i want to know which mantras are chanted during abhishek
Core mantra mainly chanted during abhishek in Jain worship:
- Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra): This is the central mantra recited at the beginning and end of many Jain pujas, including idol abhishek. A common form is:
Notes on variations:
- Digambar and Shwetambar traditions both use the Navkar Mantra as the foundational chant, but there can be small pronunciation and ending differences between communities.
- In many temples, this mantra is repeated several times during the abhishek ritual, sometimes with other devotional stotras or prayers added after the Navkar Mantra.
Important:
- If you are preparing for a specific temple or festival, ask the priest there about the exact wording and sequence used for that occasion, since local customs can vary.
Would you like the exact Sanskrit/Prakrit lines in a standard transliteration, or a brief explanation of each line (what each phrase means) in simple terms?