How powerful is navkar mantra,why most jain are rich, what make them rich,

I’ll answer in three parts, very simply and from a Jain‑dharma angle:

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1. How powerful is Navkar Mantra?

Navkar (Namokar) Mantra is called Mahāmantra in Jainism. Its power is:

• It bows to Panch Parmesthi (Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, all Sadhus/Sadhvis), not to any one person.
• It does not ask for money, job, marriage, etc.
• It is recited to:

- destroy/weakening of pāpa (bad karmas) - create shubha (good) mental states – shanti, fearlessness, steadiness - increase samyaktva (right vision) and vairāgya (detachment)

So its real “power” is:

• inner peace
• control over anger, greed, ego, deceit
• spiritual protection by reducing obstacles‑creating karma

People do experience worldly help (illness improving, problems easing, etc.), but Jain view says:

• this is side‑effect of punya and reduced bad karma,
• not a magical guarantee.

You can read more about Navkar Mantra and its meaning here

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2. Why are “most Jains rich”? Is it because of Navkar?

From Jain dharma point of view:

• Navkar Mantra’s main goal is moksha‑marg, not becoming rich.
• Some Jains are rich, some are middle‑class, some are poor – like any community.
• Where Jains are seen as relatively well‑off, main reasons are practical and karmic, such as:

a) Old business traditions

Many Jain families for centuries did:

• trade, finance, small industries, shops
• with truthfulness, non‑violence as far as possible, and trustworthiness

This slowly builds reputation and long‑term business.

b) Simple living, saving and planning

• Many Jain homes teach santosh (contentment) and aparigraha (limit your wants).
• Less show‑off, more saving and reinvesting → over time, this creates stability and wealth.

c) Education & community support

• Focus on study, skills, and hard work.
• Strong community networks: people guide, mentor, support each other in business and jobs.

d) Charity (dān) and right use of wealth

• Wealth is taught as temporary and a tool for punya, not for ego.
• Helping others, running schools/hospitals/dharmashalas etc. keeps wealth circulating with punya and builds social respect and support.

You can see a simple Jain explanation on this topic here

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3. What really “makes them rich” in Jain view?

From karmic + practical Jain understanding:

1. Good past karmas (punya)

- Honest dealings, charity, non‑violence in past lives give opportunities, intelligence, good contacts in this life.

1. Current right effort (purushārth)

- Hard work, discipline, studying the field, controlling greed and anger in business. - Following ahimsā, satya, asteya (no stealing), aparigraha as much as possible even while doing business.

1. Clean character

- People trust someone who: - doesn’t cheat - pays on time - speaks politely - Trust = repeat business, credit, partnerships → this often results in wealth.

1. Mantra + right bhāv

- Navkar Mantra chanted with pure heart: - cleans the inner mind - reduces passions - gives clear thinking and steady mind - A calm, ethical mind makes better decisions → this indirectly supports success.

So:

• Navkar Mantra itself is for spiritual upliftment.
• Wealth comes from punya + honest effort + Jain values applied in daily life.

If you wish to use Navkar in a Jain way for success:

• Chant Navkar daily with meaning and devotion.
• At the same time, do business or job with honesty, ahimsa, and self‑control.

This combination is fully in line with Jain dharma and naturally supports both inner and outer progress.