanprabhavijayji Maharaj This obeisance is the most auspicious of all that is auspicious.ġ. Obeisance to these five annihilates all sins. – All Sadhu Bhagwants in the entire Universe In these sixty eight letters there are 7 guru-jodākshar (measuring two matras /conjunct consonant) and 61 laghu (small letters).Ĭlick here to read more about the Navkār Mantra in Brāhmi script. There are 9 Pada (designations), 8 Sampadā (which means attainment / success /accomplishment / good fortune) and 68 letters in Shree Navkār Mantra. It is not explicitly mentioned in the Agams, but Navkār is the essence of all the scriptures and therefore it is called Mahāmantra. What is important to bear in mind is that obeisance is not given to the Panch Parmesthis because of their superiority, but because we are praying to be endowed with their qualities and virtues. This is called Pañcāṅga (पञ्चाङ्ग) Namaskara. It manifests into devotion when the head/mind, two hands and two legs all result in prostrating the object of devotion. Humility appears, as ego and arrogance disappears. Only those who are humble and modest would pay homage to someone else who has better qualities than themselves. The first five verses begins with giving obeisance to each of the five parmesthis and also ends with paying homage to them. Namas (नमस्) which means salutation, obeisance, adoration, bowing, paying homage to is the essence of this great payer. ![]() ![]() The basis of this prayers is Namaskara (नमस्कर) which means: It is indeed the first prayer Jain children are taught. This is the first and foremost prayer for the Jains. The present form may be composed by unknown writer or writers who may have been disciples of the Tirthankars. People used to bow down to pay respects to enlightened and liberated souls without actually saying the exact phrases. There are many other conflicting evidences with regard to the origin and history of Navkār Mantra, but it is possible that the Navkar Mantra in its present form did not exist during the time of Mahavir Swami. This attests that Navkār Mantra was in existence during 9 th century BC. In an incident in the life of Pārshvanāth Bhagwān, he recites the Navkār Mantra to a pair of snakes who were about to die after accidentally being burnt in fire. In Mathura – Namo Arihantanam, Namo Siddhanam (This one is thought to have been carved in 6 th century AD) In Kharvel (present Orissa) – Namo Arihantanam, Namo Savva Siddhanam There were two inscriptions found on the rocks: The manuscripts of Kalpasutra which was written around 450 AD are seen with Navkār Mantra at the beginning of the main texts. The practice of writing Navkār Mantra at the beginning of any scriptures could have started after around 1 st century AD. It is noteworthy that Navkār Mantra is not found in any early scriptures. It is the quintessence of all Jain prayers. Navkār Mantra is eternal and there is no creator or composer of it. ![]()
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